For fans of cosy games, the melding of Stardew Valley and Pokémon might sound like the perfect mix. Both conjure up feelings of simpler times, and while we have plenty of nostalgia from playing our monster-catching favourite back on the Game Boy, Stardew Valley itself is a homage to Harvest Moon…
Hello everyone, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last week's heated battle focused on the Game Boy title Fortified Zone, which was recently added to NSO as a new playable title. Both box art designs were pretty good, but in the end, Japan took home the trophy with 66% of the vote.…
If you’re wondering how to make the most of your gaming sessions this weekend, Steam has got your back with its Play-for-Free event—and this time, there’s not one but three great options to choose from. While the latest free games available on Steam aren't as huge as the likes of 007 First Light or…
The narrative has been the most clandestine aspect of Marvel’s Wolverine thus far, and it’s wonderful to have finally gotten a fuller taste of it. Ahead of Insomniac’s San Diego Comic-Con 2026 panel on July 23, a cinematic story trailer for Marvel’s Wolverine has been released that gives the game a…
Pokémon Winds & Waves has a lot riding on it. Every new Generation of Pokémon has the chance to bring in new lifelong fans, and things have been going very well in recent Generations. Right now, Pokémon Scarlet/Violet and Pokémon Sword/Shield are in the top five for Pokémon series sales overall,an…
As always, Steam is currently a treasure-trove of hidden gems and magnificent discounts, making it the best digital gaming store around. Below are some of the latest and greatest games you need to add to your backlog if you haven’t already, from new indie releases to great deals on…
Baldur's Gate 3 may very well be the most popular game of our lifetimes, and aside from its ever-returning player base who've been at it from the get-go, the game is still attracting newcomers to this day. Aside from the expansive base game and Larian's various content rollouts in the past, BG3…
A huge game is coming to Xbox Game Pass on July 21, and you'll definitely want to check it out. A few times a month, new titles drop on Game Pass, updating the catalogue and keeping things interesting for longtime subscribers. This month, we've already seen several new games added, plus the 1.0…
One of Xbox Game Pass’ most-adorable additions in recent years is one I keep going back to, and so should you. Ever since Grand Theft Auto VI’s price was announced, I’ve taken a greater interest in the Xbox Rewards Hub, which nets you points for playing games, completing punch cards and other…
Ahead of the release of Lies of P: Complete Edition on the Switch 2 eShop next month, multiple previews have now gone live. According to the details so far, there'll be a day one patch at launch to address some performance issues. The previews have also highlighted some issues with the quality…
The limited releases of cards for Magic: The Gathering that are mostly reskins of existing cards with new art are called Secret Lair drops. They're infamous for selling out fast and being hard to get hold of at normal prices, and they're also infamous for having unusual themes. There's been a Monty…
We're nearing the conclusion of the Invincible TV show, but there are ostensibly so many more stories to tell. The world of Invincible is deep, given the original comic run lasted quite a while, and the TV show is similarly cementing its legacy on Amazon Prime Video, albeit with some changes. All…
Naruto stands out for having some of the most recognizable and iconic character designs in all of shōnen, for both the heroes and villains alike. Creator Masashi Kishimoto consistently delivered eye-catching character designs with outward appearances often matching and conveying unique…
If you’re the kind of person who plans vacations around vintage arcades, hunts down rare pinball machines, or misses that one table you played years ago, there’s now a surprisingly useful tool built just for you. Called Pinball Map, the free website and mobile app does exactly what its name…
There are few fantasy villains as iconic as The Lord of the Rings' Sauron, but when it really comes down to it, this Dark Lord wasn't very good at his job. In many ways, author J.R.R. Tolkien is the architect of the high-fantasy formula, so his memorable villain serves as a sort of template for…
In 2021, when The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante came out on Steam, our Shaun Prescott called it "a text heavy narrative RPG with a huge emphasis on gruelling decision making." Think of those decision-heavy simulations like Princess Maker, only in a grim-and-gritty fantasy setting that cranks up…
Custom Image by Vanessa Piña From Bosch to Dead Ringers, Prime Video’s massive catalog is packed with thrillers so good that they make the suspense offered by many other series or movies pale in comparison and succeed in keeping viewers glued to the screen. Sadly, many viewers miss out on a great…
Custom Image by Merlyn De Souza The most ambitious anime remake in recent memory has plenty of eyes on its February 2027 release, with many more curious about its future beyond that. An experienced Editor representing Canada via ScreenRant's Team Anime, J.R. has been reading manga since the first…
After five seasons and nearly 100 episodes, Abbott Elementary is one of the top comedies on network TV, and a lot of the success is due to the actors who bring the main characters to life. Even the funniest writing wouldn't be enough to turn the ABC sitcom into a hit without the performances of…
Few anime and manga franchises have ever enjoyed the sort of success of Dragon Ball. For more than forty years, the iconic franchise has entertained and inspired generations of fans around the world throughout its many eras. From Goku's Weekly Shōnen Jump debut and subsequent domination in Japan,…
Sean Bean's new Western movie has become a Rotten Tomatoes treasure. The BAFTA winner has had an incredible movie and television career lasting over four decades. Some of his most iconic roles have been in the fantasy genre, including Ned Stark in Game of Thrones and Boromir in The Lord of the…
In the upcoming month, two sci-fi movies with very similar stories are scheduled to release within seven days of each other. Given how some of the most popular sci-fi movies riff on similar tropes and themes, it should not be surprising that two upcoming flicks have very similar story ideas. It is…
The Wheel of Time's road to adaptation has been marred by a handful of major and minor pitfalls, but that hasn't stopped fans from wanting more. While the show failed to resonate quite as much as Amazon had hoped for, it had its moments of sheer brilliance, and did a commendable job, at times, of…
Netflix is adapting a classic Philip K. Dick sci-fi story, which comes off as the perfect combination of story beats from Stephen King's The Dead Zone and George Orwell's 1984. More often than not, screen adaptations of Philip K. Dick's works take massive creative leaps instead of staying true to…