This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, Otogi Katsugeki Mameda no Bakeru: Oracle Saitarou no Sainan!!, more

To have monsters join your party in , you have to scout them during battles. Your team's strength can show force before attacking, which convinces another creature to join your ever-growing roster. However, this is a delicate process that could anger your potential allies instead, causing your party to fight more enemies than you would like.

is finally available for the line of VR headsets. While Cloud Gaming is still in beta, users can download the app from the Meta Quest Store. No TV or console is required, but users will need to sign up for a Game Pass Ultimate subscription.

Custom Mech Wars for PlayStation 5 and PC, and Koumajou Remilia II: Stranger’s Requiem for Switch and PC are the highlights of this week’s Japanese video game releases.

I adore monster-catching games. I think more than any other aspect of games, I really like it when I get to use the abilities of the things I’m fighting against. It’s one of the reasons the Nintendo DS-era Castlevania games have such a fond place in my memory, and the pinnacle of this is the monster-catching genre. Of all of the games in this genre, the Dragon Quest Monsters (which used to be Dragon Warrior Monsters) stands out as a highlight from both a nostalgic perspective, and that we’ve not seen the series in the West in a very long time.

In an increasingly crowded genre where heroes must befriend and recruit monsters for battle, is a standout. The latest entry in this spin-off series, which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, features the iconic monsters of and more than a few recognizable faces from past titles. It's a game for longtime fans and newcomers alike, one that's accessible as a first-time entry or one that works as a trek down memory lane celebrating the series' past.

We wouldn't blame you for forgetting all about Arad Chronicle: Khazan — the action RPG that was announced over a year ago, back in November 2022. Developed by South Korean outfit Neople, the game takes place in the world of Dungeon Fighter Online — a popular PC title in Asian territories. And, well… we've heard nothing about the project since its reveal.

Bandai Namco has released a new gameplay trailer for Tekken 8 showcasing playable character Sergei Dragunov in action.

Collecting monsters is exactly what makes Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince such a fun game. However, the weaklings you can scout in the early areas won’t get you far unless you fuse them into something as deadly as the S-Tier Uberkilling Machine.

In Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, snagging large monsters is crucial for your team’s success. However, understanding the size mechanic isn’t always easy.

Blizzard has announced This Week in WoW which includes the Dragonflight Dungeon Event!

Each week we’ll look ahead to what’s in store for World of Warcraft, share the latest news, and keep you in the know byte by byte. The Darkmoon Faire is back and the Wanderer’s Festival arrives in Pandaria this week only!

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, and DoDonPachi Blissful Death Re:Incarnation for PlayStation 4 and Switch are the highlights of this week’s Japanese video game releases.