5 Amazing Japanese Games Never Released in the US

I finally got around to checking out Valkyria Chronicles III, or Senjō no Varukyuria 3: Unrecorded Chronicles as it was originally called. It came out back in 2011 for the PSP and plays a lot like the first two games, which I loved. The story takes place at the same time as the original Valkyria Chronicles, but it follows a totally different squad – a black-ops unit made up of soldiers who’ve messed up, fighting for Gallia during the war. It was a big hit in Japan and even got an anime and manga, but it never officially made its way over here. Luckily, Valkyria Chronicles 4 did come to the States, and some amazing fans actually translated VC3 into English if you managed to snag the Japanese version. It was a lot of work, but totally worth it to experience the full story!

Sega Genesis Game From 1991 Returns With New Release

This week, publisher Hamster released the classic arcade brawler Street Smart on PlayStation and Nintendo consoles. Originally launched in arcades in 1989, the game quickly gained a following. Later, developer SNK brought it to the Sega Genesis in 1991, and it’s been playable on that console ever since – until now, with this new multi-platform release.

Avengers: Doomsday Clears The Path For Tony Stark’s MCU Return

When the new Joe and Anthony Russo film was announced, many fans were doubtful, especially given the complicated nature of the Multiverse Saga. The news that Chris Evans would reprise his role as Steve Rogers didn’t fully ease concerns that the movie might negatively impact the satisfying conclusion of Avengers: Endgame. However, the trailer shown at CinemaCon for Avengers: Doomsday seemed to change opinions. Robert Downey Jr.’s return isn’t about bringing Iron Man back from the dead; he’s playing a different character – Doctor Doom. But a recent announcement from Marvel Studios now makes it possible for Stark to reappear in the MCU in some form.

Steam Giviving Away 3 PC Games for Free for Very Limited Time

Just so you know, all three Steam games are completely free to download and keep – you don’t need a subscription or have a limited time to play. These aren’t trial versions or demos; they’re the full games. While they might not be the newest releases, any recent game on Steam usually requires a purchase.

Netflix’s Narcos Crime Series Revolutionized Prestige TV

I remember when Narcos first came out in 2015 – it really felt like a turning point for TV. It wasn’t just another crime show; it was brutally realistic. The series didn’t shy away from showing just how much destruction Pablo Escobar caused, community by community in Colombia, and it did so with a level of detail that was incredibly compelling. It quickly became one of the most intense and violent mafia series I’ve ever seen, and it’s what first got me hooked on Pedro Pascal’s work.