Automaton West writer. Zoto has been playing video games for 30+ years now but has only recently come to grips with PC gaming. When he isn't playing video games, he watches romance anime and gets mad when his best girl never wins.
Monster Hunter Wilds’ handler is shaping up to be an improvement over her predecessor
Players have had mixed feelings about past tiles' handlers, but Monster Hunter Wilds' Alma has a few tricks up her sleeve that could make her more popular.
Resident Evil gets a Christmas decoration nobody asked for
The Resident Evil Christmas Tapestry looks normal at first glance, but contains many references to Umbrella Corp and in-game items.
Monster Hunter Wilds’ Charge Blade can overheat and cause things to catch fire
Monster Hunter Wilds beta testers have found an interesting detail - the game’s Charge Blade can overheat and cause nearby objects to catch fire.
PlayStation 5 cover plates won’t work on PlayStation 5 Pro, Sony confirms
Sony has confirmed that cover plates for the PlayStation 5 are not compatible with the new PS5 Pro, which will be getting its own cover plates.
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven VA reveals the difficulties behind recording the English voices for the game
Sean Chiplock, who plays Bokhohn in Romancing SaGa 2 Revenge of the Seven, reveals how tough it was recording the English voices for the game.
Bayonetta creator Hideki Kamiya comments on the franchise’s 15th anniversary
Bayonetta series director and writer Hideki Kamiya sends message to fans commemorating the franchises 15th anniversary.
Qureate, developers of Bunny Garden, announce new Prison Princess game
Bunny Garden and Maid of the Dead developer Qureate has a announced a new game in the Princess series, scheduled to launch in 2024.
Steins;Gate Re:Boot to bring the original time-travel adventure to modern platforms
Japanese anime visual novel SteinsGate will be getting a remaster in 2025, appropriately called SteinsGate Reboot.
Why Resident Evil 7: Biohazard’s gory intro is so jarring
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard's introductory sequence still has players rattled seven years after it was first released. But what is it about Ethan Winters trespassing on the Baker Ranch that makes it so memorable?
Chrotopia sends you on a Undertale-style journey into a mysterious fantasy world
Just launched on Switch, Chrotopia follows Kuro on a journey through a black-and-white fantasy world to find her sister.
Like a Dragon’s Mitsuo mistakenly left out from family picture once again
Like a Dragon fans were saddened to see Yakuza 3's Mitsuo gone from a family picture posted by the official RGG Studio account.
Giant Gundam statue in Osaka, Japan gets completed despite complaints about “lame” pose
The brand new life-sized RX-78F00/E Gundam statue installed for Expo 2025 is being widely criticized for its pose.
Omori manga’s first volume to get a physical release
Following its successful digital launch, the manga adaptation of Omocat’s horror JRPG Omori is being released in book format this November.
Silent Hill 2 remake: How to get the “As Close As You Like” achievement
How to get the As Close As You Like trophy in the Silent Hill 2 remake, which requires you to use only melee combat against the town's horrific residents.
Silent Hill creator’s new game Slitterhead will “numb your ethics” with its possession system
Keiichiro Toyama explains how Slitterhead's gameplay will make players question whether their morally gray actions are justifiable.
Silent Hill 2 remake: How to defeat Maria / Mary
How to defeat the Silent Hill 2 remake's final boss, who is either Maria or Mary depending on the choices you made as James.
Shift Up CEO says his Stellar Blade and NIKKE character designs come from “following his instincts”
Shift Up CEO and Stellar Blade director Hyung-tae Kim talks about the philosophy behind his voluptuous character designs.
Fate/Grand Order’s secret to maintaining over 1 million monthly users even 9 years after launch? An unusually high retention rate, according to study
Even though it nears its ninth anniversary, Fate/Grand Order is still among the top 10 earning mobile games in Japan, with over 1 million monthly users.
Silent Hill 2 remake: How to defeat the Mandarin
How to beat the Mandarin boss in the Lakeview Hotel in the Silent Hill 2 remake (watch out for its mean tongue lashes!)
Silent Hill 2 remake: How to survive the two Pyramid Heads encounter
A guide to the encounter with the Pyramid Head duo at Lakeview Hotel and how to avoid their nasty spear attacks.
Silent Hill 2 remake: Is the long boat ride necessary?
Like the original game, Silent Hill 2's remake includes a long and uneventful boat ride, but what is its purpose in the narrative?
Silent Hill 2 remake: How to defeat the Flesh Lip
How to beat the Flesh Lip boss in the Fogworld version of Brookhaven Hospital in the Silent Hill 2 remake.