Tristan Jurkovich

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The Biggest Changes In Season 2 Of The Last Of Us

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Tristan Jurkovich

Show took risks with new scenes and characters not in the games, giving viewers a fresh perspective. Significant changes in key plot points, such as Isaac's backstory and Dina finding out about Ellie's immunity. Episode structure has been altered, introducing new content like flashes of Joel's father and expanding on character relationships. Season two of The Last of Us has now come to a close, with many questions left out in the open.
8 Best PS4 Games You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Colin Tanner |Tristan Jurkovich

Recapping Last Week's Warhammer Reveals
Mission: Impossible - 6 Things Ethan Hunt Does Better Than James Bond

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Tristan Jurkovich

Mission: Impossible and its hero, Ethan Hunt, were designed to rival the James Bond movies when it debuted in 1996. That said, it was based on a TV show from the 60s, but it was its own thing that soon spawned a franchise. It took a while before Tom Cruise took creative control of the franchise, but when he did, there was a throughline that made these movies sing.
Lilo & Stitch: 6 Biggest Changes From The Original

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Tristan Jurkovich

Related 10 Most Beloved Disney Characters, Ranked The 2025 remake of Lilo & Stitch mostly sticks to the main themes and moments of the original, but there are quite a few changes, as often happens in Disney remakes. Some changes make sense while others may throw fans for a loop. Here are the biggest ones to look out for.
The Best Changes In Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny’s Remaster

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Tristan Jurkovich

Most game features are unlocked from the start, including multiple difficulties and bonus modes - great for both veterans and newcomers. Improved controls with option for stick play, quick weapon switching, and Onimusha mode for strategic gameplay. Quality of life improvements include the ability to skip cutscenes, increased save slots, an autosave feature, and an Honors system for replay value.
Every Playable Character In Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny, Ranked

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Tristan Jurkovich

Magoichi Saiga has unlimited ammo, flash bombs, and rifle upgrades in Onimusha 2, but may feel less fun to play. Oyu is the main female heroine with a special sword imbue ability, shield, and knives in Onimusha 2, effective in combat. Kotaro Fuma turns invisible, creates decoys, throws knives, and jokes around in Onimusha 2, offering unique gameplay. Onimusha: Warlords was released for the PS2 in 2001 and starred a samurai named Samanosuke Akechi.
The 8 Best RPGs Where You Can Absorb Abilities

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Tristan Jurkovich

Mega Man and Kirby are iconic platformer characters that excel at stealing enemy powers. The 3rd Birthday, Brave Fencer Musashi, and Castlevania offer unique RPG experiences involving power absorption. Final Fantasy 7 features a Blue Mage system where characters can permanently learn monster skills through Materia. One of the coolest gameplay mechanics in video games is being able to steal an enemy’s powers.
8 Best Games With Shield Combat, Ranked

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Tristan Jurkovich

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6 Lingering Questions We Have After The End Of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

2 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Tristan Jurkovich

It's amazing that Mission: Impossible has lasted this long as a franchise. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is the eighth movie and is billed to be the final film in the franchise. Two immediate questions will pop up in the heads of fans who are familiar with the franchise.
8 Best Quotes From Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

2 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Tristan Jurkovich

Unlike most entries in the franchise, the seventh and eighth Mission: Impossible movies were divided into two parts. It all began with Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One in 2023, and the sequel was simplified to Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Said sequel begins slightly after the first part, with the world in chaos after The Entity started stealing data.