I’ll never forget the first time I playedOblivion. My brother had a chippedXbox 360alongside a huge binder of pirated games containing everything from Gears of War to Dead or Alive 4 to Viva Pinata, and I had free rein to play whatever I liked. This period was a magical experience of discovering the next generation of video games and seeing exactly how developers were utilising new technology to take us into adventures that weren’t possible before, and Bethesda’s RPG classic was cream of the crop....

Quick Links Oviya, Automech Artisan is one of the many legendary creatures introduced inMagic: The Gathering’sAetherdrift set. This mono green commander is rather simple, built around cheating creatures and Vehicles into play for just one mana. As with many mono green decks, Oviya is a Stompy commander. A Stompy deck is one that is generally mono-green and plays primarily creatures that can deal a ton of damage quickly. It is an aggressive strategy meant to win by combat as quickly as possible by flooding the battlefield with creatures and starts attacking with them right away....

Quick Links The event cycle inPokemon TCG Pockethas been pretty consistent, with the same six events rotating with minor variations, usually in the form of different promos and emblems. But while the Pawmot Drop Event follows the pattern of previous Drops, it features a few changes that make earning rewards easier! While not groundbreaking, the Pawmot Drop Event still adds some mechanically new cards, new art, and the most adorable version of Pawmot that you’ll ever see....

Persona 5: The Phantom Xfinally has a global release date, withAtlus’ free-to-play spin-off coming to PC and mobile on June 26. It’s been available in China, Taiwan, and South Korea since June 08, 2025, with next month’s release marking the first time it will be playable in not only North America and Europe, but Atlus’ native Japan as well. It’s a weird release model, and the more I see this gacha-laden take on the metaverse, the more I’m worried about the future....

Summary If you happen to live in South America, Oceania or certain Asian countries, then yourPlayStation Plus subscriptioncosts will be going up. In total, over 20 areas, including Australia and South Korea, will be impacted by these changes,with Sony citing “global market conditions” as the reason behind the swift increases. “Like many businesses around the world, we continue to be impacted by global market conditions and will be adjusting our local prices for PlayStation Plus,“a note on the PlayStation Blog read....

Quick Links Helping others inThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remasteredfeels like an endless task, as everywhere you go, someone is in need of your assistance. The game is packed with quests, each one offering a new challenge, favor, or mystery to solve. One particularly intriguing questline involves Reynald Jemane, who believes his brother has died. This belief sparks a journey that leads you to uncover the truth. Along the way, you encounter a mysterious Dark Elf who seems to have a hidden agenda and speaks cryptically about their shared past....

Summary It has been a long — and we mean long — time since there’s beena new entryin theSplinter Cellfranchise. How long might you ask? How does11 years since Splinter Cell Blacklist sound? If it weren’t for random one-off appearances inUbisoft’s other core franchises, such asbeing added to Rainbow Six Siege, or as part ofthe now defunct XDefiant, then it’s likely we’d never hear about Sam Fisher otherwise. Fear not, however, as one fan has taken it upon themselves to “enhance” the original Splinter Cell, and the project is out for everyone to experience....

Summary Nearly eight years to the day of its release,Star Wars Battlefront 2is seeing a renaissance like never before. The 2017Star Wars-centric shooteroriginally saw a 250 percent boost in players around May 4, AKA, Star Wars Day. Flash forward to May 15, and the game is once again resetting its peak concurrents onSteam. What’s more, it’s hard to pinpoint why exactly the game is having a moment all these years later....

When you think of RPGs, you usually picture epic quests, mystical powers, seedy taverns, and cartoonishly evil villains. When you think ofStar Wars, you usually picture epic quests, mystical powers, seedy taverns, and cartoonishly evil villains, but in spaaaaaaace. Star Wars and classic role-playing games share a number of similarities, but one area that sees a bit of a disconnect is the characters. Many of your favorite figures in a galaxy far, far away don’t play particularly well with others, and despite the several fantastic Star Wars RPGs out there, they’d largely be delightfully atrocious additions to any typical RPG party....

Summary While most casualTekken 8fans are looking forwardto the Season 2 character pass, including the return of Anna Wiliams, along withnews that two more returning characters will find their way back into the game, the same can’t be said for hardcore fighting game fans. That’s because a proposed change to Tekken’s gameplay had fans less than enthused. However, following backlash, that change has been scrapped. Indeed,via the official Season 2 patch notes, a broken throw will no longer deal chip damage to the one breaking it up....

Quick Links Tokyo Xtreme Racerblends the old, arcade feel of a traditional racing game with slick mechanics that give it a fresh spin. As you drive through the roads of Tokyo, you’ll come across several challenges, including racers, crossroads, and upgrades that you’ll have to make decisions around. While the game offers many choices and mechanics for newcomers to enjoy it the way they wish, certain tips and tricks are essential to follow for the best experience....

Bread and butter, salt and pepper, Jojo and poses. Some things just go together. From its very first chapters back in the late 80s, the iconic characters in Hirohiko Araki’sJojo’s Bizarre Adventurehave been posing. Aside from the drama of it all, part of what makes these poses so memorable is that they aren’t all entirely original. Some of the best Jojo poses are directly related to high-fashion photo shoots, artwork, or just pop culture, showing Araki’s love for both....

Summary There are quite a lot of systems at play inCrusader Kings 3, and it can often take multiple runs before you manage to wrap your head around them. It can be especially difficult when the very next character you play as has the chance to be completely different from your last, making the game an entirely different beast to handle. However, they will always be of your Dynasty, and that gives you some degree of standardisation....