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Sadly,mental healthissues are generally not an acceptable topic of conversation in Japan, as it is commonly considered to be a particularly private matter. While this may be true, the custom has ultimately had an adverse effect on mental health awareness, a vital component for the treatment and acceptance of disorders. Thankfully, severalanimehave stepped in to create relatable characters (that are not automatically manic, deranged antagonists) who show viewers how best to process and cope with their emotions and traumas....

Apex Legendshas been in a content drought of late. With eachevent inApex Legends' Season 15: Eclipse comes a missed opportunityto remedy a lack of Legend changes. Seasonal events like Shadow Royale and Winter Express that were once fresh and fun have become stale due to a lack of innovation. There’s only be so many times Respawn Entertainment can bring back the fan-favorite Control mode before players start looking for something new....

Summary Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubiconis the latest entry in developer FromSoftware’s classic vehicular-combat sim, reviving the series after a nearly decade-long absence. The title has received mostly positive reviews, with many citingArmored Core 6’s combat and customizationas its greatest strengths. FromSoftware has enjoyed a modern heyday, thanks to its tough-as-nails RPG properties giving rise to the Soulsborne genre. WhileArmored Core 6is not Soulslike by nature, it maintains the developer’s commitment to challenging players....

Isletsis a Metroidvania-style game, in which a character named Iko must travel through the many islands in his world, to reunite what was once broken and save his land from the fragmented fate it was doomed to. Along the way, he must explore every nook and cranny of his world and face off against many foes. RELATED:Hollow Knight Silksong And Other Metroidvanias We Hope To See In 2022 There are quite a lot of people who could jump right in toIsletsand have a great time....

When Capcom teasedDevil May Cry 5it was such a shocker to see someone just rip the Devil Bringer off Nero’s arm, starting the chain of events that will lead to another demonic invasion on Earth. Thankfully, theDevil May Cryprotagonist isn’t without any help, as inventor Nico did give Nero somewhat of a replacement - Devil Breakers that can unleash all sorts of hell to demons, depending on how they’re used....

Anyone looking for a hearty laugh should be well served by Funimation. There are dozens upon dozens of great comedies on the platform, so much so that narrowing it down to the funniest of the bunch is no simple feat. Nevertheless, here are thebest comedy anime on Funimation. Each show’s Japanese title includes a link to its Funimation page. Best Funimation Comedy Anime Of Winter 2023 Since acquiring Crunchyroll, Funimation has stopped advertising simulcast shows....

Summary Between its bombastic inception and quiet retirement, theJak & Daxterseries marked a golden age in video games. With Disney-caliber character designs and animations, seamless, loading-screen-free levels, genre-defying leaps between sequels, and masterful worldbuilding, each game pushed the boundaries of the possible (technologically and creatively) and contributed to makingthe PS2 one of the greatest consolesof all time. Although a series revival seems improbable, especially given Naughty Dog’s evolution since the 2010s, fans continue to pour an eco basin’s worth of love and nostalgia for the PS2 classics and lament the series' all-too-early conclusion....

Summary Among the many methods of combat and conflict in theStar Warsuniverse, perhaps one of the most exciting istheship-to-ship battlesthat have permeated all forms of media that the series engages with. When it comes to video games, getting the feeling of the ships right is paramount to creating a greatStar Warsship combat game. Thankfully, many a talented developer has tried their hand at this, and a few have created some truly wonderful experiences....

With the recent crossover of Captain Jack Sparrow from Disney’sPirates of the CaribbeanjoiningSea of Thieves, it seems only logical for another well-known pirate to also join Rare’s swashbuckling adventure: Captain Scarlett fromBorderlands 2. TheBorderlands 2expansion, entitled Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate’s Booty, was released in 2012 when theBorderlandsfranchise was at its height, similar to thePirates of the Caribbean. Gearbox is clearly eager to relive this period as seen with its newest upcoming title,Tiny Tina’sWonderlands,which is itself a spin-off of another greatBorderlands 2DLC: Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep....

Dahlia Carpenter was once a child star, but sadly she was not fortunate enough to stay relevant and was eventually phased out of showbusiness. Now that her own daughter is following in her footsteps, Dahlia is determined not to allow Angela to make the same mistakes. But her words of wisdom become twisted tools to control every part of Angela’s career, causing a rift between mother and daughter. Regardless of their past conflict, Dahlia stayed on as Angela’s agent as she faced off againstCarole and Tuesdayin Mars' Brightest’s talent contest....

Summary Despite the Feudal Government being the more common system of governance inCrusader Kings 3, history states there are factions in the game’s starting date within the 9th to 10th Century where groups are still organized into Tribes and Clans. Compared to the more nomadic Tribes with a morefreeform system of governance, Clan Rulers represent a middle ground between the flexibility of Tribes and the politicking of Feudal nations. However, players who want to skip complex interactions between rulers, councils, and policies of Feudal Governments may opt to have Clan Governments for their specific playthrough....

FromSoftware’sDark Soulsgames are defined by their high-level of difficulty and impressive boss battles. This was apparent from the start with the originalDark Souls, a relentless game that has players battle it out with a wide-range of overwhelmingly powerful foes. TheDark Soulsgames are hard enough when playing them using a standard controller, but some players have decided to up the challenge further by using more unconventional controls. There are those that havedefeatedDark Soulsseries bosses using bananas, but now a player has beaten a boss using singing controls....

Dragon Age 4’s villain has been clear since players first finishedInquisition. The next game in BioWare’s fantasy franchise will see its hero fight to stop the Dread Wolf Solas fromInquisition, as he tries to tear down the Veil between Thedas and the magical, chaotic world of the Fade. In many ways, Solas' story has the potential to get BioWare back to the storytelling roots of two of its most successful series....