DamageEX2 Member May 20, 2024 1,226 After seeing the recent trailer for Expedition 33, i have been noticing a decent amount of hype and antecipation, but im noticing how the game avoid the FF artsyle or style of the characters, to show something more realistic, just like the recent Resident Evil games. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Cast Reveal Trailer | PS5 Games https://store.playstation.com/concept/10008503/Once a year, the Paintress awakens to inscribe her cursed number on the monolith.And everyone of that age vani... m.youtube.com All this make me think, should Square change the artsyle for the mainline FF games to something like this? Would this help reach more people that are not fans of the look of the characters in Final Fantasy? I notice a lot of people and content creators fans of WRPGs,that dont care at all about FF, but when a new From Software game or Dragons Dogma 2 releases, they are there day 1. I dont know if making all this, will make these people care or buy the game, but maybe if it works out, it can make the series reach a new audience.  KamenSenshi Member Nov 27, 2017 2,135 No. Other things exist.   nsilvias Member Oct 25, 2017 29,994 i mean ffs realism is already putting of some jrpg fans. ff realism is appealing to mainstream audiences already just not the games themselves. crpg fans not like ff is just crpg wrpgs fans not liking how little player choice jrpgs have plus the animeisms   Theswweet RPG Site Verified Oct 25, 2017 7,271 California If anything, they should double down. Anime and Japanese media is mainstream worldwide these days.   AuthenticM Son Altesse Sérénissime The Fallen Oct 25, 2017 35,104 no.   FrostweaveBandage Unshakable Resolve Member Sep 27, 2019 9,818 No   Desma "This guy are sick" Member Oct 27, 2017 6,732 Isn't that what FF XVI was?   Keym The Fallen Oct 26, 2017 9,678 Atlus jrpgs sell a lot and they don't have a "western" artstyle. So no.   Linus815 Member Oct 29, 2017 24,014 ff16 already basically did that   The Quentulated Mox Corrupted by Vengeance Member Jun 10, 2022 6,550 The thing keeping buyers away is not the art style And, frankly, I would be much less interested in FF17 if they go the cel-shaded anime designs like every other jrpg  ReyVGM Author - NES Endings Compendium Verified Oct 26, 2017 5,803 Isn't that what FF has been doing for a while already?   Aaronrules380 Avenger Oct 25, 2017 24,353 If anything making it more anime would probably help more. The mainstream taste nowadays tend to lean towards more stylized games. Like stuff like Fortnite or Minecraft don't have realistic art styles   mute ▲ Legend ▲ Member Oct 25, 2017 29,310 They could be attracting larger audiences by making something that runs on a Nintendo handheld, the art style is irrelevant.   404LinkNotFound Member Oct 27, 2017 10,602 Isnt that FF16 did tho? Also japanese art styles are mainstream these days  Lobster Roll signature-less, now and forever™ Member Sep 24, 2019 40,372 In my opinion, they need to go with something far more distinct and varied for their artstyle and cast. The less realistic and more stylized their games, the better. They need to go even further in on making things feel like a fantasy. Give me bright colors, unique outfits, very obvious job/classes, and have characters stand out in a way that you want to know more:   strangelove777 Alt account Banned Nov 23, 2023 1,570 They should make it more anime.   Sander VF Banned Oct 28, 2017 26,876 Tbilisi, Georgia FFXVI was already going for that aesthetic, no?   Cheesecake Banned Oct 12, 2024 126 Outside of FF7 modern Final Fantasy has been pretty realistic in character design. Personally I'd rather they go back to the art direction of FFX. Have the characters look truly fantastical.   Bishop89 What Are Ya' Selling? Member Oct 25, 2017 42,675 Melbourne, Australia No. DamageEX2 said: Would this help reach more people that are not fans of the look of the characters in Final Fantasy? Click to expand... Click to shrink... And the millions of fans that love the existing looks of the series?  Elyian Member Feb 7, 2018 3,494 Theswweet said: If anything, they should double down. Anime and Japanese media is mainstream worldwide these days. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Been saying this for a minute now.   Kutaragi Member Sep 3, 2020 800 ITALY Aaronrules380 said: If anything making it more anime would probably help more. Click to expand... Click to shrink... This.  sir_crocodile Member Oct 25, 2017 24,587 they already did that and it appealed to less people not more lol   Brodo Baggins Member Oct 27, 2017 5,598 Expedition 33 will probably sell like a million copies, 2 million max. The art style is probably FF's biggest strength tbh. If anything they should go further with Japanese stylization. Anime is far more mainstream than ever these days. I think the biggest thing for FF as a franchise is they need to COMMIT. Every mainline game since the start of the PS3 era has felt severely compromised in some way. FFXVI is the closest it's felt to a "complete" game and it feels aggressively scoped and does not commit to the storytelling style and tone it sets out in the prologue throughout. FFVII Remake and FFVII Rebirth feel like complete games, but the whole chunking up of FFVII into 3 games still gives that feeling of compromise.  Cheesecake Banned Oct 12, 2024 126 The Quentulated Mox said: The thing keeping buyers away is not the art style And, frankly, I would be much less interested in FF17 if they go the cel-shaded anime designs like every other jrpg Click to expand... Click to shrink... What if it was Amano style? There's more than one anime art style.  The Unsent Member Oct 25, 2017 22,398 I think they should go for a more fairytale-esque aesthetic. I think there is potential for a renaissance there after how dark the last two mainline Final Fantasy games were.   Renteka-Bond Chicken Chaser Member Dec 28, 2017 6,016 Clearwater, Florida God no, them going so hard into Western medieval blandness in 16 was one of the worst parts of the game for me. Stuff like 8, 13 and, if you squint, 15 with their sort of future fantasy (or in 8's case, contemporary) works, but 16 completely missed the mark and the big appeal of Clair is all the wacky timeywimey otherworld vibes of the environment, not the realistic people.  Aaronrules380 Avenger Oct 25, 2017 24,353 Realistically, what helps something like the from soft games get so big is that the structure and gameplay loop was very streamer friendly and that's huge among younger players nowadays. Story heavy games are always going to be at some disadvantage in that regard, even if there's a niche even within streaming for those types of games Dragon's dogma isn't really that big. II did similar numbers to the larger JRPG franchises that aren't DQ, FF, or pokemon, it's not some massive mainstream hit  Deleted member 125476 Sep 8, 2022 2,818 making FF even more drab would just hurt it even more if anything it needs to get more stylized and interesting cos it's been one of the blandest JRPG franchises aesthetically for a while now  Quinton Verified Oct 25, 2017 23,072 Midgar, With Love I don't think that would work.   Hikari One Winged Slayer Member Oct 25, 2017 25,196 Elysium I mean, we just got that with FFXVI and clearly it didn't work so no? I would much prefer if they go back to a more colourful artstyle.   Majunior Member Jun 20, 2019 2,118 Aaronrules380 said: If anything making it more anime would probably help more. The mainstream taste nowadays tend to lean towards more stylized games. Like stuff like Fortnite or Minecraft don't have realistic art styles Click to expand... Click to shrink... This is true. I'm noticing a lot of big GAAS like Genshin, Valorant, and Overwatch take this approach.   MoonCrow Member May 27, 2024 146 They've changed art styles like thirty times now so this reads as more like "should they make it look less Japanese"   Xwing This guy are sick of the unshakeable slayer Member Nov 11, 2017 11,594 WE'RE SO BACK   OP OP DamageEX2 Member May 20, 2024 1,226 Sander VF said: FFXVI was already going for that aesthetic, no? Click to expand... Click to shrink... Not realistic enough, still stylized. Something like God of War its an easier sell for the casual audiences because of the aesthetic and visual that FFXVI with the game look.   PlanetSmasher The Abominable Showman Member Oct 25, 2017 132,624 Clair Obscur's art style is already pretty close to FFXVI's and it didn't help. I don't think going more anime would help either, though. The series is just old.  DoradoWinston Member Apr 9, 2019 8,362 i genuinely love the look of 7R would love it if they kept it that way for the main series but for any side games they should go crazy with different styles   Desma "This guy are sick" Member Oct 27, 2017 6,732 Majunior said: This is true. I'm noticing a lot of big GAAS like Genshin, Valorant, and Overwatch take this approach. Click to expand... Click to shrink... I think that's because they need to run on weaker hardware like phones   Aaronrules380 Avenger Oct 25, 2017 24,353 Majunior said: This is true. I'm noticing a lot of big GAAS like Genshin, Valorant, and Overwatch take this approach. Click to expand... Click to shrink... I feel like there's a lot of people stuck in the past in this regard. Trends have changed. When we were young hyper realistic styles were the vogue because they were great at showcasing growing tech, but as tech has hit the point of diminishing returns, realistic games already look really good, and the indie scene has grown we've reached a point where art style has become king because it's much easier (and frankly cheaper) to stand out with that then by trying to pump up the graphics for marginal improvements   brinstar Member Oct 25, 2017 12,088 If anything I wish it was more anime/cartoony. FF7R has this realistic look to it but the characters animate like cartoon dolls and it makes the whole thing look so uncanny outside the higher budget cutscenes. The Moogles look disgusting lmao.   Squarealex Member Nov 11, 2017 1,809 I like FF16 art-style. Much more than the anime style Division 1 doing since FF13.   Koklusz Member Oct 27, 2017 3,915 I really don't think art style is an issue here.   Graven Member Oct 30, 2018 4,545 I'm under the impression that this is what they were attempting since FFXV.   NinjaScooter Member Oct 25, 2017 60,644 FF doesn't really have an "art style" they constantly change that shit and the most recent one was very western fantasy aesthetic. This thread feels like someone who stopped playing FF games after the original 7.   Necron ▲ Legend ▲ Member Oct 25, 2017 9,810 Switzerland Nope   Sander VF Banned Oct 28, 2017 26,876 Tbilisi, Georgia DamageEX2 said: Not realistic enough, still stylized. Something like God of War its an easier sell for the casual audiences because of the aesthetic and visual that FFXVI with the game look. Click to expand... Click to shrink... You cite games like Elden Ring which are similarly stylized.   Universal Acclaim Member Oct 5, 2024 2,251 I think the male characters in 16 looks pretty good and modern, but the facial animation and whatnot can always be improved   Dark Knight One Winged Slayer Member Oct 25, 2017 21,295 Lobster Roll said: In my opinion, they need to go with something far more distinct and varied for their artstyle and cast. The less realistic and more stylized their games, the better. They need to go even further in on making things feel like a fantasy. Give me bright colors, unique outfits, very obvious job/classes, and have characters stand out in a way that you want to know more: Click to expand... Click to shrink... THIS THIS THIS I've been saying this for the past couple years. This shit right here is peak Final Fantasy, and is exponentially more appealing than the same derivative style they've been employing for the past two decades to some degree, in the mainline series anyways. You want to hook in younger players? Speak to them through color and form! Experiment with art style with the same cavalier attitude you experiment with gameplay mechanics.  GalaxyDive Member Oct 25, 2017 5,233 Yeah dunno why this is being framed as a "should?" when the franchise literally just did this with XVI to no particular success. Chasing the western medieval dragon is not something FF should continue doing.  NinjaScooter Member Oct 25, 2017 60,644 DamageEX2 said: Not realistic enough, still stylized. Something like God of War its an easier sell for the casual audiences because of the aesthetic and visual that FFXVI with the game look. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Clair Obscur is also A) not realistic and B) very stylized.  YohraUtopia Member Apr 1, 2021 1,396 isn't FFXVI kinda this already? I guess I don't fully understand what's in question. Art style does not seem to me the principal problem with FF Brodo Baggins said: I think the biggest thing for FF as a franchise is they need to COMMIT Click to expand... Click to shrink... I think this is right. Like FFXVI should have just gone straight full action game and stuck to its political intrigue stuff instead of defaulting back to bog standard cosmic battle. FFXV was totally ok but also didn't fully commit to either its open world or the 'darker'' DNA of its XII vs roots. On the flip side, the VII remakes so far are doing great at committing and playing with an interestingly blended art style but honestly people may call it bloated but Rebirth totally leans into just how both wacky and serious a FF can be at the same time as the OG did too. It, well, commits. 

Blackbird Unshakable Resolve - Prophet of Truth Member Oct 25, 2017 7,250 Brazil do you like to see damage numbers displayed on screen at each attack? i've started to dabble with JRPGs for the first time recently (FFXVI, P3 Reload), and i'm also interested on Clair Obscur, for sure. but this tiny little aspect bothers me, even in other genres, it just feels like that messes the visibility way too much and it becomes very busy. at the same time, i can see it being kind of a welcoming sign that makes you feel at home, as a JRPG fan. so, how do you feel about it?  Last edited: Today at 11:34 AM Twig Member Oct 25, 2017 8,392 i enjoyed seeing a bunch of 9999s in clair obscur turn into much bigger numbers once i got the limit break love damage numbers  texhnolyze Shinra Employee Member Oct 25, 2017 26,335 Indonesia I always turn them off when possible, JRPG or any other genre.   AviAvi ▲ Legend ▲ Member Jun 23, 2021 9,822 I just like knowing how much damage I'm doing to a boss, that can be through damage numbers or a health bar going down, as long as I can see that I'm actually making an impact. I don't get a hit of dopamine when I see big damage numbers though. That may also be why Balatro didn't grab me as much lol  ghostcrew The Shrouded Ghost Administrator Oct 27, 2017 31,776 Yup. From tabletop RPGing to video game ass JRPGs - i wanna see the literal number of damage I am doing (or taking). If I rolled my dice while playing D&D and the DM just said 'you dealt some damage to the goblin' I would be vwery unsatisfied.  RochHoch One Winged Slayer Member May 22, 2018 21,264 Absolutely Big numbers are satisfying, and they give you feedback on what you're doing  PlanetSmasher The Abominable Showman Member Oct 25, 2017 132,609 I think they're satisfying. Especially when they're done well.   steviestar3 One Winged Slayer Member Jul 3, 2018 5,436 Yeah, it's fun. I turn them on in other genres too when the option is available (Monster Hunter, Team Fortress 2) though that's more because the information is actually useful there while in JRPGs it's mostly just for the flavor.   Wrexis Member Nov 4, 2017 29,283 You know I was thinking about making this thread earlier after playing a bit of FFXVI and Clair Obscur. I do because it lets me see if damage is resisted or enhanced etc with elemental weaknesses, but I don't make it a game to hit ALL THE NUMBERS. Story wise in FFXVI it was very cool to see your character progress in the story itself as the numbers went up though. When you hit a 4 million damage on Titan you know things are getting serious. It definitely required knowledge of previous Final Fantasies though I think. They became useless in some games like Disgaea because you could hit trillions if memory serves. 99999999999999999 means nothing.  Geg Member Oct 25, 2017 6,588 It's good information to have most of the time, unless they just completely clutter the screen lol   Faiyaz Member Nov 30, 2017 6,613 Bangladesh Literally couldn't care less either way, but some of the best jRPG's in recent memory have them (Dragon Quest XI, Persona 5, Xenoblade 3, FF VII Remake, SMT V:Vengeance, Octopath Traveler 2, Metaphor, Trails games, etc.), so why not.   AaronMT Member Oct 27, 2017 8,365 Toronto I like them. They serve a purpose in demonstrating feedback from a game's mechanics and systems.   falcondoc Member Oct 29, 2017 7,978 Of course I want to see them   Ashes of Dreams Fallen Guardian of Unshakable Resolve Member May 22, 2020 19,580 It's pretty important to know if what you're doing is more or less effective than any other given thing. RPGs are about numbers, after all. You wouldn't close your eyes and ignore the damage you deal in D&D. Show them numbers.   Lumination Member Oct 26, 2017 15,973 I want to pick both yes options.   Desma "This guy are sick" Member Oct 27, 2017 6,731 Yeah, I need the numbers   Zekes Member Oct 25, 2017 7,926 Why wouldn't I want to see the numbers Show me the numbers  Dezzy Member Oct 25, 2017 3,784 USA Yes, but not in games where you see tons of numbers flying everywhere, or huge numbers like 9275739. it's just visual spam at that point because I can't actually do the math.   ConflictResolver Member Jan 1, 2024 4,775 Midgar The numbers are part of the genre. I hate the mentality that the numbers were only ever a stand in for actual action. Action games are action games. RPGs are RPGs. Lumination said: I want to pick both yes options. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Same lol  Cren Member Oct 3, 2024 103 Growing up playing Ragnarok Online and WoW made me love seeing my damage. The way damage is shown in COE33 feels so good to see.   Mobius and Pet Octopus Member Oct 25, 2017 16,722 It's important to see the damage. It doesn't necessarily have to get as obfuscating as it can be in certain games, even Clair Obscur. At least Clair Obscur has a damage total, although hard to see sometimes, that lets you know how much your move has done in totality. But even there I wish it was a bit clearer, or a total that is the entire turn. Seems like a good mod could really address that.   southwest Member Sep 15, 2022 2,724 for any genre if it's turn based, I want them on.   Kent Member Jun 4, 2018 1,198 Minneapolis, MN Yes - I need to see the functional impact of what I'm doing. I'm just waiting for a game to have it be thematically-appropriate enough to render damage numbers in hexadecimal or scientific notation.  Suede Gotham's Finest Member Oct 28, 2017 14,944 Scotland Yes, I like to see how much damage I'm doing. Also seeing 9999 damage always brings a burst of dopamine for me.  sderttreds Member Jan 6, 2023 1,238 yes, especially the game where you can respec your build unlimited times   OP OP Blackbird Unshakable Resolve - Prophet of Truth Member Oct 25, 2017 7,250 Brazil Lumination said: I want to pick both yes options. Click to expand... Click to shrink... ConflictResolver said: The numbers are part of the genre. I hate the mentality that the numbers were only ever a stand in for actual action. Action games are action games. RPGs are RPGs. Same lol Click to expand... Click to shrink... i was thinking about that and it makes sense, added the ability to give 2 votes!  hydruxo ▲ Legend ▲ Member Oct 25, 2017 22,674 Yes. Number go up, brain happy.   foshy Member Nov 2, 2017 206 really depends on the game, i generally like them but at the same time i don't miss them in pokemon. i like how power & hp amount is implied with the difference in scroll speed of the health bar there.   Yam's Member Oct 27, 2017 4,547 It's a core part of seeing your team becoming stronger for me.   Bucca Member Oct 25, 2017 5,454 bigger number better person bigger number better person  Landmaster Member Jan 21, 2018 167 Love it. But I like it when developers show restraint with their damage numbers. Too large and they start to lose all meaning.   closer Member Oct 25, 2017 5,542 i like number   Titantodd Member May 3, 2023 2,766 hydruxo said: Yes. Number go up, brain happy. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Yes, exactly this. Nubby's Number Factory is probably going to be on my top 10 games this year for exactly this reason.  WildArms Member Apr 30, 2022 2,819 Yeah, it's nice. Just don't get too ridiculous with fonts or extremely high numbers and we're good. (Probably the old school MMO player in me wanting that.)   twister926 Member Apr 28, 2022 771 No and I am really surprised by the results. I never felt any excitement from seeing big numbers. I definitely feel satisfaction when I pull some wild ability combo that eats health of boss' health bar.  RecipeforDisaster Member Jul 15, 2022 167 I don't really care if it's turn based, but if it's real-time then please for the love of god let me turn the numbers off.   RPGsandFGCs Member Jun 30, 2024 1,006 California Normally, yes, but there were so many popping up CONSTANTLY in Rebirth that I downloaded the mod to turn them off. I think it still had numbers pop when crits happened which was a great compromise.  psynergyadept Shinra Employee Member Oct 26, 2017 19,007 Yes it just feels right!   Dogui Member Oct 28, 2017 10,919 Brazil Would activate damage numbers in every game if I could. Want a health bar along with it as well, because info is never too much. This kind of stuff never affected my immersion with the game. Edit: Also, a Jrpg without option to show numbers would be almost a game breaker for me. Unless it's really really good, of course.  Last edited: Today at 12:22 PM Jonathan Lanza "I've made a Gigantic mistake" Member Feb 8, 2019 8,763 If they need to be there then I have no issue with em If they don't then I do.  Vincent Grayson Member Oct 27, 2017 7,321 Mount Airy, MD I don't need the damage numbers popping up all over as long as there's some kind of clear indication of how much damage I'm doing versus how much damage the enemies can take. Having just finished E33, so much of the damage information becomes overwhelming at a point...but I don't know that there's an easy solution that doesn't involve either burying more information or making much simpler combat/progression systems, and neither of those are good options.   OP OP Blackbird Unshakable Resolve - Prophet of Truth Member Oct 25, 2017 7,250 Brazil twister926 said: No and I am really surprised by the results. I never felt any excitement from seeing big numbers. I definitely feel satisfaction when I pull some wild ability combo that eats health of boss' health bar. Click to expand... Click to shrink... that's kinda how i feel about it. a health bar is enough and preferable, although my most liked approach is minimal, more immersive UI. i usually get more satisfaction from the animation work itself, hit reactions and damage on models (blood splatter/cloud, sparks, ragdoll physics and/or gore if it is there).  Jibberhack Member Oct 30, 2017 1,385 It gives you instant feedback about how well a particular attack is doing against an enemy. Give me the health count of the enemy as well without needing to spend a turn to reveal them.   mattynunchucks Member Oct 27, 2017 644 Number get big.   Greywaren Member Jul 16, 2019 13,030 Spain Damage numbers are cool, I always want damage numbers.   Lumination Member Oct 26, 2017 15,973 Blackbird said: a health bar is enough and preferable, although my most liked approach is minimal, more immersive UI. i usually get more satisfaction from the animation work itself, hit reactions and damage on models (blood splatter/cloud, sparks, ragdoll physics and/or gore if it is there). Click to expand... Click to shrink... A well-constructed jrpg is essentially math in a trench coat. Seeing the solution to the formula you have concocted is part of the appeal. On the other end, I think of something like Bayonetta. No hp, no numbers, just model damage. And in that game, there is little to no math in my loadout. Two different inputs, two different outputs.  Fawz Member Oct 28, 2017 3,971 Montreal I always turn off Damage Numbers. Games just can't help themselves and fall for power creep all the time. Numbers start big only to get ridiculously bigger and more numerous. Total visual impairment Ragnarok Online (classic) is the only one where I enjoy the numbers, both because of the style/VFX/SFX and that they're generally quite low so actually insightful. Though even then when playing in large groups or doing large-scale AoE it turns to clutter I wish I could disable  OP OP Blackbird Unshakable Resolve - Prophet of Truth Member Oct 25, 2017 7,250 Brazil Lumination said: A well-constructed jrpg is essentially math in a trench coat. Seeing the solution to the formula you have concocted is part of the appeal. On the other end, I think of something like Bayonetta. No hp, no numbers, just model damage. And in that game, there is little to no math in my loadout. Two different inputs, two different outputs. Click to expand... Click to shrink... i can see the appeal. not my cup of tea, but i understand it.  mute ▲ Legend ▲ Member Oct 25, 2017 29,306 I need to have some indication of how I am performing and watching health bars dwindle down (esp. with today's spongey enemies) isn't granular enough.   Infinite Barrels Member Mar 28, 2024 300 more numbers  

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If you want to experience the first four of his outings enhanced with better graphics and shooting bundled into one seamless package, then the Master Chief Collection is a surefire recommendation. Compiling Halo 1, 2, 3, and 4 together, it'll take you from Master Chief's original battle with the covenant all the way to his first showdown with the Forerunners. Better yet, you can install Halo 3: ODST and Halo: Reach as additional DLC. The Master Chief Collection can be played on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.Halo: The Master Chief Collection is available on Game Pass Standard, Game Pass PC and Game Pass Ultimate.MinecraftWhat's there to say about Minecraft that hasn't already been said? Among the most influential and universally loved video games of all time, the experience of jumping in, building your first home, digging for resources and exploring an endless open world has, for many, become a seminal gaming memory. But for those that haven't played in years or have yet to even try Mojang's block-based titan, Minecraft should definitely be on your list of Game Pass stops. Over the years, it's transformed into a hub of endless possibility, so whether you want to build a rollercoaster that runs on Redstone, gear up to face the might of the Ender Dragon or simply create a small riverside farm, you can do all that or more by finding the game on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S.Minecraft is available on Game Pass Standard, Game Pass PC and Game Pass Ultimate.Persona 3 ReloadA remake of one of the best JRPGs ever released, Persona 3 Reload is everything that made the original Persona 3 special repackaged with the stylish flourishes, gorgeous visuals, faster-paced combat and jaw-dropping UI that turned Persona 5 into such a hit. In short, it's a modernized Persona 3, and that means it's an absolute must-play. Whether you're trying to grow your friendships between exams or using your off hours to conquer the halls of Tartarus and the various demonic entities dwelling within it, this is just 100 hours of exceptional writing, free-flowing turn-based combat, creative boss encounters and some of the catchiest tunes humanly imaginable. And that's all without mentioning it centers around arguably the most emotional, hard-hitting story in the Persona franchise to date. If you want to uncover the mysteries of the Dark Hour, you can begin your adventure on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S or PC.Persona 3 Reload is available on Game Pass Standard, Game Pass PC and Game Pass Ultimate.Resident Evil 2Although remakes are pretty prevalent in the current gaming landscape, few have had such big boots to fill as Capcom's return to Resident Evil 2. Reimagining such an iconic and beloved horror title is no small feat, but not only did Capcom succeed in making a loving ode to the iconic franchise's second entry; they made one that succeeds on its own merits. With a wonderfully cheesy B-movie-esque plot, tense survival horror gameplay, stunning visuals, immensely satisfying exploration and an endless supply of horrifying monstrosities waiting around every corner, Resident Evil 2 is an absolute must play for those that love a gory, shlocky zombie horror adventure. It can be played on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC.Resident Evil 2 is available on Game Pass Standard, Game Pass PC and Game Pass Ultimate.InscryptionThe latest release from developer Daniel Mullins, Inscryption is one of the most original and utterly unique horror games of the modern era, which is surprising considering it's a roguelike card game. Handed a deck of bizarre cards, you find yourself trapped in a small log cabin with an ominous stranger who forces you to keep playing a tabletop game with him while you try to stack the deck in your favor and solve puzzles. But the longer you play Inscryption, the deeper the rabbit hole goes, leading you to discover there's far more to its simple premise than meets the eye. It's hard to talk about why its so special without spoiling its best-kept secrets, so trust us and give it a go. We promise you won't regret it. You can get stuck into this deck-building nightmare on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC.Inscryption is available on Game Pass Standard, Game Pass PC and Game Pass Ultimate.Doom Eternalid Software's second entry in their Doom reboot series, Doom Eternal knows exactly what it is. It casts you as a terrifying angel of death wielding a steel-barrelled sword of justice, and you're job is to rip and tear your way through anything even vaguely demonic that gets in your way. Cut to 15 hours of non-stop, gloriously over-the-top violence, as you shoot, stab, burn and chainsaw your way through hordes of demons while being serenaded by a heavy metal soundtrack that feels pulled straight from the pits of hell. Doom Eternal is sheer first-person shooting perfection that effortlessly combines satisfying gunplay, exploration and impeccable design to make a must-play symphony of carnage. If you're ready to rip and tear, you can find it on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC.Doom Eternal is available on Game Pass Core, Game Pass Standard, Game Pass PC and Game Pass Ultimate.PentimentIt's easy to look at Pentiment's detailed, historically accurate 16th-century setting and assume it may not be for you. However, the absolute genius of Obsidian's small-scale, dialogue-heavy RPG is that it not only makes such a dense period of history deeply accessible; it makes it absolutely riveting. Between a scandalous murder mystery, strange gossip shared among the local townsfolk and long-hidden secrets that concern the ostensibly altruistic members of the nearby monastery, the small town of Tassing quickly becomes a location that demands to be investigated. And as you do, information, secrets and relationships become a core currency, creating a world where who you talk to and what you tell them comes with heavy consequences. It's Obsidian refining their talent for crafting phenomenal dialogue and designing challenging moral decisions to a sharp point, creating a deeply poignant tale where no issue is black or white and misinformation is deadlier than any weapon. Pentiment is an underappreciated masterpiece, so if you love compelling, layered storytelling, make sure to give it a go on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S.Pentiment is available on Game Pass Standard, Game Pass PC and Game Pass Ultimate.Dishonored and Dishonored 2Dishonored and its sequel, Dishonored 2, are front-to-back two of the best immersive sims ever made. From the moment you step foot in Dunwall and Karnaca, both worlds are filled to the brim with inventive ideas, both through their protagonists' varied skill sets and the way they can interact with the world itself. From offering you a range of shadowy supernatural powers to experiment with and combine to pull off creative kills, to the way each mission constantly reveals new routes to seek out your targets and execute the ultimate assassination, no one does it quite like Arkane, and these back-to-back stealth action masterpieces are truly their magnum opus. So, if you want to dive into two of the last generation's finest offerings, do yourself a favour and get both Dishonored 1 and 2 downloaded on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S or PC.Dishonored: Definitive Edition is available on Game Pass Standard, Game Pass PC and Game Pass Ultimate. Dishonored 2 is available on Game Pass Core, Game Pass Standard, Game Pass PC and Game Pass Ultimate.Fallout: New VegasIf you're looking to dive into the wealth of Fallout games available on Game Pass, you can't go wrong starting with Fallout: New Vegas. Obsidian's spin-off takes everything that made Fallout 3 such an ambitious reimagining of the franchise and doubles down on it, throwing players into the seedy streets of post-apocalyptic Las Vegas and embroiling them in the power struggle between the various factions vying to control it. But where New Vegas exceeds is not by just being more Fallout 3. Obsidian uses their exceptional storytelling chops and talent for posing morally challenging decisions to create a world that operates purely in shades of grey. The end result is an RPG where every quest, no matter how big or small, has depth, and with four equally great DLCs to play too, it's sure to keep you invested well past the 100-hour mark. New Vegas can be played on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.Fallout: New Vegas is available on Game Pass Standard, Game Pass PC and Game Pass Ultimate.Psychonauts 2If you're looking for a top-notch platformer that's absolutely crammed to the brim with charm, humour and wacky worlds to uncover, Psychonauts 2 is bursting at the seams with creative ideas. Double Fine's sequel to its cult classic hit is just as gloriously wacky and irreverently silly as ever, with the studio managing to surpass the original's boldest concepts with world after world of strange ideas, novel mechanics and phenomenal characters. So, if the idea of going on an espionage mission in a spiralling hellscape built of teeth or being led on a psychedelic, musical journey by an eyeball voiced by Jack Black appeals to you, you can get stuck into Psychonauts 2 on Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X and PC.Psychonauts 2 is available on Game Pass Core, Game Pass Standard, Game Pass PC and Game Pass Ultimate.ControlA culmination of everything that makes Remedy Entertainment such a stand-out studio, Control is a sci-fi action horror game that revels in stretching the boundaries of all three of those genres. As you navigate its central setting of the Oldest House, you'll move between different universes, fight a variety of monstrous foes and uncover secrets about the strange building's most unsettling mysteries. But the true strength of Control is how willing it is to embrace its weirdness, whether that's through motel lobbies that let you move across time and space, mazes that you'll need to jam out to heavy rock to escape or the kind but bizarre janitor who appears to be an extradimensional being of extraordinary power. It's a world that begs to be explored, and considering you can do that while wielding an arsenal of mind-melding psychic powers, it's absolutely an easy recommendation. It can be played on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC.Control is avaliable on Game Pass Core, Game Pass Standard, Game Pass PC and Game Pass Ultimate.BalatroIf you didn't catch it last year, Balatro should be high up on your list of games to check out. Pitched as a roguelike Poker game, the concept is, initially, relatively simple. Moving through increasingly challenging blinds, you're dealt cards you need to combine to make poker hands, with each hand accumulating points. Earn enough points, and you beat the blind, allowing you to progress forward. Lose, and your run is over. But while Balatro may seem like a straightforward idea, its sheer creativity turns a mere poker game into an obsessive gauntlet. Whether it's specific buffs that task you with playing in unique ways, boss battles that completely stomp on your strategies and force you to think around them, or special power-ups that you need to employ in just the right way to win a brutal blind, it's not only one of the best card games you can play on a console, but one of the best roguelikes in years. It's constantly challenging you to think outside the box and experiment with its systems to pull off a hard-fought win, and once it's got its hooks in, you'll spend every waking moment thinking about how you'll do just that. Balatro can be played on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.Balatro is available on Game Pass Standard, Game Pass PC and Game Pass Ultimate.Mass Effect: Legendary EditionIf Bioware's seminal sci-fi space opera trilogy, Mass Effect, has somehow eluded you up until this point, we're jealous, because now you can play all three of these epic RPGs in the best way possible. Mass Effect: Legendary Edition repackages all three experiences with updated visuals and refined mechanics to deliver the definitive way to experience Commander Shephard's hard-hitting mission to save the galaxy from the Reapers. If you've yet to experience Mass Effect, it's front-to-back a masterclass in interactive storytelling, intense squad-based combat, and hyper-immersive sci-fi world-building, and absolutely worth the hundreds of hours you could spend conquering each of its three entries. Mass Effect: Legendary Edition can be played on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.Mass Effect Legendary Edition is available on Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass PC via each tier's included EA Play Membership.Hollow Knight: Voidheart EditionEver wondered why "Silksong" trends every single time a publisher holds a game showcase? Well, it's because its predecessor Hollow Knight was so damn good. This action RPG casts you as a silent, sword-wielding bug venturing through a dark, forgotten kingdom on a quest to cleanse it of an infection that violently transformed its inhabitants. It's the set-up to a darkly beautiful masterclass in 2D Metroidvania design, as our small but mighty hero takes on fearsome foes in incredibly challenging combat encounters while exploring, growing stronger and learning exactly how this kingdom fell to ruin. If you want to join the agonizing wait to finally see Silksong hit shelves, get this downloaded and be prepared to lose all your free time until you hit the credits. You can delve into the depths of Hallownest on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition is avaliable on Game Pass Standard, Game Pass PC and Game Pass Ultimate.It Takes TwoIf you're looking for something a little more collaborative to jump into with your membership, Hazelight's game-of-the-year-winning co-op adventure, It Takes Two, is absolutely a must-play. Framed entirely around split-screen play, you and a partner embody Cody and May, a couple going through a complicated divorce that find themselves shrunk down and turned into toys. Committed to finding a way to return to their original bodies, they traverse an overgrown world of magic and mayhem, forced to work together to escape. It Takes Two is absolutely overflowing with creativity, and its greatest strength is how willing it is to experiment with fresh and novel mechanics so frequently that it never loses its breakneck pacing across its fourteen-hour runtime. And that's without mentioning that it's hugely accessible and downright fun to play with almost anybody. If you want to live out your ultimate Honey I Shrunk The Kids fantasy with a friend, you can download it on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.It Takes Two is avaliable on Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass PC via each tier's included EA Play Membership.InsideIf you love an indie horror that's equal parts a haunting narrative adventure and a creative puzzler, Inside is a top-shelf pick. Throwing you into a dark world with no guidance, it absolutely excels in building a sinister mystery that will stick with you long after the credits roll, as you tangle with skin-crawling monsters, explore a factory full of bizarre, twisted experiments and are left to piece together who you are, why you're here and what exactly your ultimate goal is. It's a classic for a reason, and while it's mostly remembered for its jaw-dropping final moments, the journey leading up to its horrifying conclusion is equally as phenomenal. If you want to investigate the game's eerie facility for yourself, you'll find it on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.Inside is available on Game Pass Core, Game Pass Standard, Game Pass PC and Game Pass Ultimate.No Man's SkySince its slightly underwhelming release, No Man's Sky has had one of the biggest glow ups in video game history. Turning a relatively bare-bones, endless space exploration simulator into a vast, fully-fledged universe that can be explored in a multitude of different ways, Hello Games' stream of incredible updates have gradually made No Man's Sky a multiplayer experience like no other. Its sheer scope and freedom allow you to jet across the cosmos freely, exploring planets, building bases and teaming up with friends to create your own communities, make discoveries and chart a wealth of planets that only you have ever stepped foot on. So if you want to venture across the untamed stretches of the galaxy and join a passionate community of fellow adventurers, get stuck in on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.No Man's Sky is available on Game Pass Standard, Game Pass PC and Game Pass Ultimate.CelesteA deeply moving story that lets challenging and incredibly satisfying platforming act as the driving force of its plot, Celeste is one of the best of its generation. Telling the tale of Madeline, a girl climbing the mysterious slopes of Celeste Mountain in hopes of proving her worth to herself, this powerful platformer is a beautiful, heartfelt, emotional odyssey. But where it truly stands out is how it makes you feel that journey through the gameplay itself. While learning to climb the mountain's treacherous, icy terrain can, at times, be tough, Celeste always pushes you to persevere in the face of its various hazards and adversities, as Madeline, and by extension the player, comes to realise that only through failing can they learn to grow. It's a masterful experience that also happens to look gorgeous, is frequently funny and, for completionists, has a hearty supply of tough-as-nails optional challenges for you to spend hours trying to overcome. If you want to start your ascent, you can begin the climb on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S.Celeste is available on Game Pass Core, Game Pass Standard, Game Pass PC and Game Pass Ultimate.Dead SpaceThe original Dead Space is one of the most influential and deeply unnerving horror games ever made, and back in 2023, EA somehow found a way to make it even scarier. Bringing Isaac Clarke's journey through the USG Ishimura back for a full, from-the-ground-up remake, Dead Space's return is some of the best video game horror of the decade so far. With stunning graphics, impeccable sound design, tense, weighty gunplay and enemies that stalk your every move, it takes everything that works about the original and finds a way to make it twice as intense. So if you love a horror game that leaves you jumping at every sound for weeks after, Dead Space is absolutely for you. You can find it on PC, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.Dead Space is avaliable on Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass PC via each tier's included EA Play Membership.What's Next For Xbox Game Pass?As for what you can look forward to next on Game Pass, the biggest release set to hit the marketplace this month is undoutedly Doom: The Dark Ages. A prequel to Doom and Doom Eternal, it'll once again have players strapping into the heavy boots of the Doomslayer, as he rips and tears his way through a fresh horde of demons using an arsenal of medieval weaponry. It'll hit Series X, Series S, and PC on May 15, and be avaliable on Game Pass the day it launches.Alongside that, you can expect to see Warhammer: Vermintide 2 on May 13, as well as Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo on May 16. We'll be sure to update this page with any new upcoming Game Pass additions as Xbox announces them, so be sure to check back soon for updates!Callum Williams is an IGN freelancer covering features and guides. When he's away from his desk, you can usually find him obsessing over the lore of the latest obscure indie horror game or bashing his head against a boss in the newest soulslike. You can catch him over on Twitter at @CaIIumWilliams.

News Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Dev Says a Nintendo Switch 2 Port “Could be Interesting” French studio Sandfall Interactive could be open to bringing its acclaimed JRPG to Nintendo's upcoming next-gen platform, its CEO says. Posted By Shubhankar Parijat | On 14th, May. 2025 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has emerged as one of the biggest critical hits of the year, surpassing what had already been high expectations in the lead up to its release, though it seems like developer Sandfall Interactive and publisher Kepler Interactive may still have more plans in store for the JRPG.  Spotted by Nintendo Life, in a recent interview with YouTube channel mistermv, when asked about whether Expedition 33 could make its way to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 at some point, though Sandfall Interactive CEO Guillaume Broche expectedly didn’t offer any concrete details, he did suggest that it was certainly a possibility. “Yeah, it’s definitely something that could be interesting,” Broche said. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been a huge success already, having sold over 2 million units worldwide in under two weeks, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see Sandfall and Kepler Interactive looking to capitalize on that success by capturing a substantial audience on Nintendo’s platform as well. Hopefully, it turns into something concrete at some point.  Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Read our review of the game through here. Tagged With: Elden Ring: Nightreign Publisher:Bandai Namco Developer:FromSoftware Platforms:PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, PCView More DOOM: The Dark Ages Publisher:Bethesda Softworks Developer:id Software Platforms:Xbox Series X, PS5, PCView More Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Publisher:Sony Developer:Kojima Productions Platforms:PS5View More Amazing Articles You Might Want To Check Out! Hogwarts Legacy Trailer Shows Switch vs Switch 2 Graphics Comparison WB Games' open world action RPG will be a launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2 when the console releases wor... Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Dev Says a Nintendo Switch 2 Port “Could be Interesting” French studio Sandfall Interactive could be open to bringing its acclaimed JRPG to Nintendo's upcoming next-ge... The Super Mario Bros. Movie Sequel Could be Titled Super Mario World Nintendo, Universal, and Illumination's next Super Mario movie could be named after the beloved 1991 2D sidesc... The Wait for Grand Theft Auto 6’s Next Trailer is Going to Feel Excruciatingly Long GTA 6's newest trailer was a great one, but it has left us wanting more- which we're not getting for a while y... The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Winds Down Support, Won’t Receive Any More DLC The next big patch arrives this month, but the asymmetrical multiplayer title will remain playable and purchas... Ninja Theory May Have Teased Next Project With Blurry Photo In a recent photo on its Instagram account, Ninja Theory has seemingly teased a new project that has a vibran... View More

News Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza “Could Not Be Realised” on Original Switch – President Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa spoke about how the older hardware of the Switch couldn't support new gameplay experiences. Posted By Joelle Daniels | On 14th, May. 2025 While Nintendo has already revealed its forecasts for the sales of the Switch 2 for the next fiscal year, president Shuntaro Furukawa also spoke about the original Switch during an investor Q&A. As caught by GamesRadar, Furukawa mentioned that one of the main reasons for Nintendo to create the Switch 2 was so that developers could work with upgraded hardware. Answering a question about whether the Switch 2 would just be a stopgap console release sandwiched between the original Switch and a more radical new offering down the line, Furukawa spoke about why Nintendo made the choices it did with the upcoming console. In his answer, he said that offering new gameplay experiences was one of the key reasons for the new hardware. “Over the course of these eight years and counting, it has become necessary to increase hardware processing performance in order for software developers to realize one of Nintendo’s most valued tenets: offering new gameplay experiences.” Furukawa said. “Thus, this time we decided to design the hardware with enhanced processing capability. We believe that Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza offer new gameplay experiences that could not be realized on Nintendo Switch.” Furukawa also spoke about the company’s plans for games going forward, and how it will ultimately make the upcoming Switch 2 the “new standard” for the kind of hardware that developers and customers can expect from the company. “Going forward, we will develop a variety of new titles centered on Nintendo Switch 2 and offer new gameplay experiences,” he said. “We aim to make Nintendo Switch 2 the new standard for Nintendo Switch, as hardware that continues to provide fresh surprises to our consumers.” During the same Q&A, Furukawa had also spoken about the company’s target of selling 15 million units of the Switch 2. He also noted that the conservative forecast for the new console largely came about because of its higher cost, which in turn is expected to add more hurdles when it comes to wider adoption by the player base. “We’ve set projected sales for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the ongoing fiscal year at 15 million units,” said Furukawa. “This figure is based on a target comparable to sales of the original Nintendo Switch during the 10-month period from its launch in March 2017 to the end of December the same year.” “Since the Switch 2 is priced higher than the original Switch, we recognize that there will be considerable hurdles in achieving the console’s widespread adoption in the early stages,” he continued. While Nintendo is gearing up for the June 5 launch of the console, in its recent earnings report, the company also noted that it will continue to support the original Switch with more game releases down the line. Some of the games noted to be coming out for the older console include Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Rhythm Heaven Groove, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, and Pokemon Champions. The company has also noted that the $449.99 price tag for the Switch 2 might get affected down the line because of the affects of the US’s tariffs on imported goods. Tagged With: Elden Ring: Nightreign Publisher:Bandai Namco Developer:FromSoftware Platforms:PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, PCView More DOOM: The Dark Ages Publisher:Bethesda Softworks Developer:id Software Platforms:Xbox Series X, PS5, PCView More Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Publisher:Sony Developer:Kojima Productions Platforms:PS5View More Amazing Articles You Might Want To Check Out! Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza “Could Not Be Realised” on Original Switch – President Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa spoke about how the older hardware of the Switch couldn't support new gam... PS5 Hits 77.8 Million Units Shipped Worldwide The console shipped 2.8 million units worldwide in the final quarter of the 2024-25 fiscal year, with total sh... Hogwarts Legacy Trailer Shows Switch vs Switch 2 Graphics Comparison WB Games' open world action RPG will be a launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2 when the console releases wor... Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Dev Says a Nintendo Switch 2 Port “Could be Interesting” French studio Sandfall Interactive could be open to bringing its acclaimed JRPG to Nintendo's upcoming next-ge... The Super Mario Bros. Movie Sequel Could be Titled Super Mario World Nintendo, Universal, and Illumination's next Super Mario movie could be named after the beloved 1991 2D sidesc... The Wait for Grand Theft Auto 6’s Next Trailer is Going to Feel Excruciatingly Long GTA 6's newest trailer was a great one, but it has left us wanting more- which we're not getting for a while y... View More

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has emerged as one of the biggest critical hits of the year, surpassing what had already been high expectations in the lead up to its release, though it seems like developer Sandfall Interactive and publisher Kepler Interactive may still have more plans in store for the JRPG.  Spotted by Nintendo Life, in a recent interview with YouTube channel mistermv, when asked about whether Expedition 33 could make its way to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 at some point, though Sandfall Interactive CEO Guillaume Broche expectedly didn’t offer any concrete details, he did suggest that it was certainly a possibility. “Yeah, it’s definitely something that could be interesting,” Broche said. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been a huge success already, having sold over 2 million units worldwide in under two weeks, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see Sandfall and Kepler Interactive looking to capitalize on that success by capturing a substantial audience on Nintendo’s platform as well. Hopefully, it turns into something concrete at some point.  Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Read our review of the game through here.

Atlus’ new Persona-related teaser on social media is getting a ton of attention — but it’s not a teaser for Persona 6 (or a Persona 5 remake). Instead, it’s a tease about its Persona 5 mobile game spinoff, Persona 5: The Phantom X. On Monday, Atlus released a teaser on X with an image featuring The Phantom X protagonist Wonder’s glasses and a mantra from the spinoff adventure that reads, “Retake your desire!” The post also features an owl emoji, referencing the protagonist’s talking bird companion, Lufel (or Luffy), à la everyone’s favorite talking cat, Morgana. Sega and Atlus have prepared a live stream for Thursday to show off the mobile game as the companies prepare to bring the Persona 5 mobile spinoff to a broader audience. Atlus said on its Japanese-language YouTube channel that the P5X news stream will feature release date details and new information on the English-language version of the game. That live stream will go down on Thursday, May 15, at 11 p.m. JST — that’s 10 a.m. EDT/7 a.m. PDT. Persona 5: The Phantom X is a spinoff of the fifth installment in Atlus’ critically acclaimed JRPG series. The P5-inspired gacha game is being developed for PC and mobile platforms, and heavily relies on microtransactions. The Phantom X is developed by Perfect World Games under license from Sega and Atlus, and released in open beta in April 2024 in China, followed by a release in Taiwan, Korea, Hong Kong, and Macau. Again, this isn’t Persona 6. But, fans will have a chance to experience another story set in the P5 universe. Again! Persona 5: The Phantom X is set in a universe that runs parallel to the original events of Persona 5. Like Joker, the protagonist gains the power to summon and activate Persona. With his new power and lovable animal companion, an owl named Luffy, the protagonist becomes Wonder and forms the Phantom Thieves. The crew sets out on a mission to reclaim desires in their world that are being stolen and stop the root of the internal destruction. As for Persona 6, there has been no word on the next installment in Sega and Atlus’ popular role-playing franchise. So, fans will have to make do with Persona 5: The Phantom X for now. Think you dropped this… 🦉 Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/OA1KGYYimU— Official ATLUS West (@Atlus_West) May 12, 2025

For fans of Xenoblade Chronicles 3, the emotional weight, philosophical depth, and innovative combat system set a high bar for what a modern JRPG can achieve. Yet, in 2025, another title has emerged that not only meets this standard but also offers a fresh perspective: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Developed by Sandfall Interactive, Clair Obscur has garnered critical acclaim for its mature storytelling, unique mechanics, and a world steeped in artistic symbolism, and stands as a compelling recommendation for those who appreciate the thematic and mechanical intricacies of Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

News Hogwarts Legacy Trailer Shows Switch vs Switch 2 Graphics Comparison WB Games' open world action RPG will be a launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2 when the console releases worldwide on June 5. Posted By Shubhankar Parijat | On 14th, May. 2025 The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch with a couple of some pretty major heavy-hitting games in under a month’s time, but at the same time, its launch lineup is also going to boast several third party ports and re-releases. One of those is going to be Hogwarts Legacy, for which a new gameplay trailer has been uploaded to offer glimpses of how much better its visuals are on the Switch 2 compared to the Switch.  The trailer showcases a number of shots of the game, showing both indoor and outdoor environments, and the difference is, quite frankly, massive. From the lighting and the reflections to the density and detail in the environments and the draw distances, the open world action RPG is looking like a significant technical and graphical leap over the game’s Nintendo Switch version. Check out the comparison gameplay trailer below.  Hogwarts Legacy is available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC, and launches for Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5.  Tagged With: Elden Ring: Nightreign Publisher:Bandai Namco Developer:FromSoftware Platforms:PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, PCView More DOOM: The Dark Ages Publisher:Bethesda Softworks Developer:id Software Platforms:Xbox Series X, PS5, PCView More Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Publisher:Sony Developer:Kojima Productions Platforms:PS5View More Amazing Articles You Might Want To Check Out! PS5 Hits 77.8 Million Units Shipped Worldwide The console shipped 2.8 million units worldwide in the final quarter of the 2024-25 fiscal year, with total sh... Hogwarts Legacy Trailer Shows Switch vs Switch 2 Graphics Comparison WB Games' open world action RPG will be a launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2 when the console releases wor... Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Dev Says a Nintendo Switch 2 Port “Could be Interesting” French studio Sandfall Interactive could be open to bringing its acclaimed JRPG to Nintendo's upcoming next-ge... The Super Mario Bros. Movie Sequel Could be Titled Super Mario World Nintendo, Universal, and Illumination's next Super Mario movie could be named after the beloved 1991 2D sidesc... The Wait for Grand Theft Auto 6’s Next Trailer is Going to Feel Excruciatingly Long GTA 6's newest trailer was a great one, but it has left us wanting more- which we're not getting for a while y... The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Winds Down Support, Won’t Receive Any More DLC The next big patch arrives this month, but the asymmetrical multiplayer title will remain playable and purchas... View More