Even thoughGenshin Impactrevolves around its anime-inspired playable characters, skins have never been a big part of the game. The first costumes were added to the game back in Summer 2021 during the fan-favorite Golden Apple Archipelago event.Since then, the game introduced two new skins for Ningguang and Keqing during the Lantern Rite festival inGenshin ImpactVersion 2.4. A new leak reveals that two popular characters might receive skins in the foreseeable future....

Ghost of Tsushimamay not provide a full-fledged RPG experience, but it does incorporate several elements typical of its genre. One such feature is the leveling system.Jin, the main character, can improve over time by completing specific tasks. However, this system operates differently compared to other games. InGhost of Tsushima, the leveling system is tied to the Legend of Jin, which essentially represents the character’s reputation. There are various ways to increase Jin’s notoriety, with some methods being more efficient than others....

When it comes to horror games, aliens are surprisingly underutilized. While aliens have made plenty of appearances in shooters and action games, it’s relatively rare to see them pop up in pure horror titles. That’s what makes the upcoming survival-horror gameGreyhill Incidentso intriguing, as it features classic-stylegrey aliens and UFOsin a horror game setting. Developer Refugium Games released a new trailer forGreyhill Incidentearlier this month.Greyhill Incidentis set in 1992, with the titular town of Greyhill tormented by bizarre occurrences that they can’t explain....

Hellblade: Senua’sSacrificereminded the gaming industry that there is still an audience for single-player, middle-market experiences. In a world where multiplayer games are becoming more prominent, andbattle passes and microtransactionsare becoming more important, the fact that fully single-player titles such asHellblade 2: Senua’s Sagaare coming to next-gen devices is an ease on many gamers' minds. Self-described by British developer Ninja Theory as an “independent AAA game,” the originalHellbladegame blended many genres, including hack and slash, puzzle solving and psychological horror, with the latter specifically being praised by fans for creating an eerie experience by mixing strong voice acting and audio editing when the protagonist Senua hears the voices of “Furies” in her head....

Merge & Bladeis a unique hybrid genre puzzle game created by indie game developer Magic Cube and its founder and CEO SangSuk Ha. The game combines puzzle andautobattler genres, giving birth to a game that has been nicknamedPuyoChess,TetrisRPG, and FantasyTetris, among others. Thecombination of genresmeans thatMerge & Bladeis not an ordinary puzzle game, as it also has elements of strategy and upgrades that set it apart from traditional puzzle games. The game involves merging units to increase their power level, as well as how they interact with enemies and friendly units....

Masashi Kishimoto is preparing his return to Weekly Shonen Jump with his Minato spin-off manga which was announced earlier this year.To commemorate the 20th anniversaryof theNarutoanime, a popularity poll was held, the results of which were announced last month. Unsurprisingly,the most voted character in this poll was the Fourth Hokage of Konoha, Minato Namikaze. RELATED:Will Boruto Ever Be As Popular As Naruto? As Kishimoto mentioned, the winner of the poll would get a one-shot manga drawn by him and, given that the Fourth Hokage won the poll, fans are now preparing themselves for a manga based on the life of the legendary Fourth Hokage, much of this was shrouded in mystery in the actual manga....

WhenMiddle-earth: Shadow of Mordorwas released, manyreviews compared the game toAssassin’s Creed. Its stealth and combat gameplay seemed to be heavily inspired by Ubisoft’s hit action-adventure series, so much so that some even accused developer Monolith Productions of ripping off that franchise. Monolith seems to be taking those accusations and comparisons in its stride though, fully embracing them with the sequel,Middle-earth Shadow of War. The game releases next week on PC and consoles and critics testing out the game have already discovered anAssassin’s CreedEaster egg....

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruinis an RPG that stresses the importance of side quests. Players will undergo an incredible number of quests as they earn experience points for their Monsties and strive to receive important rewards. Unlike games in the mainlineMonster Hunterseries, subquests inMonster Hunter Stories 2come in more flavors than just slaying or gathering. As an example, theLegendary Sculptor questwill put players on an investigation spanning multiple towns as they search for the elusive individual....

Many gamers playhorror gamesfor a thrill or an adrenaline rush; the atmosphere and setting contribute to the immersion for those playing it. The best horror games get under the player’s skin and make it hard for them to breathe and feel as though they are living through the experience they are playing. RELATED:Great Horror Games On Steam That Deserve More Attention Claustrophobiais the extreme fear of tight and enclosed spaces, and it is a common trope utilized in horror movies and games alike....

Anime’s most lovable outlaw isfinally making a comeback. It’s been a few years since theTrigunfranchise had its last installment with the anime feature,Trigun: Badlands Rumblein 2010. Now, twelve years later, the cult-classic anime is returning for another series,Trigun Stampede, set for release in 2023.Recently announced for distribution with Crunchyroll and Toho,Trigun Stampedeis currently awaiting new details at Anime Expo 2022, at which the series producers areset to unveil major details, alongsideTriguncreator Yasuhiro Nightow, who is fully involved in the project....

Recognizing that time is a precious resource inOobletsis huge toward winning the game. Tending to the farm can easily take over half of the day, wrecking any meaningful time that should be spent winning dance-offs,getting first place in tournaments, or unlocking new areas. RELATED:Ooblets: Best Ooblets To Get Right Away Watering plants needs to be done constantly and it’s just not an efficient use of time. Those who want to thrive inOobletswill want to make sure their plants are watered automatically....

TheOverwatchteam may be hard at work on the game’s sequel, but the developers still took the time to celebrate the holidays with the game’s fans. Sharing a series ofOverwatchart to the game’s official Twitter, Blizzard gives players another idea of how the game’s heroes celebrate every year. The first art piece shows members of the game’s cast in a stained-glass art style, with a rare meeting betweenOverwatchhero Mercyand Talon member Sombrabeing seen at the top of the art piece....

It’s been twenty-five years since the originalRedandBluePokemongames were released for the Game Boy, but it seems the love for the original starters is still going strong. Reddit user andPokemonfan Takezoretoro adds to this fan-dedication with a beautiful custom Charizard Game Boy Color. The talented fan has dubbed their creation the ‘Flameboy Color’, in honor of the Gen-I starter. Befitting of the fire-type Pokemon, the case is a sparkling ruby-red color, and features a black outlined picture of Charizard in the middle....