Pokemon Legends: Z-A Has a Perfect Excuse to Steal a Palworld Mechanic

Fans are still waiting for further news aboutPokemon Legends: Z-Aand hopes for the game remain high. The originalPokemon Legends: Arceuswas a surprise hit with a number of fans despite some obvious technical shortcomings, offering a meaningfully different twist on the normalPokemongameplay and setting while retaining much of the quality associated with Game Freak’sPokemongames. WhatPokemon Legends: Z-Awill add to that is currently unknown, but thanks toPokemon ScarletandVioletsuccessfully crafting a true open world in the interim, there’s reason to be excited about this title’s potential....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 581 words · Mary Brown

Pokemon's Black Tail Pikachu Mandela Effect Explained

Summary Pokemongames have been around for 27 years now, with the first set of titles releasing asPokemon Red and Greenin 1996 in Japan, only to later launch worldwide in 1998 with Gen 1 games -Pokemon Red and Blue. Gen 1 had a whopping total of 151 critters in it, butPikachu being the mascot ofPokemonwas not immediate, and something bothPokemon Yellowand thePokemonanime contributed to, with the cute critter eventually taking a lead role....

June 28, 2025 · 4 min · 810 words · Cynthia Barrett

Pokemon: Hoopa Unbound Form Explained

Pokemon GOFest 2021 has come to an end, and while many were anticipating Hoopa making an appearance, it seems it was for naught.Pokemon GO’s Strange Rings Special Research tasksclearly indicate that Hoopa was the focus, but it was not catchable during the event. However, because of this, it stands to reason Hoopa will making a future experience. It’ll be interesting to seehow catching Hoopa works inPokemon GO, as well as it forms afterward....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 519 words · Jerry Carter

Resident Evil 9 Gets Disappointing Update, But It's Not All Bad News

Summary Recent comments from a reputable leaker suggest that theResident Evil 9reveal may take longer than expected, as the project may have been internally delayed. TheResident Evilfranchise remains one of Capcom’s biggest moneymakers, and soResident Evil 9is an inevitability. It’s a matter of “when"Resident Evil 9comes out, not “if,” though it seems fans may have to wait longer than originally expected to play the game for themselves. Capcom has released a newResident Evilgame of some kind almost every year since the original launched in 1996....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Lee Anderson

Resident Evil Village Will Naturally Differ From RE3 in Many Ways

Resident Evil 3is the latest entry in theResident Evilfranchise, beforeResident Evil Villagearrives later this summer. AlthoughResident Evil 3is the reimagining of 1999’sResident Evil 3: Nemesis, it is technically a new entry in the franchise with all the story and gameplay overhauls. For many, 2020’sResident Evil 3is the first time they encountered the relentless Nemesis and discovered a different side of the Raccoon City incident. Fans ofResident Evil 3might find the upcomingResident Evil Villagea bit different, as it builds upon the foundation laid by 2017’sResident Evil 7rather thanResident Evil 3....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 561 words · Joe Clark

Returnal’s Hefty PC Requirements Revealed

The system requirements for Housemarque’s popular gameReturnalwere recently revealed, and they’re quite demanding. For those who don’t know,Returnalis a third-person shooter with roguelike elements and features procedurally generated levels. The game is set on the fictional planet Atropos, where the player controls the protagonist Selene as she attempts to escape the planet. The game features permadeath, meaning that when the player dies, they must restart from the beginning. PlayStation has been consistently committed to bringing some of its well-known exclusive titles to PC, a move that’s sure to please many PC gamers who have been clamoring for more games to play on their platform of choice....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Angel Barnett

Rise of the Ronin: Romance Guide (All Romanceable Characters)

Quick Links InRise of the Ronin, there are many characters that players can form bonds with. These characters are unlocked by progressing through the main story or by completing the side quests. Some of them are more important to the overall plot than others. In fact, there are certain characters that players can romance if they fulfill certain conditions. In this guide, players will learn how they canincrease their bondswith the characters and, ultimately, romance them....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Kevin Valdez

Spider-Man 2 Game Has 3 Skill Trees

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2will have three skill trees when the game launches later this year. Hype has been incredibly high forSpider-Man 2following the resounding success that was the 2018Spider-Mangame. Hype forSpider-Man 2has now reached a fever pitch following an impressive presentation at the latest PlayStation Showcase, where fans were treated to new story details and a lengthy gameplay segment. TheSpider-Man 2gameplay videoshowed both Peter Parker and Miles Morales in action, with players able to switch between the two heroes....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Rebecca Cantu DVM

Splatoon 3 Reveals Summer Nights Splatfest Details

Summary Nintendo has revealed that the Summer Nights Splatfest forSplatoon 3will take place the weekend of July 12. In these game-wide events, players pledge their allegiance to one of three teams and battle it out in Turf Wars to earn points for their side. At the end of the weekend, points are tallied, and one team is declared the winner. This marks the 17th Splatfest ofSplatoon 3. Nintendo announced the Summer Nights Splatfestback in May....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Richard Spencer

Street Fighter 6 Shouldn't Be Afraid to Jump On One Fighting Game Trend

Summary Street Fighter 6is progressing steadily through its first year, having just wrapped up its first Capcom Cup competitive season. After the divisive era ofStreet Fighter 5, which even Capcom itself recently acknowledged, this game has been a huge boon for theStreet Fightercommunity. Just about every feature a fighting game can have is inStreet Fighter 6, ranging from some of the best online play in the genre to the ambitious action-RPG World Tour single-player mode....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 554 words · Terry Sanders

Super Mario Manga Reveals Disturbing Theory About Where 1-Up Mushrooms Come From

A strange theory has been uncovered in a 1990sSuper Mariomanga that reveals a possible origin for the 1-Up Mushrooms seen in the series. While theSuper Marioseries is full of interesting charactersand can even sometimes introduce some darker elements, this strange idea for where the extra life power-ups come from takes things to another level of weirdness. TheSuper Marioseries has seen its red-capped protagonist use many power-ups and items since the start of the franchise....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Vanessa Brown

The Beauty of Queer Representation in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

Summary WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Golden Wind, Stone Ocean, Steel Ball Run, and Jojolands. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is a massive household name in Japan and recently took over the West thanks to the stellar anime adaptation. The magnum opus by Hirohiko Araki is filled with creative and unique powers, larger-than-life characters, compelling and epic narratives, and, unexpectedly, a beautiful cast with plenty of ethnic and queer representation. There are several confirmed queer or queer-coded characters throughout the series, from minor antagonists to protagonists and major characters....

June 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1085 words · Jennifer Reed

The Eminence In Shadow: The Strongest Members Of Shadow Garden

The isekai genre has cemented its place among anime’s most popular genres. The shows withinthe genre are often characterizedby lengthy titles and mind-boggling plots, intriguing viewers and readers. However, in recent times, the genre has been filled with anime that lacks originality due to its oversaturation, resulting from repeated tropes and monotonous plots. Fortunately, this is not the case withThe Eminence In Shadow, an isekai with a different take on plot and storytelling....

June 28, 2025 · 5 min · 1026 words · Brittany Vang