Games

I remember when Demon’s Souls first came out back in 2009. It took a little while to get to the US, but it was a total gamble by FromSoftware and Sony. Honestly, it really paid off! It didn’t instantly change everything, but it was the start of something huge. It led directly to Dark Souls and, eventually, Elden Ring – basically defining the whole ‘soulslike’ genre and making it super popular. Now, it feels like almost every action RPG out there owes something to that original Demon’s Souls game.

After leaving Midgar, Cloud and his companions begin their journey across a much larger world to find Sephiroth. This game features vast, explorable areas, letting you battle enemies, complete side quests, and travel using Chocobos. There are also fun mini-games like Queen’s Blood and updated versions of beloved moments, such as the parade.

I’m really excited about how teamwork seems to be a big part of Orbitals! It looks like you’ll have a bunch of cool gadgets to help each other out. I’ve seen the Scraphook, which lets you move platforms so your teammate can jump over tricky gaps – that’s awesome! Then there’s the Liquid Launcher, which isn’t just for attacking, but also for solving puzzles, like activating switches or cooling things down. And if you need to blast through something, the Beam Cannon looks like the way to go – perfect for opening doors or clearing a path for you and your partner, Maki and Omura!

Sony’s CFO, Lin Tao, told investors that Ghost of Yotei is currently selling better than the original game did at launch. This strong start significantly boosted the company’s recent financial performance. While it’s too early to tell if it will maintain the same level of sales over time – early reviews and player feedback seem a bit less enthusiastic – the game is off to a fantastic beginning.

Both Black Clover and Chainsaw Man appear to be heading towards their conclusions. Black Clover is predicted to finish in 2026, while Chainsaw Man, which has run for over seven years, is also showing signs of nearing its end. The series’ editor, Shihei Lin, recently suggested this in a post on X, describing the manga as having reached its central point – a signal that the story is approaching its climax. Based on where the story currently stands, it seems increasingly likely that Chainsaw Man will conclude soon.

Games like Nioh, Nioh 2, Nioh 3, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, and Rise of the Ronin all feature challenging and well-designed combat. While Nioh 2 generally has the best system and Stranger of Paradise the least refined, they all range from good to excellent. Team Ninja consistently delivers strong combat mechanics, but having so many games with similar systems so close together shows that even a positive quality can become overwhelming.

Mechanistry announced that Timberborn will officially launch version 1.0 on March 5th. A new trailer, narrated by Shaun Dooley (known for his work on Elden Ring), also revealed more about the game’s story. Players can try out a public test build on Steam now to get a preview of the upcoming changes.

Ever since this movie was announced, it’s felt like the big one for the Multiverse Saga. Seriously, it’s promising to bring together so many different versions of our favorite characters and even combine different Marvel franchises – and finally answer a ton of questions that have been hanging around for years! The excitement is totally understandable. It’s shaping up to be a huge visual treat and I’m expecting it to break all sorts of box office records. But as someone who’s been reading Marvel comics and loving these characters for decades, I’m a little worried it might not deliver the same emotional impact as the source material. That’s what I’m really hoping for, but I’m a bit concerned it might be missing that key element.

Before the episode aired, Paramount told ComicBook that the monologue featured was originally part of Avery Brooks’ 2007 spoken-word album, ‘Here’. ScreenRant’s John Orquiola has since shared how it ended up in the show, explaining it was thanks to Brooks’ Deep Space Nine co-star, Cirroc Lofton, who also reprised his role as the adult Jake Sisko in the episode.

Game director Adam Stjarnljus announced that Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf will be released on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch on March 5th. According to the press release, the development team used what they learned from the first Planet of Lana to make the sequel even better. The original game was a hit with both players and critics, and the team is eager to share the improved sequel with everyone, starting with a demo on February 11th and the full game on March 5th.