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My history with Ragnarok Online began in 2005. A year prior, a friend had filled my head with fantastical tales of a mysterious PC game where you could transform into a thief after passing an eccentric trial involving mushroom poaching. It took a full year for my parents to acquire a computer capable of running...

The Shore presents a chilling first-person journey into a world of cosmic horror and atmospheric storytelling. As a father searching for his lost daughter on a mysterious island, you will encounter terrifying creatures and unravel the secrets of a forbidden landscape. The game focuses on exploration and narrative depth, utilizing high-quality voice acting and a...

Embark on a challenging tactical journey in Tenebris: Terra Incognita, a turn-based RPG that tests your strategic skills on an unforgiving alien world. Players must manage a diverse team of heroes, each with unique talent builds and abilities, to survive encounters with terrifying monsters. The game features deep customization options, allowing you to combine equipment...

Experience the haunting beauty of Slavic folklore in The End of the Sun, a first-person narrative adventure now available on PlayStation 5. Playing as the Ashter, a powerful fire mage with the ability to traverse time, you arrive at a deserted village caught in a supernatural rift. The game utilizes advanced photogrammetry to recreate authentic...

Classic real-time strategy returns with Outlive 25, a complete remaster of the beloved 2000 title that defined the genre for a generation of Brazilian gamers. This new edition brings individually rendered high-definition assets and uncompressed audio to the epic conflict between humans and robots. Players can command two distinct factions across three deep story campaigns...

Adorable Adventures invites players to step into the tiny hooves of Boris, a curious baby boar lost in a sprawling forest. Following a devastating fire, Boris finds himself alone and must rely on his keen sense of smell to track down his missing family members. This cozy exploration game emphasizes the connection between nature and...

The trope of pets acting as supernatural barometers—sensing malevolent forces long before their human companions—is a horror staple. Whether it’s Sadie, the farmhouse dog in The Conjuring (2013), whimpering at an invisible threshold, or the sled dogs in John Carpenter’s The Thing (1982) reacting to a shapeshifting parasite, these animals anchor our fear in the...

Few companies have ever approached console design with the unbridled, experimental spirit that defined Sega throughout the 1990s. The firm was famous for its restless innovation, frequently pushing boundaries with unconventional peripherals like the Sega CD and the 32X, which transformed the humble Genesis into a platform for constant reinvention. Over a span of less...

Image: Netflix The original Stranger Things captivated viewers by masterfully blending 1980s nostalgia with gripping supernatural horror. Now, the animated offshoot Stranger Things: Tales from ‘85 aims to recapture that same electrifying spirit. Showrunner Eric Robles shared with Polygon that he drew heavy inspiration from classic ‘80s staples like The Goonies and The Lost Boys,...

Image Comics and Capcom Whether it’s the looming threat of rogue AI, the crushing isolation of the cosmos, or the poignant spirit of Lone Wolf and Cub, Capcom’s upcoming sci-fi spectacle Pragmata seems to pack a little bit of everything into its lunar-bound adventure. While the main campaign is expected to clock in at a...

James Valentine Models The Australian music and broadcasting industries are mourning the loss of James Valentine, with high-profile figures—including Jimmy Barnes and Iva Davies—leading an outpouring of tributes for the late musician and presenter. Valentine, a saxophonist celebrated for his tenure with the band Models and later as a fixture of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s...

Two weeks have passed since the security breach at Rockstar Games. While the perpetrators have refrained from releasing any information regarding GTA 6, they successfully exfiltrated a wealth of sensitive internal documents that have already triggered significant fallout. Among these files is a comprehensive breakdown of player engagement and monetization data. On October 1st, GTA...

Photo: Jasper Savage/Prime Video The doors at Godolkin University have officially closed. The Boys spin-off Gen V has been scrapped after two seasons, though the story of its superhuman students is far from over. While the narrative threads will weave into the fifth and final season of The Boys, the campus alumni have yet to...

Mrs. GREEN APPLE — Courtesy Photo Every year, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) publishes its Global Artist Chart, a definitive ranking of the world’s most successful recording acts. In the most recent report, Taylor Swift reclaimed the top spot, bolstered by the record-breaking success of The Life of a Showgirl. However, amidst...

Image: Lucasfilm/Disney Have you wandered through Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge yet? Disney certainly hopes you have. If you needed an extra nudge to book a trip, Marvel’s latest release, Star Wars: Echoes of the Empire, serves as a narrative invitation. This five-part miniseries is penned by Ethan Sacks—returning to the setting he helped establish in...