I was so excited to hear the news through a video from director Peter Jackson – he’s the one who first introduced so many of us to Tolkien’s world with the original movies! Stephen Colbert, who’s a huge Tolkien fan like me, shared that this new film is actually based on parts of The Fellowship of the Ring that didn’t make it into the 2001 movie. It’s amazing to think there was more of the story to tell, and now we’re finally going to see it!
The biggest shock of the event wasn’t what was revealed, but what wasn’t. Many viewers were hoping to see the remake of Persona 4 Revival, and the online chat was full of requests for it, but it didn’t appear. Despite this, the showcase was still exciting, featuring seven brand new games and fresh looks at upcoming titles like The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, and it generally kept up a fast pace.
Looking back at the history of these ratings is fascinating, particularly when considering popular games that had to alter their content to avoid receiving an Adults Only (AO) rating. While most of these changes happened in smaller, less well-known games, a few major titles stand out as especially interesting. Let’s take a closer look at those now.
During a recent meeting with shareholders, Pearl Abyss CEO Heo Jin-Young discussed the potential for cooperative gameplay in Crimson Desert. He explained that while the team tried to add this feature, they ran into technical difficulties with current hardware capabilities.
Several Devil Fruits that were previously featured in One Piece are no longer seen in the current story. While many more could exist, we’ll focus on the ones that disappeared along with the characters who possessed them. Let’s take a look at these fruits now.
The official game descriptions in Pokemon Winds and Waves call Gecqua the “Water Gecko Pokemon,” known for shooting water from its tail. Its special ability, Torrent, makes its Water-type attacks even stronger. Since Pokemon Winds and Waves takes place in a world inspired by Southeast Asia, many players believe Gecqua and its evolved forms might be based on creatures from the region’s mythology.
Researchers are developing new systems that ground AI decision-making in verified knowledge and robust safety protocols, moving beyond simple prompt engineering.
Copper Ore is a core material in Crimson Desert used to create new weapons and gear, and to upgrade existing items to higher tiers. Here’s a guide to all the ways you can gather it.
The original Moana movie was a big hit with both critics and audiences, earning about $643 million around the world. Now, with the new live-action version, a lot of excitement centers on Dwayne Johnson returning as Maui. This first glimpse of Johnson as Maui shows how the filmmakers are staying true to the original while bringing the character to life in a new way.
While not every game completely changed the open-world RPG landscape, titles like Dragon’s Dogma, Elden Ring, and Xenoblade Chronicles all tried something new. Many weren’t flawless when they first came out, but passionate fans—and sometimes developers who fixed issues with updates—helped them become classics. We’ll be ranking these games based on their scope, world size, combat, and overall ambition.