Which Comes First, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 or Sonic CD?

Recent announcements forSonic the Hedgehogtend to be pointing toward a shift in Sega’s most famous brand.Sonic Originssees the first four Sonic games remastered and enhanced for a new generation, with cutscenes added to tie them together. Fans have noticed thatSonic OriginslistsSonic CDbetweenSonic 1andSonic 2. For many years, whereSonic CDfalls in the timeline has been a big debate among fans, and nowOriginshas shined new light onto the discussion. It’s understandable whySonicfans have questioned whereSonic CDfits into the timeline, as it sits in an awkward position aesthetically, as well as in terms of its development....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 790 words · Christina Barry

Why Final Fantasy 16's Clive Makes Perfect Sense for Kingdom Hearts 4

TheKingdom Heartsseries has historically been rather lighthearted in tone, with even its darkest elements overshadowed by charming Disney characters and themes of friendship conquering all. However,Kingdom Hearts 4looks like it will take the franchise in a much more serious direction based on initial trailers and artwork. As such,Kingdom Hearts 4would be the perfect place to featureFinal Fantasy 16’s brooding protagonist Clive as an ally for Sora since his home game is one of the darkest in the series, which could line up withKingdom Heart 4’s status....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 612 words · Courtney Beck

10 Things We Wish We Knew Before Starting Greak: Memories Of Azur

Greak: Memories Of Azurtakes place in a fantasy world where the titular Greak and his people of the Courine race are being oppressed by an invading army of monsters called the Urlag. Greak and his two siblings, Adara and Raydel, rise to the occasion in order to stop this assault. It’s an epic tale that looks likeHollow Knightor theOrigames visually. RELATED:Indie Games That Are Impossible To Beat Without A Guide The game plays like them too as it is an action platformerwith Metroidvania elements....

July 14, 2025 · 5 min · 981 words · Lindsay Grant

Andor Episode 12 Review

Warning! This review contains spoilers for the season finale ofAndor. The season finale ofAndortakes fans back where it all started – the dusty desert world of Ferrix – for a thrilling hour of grittyStar Warsaction as both the Rebels and the Empire await Cassian’s arrival at his mother’s funeral. The slow-burn pacing ofAndorhasn’t been to every fan’s tastes, but that patience is paid off spectacularly in “Rix Road,” which brings every ongoing story arc to a head without losing sight of the broader study of the sacrifices necessary for a rebellion to succeed....

July 14, 2025 · 5 min · 920 words · Jeffrey Moore

Assassin's Creed Valhalla Doubles Odyssey's Day 1 Player Count

A couple of days ago, Ubisoft releasedAssassin’s Creed Valhallato PC, Stadia, and current and next-generation consoles. Of course, given thatAssassin’s Creed Valhallais one of the highly-anticipated games this year, its success is not at all surprising. However, it appears that the game’s performance blew expectations away, given that more players playedAssassin’s Creed Valhallaon launch day than its immediate predecessor,Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. In a press release published by Ubisoft’s CEO Yves Guillemot, it was revealed thatAssassin’s Creed Valhallagot twice as many players on launch day compared to Odyssey, which released back in October of 2018....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Raymond Parks

Baldur's Gate 3: Best Very Rare Armor Pieces

Summary Armor pieces inBaldur’s Gate 3come in five different rarities, and apart fromthe Legendary Helldusk Armor, and a few helmets and gloves, Very Rare Armor is the best, providing players with overpowered effects and extremely high AC. Armor Class (AC) is the number that enemies must roll to successfully hit a target inBaldur’s Gate 3. The best Very Rare Armor pieces inBG3will synergize with a character’s playstyle and overall build, but all of them provide high AC or other great buffs....

July 14, 2025 · 5 min · 961 words · Brian Chapman

Battlefield 6 vs. Call of Duty 2021: Everything We Know So Far

Battlefield 6andCall of Duty2021 are set to reignite a heated competition between EA and Activision’s flagship FPS franchises. The first time aBattlefieldandCall of Dutygame are releasing in the same year since 2018, there is plenty on the line in their latest encounter. The first competition of the generation, it could determine how things will go for the remainder of the PS5 and Xbox Series X life cycle. Further, withCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’s launch struggles andBattlefield 5’s lukewarm reception, both releases have something to prove for their respective series....

July 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1096 words · Benjamin Hernandez

Best Lifestyle Traits In Crusader Kings 3

Summary Lifestyle Traits inCrusader Kings 3are extremely powerful Traits with purely positive effects that are obtained by completing Lifestyle Perk trees. Players will often opt for Lifestyles that their character was educated in as a child, as they will progress faster. However, players can choose what their heirs study and each Lifestyle has three trees to choose from. While the strength of Lifestyle Traits is highly situational and dependent on the ruler in question and the player’s goals, there are a few that naturally rise above the rest....

July 14, 2025 · 7 min · 1386 words · John Mcgee

Best Ways To Use Games In Language Learning

Keeping the motivation flowing is probably the biggest hurdle for anyone looking to learn a new skill. When it comes to acquiring alanguage, going from “babby babbler"to “fluency flaunter” takes about the same amount of determination most gamers usually reserve for grinding up to a high enough level to drop-kickthe optional super-bossback into the Maw of Blah. Related:Video Games That Created New Languages That being said,learning a languageand beating video games are far from mutually exclusive goals....

July 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1197 words · Denise Munoz

BioShock 4 Has an Important Choice to Make With Its Story

Summary BioShockhas undoubtedly earned its place in gaming’s hall of fame. The series' first title pushed the boundaries of interactive storytelling and advanced the medium to a more mature and respected space. To this day,BioShock’s influence can be felt and seen in numerous games. WhileBioShock 2continued on a similar smaller scope, the third and latest release,BioShock Infinite,introduced a multiverse (well before the concept became as prevalent as it currently is in the popular zeitgeist) and thus opened up a wealth of narrative possibilities....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 548 words · Dustin Gibson

Curb Your Enthusiasm: 5 Seinfeld References You Might Have Missed

Larry David’s humor is one of a kind. The perfect mixture of cringe slapstick and aggressive improv, Larry has perfected the awkward situation in modern TV comedy. While he is the face ofCurb Your Enthusiasm, the wildly funny HBO show in which he stars as himself, Larry is also renowned as the creator and writer ofSeinfeld, the classic 90s sitcom about four New Yorkers and their antics. RELATED:The 5 Games That Would Make Amazing Shows (& 5 Shows That Would Make Awesome Games)...

July 14, 2025 · 4 min · 755 words · Kathryn Farmer

DanMachi: Who Are The Xenos?

The following contains spoilers for DanMachi season 3, available onHiDIVE At the end ofGhost in the Shell Innocence, the Major sums up the totality of the events with a parable: “We are saddened by a bird’s cry but not a fish’s blood. Blessed are those with voices.” InIs It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls In A Dungeonseason 3, the emergence of an intelligent monster species turned the entire show on its head, and the repercussions are still felt goinginto the currently airing season 4....

July 14, 2025 · 4 min · 712 words · Kristina Smith

Dark Souls Tabletop RPG Revealed

The tremendous effect thatDark Soulshas had on the gaming landscape over the past decade cannot be overstated. A game that spawned an entire genre (includingits spirtual successorElden Ring), this action roleplaying franchise has been widely praised both for its unique way of storytelling, as well as its beautiful, forlorn landscapes that served as the setting for a robust, exciting, and famously difficult gameplay loop. Partnering with Steamforged Games, FromSoftware now seeks to bring the setting of Lothric away from the computer screen and onto to the table top....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · William Le