Author: Jessica Lamb

April Fool’s Day is an untrustworthy day for gamers everywhere. It’s hard to believe a new expansion or long-awaited game are coming when the news is dropped on the most troll-ridden day of the year. This year Capcom has changed that mindset at least a little though. On April 1st, Capcom added the bloody palace mode to Devil May Cry 5. If players thought the game itself was difficult, bloody palace will really put their skills to the test. Bloody Palace is Devil May Cry 5’s ‘endgame’ content. A staple of the series since Devil May Cry 2, this 101-floor…

Recently, Gearbox set the internet ablaze with speculation with their ‘Mask of Mayhem’ trailer. The one minute and sixteen second trailer shows many familiar faces to the Borderlands franchise. Interestingly, these characters seem to be caught inside the titular Mask of Mayhem. Clearly this game will present the same zany chaos the Borderlands franchise is known for. While the trailer does not give any game title, many fans of the franchise believe this will be the much anticipated Borderlands 3. It’s been seven years since the release of Borderlands 2, so fans are itching for a sequel for the series.…

There is something deeply appealing about a well-developed villain. Whether it’s a tragic backstory or a skewed sense of justice, villains have a way of inciting reactions from audiences that heroes just can’t. Walt Disney Japan and Aniplex seem to want to capitalize on this desire. At the AnimeJapan 2019 event the two companies announced their joint work on a new mobile game, Disney Twisted-Wonderland. This new smartphone game promises to center around characters inspired by villains from Disney films. The game promises to have rhythm game elements and battles and is described by the companies as a “villains academy…

The Nintendo Switch has been a highly successful console. Outselling the Wii U within its first year, the Switch sold over 14 million copies. Nintendo seems to have no intention of slowing the Switch hype train down either. According to the Wall Street Journal, Nintendo is planning to release two new Nintendo Switch models in the near future. In Wall Street’s latest report, it presents Nintendo’s two-pronged approach to the Switch. The first new Switch model will sport “enhanced features” for a core gaming audience. There is no indication on what these features will be yet. While the second model…

Ever since Atlus dropped a short teaser trailer for Persona 5 R late last year, fans have been eager for more information. In the newest teaser, fans walk away with both questions and answers to ponder. We now have an official title for the remake, Persona 5: The Royal. We also have a mysterious new female character. In the 45 second teaser, we see a female character wearing the Syujin high school uniform. This is the same school uniform worn by our heroes the Phantom Thieves. She expresses knowledge of the Phantom Thieves but doesn’t seem to approve of their…

It seems that Netflix is brewing up another anime project. The newest anime, Gods and Heroes, will be based on stories from Greek mythology. The series is being developed by the studio behind the Castlevania anime series, Powerhouse Animation. The minds behind Netflix’s live-action Death Note, Charley and Vlas Parlapanides, are the creators of this newest series. In a statement, they said: “In Gods and Heroes we wanted to tell a wholly original story set in the beloved world of Greek mythology. We are thankful for such an amazing cast and for such great creative partners at Netflix and Powerhouse…

Lupicia, the popular Japanese tea retailer, is at it again! The company has once again teamed up with Donguri Kyowakoku or “Acorn Republic” to create Ghibli-inspired tea masterpieces! In 2017, the companies joined forces to create three new teas inspired by popular Ghibli films. The tea tins featured both Kiki’s Delivery Service and My Neighbor Totoro. In fact, the Totoro one was even made using ingredients from the Sayama Hills. This is the real life forest where the totoros are said to live! Now, the companies are celebrating these popular films again! Starting April 13, the companies are producing two…

It’s time to send those javelins in for repairs because the world of Anthem will be a lot less active this week. Players everywhere are joining in on a blackout to protest BioWare’s unbalanced loot system. The unrest began almost immediately after the game’s launch. Many Anthem players were disappointed with the loot system as they made their way up the ranks. For higher quests, players were still getting a large amount of common and uncommon items, while barely seeing the coveted masterwork and legendary items they were working hard to obtain. BioWare attempted to address this issue in a…

Aaryn Flynn worked at developer BioWare for eleven years. During his time, Flynn oversaw the development of massive game franchises such as Mass Effect and Dragon Age. He even served as the company’s general manager from 2015-2017. However in September 2018, Flynn parted ways with BioWare to become general manager of the games tech company Improbable. It seems Flynn cannot escape game development though. Improbable has officially announced that Aaryn Flynn will serve as head of one of their two new development studios. In a press release, Improbable announced their two new development studios in London and Edmonton. Aaryn Flynn…

March 1st marked a huge milestone for Guerrilla Games’ Horizon Zero Dawn. It marked two years since the game’s launch on the PS4. Additionally, managing director Hermen Hulst revealed that the game has now sold “well over” ten million copies. This number likely encompasses physical, digital and bundled versions of the game. Responding to the large numbers, Hermen Hulst said: “The idea that we were able to bring Aloy’s journey to so many players is astounding. We’ve been deeply moved by the enormous amount of fan creations you’ve posted online, as well as the heartfelt letters you’ve sent sharing your…