Here we go folks, Best Buy’s Day 1 Black Friday Doorbuster deals are now live! Yesterday we featured the brand’s Black Friday sneak peak online ad as well as some of the early Doorbuster deals as part of Best Buy’s early access sale for Plus and Total ...
Apple finally included a telephoto lens in its iPhone 15 Pro Max last year, with the upgrade extended to the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. This is just one of the many examples of how the Cupertino firm adopts various standards much later than the competition, likely because it wants to offer the best configuration to customers. One other technology that the company is said to bring for the iPhone 18 that rivals like Samsung introduced years ago is variable aperture for the main camera, and according to one analyst, another supplier will provide these parts. Sunny […]
The use of TSMC’s second-generation 3nm process for the M4 series has made Apple’s latest chipsets more thermally efficient, but that does not mean that a capable cooling solution should be ignored from the rest of the hardware configuration. In fact, depending on how robust that solution is, we can actually get more performance from the M4, as demonstrated in the latest Premiere Pro 4K Export test, where the redesigned Mac mini is faster than Apple’s updated 14-inch MacBook Pro. However, one other hardware ends up taking the crown, and we will discuss why this is happening. The 24-inch M4 […]
Rise of the Ronin struggles to find its identity in ways that hinder what would otherwise be one of Team Ninja's finest works. A compelling story told against the backdrop of the 1850s Bakumatsu Period is instead overshadowed by a vapid and uninspired open-world setting and a narrative that rarely feels like the player has agency.
Rise of the Ronin is the latest joint from Team Ninja, and while it’s a large, challenging game, some might be wondering – what happens after I roll credits? Is there a New Game+ I can tackle? Are there are post-game features and content I can unlock? Don’t worry, we’re here to take some of the mystery out of Rise of the Ronin’s endgame… Note: The following article doesn’t touch on any Rise of the Ronin plot details, some may still consider talk of its postgame SPOILER territory. Is there a New Game+ mode? No, there isn’t. Rather than start […]
Rise of the Ronin is the latest joint from Team Ninja, and unlike some of their past efforts, the game is surprisingly story-heavy. There are also a number of moments when you’ll be presented with important decisions to make, which begs the question – are their multiple endings? And how does one unlock them all? Scroll on down for the full lowdown on how RotR's story works… Note: The following article contains SPOILERS for Rise of the Ronin. Are there multiple endings in Rise of the Ronin? The answer is yes, but not as many as you might think. While […]
Rise of the Ronin is the latest joint from Team Ninja, and like most of their games, challenging combat built around a number of unique systems is core to the game. Being successful in combat in Rise of the Ronin requires mastery of parries, stances, Ki, and more, which can be a bit mind boggling at first. But don’t worry too much as we have some tips that will have you slicing off heads in no time… Keep an eye on you and your opponent’s Ki They key to Rise of Ronin’s combat is, well, Ki. Both you and your […]
Keeping track of all the latest video games coming out is an increasingly complex task, what with multiple PC storefronts, Xbox One, PS4, Switch, mobile, and more to keep track of, but don’t worry, I’m here to help. Every month I'll be running down the games you need to be keeping an eye on, from the big triple-A headliners, to the intriguing indies you might overlook. February was a packed month, and the crush isn’t really letting up in March. Players can look forward to a number of heavy hitters and exclusives including the much-anticipated Dragon’s Dogma 2, Rise of […]
A new Rise of the Ronin trailer was shared today, focusing on the game's combat mechanics. The new Combat Vignette trailer, which can be watched below, showcases different weapon types, such as katana, spear, and bayonet, different fighting styles, ranged weapons, and the grappling hook, which will have plenty of uses other than traversing the game's open world. The Team NINJA DNA is evident in this new trailer, so hopefully, Rise of the Ronin will have the same combat depth as other games from the studio, such as the Nioh series and Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin. Unlike the […]
Despite being less than a month away from release, Rise of the Ronin developer Team NINJA still had to clarify whether a few key features would be included in the upcoming game. They just did so by adding a FAQ section to the game's product page on the PlayStation Store website. To begin with, Rise of the Ronin offers cooperative (PvE) multiplayer for up to four players. There is, however, no PvP combat. This is a change from previous Team Ninja games, such as the Nioh franchise and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, where multiplayer was supported for up to three […]
Team NINJA is back today with another Rise of the Ronin Behind The Scenes (BTS) video. The Japanese developer said the action system featured in their open world game is the culmination of their previous titles, which include the likes of Ninja Gaiden, Nioh, and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, to name a few. Action remains at the core of Rise of the Ronin. It is the culmination of our previous work on action games as Team NINJA. Team NINJA's action is known for its high speed and difficulty, we feel it's part of the player's expectations. Looking at the Bakumatsu […]
Team NINJA, one of the most acclaimed action game studios thanks to its portfolio of franchises like Ninja Gaiden, Nioh, Dead or Alive, and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty (not to mention the spinoff Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin), is readying its release of Rise of the Ronin. This PlayStation 5 exclusive open world game is, in the words of the studio itself, their biggest and most ambitious project to date. To unveil more ahead of the March 22 launch date, Team NINJA has shared a new developer diary. This is the first open world game made by the development […]
New Rise of the Ronin gameplay footage was shown during yesterday's State of Play, providing a new look at some of the game's features and mechanics. The new Gameplay Overview, which can be watched in full below, provides a new look at open-world traversal and combat mechanics, which look like an evolution of the combat systems seen in recent games by Team Ninja like the Nioh series and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. The new footage also showcases how choices will impact the story, as players will be able to decide which NPCs to side with. More information on the game's […]
Rumors emerged earlier this past weekend, and now Sony itself has confirmed it – a new PlayStation State of Play showcase will be coming our way this week. It sounds like this will be a big one, as Sony is promising to deliver a 40-minute-plus show (most State of Plays are more in the 15-to-20-minute range) covering 15 games. In their announcement, Sony singles out Rise of the Ronin and Stellar Blade as two games that they’re specifically focusing on. Get ready for a new State of Play! https://t.co/KDyuY2Uvfq Tune in on YouTube, Twitch, or TikTok this Wednesday at 2pm […]
A new PlayStation State of Play presentation could be held this week, according to rumors circulating online. XboxEra co-founder @Shpeshal_Nick shared on X/Twitter a not-so-cryptic message suggesting that around January 31st, we will hear and see more of Rise of the Ronin, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Death Stranding 2, a Sonic Generations remaster, Silent Hill 2 remake, the Until Dawn PS5/PC re-release, Judas and a new entry in the Metro series, which another leaker, who revealed the full name of the Xbox-exclusive Indiana Jones game before its official announcement, says to be a VR entry in the series called Metro […]
As part of its Q2 FY 2025 financial presentation, SEGA has announced the sale of Amplitude Studios, the Paris-based studio known as the developer of Endless Space, Endless Legend, Dungeon of the Endless, Endless Space 2, Humankind, and more recently, Endless Dungeon. SEGA explained this concludes its wave of restructuring the European business, which previously included the sale of Relic Entertainment and substantial layoffs. The Group recorded an extraordinary loss of approximately ¥5.9 billion ($38.7 million) in the second quarter for the fiscal year due to the sale of overseas development studio Amplitude Studios SAS through a management buyout. [...] […]
The Target 3-day early Black Friday sale is now live but we are also now onto Day 8 of its Black Friday Deals of the Day. There are now “thousands of deals” live over at Target alongside the now live Best Buy early Doorbuster sale, and the daily deals ...
Rise of the Ronin struggles to find its identity in ways that hinder what would otherwise be one of Team Ninja's finest works. A compelling story told against the backdrop of the 1850s Bakumatsu Period is instead overshadowed by a vapid and uninspired open-world setting and a narrative that rarely feels like the player has agency.
Rise of the Ronin is the latest joint from Team Ninja, and while it’s a large, challenging game, some might be wondering – what happens after I roll credits? Is there a New Game+ I can tackle? Are there are post-game features and content I can unlock? Don’t worry, we’re here to take some of the mystery out of Rise of the Ronin’s endgame… Note: The following article doesn’t touch on any Rise of the Ronin plot details, some may still consider talk of its postgame SPOILER territory. Is there a New Game+ mode? No, there isn’t. Rather than start […]
Rise of the Ronin is the latest joint from Team Ninja, and unlike some of their past efforts, the game is surprisingly story-heavy. There are also a number of moments when you’ll be presented with important decisions to make, which begs the question – are their multiple endings? And how does one unlock them all? Scroll on down for the full lowdown on how RotR's story works… Note: The following article contains SPOILERS for Rise of the Ronin. Are there multiple endings in Rise of the Ronin? The answer is yes, but not as many as you might think. While […]
Rise of the Ronin is the latest joint from Team Ninja, and like most of their games, challenging combat built around a number of unique systems is core to the game. Being successful in combat in Rise of the Ronin requires mastery of parries, stances, Ki, and more, which can be a bit mind boggling at first. But don’t worry too much as we have some tips that will have you slicing off heads in no time… Keep an eye on you and your opponent’s Ki They key to Rise of Ronin’s combat is, well, Ki. Both you and your […]
Keeping track of all the latest video games coming out is an increasingly complex task, what with multiple PC storefronts, Xbox One, PS4, Switch, mobile, and more to keep track of, but don’t worry, I’m here to help. Every month I'll be running down the games you need to be keeping an eye on, from the big triple-A headliners, to the intriguing indies you might overlook. February was a packed month, and the crush isn’t really letting up in March. Players can look forward to a number of heavy hitters and exclusives including the much-anticipated Dragon’s Dogma 2, Rise of […]
A new Rise of the Ronin trailer was shared today, focusing on the game's combat mechanics. The new Combat Vignette trailer, which can be watched below, showcases different weapon types, such as katana, spear, and bayonet, different fighting styles, ranged weapons, and the grappling hook, which will have plenty of uses other than traversing the game's open world. The Team NINJA DNA is evident in this new trailer, so hopefully, Rise of the Ronin will have the same combat depth as other games from the studio, such as the Nioh series and Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin. Unlike the […]
Despite being less than a month away from release, Rise of the Ronin developer Team NINJA still had to clarify whether a few key features would be included in the upcoming game. They just did so by adding a FAQ section to the game's product page on the PlayStation Store website. To begin with, Rise of the Ronin offers cooperative (PvE) multiplayer for up to four players. There is, however, no PvP combat. This is a change from previous Team Ninja games, such as the Nioh franchise and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, where multiplayer was supported for up to three […]
Team NINJA is back today with another Rise of the Ronin Behind The Scenes (BTS) video. The Japanese developer said the action system featured in their open world game is the culmination of their previous titles, which include the likes of Ninja Gaiden, Nioh, and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, to name a few. Action remains at the core of Rise of the Ronin. It is the culmination of our previous work on action games as Team NINJA. Team NINJA's action is known for its high speed and difficulty, we feel it's part of the player's expectations. Looking at the Bakumatsu […]
Team NINJA, one of the most acclaimed action game studios thanks to its portfolio of franchises like Ninja Gaiden, Nioh, Dead or Alive, and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty (not to mention the spinoff Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin), is readying its release of Rise of the Ronin. This PlayStation 5 exclusive open world game is, in the words of the studio itself, their biggest and most ambitious project to date. To unveil more ahead of the March 22 launch date, Team NINJA has shared a new developer diary. This is the first open world game made by the development […]
New Rise of the Ronin gameplay footage was shown during yesterday's State of Play, providing a new look at some of the game's features and mechanics. The new Gameplay Overview, which can be watched in full below, provides a new look at open-world traversal and combat mechanics, which look like an evolution of the combat systems seen in recent games by Team Ninja like the Nioh series and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. The new footage also showcases how choices will impact the story, as players will be able to decide which NPCs to side with. More information on the game's […]
Rumors emerged earlier this past weekend, and now Sony itself has confirmed it – a new PlayStation State of Play showcase will be coming our way this week. It sounds like this will be a big one, as Sony is promising to deliver a 40-minute-plus show (most State of Plays are more in the 15-to-20-minute range) covering 15 games. In their announcement, Sony singles out Rise of the Ronin and Stellar Blade as two games that they’re specifically focusing on. Get ready for a new State of Play! https://t.co/KDyuY2Uvfq Tune in on YouTube, Twitch, or TikTok this Wednesday at 2pm […]
A new PlayStation State of Play presentation could be held this week, according to rumors circulating online. XboxEra co-founder @Shpeshal_Nick shared on X/Twitter a not-so-cryptic message suggesting that around January 31st, we will hear and see more of Rise of the Ronin, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Death Stranding 2, a Sonic Generations remaster, Silent Hill 2 remake, the Until Dawn PS5/PC re-release, Judas and a new entry in the Metro series, which another leaker, who revealed the full name of the Xbox-exclusive Indiana Jones game before its official announcement, says to be a VR entry in the series called Metro […]