Pearl Abyss, the team behind Crimson Desert, is working on a fix for control issues that many players have been experiencing. Players have reported discomfort while playing, and while it’s unfortunate this has impacted the early game for some, Pearl Abyss is responding quickly to address the problem.
The Switch 2, released nearly a year ago, is a stylish and portable gaming device. While it doesn’t have an OLED screen, it still offers advantages as a handheld console. With warmer weather arriving and travel increasing, the question is: which handheld is best for vacations or day trips? We’ll cover everything – current and upcoming games, and how they play – to determine the best option.
Unfortunately, many otherwise great manga series have suffered a blow to their reputation due to disappointing endings. Over time, fans have become frustrated when a manga with a promising story finishes weakly – whether the ending feels out of step with the overall message, or the final chapters stray from the main storyline. This often creates significant division among the fanbase right at the very end.
The upcoming game, Vampire Hunter: Nightrise, is a first-person dungeon crawler developed by Treetop, set to release on Steam on April 6, 2026. While it initially appears to follow the classic vampire hunter storyline – a lone hero in a castle – it’s much more than just a simple action game. The castle itself seems to be a key part of the experience, something players will explore and unravel gradually. It’s being designed as a fresh and modern take on the Castlevania formula that fans have been hoping for.
While Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen add the Sevii Islands and a full National Pokédex (up to Generation 3) beyond the original games, they’re still fundamentally based on the Kanto region. Most of your gameplay will focus on catching Pokémon from the Kanto Pokédex, as creatures from later generations are only available after you’ve completed the main story and beaten the Elite Four. Although there’s more to do than just defeat the champions, the heart of the experience remains centered around Kanto and the first few Sevii Islands.
Few modern ninjas can master truly powerful, forbidden techniques, but a select few have exceptional control over them. These skilled individuals push their abilities to the limit by wielding some of the most dangerous jutsu ever created.
Okay, so I’m going to walk you through getting Lightning in Crimson Desert. Basically, you start by unlocking the Spire of Stars, then you have to make your way through the Secret Garden and the Vault of Vengeance. It’s a bit of a journey! Finally, you’ll end up at the Courtyard of Precision, which is a tricky puzzle you need to solve to actually get it.
If you only know Sonic from the Sega games, I suggest checking out the Archie Comics series. It introduced a lot of fantastic characters who probably won’t appear in the games—maybe just as quick cameos. If you’re still unsure, let me introduce you to some of the best Sonic characters from those comics.
Following a successful launch last year, Embark Studios started 2024 with plans for future updates to ARC Raiders. They’ve scheduled four updates between January and April, and likely have more planned after that. The first, called “Headwinds,” arrived in January, introducing a new 1v3 matchmaking mode, a unique Map Condition for the Buried City, and a new Player Project. In February, they released “Shrouded Sky,” a significant update that added two new enemy types, a new location within Dam Battlegrounds, and another major Map Condition, among other content.
The release of the highly anticipated Metal Gear Solid 2 was surprisingly divisive. While marketing focused on the return of Solid Snake, the game cleverly flipped expectations. Players instead found themselves primarily controlling a new character, Raiden. This frustrated some, but others considered it a stroke of brilliance. Looking back, it’s a memorable bait-and-switch in gaming history. However, the game’s most interesting aspect is how it mirrors real-world issues. Metal Gear Solid 2 tackled themes like digital surveillance and misinformation, and even foreshadowed trends we’re now seeing within the gaming world itself.