Kotaro Lives Alone: What Happened to Kotaro’s Family?

Kotaro Lives Aloneis a Netflix adaptation of Mami Tsumura’s original manga. Released this year, the series tells the story of Kotaro, a 4-year-old boy who moves into an apartment building by himself, where he befriends his neighbors. Created by Hiroshi Sato and directed by Tomoe Makino,Kotaro Lives Aloneinitially gives the impression that it is solely a lighthearted comedy. However, questions and concerns emerge as the story progresses, and viewers are surprised to learn that there is more to Kotaro’s story than meets the eye....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 775 words · Mary Combs

New Pokemon Snap Review Roundup

New Pokemon Snapis one of the big spring games to come out for the Nintendo Switch, drawing in old-school fans that played the original Nintendo 64 version back in the day.New Pokemon Snapseems to be a modernized version of that title, bringing in many more new Pokemon to the world, and giving players more types of regions to explore. Today is a big day for excited fans, however, as the game’s review embargo has just been lifted, giving people a chance to see critics' opinions onNew Pokemon Snap....

August 9, 2025 · 5 min · 956 words · Juan Harris

Nintendo is Selling Real Life Animal Crossing: New Horizons Dodo Pilot Jackets

Players ofAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsno doubt know of Dodo Airlines andthe two dodos that work there, Wilbur and Orville. Especially dedicated players though will also know the Dodo Airlines pilot jacket. Now fans of the game can get their hands on their own real life Dodo Airlines pilot jacket, provided they live in New York. InAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, players obtain various rewards for using the services of the Dodo Airlines....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Mr. Nicholas Morgan

Paradox Interactive CEO Resigns Over Strategy Concerns

Crusader Kings 3was released byParadox Interactivein 2020, but the CEO is stepping down from her position with the company. Although Paradox has been gaining traction with gamers, it is undergoing some big changes. Paradox InteractiveCEO Ebba Ljungerud has stepped down from her duties with the company effective immediately. According to an official statement, Ljungerud will continue working with the company despite the fact that she resigned. This is being done with the intent to make ensure a proper transition of leadership and will minimize the impact on other members of the team....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · Jennifer Phillips

PlayStation is Planning for More Acquisitions In the Future

Players around the world were shocked when Microsoft revealed that it would be acquiring Bethesda. As a massive game studio known for such franchises asThe Elder ScrollsandFallout, this sort of move could reshape the landscape of gaming. In response to this, many Sony fans were calling for PlayStation to make an acquisition of its own, and now fans have an answer to those requests. There aren’t any acquisitions or mergers happening this hot minute, butPlayStationhead Jim Ryan did make the company’s stance on the matter clear....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Michael Bryant

Pokemon GO: How to Beat Cliff (July 2021)

Pokemon GOplayers have a lot to expect for July and the rest of the summer season in 2021. During this time, players are still able to challenge the various grunts and leaders ofTeam GO Rocket. This can net players valuable items and various Shadow Pokemon in need of purification. Team GO Rocket is still running under the main command of its three leaders and its boss forPokemon GOplayers to find. One of these challenging trainers is Cliff....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 742 words · Ryan Rodriguez

Rainbow Six Quarantine Gets New Title Ahead of Ubisoft Forward Event

Monday morning Ubisoft took the opportunity to reintroduceRainbow Sixfans to a game that’s been off the radar for a while. The COVID-19 pandemic hit game development in many harsh ways, but co-op tactical shooterRainbow Six Quarantinehad the added factor of no longer being in good taste. Ubisoft’s now ready to reintroduce the game, rebranded asRainbow Six Extraction.Extractionappears to be identicalQuarantine, but without being immediately connected to the ongoing pandemic. Ubisoft won’t be waiting any longer to start sharing more information about the newly rebrandedRainbow Six Extraction, either....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Catherine Smith

Resident Evil 8 Rated in Brazil

Resident Evil 8is perhaps one of the most highly anticipated games releasing next year. Following the massive successResident Evil 7garnered back in 2017, the release ofResident Evil 8weighs heavily on the minds of many fans of the series. While a release date for the game has yet to be confirmed, an age rating from Brazil helps to give fans of the series some semblance of further expectation. Ever since the game was first unveiled during thePS5 console design reveal showcase,Resident Evil 8has remained fresh in many people’s minds....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Stephanie Fletcher

Resident Evil Leaker Reveals Good News About RE8 Development

Capcom announcedResident Evil 8: Villageearlier this year with a release window, but the ongoing pandemic has had unforeseen impacts on game development and threw this release time into question. However, aResident Evilleaker has recently disclosed some insider information on the status of the game’s development, and the news is good. Not only that, but they have minimized the time frame entirely, giving a better idea of when the title will release....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Emily Garcia

Scarlet Nexus: New Game Plus Explained

ThoughScarlet Nexusreleased just a couple of days ago, some players are already finishing up their first save files, either withYuito and Kasane. But because of the way the protagonist’s stories work, starting a New Game Plus file is a little different than other games. As those who have started or finishedScarlet Nexuswill know, players must choose between Yuito and Kasane when starting a new game. But this is more than just choosing to play as either a male or female character....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Kathy Whitaker

Stardew Valley Releases 'Biggest Update Yet' with Version 1.5

The long-awaited Version 1.5 update toStardew Valleyhas been rolled out for PC, including tons of late-game content as well as a brand new farm option and “remixes” for veteran players. Version 1.5 will release for console players early next year. Creator Eric Barone’s original concept was torelive the earlyHarvest Moongames, but with new content and updates to keep the game fresh and new. Instead of ending the story after two in-game years, Barone wanted to keep it going....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Thomas Howell II

Stardew Valley: How to Feed Chickens

Quick Links There are many different animals that players can raise inStardew Valley. Out of all them, chickens are most likely many players' first animal in-game due to the relative cheapness of a coop made only for chickens. Chickens inStardew Valleyproduce eggs and big eggs. The size and quality of these eggs are dependent on the happiness of each chicken, which is affected by if they’re fed, warm, and pet by the player....

August 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1272 words · Mikayla Hoffman

Tales of Arise Feature is Basically The Force

Tales of Ariseis inheriting a long legacy of action-focused JRPGs that have a strong cult following across the world. The series has typically blended an action-centric main gameplay style in with traditional JRPG mechanics and themes. Many fans are excited about the newest entry in the series,Tales of Arise, as the next in the storied series. One feature of its story that’s been revealed in recent trailers seems to have another Western parallel, however....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Karen Petersen