Given how long Metroid Prime 4 has been in development, it’s little surprise that its reveal at the June 2024 Nintendo Direct has many people excited beyond belief.

Sporting some excellent modern-day graphics and an ominously designed new villain, the game’s latest trailer left it looking primed to deliver an action-packed experience most any fan would want to experience. It likewise stands as one of the only exclusives Nintendo has lined up for 2025, which means it’s in an optimal position to be the sole title Switch owners dig into upon its release.

Congratulations! You successfully finished Dragon’s Dogma 2, and overcame everything the main story threw at you. The only problem is, you’re still eager to stay within the world the game offers, and want to know whether or not there’s anything worth doing in the post game.

Well, worry not, after doing some digging, we’ve uncovered 10 ways you can squeeze a bit more fun out of Capcom‘s fantastical title.

The PlayStation 5 has amassed an impressive library of games since its release in 2020, and RPGs make up a large portion of those titles. What’s more is that most of these RPGs have been certifiable hits, justifying their ever-growing size and scope.

As is always the case, though, some of these RPGs have been better than others. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the best RPGs on the PS5, so that you know which ones are most worth your time and money.

Heroes are all well and good, but when it comes to great anime, there’s almost always an iconic villain bringing them to new heights. Whether they were a hitherto ally whose true agendas are laid bare, or a mustache-twirling tyrant without a hint of subterfuge, they are amongst the most compelling and intoxicating characters in any given narrative.

That’s why we’re here today to rank the best anime villains of all time. Like the medium itself, this list is always evolving and ever-changing as new seasons come and go, so be sure to check back in to see the risers and fallers of villainy!

To say the world over has been gutted by the death of Akira Toriyama would be an understatement.

Whether it’s through Dragon Ball, Dr. Slump, or the many other works he released over the years, his creations shaped and inspired millions across the world. His absence is one people won’t soon be able to go a day without feeling, and one which will leave the world longing for his specific sense of imagination and wonder for years to come.

It’s not every day two genre-defining RPGs release back to back, but it’s even rarer to see two top-caliber Final Fantasy games release within a year of each other. And yet, that’s exactly what’s happened with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Final Fantasy XVI.

This, of course, has led many to ask which is the better Final Fantasy game. Even if they have very different themes and tones, they’re still the exemplars of the series’ current trajectory and what we can expect from it moving forward.

The first season of Demon Slayer introduces a bunch of amazing characters. From our lovable protagonist to his best friends, just about everyone you meet has a distinct and interesting personality.

Near the end of the season, we meet the coolest group in Demon Slayer: an elite group of Demon Corp members known as the Hashira (aka the Pillars). These characters are everything that our young protagonists hope to become – and they also look really cool.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on PlayStation 5

It’s hard to properly review Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and not just because it’s the kind of AAA release most people already know will hold a certain level of quality.

To be sure, it is an amazing game. It looks and plays like a top-of-the-line offering meant for current-gen hardware, and it can effortlessly suck you into its story, gameplay, and overall experience for dozens of hours on end.

The Tomb Raider series is one of the most famous in gaming. We’ve seen Lara Croft take on various ancient traps and evils to learn the truths of the world. To date, there are dozens of titles in the series. Here is our list of the best Tomb Raider games.

Editors’ note: this article excludes mobile titles.

It’s no stretch to say Solo Leveling is one of, if not the, biggest anime of the winter 2024 Anime Season. Between its stellar animation, gripping plot, and notable tweaks to the usual Shonen action framework, there’s more than enough to entice the majority of anime fans.

Only bolstering all this is the terrific English Dub, and we got the chance to sit down with the English ADR Director Caitlin Glass and Sung Jinwoo Voice Actor Aleks Le to talk about the dubbing process for Solo Leveling. Both had plenty to say in terms of the show’s popularity, the opportunities dubbing presents, and how they would sell it to anyone who hasn’t hopped aboard the bandwagon.

Whether you’re eager to dive back into the world of Fable or are dying to know what happens next in Senua’s journey, there’s something for gamers of all genre preferences to get hyped about this year. We’re here to help clear up any uncertainty, with this list of all Xbox Exclusives releasing in 2024.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2

May 21, 2024

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 might very well be the biggest exclusive release on Xbox in 2024, and not just because of the limited field of competitors. Continuing the saga of the haunted Senua, this sequel appears primed to take players through even more harrowing challenges, both material and mental.

Hazbin Hotel is easily one of the hottest animated shows around right now, and that’s largely thanks to its catchy music numbers. From a ballad of two sinners banding together in their misery to a rousing call to action by the Princess of Hell, the show has something for just about everybody.

But then, as is usually the case, there are some songs which stand out as the best while others feel like less impressive attempts. Even if they’re not bad, the latter just don’t hold up or stick in your brain the way the series’ best ditties do.

A key part of what makes Jujutsu Kaisen so fun to watch is its Cursed Technique system. Filled to bursting with inventive ideas and powers for its characters to utilize, it allows for many a creative twist on the usual Shonen framework.

It’s little surprise, then, that fans have wasted no time in speculating about what Cursed Techniques they would have if they were in the show’s universe. Some fancy themselves capable of wielding Gojo’s Six Eyes and Limitless, while others believe they’d be host to Todo’s Boogie Woogie.

If I’m being honest, it seems like a moot point to hype up Final Fantasy VII Rebirth any further.

Only a few weeks out from release, the long awaited sequel to Final Fantasy VII Remake has more than enough going for it. Square Enix has had no qualms about building anticipation prior to the release, with a myriad of trailers showing off its expansive new locales and the wealth of adventures that await players.

Tekken 8 marks a new high point for the series, and fans are already clamoring for additional DLC characters to be added. Some are calling for crossover characters like Tifa Lockhart, while others are eager to see the return of long-gone favorites to the roster.

Those latter fighters are the ones we’re dying to see most, and a few in particular are at the top of our list. As such, we’ve compiled them in this totally serious list of the 8 Tekken characters who should finally return as Tekken 8 DLC characters.

Tekken 8 on PS5

When it comes to climates Tekken 8 could find itself launching in, few could be better or worse than the current one.

On one hand, it’s one of the best periods for fighting games in recent memory. Street Fighter 6 brought with it several notable innovations and advancements for the genre, and other series like King of Fighters have followed suit to drive the franchise toward new heights. On the other hand, this also means the competition has never been fiercer among fighting game franchises. Most every franchise is firing on all cylinders, and failure to innovate could spell disaster.

The Yakuza and Like a Dragon franchise is one bursting with exceptional titles. From creative off-shoots to climactic conclusions for long-running sagas, the series has seen more innovation and creativity than most any of its contemporaries.

And yet, with so many titles in the series, there’s undeniably a hierarchy of quality. So join us as we rank every Yakuza and Like a Dragon game from fine to phenomenal.

2024 is set to be a big year for game releases and announcements, especially for those based on anime. Between long-awaited entries in heralded franchises and fresh adaptations of lesser-known works, there’s sure to be something exciting for most any fan of the sub genre.

With that in mind, we decided to round up some of the most promising titles expecting releases or announcements so that you can get a better idea of what to look out for. And so, here are the seven anime games to have on your radar in 2024.

Grand Theft Auto VI may still be at least a year out, but that hasn’t stopped it from becoming one of the most anticipated games of the generation. This is doubly true thanks to its setting, which brings players back to the Miami-esque Vice City and its surrounding Florida-inspired environs.

That latter point, though, is a key part of what could make the game great. Developer Rockstar dropped plenty of references to real life shenanigans brought about by Florida’s colorful residents in the game’s reveal trailer, and most all of them look like they’ll make for amazing satirical fodder.

If you’ve been keeping up with the most recent game announcements and news, you know 2024 is going to be stacked with great JRPGs. From highly anticipated remakes to fresh sequels and new IPs, there’s plenty for fans of the genre to sink their teeth into.

As is usually the case though, keeping track of all of these releases is no easy feat. That’s why we’ve constructed this list of 10 JRPGs releasing in 2024 that you should have on your radar.