At one point, the disc format felt unstoppable. After phasing out vinyl records in the 80s, it came for video game cartridges in the 90s. The PS1’s use of CDs put the console ahead of the more powerfulNintendo 64: even if the PS1 had half the bits, it had over ten times the storage size. Many studios opted to go with the PS1 for its FMV capabilities and CD audio....

From everything we’ve seen fromRockstar’sGTA 6so far, it feels like a vacation in Florida. And, because it’s aGTAgame, it’s the most fully realized version of the Sunshine State we’ve ever seen, and will likelyeversee, in a video game. Well, at least until we return to Vice City when GTA 10 comes out in 2076. Seeing Florida represented in a game with this level of visual fidelity is so exciting to me because the 27th state and gaming are inextricably linked in my memory....

Animeis full of dangerous locations where survival is anything but guaranteed. Whether it’s cities constantly under attack, lands overrun by extremely strong creatures, or places designed to be death traps, these settings shape the danger portrayed by each story. Some locations in anime are so dangerous that if you were to be teleported into the world, it would take everything and more to survive.Most Shōnen anime can never be safe for an ordinary person, like Dragon Ball Z’s Earth, which has been destroyed and revived multiple times, and Berserk’s Realm of the God-Hand, where doom is inevitable....

Summary ThePokemon Trading Card Gamehas added countless mechanics and gimmicks throughout its run over the decades. While some have become staples of the game, others get left behind. That is until they get brought back, just like Trainer’s Pokemon did. Debuting as early as the Gym Heroes set, this classic mechanic features both a Trainer from the games and their Pokemon together on a single card. They laid dormant for many sets until Journey Together brought them back into the spotlight....

Quick Links While there’s a beauty to the offline potential of atabletopgame, that doesn’t stop this analog entertainment format from pervading the internet. Cultures, memes, celebrities, and myths all spread like digital wildfire. One of the more baffling but undeniable ideas to perpetuate online tabletop culture is the Wheaton Dice Curse. Actor, performer, and internet personality Wil Wheaton has made a massive name for himself in the ‘nerd’ scene. From child acting in Stand By Me to his time in Star Trek, he eventually established himself as a voice for tabletop gaming of all sorts....

While character creators were made for players to insert themselves into their favorite games, some gamers much prefer to make abominations and recreations of other characters using the tools the creator gives. This has resulted in wild trends where people attempt to create the wackiest characters using the limited tools they have. Thanks to social media platforms, we have been able to share and laugh as many gamers all across the globe share their creations for our eyes to witness their horrors....

The Last of Usis an incredible series and an iconic pillar of the games industry. It set a new bar for storytelling, andThe Last of Us Part 2was an amazing showcase of how the gameplay established in the first game could evolve into something truly impressive. There was always going to be a lot riding on HBO’s TV adaptation, but as we found out back in 2023, it pulled it off, now sitting as one of the best video game adaptations we’ve ever seen....

Link is the usual protagonist inThe Legend of Zeldagames who picks up a sword to make short work of enemies. With the live-action The Legend of Zelda movie announced, the hero of Hyrule will come to the big screen for the first time. Whilesome iterations of the hero are arguably mute, Link deserves to be played by a suitable actor, regardless of the writer’s approach. The Legend of Zelda live-action movie may or may not follow the traditional video game route, making Link a silent action hero....

Remember when every creature-collecting game was going to be a ‘Pokemon killer’? Maybe you’re too young. WhenPokemonfirst became a global phenomenon, when it aggressively invaded playgrounds of kids the world over, everyone was waiting for the bubble to burst. When I say everyone, I mean media commentators and the like. I was happy as Larry playingPokemon Silverunder my bed covers, torch between my teeth to light up the screen. No, we didn’t have backlights back then, and if you think my parents (who were already strict on screentime) would buy me the official light-up add-on for my Game Boy, you’d be dead wrong....

Quick Links InPromise Mascot Agency, on the east side of Kaso-Machi, you’ll find Momo Farm, home to the lovable influencer and farmer known as Peaches. This bubbly character has a specific town quest she needs Michi and Pinky’s help with, which involves hunting for special ingredients all over the island. Completing town quests for NPCs upgrades their Mascot Support Hero Card, which is immensely helpful for making sure you rake in as much yen as possible....

Quick Links After receiving universal praise in its release, theSpy x Familymanga didn’t take too long to receive its own anime adaptation. The misadventures of the Forger family are some of the funniest yet sweetest things you can watch, thanks to the fantastic antics of the spy Loid, the assassin Yor, and the small mind-reader Anya. The animated series has been going on since 2022 and has eventually found its way to different streaming services, counting with a whole original movie and multiple seasons (with more on the way)....

Yu-Gi-Oh!is one of the most iconic trading card games with thousands of cards, multiple series, and a manga to chronicle each individual story. While many might be familiar with the iconic duels and one-liners from the original Yu-Gi-Oh! anime, the manga is a completely different beast to experience. The Yu-Gi-Oh! manga can get darker, has a few more diverse games, and even takes different routes when it comes to expanding individual characters....

Quick Links There are dozens of quests to find inTainted Grail: The Fall Of Avalon. With so many people in need of help, it’s difficult to get to them all, but it can be done. When you first meet the Keepers after escaping the Island Asylum, you’ll have to prove yourself if you want to have any hope of learning the truth about King Arthur and finding the pieces of his soul....