Update: 04-07-2025 00:49PM GMT - It has been clarified by IGN that Yôko Shimomura’s quote was misunderstood and that she’s actually working on music for several different games at the moment, rather than several songs just for Kingdom Hearts 4. Original story follows. FamedKingdom Heartscomposer Yôko Shimomura revealed that she is “knee-deep” in work right now, composing the fourth game’s soundtrack. While she didn’t go into any detail about the hotly-anticipated sequel, she toldIGNthat she’s writing “a number of songs at the moment”....

Now thatMicrosoft’sacquisition ofActivision Blizzardis fully over the line, and its games now fall underneath theXboxumbrella, questions have been raised as to when we can expect the publisher’s titles to be added to Game Pass. Xbox made it clear that all of its first-party titles will be available to play on Game Pass from the day of launch, and Activision Blizzard and its studios are now considered first-party developers. Thankfully, it seems as though Activision Blizzard’s games are finally starting to trickle onto the service, as it was announced by Xbox president Sarah Bond during the company’s recent “business update” podcast that Activision Blizzard games will start coming to Game Pass this year....

I don’t think there’s a single Ark player in the world that doesn’t have a love/hate relationship with the game. I’ve played countless survival games, and none of them have ever inspired as much agony or ecstasy as Ark has. I’m talking about the highest highs and the lowest lows I’ve ever had playing a game. I have real trauma that I carry with me from some of the terrible things that have happened to me while playing Ark, but it was also an experience I wouldn’t trade for anything....

Summary Two months ago, I started a new Baldur’s Gate 3 playthrough, one where I play an Oath of Vengeance Paladin. I did this as a long winded way ofpretending to be a morally ambiguous Jedi– or rather, more morally ambiguous than every Jedi is. Because I chose to play this way, the game imposes a moral code on me that I have to follow, unless I intend to break my oath, which I do not....

It’sLike A Dragon Weekhere at TheGamer. A whole week dedicated to one of the best video game series ever made, and one with so many installments that I’m still not quite sure howSegaand RGG Studio do it. There are already features dedicated to Yakuza and interviews with those who have worked on it up on the site with more to come before Like A Dragon weeks is done. Before you catch up with all of that though, it’s time to pick up a little bit of Yakuza merch for you or the Like A Dragon-loving people in your life....

WhileHollow Knightis mostly praised for its responsive combat, epic battle, and tough-as-nails difficulty, the game also has an unforgettable roster of characters. Through your Hallownest journey, you’ll meet dozens of quirky bugs who are also trying to survive a hostile world taken by a mysterious infection. Taking the part of the Knight, it’s up to you to help Hallownest’s inhabitants, turning their lives for the better and making the kingdom a better place to live....

When building a PC, our attention is drawn to a certain handful of parts. It’s easy to get excited about a new GPU or a shiny CPU, but is anyone getting excited over the case fans you’re putting into the PC? Well, you should be! Case fans are one of the most important parts of your PC. They bring good airflow, great aesthetics, and can help ensure your PC is quiet as a whisper....

Adventuring through Hyrule, slaying Bokoblins and Octoroks, and amassing an arsenal of weapons, Legend of Zelda has all sorts of ways to flavor your adventure games, bringing some of the best and most fascinating items to gaming. If you’ve ever wanted to hunt down and build your own supply of items, there’s never been a better time than with one of these Legend of Zelda building sets. These unique kits come with all the blocks you need to assemble your own adorable little heroes, display your own Master Sword, or fill your world with all sorts of friendly little Koroks....

Quick Links An open-world RPG is not complete without the ability to romance.Dragon’s Dogma 2has always had an option for romancing, but the series does not do romance in the same fashion that other video games do. Instead of romancing, it is instead called the Beloved system. You can increase romance with different characters within the game. Only some of them can progress to love scenes and special dialogue. This is a guide on how the Beloved system in Dragon’s Dogma 2 works and how to increase your affinity with an NPC....

A recent update to the officialDragon Ball: Sparking Zerowebsite hints that we could see the classicDragon Ball Zversion of Broly as a playable fighter on the roster. One of the most exciting things about any Dragon Ball game is its roster, with tons of different characters across several different sagas and series to choose from. That same excitement is flowing through Sparking Zero,with each new revealpainting a bigger picture abouthow far the record-breaking number of fighters is going to go....

Dragon’s Dogma 2is a pretty unique game in that it’s strictly single player, as you won’t run into anyone on your travels, but it has lots of multiplayer elements thanks to the Pawn system. You’ll come across various user-created Pawns during your time with Dragon’s Dogma 2, which can be recruited and brought along for their combat prowess, healing abilities, or stylish threads. You can also send out your Pawn to other people, and if they send your Pawn away satisfied with their service, other players can include gifts that your Pawn will bring back for you as thanks....

Most of the time, a game as sprawling and time-consuming as an open-world RPG usually lets you stop to smell the roses and take your time, giving you ample opportunity to solve the worries of every bystander with a slightly furrowed brow. However, there are times when developers like to put pressure on the player by giving your actions consequences, andDragon’s Dogma 2is one such title that won’t tolerate you dillydallying with certain quests....

Summary The Elder Scrolls Onlineis celebrating itstenth anniversaryover the next year, and the game has changed a lot in that decade. One Tamriel opened up every zone to every level, making it so that you could travel the world at your leisure without ever feeling underpowered, and countless expansions have launched that introduced entirely new modes and mechanics, shifting up the meta, combat, and ways in which you can conquer the endgame....