Resident Evil 4 Remake Keeps Merchant And Safe Room Music

Resident Evil 4’s remake isgutting QTEs,losing the Hookman, and overhauling knife combat. But not everything is changing; while music is also being revamped and modernised with new techniques and instruments, the iconic Merchant and Safe Room themes are staying the same. Speaking toGame Informer, lead composer Kota Suzuki said, “I gave a lot of thought into what to carry over from the original, what new to add. For instance, the save theme, the merchant music; those are arrangements of the original music in the RE4....

May 22, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Dawn Martin

Right Now Is The Perfect Time To Clear A Huge Game From Your Backlog

There’s a tree at the bottom of my street. I don’t water it, nobody ever waters it. I don’t give it nutrients, or trim the branches, or do anything to it. Nobody ever does. Nobody in the street does, not even anybody hired by the city council ever comes. Still, it grows. Nobody ever does anything, and still it grows. It grows and grows and grows. Its only impulse is to grow....

May 22, 2025 · 4 min · 723 words · Bruce Huffman

Shame Of The Year – I Won’t Play An MMO For 400 Hours

In 2021, I playedNew Worldfor 400 hours. In 2022, I playedLost Arkfor 400 hours. I haven’t touched either of those games for some months now, and all that time I spent with them feels largely wasted—although it was fun while it lasted. MMOs are designed to be compelling, especially when they’re brand-new and the excitement is super fresh. There’s nothing like day one in an MMO, when everyone is on the same level, spreading out over this fresh canvas....

May 22, 2025 · 4 min · 670 words · Brian Miller

Square Enix President's New Year Letter Mentions Blockchain 14 Times

Who could forget Square Enix’s cursed 2021 New Year letter with its"play to have fun" and “play to contribute” nonsense? When most developers were walking back their already announced blockchain and NFT plans, CEO Yosuke Matsuda touted it as the future of Square Enix, and proceeded to double down on it in future statements. Well it’s been a year, and it seems nothing has changed, as almost half ofMatsuda’s 2023 New Year letterwas about blockchain....

May 22, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Lisa Sanders

Super Nintendo World’s US Menu Called "Downgrade Of The Century" To Japan

Super Nintendo World Hollywood’s food menu at the Toadstool cafe is being called the “downgrade of the century” in comparison to the Japanese theme park, with particular annoyance being directed at some of the desserts.Last week, Super Nintendo World Hollywood opened earlier than expected, giving lucky guests at Universal Studios the chance to check out the Mushroom Kingdom for the first time outside of Japan. Mario fans have been sharing their impressions of the park over the past few days and, while most of it is positive, there have been a few notable complaints....

May 22, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · Philip Perry

Super Stardust Portable Is The First PS Plus Classic Game To Retroactively Get Trophies

Super Stardust Portable was a PSP title released in November 2008, a port of the downloadable Super Stardust HD for the PS3. The shoot ‘em up was developed by Finnish studio Housemarque, which would go on to be acquired by Sony in 2021 and make the superb PS5 exclusive Returnal. Super Stardust Portable made it into the PS Plus Premium Classics catalogue last year so modern PlayStation owners could give the game a go (and it’s a blast), but now it’s gotten full trophy support....

May 22, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Bradley Lowe

The 10 best anime for adults — watch only if you’re mature enough

Not for the faint of heart. Updated on May 17, 11:46 a.m. (GMT+8):Improved relevancy, title. In the world ofanime, there exists a realm that is not for the faint-hearted but for the mature, the discerning, the aficionados who crave depth and complexity. Welcome to the realm of adult anime – a genre that pushes boundaries, challenges norms, and presents narratives so powerful they’ll leave you wincing — and at the same time, utterly awestruck....

May 22, 2025 · 9 min · 1818 words · Brittany Taylor

The 10 Best Paintings In Minecraft

Art is beautiful– it’s second nature for humans to want to decorate and make the world around them look aesthetically pleasing. What is the point of scratching and fighting to survive just to come home to a bare condominium with a bed and a fridge? Related:Quick Tips To Improve Your Minecraft Builds Thankfully,Minecraftseems to think so too, providing an extensive library of paintings for you to hang on your barren build’s walls....

May 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1142 words · Elizabeth Davis

The Best Crossbows In Video Games

Bows and arrowsare common long-range weapons in games, particularly in fantasy RPGs or other games with historical settings. Archers are tremendous assets in any battle-based game, especially tactical ones, and the prevalence of archery in games has led to some epic bow designs over the years. RELATED:Best Archers In Video Games, Ranked However, the crossbow lives in the shadow of the traditional bow and arrow weapon set, which is a shame considering how epic the weapon is....

May 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1072 words · Jason Barrett

The Best Games You Can Play With One Hand

Summary There is so much to do these days that it’s become hard to find the time to sit down and play a video game without feeling the urge to multitask. Whether you need to respond to e-mails, give your pet some attention, or scroll on your phone, it’s become difficult to do any of them while simultaneously playing through the newest triple-A title. Fortunately, certain games allow you to play them with one hand either naturally or by changing some of their settings or controller mapping in a menu....

May 22, 2025 · 7 min · 1474 words · Sara Williams

The Best Mobile Games In The Final Fantasy Series

Summary Fans have enjoyedFinal Fantasygames since the 1980s and on various platforms. From arcade consoles to home consoles, there isn’t a place these games can’t be experienced, including on the go. It’s a franchise of intrigue that blends fantasy and science fiction. It’s common for many popular video games to receive ports over to mobile devices. Whether you’re looking for something brand-spanking new or a familiar setting, Final Fantasy has you covered....

May 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1197 words · Walter Parrish

The Best Spells In Yu-Gi-Oh! Battles of Legend: Crystal Revenge

Spells are some of the most important cards in the game ofYu-Gi-Oh!Spell card effects can vary from searching the deck to fusing your monsters together instantly. Without a negate on board, spell cards can be quite powerful and difficult to stop — especially when using Quick Play spells that can be triggered like regular spells or set like Trap cards. Related:Yu-Gi-Oh! - The Best Extra Deck Monsters In Battles Of Legend: Crystal Revenge...

May 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1211 words · Jennifer Brown

The Last Of Us Director Calls For Unionisation After Not Being Credited By HBO

HBO’s adaptation ofThe Last Of Ushas unsurprisingly become an unmitigated hit after just one episode. While almost everything you’ve read about the show will have been glowing praise, a director who worked on the original game, and hence helped create its world and its characters, has called out the show’s creators for not crediting him on the show. Bruce Straley shared his thoughts via a column in theLA Times(thanksPush Square) explaining his input into The Last Of Us universe and revealing he is completely absent from the HBO version’s credits....

May 22, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · John Stewart