These days, it seems like every protagonist is edgy and serious–with maybe the exception of cartoon mascots–across movies, games, TV, and wherever else you can imagine. Leave it to the Like a Dragon game series, which is essentially a playable Japanese-crime soap opera when you get down to it, to rethink that idea. Ichiban Kasuga […]
Dungeons and Dragons has come a long way since making its debut 50 years ago. After decades spent as the pinnacle of nerd culture, the popular tabletop game has broken into the mainstream thanks in part to the success of Netflix’s mega-hit show “Stranger Things” and the best-selling videogame “Baldur’s Gate 3.” Indeed, D&D publisher […]
Back in March, I gave Dragon’s Dogma 2 a 7/10. This came with no short amount of second-guessing and hand-wringing. Review score discourse is a cyclical, circular mire that’s more trouble than it’s worth, and I’m not about to wade into it here. Suffice it to say that PCGN, like every publication, has a review […]
As Campaign 3 enters its final act and Critical Role scries into the new year, inquiring minds have begun to wonder whether the impending release of Daggerheart might signal the retirement of Dungeons & Dragons as the show’s primary TTRPG system. Let’s dive into some of the factors that have led fans to speculate that […]
“When they come to Wollongong it’s going to be a little bit of that. They’re going to want to scrap and fight. When we go to Kogarah I’d like to think that we can replicate the same from the old Dragons days. “We have a bit of a theory about that. It’s something I’d like […]
The Dragons are awaiting final medical clearance from his final X-ray before formalising the deal. The Rabbitohs have agreed to contribute part of Ilias’ approximate $500,000 contract. He has fallen out of favour at South Sydney, with the club signing St Helens No.7 Lewis Dodd for 2025. His expected departure from South Sydney will open […]
The 12 Gauge Dragon’s Breath in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is a unique type of shotgun ammo designed to give the sensation of unleashing fiery blasts upon enemies. This distinctive effect comes from a pyrotechnic material included in the cartridges, enhancing the authenticity of the gameplay. Many games refer to this kind of […]
It’s felt like an oddly-quiet time for Destiny 2 recently. Well, aside from that whole perk weighting saga. But in terms of the game’s story and seasonal content, Bungie’s decision to dump everything Revenant Act 1 had to offer at the very start has resulted in a fairly long wait for more. However, today’s developer […]
Hideaki Itsuno, famed former director of the Devil May Cry and Dragon’s Dogma series, has joined Tencent Games subsidiary LightSpeed Studios. Itsuno, who left Capcom earlier this year after over 30 years at the Japanese games company, announced the formation of a new developer called LightSpeed Japan Studio, with offices in Tokyo and Osaka. Most […]
It almost doesn’t feel real, but Ashes of Creation Alpha Two is here at last. First announced in 2016 with a successful Kickstarter campaign, the new MMORPG is finally opening its doors to a wider audience as it begins an ongoing public test that is planned to run well into 2025. The bad news is […]