Brave Neptunia will arrive in the West as Super Neptunia RPG this Fall

Slightly more succinct name Idea Factory International have announced (via their shiny new website) that the currently in development action RPGBrave Neptune: World & Universe! Pay Attention!! Ultimate RPG Declaration!will be coming to the West under the nameSuper Neptunia RPG. Not only that, but it appears that fans won’t have very long to wait at all for the localisation, as the game is expected to hit North American and European shores in Fall, which is in alignment with the game’spreviously noted Korean release date....

July 8, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · Ryan Payne

CES 2009: Hands-on with Hasbro Family Game Night

My board game love is the stuff of legend but I tend to play more complex or lesser-known games than the standard Hasbro lineup of classics. Still, with last week’s announcement ofHasbro Family Game Nightcoming to XBLA, and the promise of a unique channel being added to the online service specifically for this line of games, I was curious to see what EA Hasbro had on offer here at CES....

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 944 words · Olivia Parks

Cygames parts ways with PlatinumGames, will develop Granblue Fantasy: Relink internally

This is unexpected Granblue Fantasy: Relinkfrom Japanese developer Cygames is shaping up to be one of the biggest RPGs of the year. The title, set in the same world as the massively popularGranblue Fantasymobile game, has been in the works for a few years as a collaboration between Cygames and the masters of combat over at PlatinumGames. That combination, along with the sheer beauty of the project, is what turned me onto it in the first place....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 231 words · Dawn Sanchez DDS

Destiny 2’s new Tome of Want feature is basically the Menagerie’s Chalice, or so I hope

Though I’m not one to harp on the sorry state of a game, I do thinkDestiny 2is in a rough patch right now. Thankfully, we’re very close to the release ofEpisode: Heresyand its fancy new Tome of Want feature is looking mighty promising indeed. Destiny 2: Episode – Heresyis positioning itself as the nostalgic new take on several beloved elements and features fromDestiny‘s past. Not only is the legendary Dreadnaught returning as the featured activity location, but there are murmurs ofOryx himself making a return, somehow....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Jennifer Moore

EA: Dead Space 3 microtransaction workaround not a glitch

Publisher claims exploit was intentional Electronic Arts claims that theinfinite items exploitinDead Space 3is “not a glitch” and that the publisher has “no plans to issue a patch to change this aspect of the game.” Responding to aForbes inquiry, an EA representative stated this was a deliberate move and that they “encourage players to explore the game and discover the areas where resources respawn for free.” The assertion follows astring of bad pressregarding the publisher’s decision to integrate a free-to-play model into their full retail product....

July 8, 2025 · 1 min · 142 words · Amanda Stephens

Echocalypse codes (August 2025)

Updated: June 28, 2025 We added a new code! A cataclysm hit the earth, with you being the last hope of salvation in the world ofEchocalypse. This game has a thrilling storyline and memorable companions that help you on your mission. Upgrade them after each battle, and push back enemy forces to reach the academy! If you want to progress the story faster and avoid taking too much time to level up your team, redeemEchocalypsecodes!...

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Scott Smith

Evil RPG Blackguards’ closed beta starts next week

Save the world by being a bastard With Daedalic’s peculiar turn-based RPGBlackguardsgetting closer to release, the developer is opening the doors to beta testers interested in fighting evil with evil. Set in the same universe asMemoria(which I’m already in the process of reviewing and just came out today),Blackguardsputs players in the shoes of a band of outcasts and criminals as they attempt to save the world from an even greater evil....

July 8, 2025 · 1 min · 142 words · James Gonzalez

Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) Atlas, Breaker of Worlds location and Hunt guide

Putting the world on its back Some ofFinal Fantasy XVI‘s deadliest optional fights await in the S-rank Hunts, and you’re able to tackle one pretty early if you choose to. The Breaker of Worlds is a special Hunt inFinal Fantasy XVIthat will appear after you reach the “Out of the Shadow” main story quest, and you get some good prizes for taking Atlas down if you go after it. The Breaker of Worlds is not tied to any specific quest, though it does entail a good reward: the rare resource Orichalcum....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Jessica Lutz

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising release pushed back to December 14

Granblue Fantasy Versusfans are going to have to wait a little longer for thenext entry. Cygames, Inc. announced a delay that pushesGranblue Fantasy Versus: Risingto August 06, 2025. Risingwas originally set for November 30, so the wait is just a matter of a couple weeks. According to the press release, the delay was put in place to “allow for additional fine-tuning.” Cygames apologized to fans who were looking forward to diving in at the tail end of November....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 282 words · Brian Flores

Here’s a good long look at Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition, including a glimpse at the extra content

The epilogue starts at 5:30 The trend of getting newXenoblade Chronicles Definitive Editionnews every few days continues, as Nintendo of Japan just put out a lengthy video (roughly six minutes and change) that showcases the re-release as a whole: including a glimpse at the new epilogue content. As we established previously, theDefinitive Editionwill provide an extra bit of story content, which is the perfect way to go about a re-release like this....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 249 words · Mark Carson

How to defeat the Necromunda boss in Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2

As you make your way across Avarex inWarhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, you’ll encounter evidence that a Necromunda is causing havoc on the Forge World. It’s preventing The Imperium’s other forces from advancing, but you volunteer to take it out in a three-on-one battle. The Necromunda is the first truly worthy boss you’ll face inWarhammer 40K: Space Marine 2. While others,such as the Lictor, are a challenge, the Necromunda is a really difficult boss to fight if you don’t know what you’re doing....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Rebecca Howell

How to fuse in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero: All fusions and how to perform them

In trueBudokai Tenkaichi(orSparking) fashion,Dragon Ball Sparking Zeroallows players to make use of both the fusion dance and the Potara Earrings to fuse midbattle, which can in many cases completely turn its tide. True to that, it’s a given that fusing won’t be as simple as transforming, right? Here’s how to fuse inDragon Ball Sparking Zero, as well as what you need to perform every single fusion in the game. How to Fuse in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero If on a team featuring its two involved characters —such as Goku (Z – End) and Vegeta (Z – End) for Super Gogeta (Z)—you can perform a fusion inDragon Ball SparkingZero by holding up on your d-pad (on Standard) or holding your left analog stick upward (on Classic)....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Andrew Black

How to get and use Azura’s Star in Oblivion Remastered

The Azura’s Star inThe Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion Remasteredis one of the most powerful Daedric artifacts you may wield if you know how to use it. However, finding and acquiring it has multiple tricky steps, including defeating multiple difficult enemies and solving a short but challenging riddle. AlthoughOblivion’smain quests prompt you to find this artifact, you’ll have a few important decisions to make before, during, and after obtaining it. Here’s a complete step-by-step to finding Azura’s Star and whether you should give it to Martin duringOblivion Remastered’smain story....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 694 words · James Byrd