Many great Japanese role-playing games (JRPGs) didn’t gain popularity outside of Japan right away, meaning some players may have missed them. Some people simply weren’t aware of these games because they were only released in Japan. While they can be difficult to find and play officially now, dedicated fans can still discover them. To give a more complete picture of JRPG history, we’ll include games from a variety of different systems.
Basically, it’s best to go to the imperial invitation without the sardines – just you will do. Bringing them doesn’t change the story at all, except the Empress will mention the smell, and you’ll lose one of your sardines.
Ah, the creators, freelancers, and those marketplace adventurers across the globe-beneficiaries of swifter, borderless, and more steadfast payments, especially in lands where banking is, shall we say, less reliable. How delightful, eh?
Dogecoin, the memecoin with more lives than a Discworld cat, is quietly hoarding gains like a squirrel with a nut obsession. According to the wizards at CoinMarketCap, it’s up 7.7 percent, trading at a modest $0.176, with a market cap of 26.7 billion clams. 🤑 That’s right, folks, the Doge is back, and it’s got its nose to the ground, sniffing out another surge.
Death Stranding is a brand new game series from Hideo Kojima, the creator of Metal Gear Solid, and his studio, Kojima Productions. The post-apocalyptic game, with two installments and another coming in 2025 with ‘On the Beach’, has proven popular with PlayStation players. Its success is thanks to a fantastic cast, including Norman Reedus from ‘The Walking Dead’, and strong visuals and storytelling. Recently, Kojima announced plans to expand the Death Stranding universe with an anime movie and a film produced by A24. Now, it appears another project is underway – a Disney+ series.
The new Pokemon TCG Mega Dream ex expansion is coming to Japan on November 28th, and fans are really excited! However, some people are already trying to make money by listing cards from the set for sale before the official release, even though it’s not yet known what cards will be inside.
Starmie, a beloved Pokémon that evolves from Staryu, is coming back in Legends: Z-A. This strong Water and Psychic-type Pokémon will also have a brand-new Mega Evolution!
These characters didn’t just appear in games—they became hugely influential figures, changing how science fiction stories and characters are created. They helped the sci-fi genre evolve beyond simple space adventures into thoughtful explorations of things like who we are, power, and the impact of technology. They made players connect with artificial intelligence, alien life, and all sorts of other concepts, and that’s why they’re considered some of the greatest sci-fi video game characters ever.
One of the most interesting aspects of Arc Raiders is its constantly changing world, where players face both human opponents and AI enemies. As the game continues to be popular, players are constantly discovering new strategies, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting. Sometimes, though, surviving a run and collecting all the rewards requires more than just good fortune – like one player who managed to stay alive in a downed state for over 15 minutes!
This guide reveals key plot points from Episode 8 of Dispatch. To avoid spoilers, please don’t scroll down if you haven’t finished that part of the game, as images may reveal the ending.