Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake Has Gone Gold

After the success of games like 2018’s “Octopath Traveler” and 2022’s “Live a Live”, Square Enix modernized its classic “Dragon Quest” series using an HD-2D art style in 2024, with the release of “Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake”. This remake was met with rave reviews and commercial success. Now, it seems that Square Enix plans to revive the remaining games from the original “Dragon Quest” trilogy. The upcoming “Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake” is expected to complete the franchise’s collection of HD-2D remakes.

Upcoming Open-World Games With Ridiculous Mechanics

A standout feature of today’s highly anticipated open-world games is the extended period fans often have to endure before they can play them. The increasing expenses and duration of development, coupled with lofty objectives set by creators, have led many games on the list below to be announced over five years ago and to encounter numerous postponements. As several ambitious open-world games are now approaching release, let’s explore the upcoming open-world games featuring extraordinary gameplay mechanics that aim to revolutionize the genre and astonish players.

Monopoly GO: Complete Bon Appétit Album Guide

Each new season of Bon Appétit revolves around collecting sticker sets, similar to previous seasons. This delightful food-themed album consists of a grand total of 21 sets to gather, including 19 standard sets and 2 prestigious ones that become accessible after finishing the entire album once.

Overwatch 2 Reverses Controversial ‘Noob’ Ban

The action took place not long after Season 18 began in Overwatch 2, a notable season that introduced Wuyang as a Support hero. Overwatch 2’s recent content update also adjusted the abilities each hero can use during a game, such as increased damage for Genji and crowd control effects for Doomfist. Now, players on console can use keyboard and mouse to enhance their gaming experience in Overwatch 2.

The New York Times Mini Crossword Is No Longer Free

The Mini Crossword is a compact adaptation of the New York Times Crossword puzzle. Created by Joel Fagliano, it debuted on August 21, 2014, in tandem with the NYT Crossword app. Unlike its archives, the daily Mini Crossword puzzles can be solved for free, while access to its past puzzles requires a subscription.

Borderlands 4’s Roadmap Just Revealed the Ace Up Gearbox’s Sleeve

The plan for Borderlands 4 unveils details about both free and premium content offerings. On the free front, gamers can look forward to participating in seasonal events similar to those found in Borderlands 3, along with invincible raid bosses appearing every few months. To keep players engaged, there will be a weekly Wild Card mission, a recurring Big Encore Boss, and Maurice’s Black Market machine featuring rotating items. Paid content includes Bounty Packs, offering Vault Cards, new bosses, and numerous cosmetics, as well as larger story packs with fresh questlines, maps, and more. Two of each are scheduled for release, ensuring plenty of gameplay hours. With a second Season Pass likely for Borderlands 3, the future looks promising. Interestingly, the most intriguing content is only a small part of the roadmap – Pearlescent weapons will become available to all players in Q1 2026.

26 Minutes of Battlefield 6 Operation Firestorm Gameplay Leaked

For the first time, fans have had a sneak peek of the forthcoming “Battlefield 6” before its formal launch. The game has already undergone multiple beta testing sessions throughout August, some open for all enthusiasts to sample the eagerly awaited title. Incredibly, the open beta set new records for the “Battlefield” series, as “Battlefield 6” reached over 470,000 players and became the most-played beta test ever held in the franchise. Latest leaks offer another glimpse into one specific game mode within the new “Battlefield”.

Resident Evil Cosplayer Arrested

In the game Resident Evil 2, which was released in 1998, a character named HUNK made his first appearance. Over nine games in total, this enigmatic figure has left an indelible mark on many players, earning a level of recognition comparable to Leon S. Kennedy, Albert Wesker, and Claire Redfield. As part of the Alpha Team, HUNK was assigned the mission to steal the G Virus from Dr. William Birkin. Much about his story remains veiled in secrecy, including his real name, which remains unknown, and his face, often concealed beneath a gas mask with distinctive red lenses and a military helmet. While glimpses of his pixelated appearance have been seen occasionally, as in Resident Evil 3: Nemesis for instance, it is the intrigue surrounding this man that has captivated fans.