Summary Animetackles many different social and economic issues underneath the surface; however, there are some instances where this issue is at the forefront of the series. Poverty, consequences of war, and even grief are scenarios thatanime delve into and dissect while still being a joyful form of entertainment. A frequent focus of anime is mental illness; there are many series that tackle numerous facets of how illnesses like depression or anxiety affect people and how they cope or adapt to having such an issue....

Summary Sonyhas not been dabbling as much into the JRPG genreas it used to with the earlier incarnations of the PlayStation. There are plenty of amazing JRPGs around, with a decent number released in recent years — but some of the best ones published by Sony will have players needing to check out some older titles. Even though a game may be old, it doesn’t mean it is not worth playing....

Summary Split-screen gaming, whether it be competitive multiplayer or couch co-op, has been on a downward trend since the seventh generation of home consoles was introduced and popularized online gaming. In the years that have followed, the rise in online multiplayer has continued to step on the split-screen gaming scene, to the point where many multiplayer games now ignore local gaming entirely. Thankfully, theXbox Series Xhas a generous offering in terms of backward compatibility, which, in turn, allows players to revisit some of the classicsplit-screen gamesfrom the original Xbox and Xbox 360 days....

White peripherals have become a lot more common over the past few years,be it PC cases, gaming keyboards, headsets, or gaming mice. They present the opportunity to build an all-white gaming PC setup which not only looks more pristine and clean than the more common black setup, it also makes the RGB lights pop more. When it comes togaming mice, several manufacturers have taken the step towards offering white gaming mice, but the options are still not as widespread as black models....

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2is drawing ever closer to its full release, with fans being more than eager to get back into the game following the recent Beta weekends for customers who have pre-ordered the title. Thanks to the Beta, fans are now intimately familiar with how the game will operate at launch, concerning both positive and negative elements of the current game state. It is no secret that matchmaking within theCoDfranchise has long been a source of controversy, and it appears thatCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2will be no different....

With its peaceful aesthetic and adorable creatures to interact with,Pikmin 4presents itself as a rather soothing experience. And for experienced players, there are a lot of moments of this game that can seem rather breezy, especially with all the quality-of-life updates since the franchise’s previous installment. RELATED:Pikmin 4: The Biggest Fixes The Game Needs That said,Pikmin 4is not without its challenge points. There will be times when players will have to overcome difficult enemies or unique challenges that must be completed....

When it comes to grand, turn-based strategy, theCivilizationseries is one of the old masters. The series endures today throughCivilization 6, the latest entry. Thanks tothe New Frontier Pass, it’s clearCivilization 6is here to stay, and more passes are real possibilities for the future. The hex-based 4X gameplay style ofCivilization 6is familiar to many, and daunting to the uninitiated. With gameplay that focuses on building cities, exploiting the land, and creating a powerful nation, there are many ways to win the game....

Plague Inc.first launched eight years ago, but the strategy game is seeing new life thanks to growing fears of the coronavirus, a new strain of which has started gaining widespread media attention. As reported by the BBC,Plague Inc.’s sales have spiked in recent weeks, particularly in China, where there have been hundreds of reported cases. Plague Inc.studio Ndemic Creations has acknowledged thatPlague Inc.sales typically rise whenever there’s a global health concern like the coronavirus....

WithAnimal Crossing: New HorizonsandThe Legend of Zeldaboth being Nintendo titles, it is not uncommon to see a combination of the two games in community content or fan art. What’s more, given that bothACNHandBreath of the Wildare playable on the Switch, many current fan pieces often feature the two titles. Now, anotherAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsfan has taken inspiration from the Gerudo Desert inThe Legend of Zelda, recreating the sandy area on the beach of their desert island getaway....

There are few characters that Chosen Undead revile as much as Knight Lautrec of Carim fromDark Souls. After rescuing him from his prison cell in the Undead Parish, one would expect him to be an ally or a merchant. Instead, he turns out to be a murderer and thief who the player has to track all to way to Anor Londo to retrieve the soul of Anastacia, Firelink Shrine’s firekeeper....

Dead by Daylighthas just released its latest update, Chapter 31: All Things Wicked, bringing a new Survivor, Killer, and map for players to enjoy. The new chapter’s theme is something of a departure for the horror title, focusing on analog horror to augment its typical jump-scares and adrenaline-fueled chases. With influences ranging from found-footage horror films to Stephen King’s perennially cursed town of Derry,Dead by Daylight’s latest installment aims to terrify and delight players in equal measure....

Heading into Season 10 and thereturn of Trials of OsirisinDestiny 2, PvP players had a few exotic armor pieces at the top of their lists. These were both the exotic armor pieces that would be most essential to their classes and subclasses in the endgame PvP mode, but also ones that should be hit with at least one nerf. Luckily, Bungie has listened and will be making some changes. One-Eyed Mask (Titan) First up is One-Eyed Mask, the popular Titan exotic that has been a point of confusion forDestiny 2players for quite some time....

It’s been a month since launch, and players continue to be frustrated over the itemization system present inDiablo 4. In the absence of viable sets, exciting loot, a rewarding endgame, and quality-of-life features, many fans have become nostalgic overDiablo 3and its Greater Rifts. WhereasDiablo 4seems to put greater emphasis on assembling a character’s gear, the gameplay inDiablo 3was more concerned with challenging players through increasingly more difficult Greater Rift levels. Obtaining an item set was a trifling matter inReaper of Souls, but knowing how to make the most of it and how to push beyond one’s limit was the bread-and-butter ofDiablo 3’s endgame....