Pokemon BDSP Trailer Shows Amity Square and Other Features

Hitting Nintendo Switch later this year,Pokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlwill see both classicPokemongames return with new visuals and overhauled systems, with players able to adventure through a more contemporary take onthe Sinnoh region. It seems Nintendo is keen to show off exactly what players can expect when they get their hands on the remakes, with the studio taking to YouTube today to reveal a new trailer for the upcoming titles. Popping up on the officialPokemonchannel, the new look at the game offers a comprehensive overview ofBrilliant DiamondandShining Pearl’smain features and the world of Sinnoh....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Jessica Rosario

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Break Several Traditions with the Box Legendaries

PLEASE NOTE: This article contains MASSIVE Spoilers for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Proceed at your own risk. Pokemon Scarlet and Violetmay be among the most revolutionary games in the franchise for a plethora of reasons, from them being the first fully open-world title in the series to the removal of tall grass and line-of-sight trainer battles.Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Professors break four major traditionsas well, with them not giving players their Pokedex and starter Pokemon, them being version exclusives alongside new and returning critters, and most of all, them being the villains and final bosses of Gen 9 as a whole....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 638 words · Cynthia Delgado

PS5 vs Xbox Series X: Which Next-Gen Console Should You Get?

Sony and Microsoft’s next-generation consoles are now all too real, given that both companies have already divulgedthe price and release date of the upcoming PS5 and Xbox Series S/X. Of course, apart from the release date and price, Sony and Microsoft have also revealed the specs of the next-generation consoles and a few games that will be available at launch. Now, for those players who are interested in upgrading their gaming system as soon as they become available, the biggest question they may have right now is which one to get....

June 22, 2025 · 4 min · 721 words · Maria Spence

Rocket League is Bringing Batman Content Back for Halloween

Psyonix has unveiled its plans forRocket League’s Halloween 2021 event.Rocket League’s newest Haunted Hallows occasion kicking off on October 14, the “soccer with cars” game is bringing back some classic cars as well as some new limited-time themed events all based around one particular comic book hero. Rocket Leagueis no stranger to Halloweencelebrations, and its annual Haunted Hallows limited-time event returns. This time with a collaboration with Warner Bros. and DC Comics to dress up its game in a multitude of Batman-themed items and modes which can be collected throughout the duration of the event....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Jennifer Krause

Rumor: New Xbox Console Leaked

Summary According to a new rumor, Microsoft could be preparing to release a brand-new white version of theXbox Series Xthat will be digital-only. There have been regular rumors in recent years of Microsoft planning an all-digitalXbox Series Xconsole that would join the existing Series X and the Series S. Microsoft made a gamble with this console generation by releasing two versions of its console: the Xbox Series X and the Xbox Series S....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Kyle Farmer

Spider-Man 2 Deserves Its Own Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC

Summary AAA sequels nowadays are always at an unfair crossroads: continue onward with mechanics established in their predecessors and inevitably get compared to them as a result, or choose to completely reinvent themselves and risk alienating anyone who fell for the franchise’s previously established direction.Marvel’s Spider-Man 2chose the former approach and did so well, choosing to enhance traversal and combat to a terrific level at the cost of being remarkably similar toMarvel’s Spider-Man....

June 22, 2025 · 4 min · 699 words · Latoya Johnson

Starfield: Best Crew Members, Ranked

Crew members are an important element inStarfieldfor players who wish to improve the operations of both their Ships and Outposts. Each companion and crew member comes with their own unique set of skills pertaining to different departments. While some characters, such as Andreja and Simeon Bankowskimake great companionsfor planetside missions, others excel as crew members. Crewmembers can be assigned to any of the player’s owned Ships or Outposts to help them run more efficiently....

June 22, 2025 · 4 min · 792 words · Dylan Henderson

Steam Rejecting Microsoft's 10-Year Call of Duty Offer Undercuts Sony's Chief Complaint

While it is true thatMicrosofthas long been a dominant force within the gaming industry, the company has arguably received a record-breaking amount of attention within the space thanks to its industry-defining acquisitions of high-profile entities. The most important of these acquisitions is undoubtedly the potential takeover of Activision Blizzard by the tech giant, which would be the most expensive acquisition in gaming history should it be finalized. This acquisition byMicrosofthas been subject of a serious amount of scrutiny, be it from international courts or from the other giants of the gaming industry....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 600 words · Kevin Gonzalez

Street Fighter 6: 10 Best Outfits, Ranked

Street Fighter 6is home to refurbished old characters and newly designed young fighters. The game has given familiar warriors like Ryu, Ken, and Luke more realistic looks while introducing fresh styles with creative themes like that of Kimberly and Manon. But the thing is that most of the coolest outfits inStreet Fighter 6are microtransaction-exclusive, leaving players wondering which ones are worth it. To help fashion-conscious fans, the following top picks demonstrate the optimal options for main and alternative costumes....

June 22, 2025 · 5 min · 948 words · Connie Rodriguez

Tekken 8 Reveals When Lidia Sobieska Is Joining the Roster

Summary Bandai Namco has officially announced that Lidia Sobieska will join theTekken 8roster on July 22, 2025. Additionally, Lidia will be available in early access on July 22 for holders of theTekken 8Playable Character Year 1 Pass. Tekken 8is the latest installment in the popular fighting game seriesdeveloped by Bandai Namco. Set six months after the death of Heihachi Mishima, the game follows Jin Kazama and his allies as they face Kazuya Mishima, who has revealed his devil form and announced a new King of Iron Fist Tournament....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 538 words · Stephen Stein

The 8 Best Indie Game Developers That Rarely Let Fans Down

Summary Indie games came into light during the HD era. This includes the Xbox 360, PS3, and to a lesser extent, the Wii. Indie developers had been designing games for decades before this but rarely released them or if they did, it was on PC. The consoles opening up digital stores was what truly changed things. RELATED:Most Influential Indie Games Now, it’s hard to imagine a world without indie games, as their innovation drives an industry where AAA releases simply do not go to....

June 22, 2025 · 5 min · 931 words · James Powell

The Case for a Modern Top-Down Fallout Spin-Off

TheFalloutseries has been around for decades. And though it’s known for more recent releases, likeFallout 4andFallout 76, the earliest titles featured a very different style of gameplay. The likes ofFalloutandFallout 2presented players with an isometric view of the game world. The combat was also turn-based, with characters relying on a mix of their stats and RNG to land hits on enemy units. Despite the very different, admittedly clunky mechanics,FalloutandFallout 2still get love from the community, with some fans even hoping for remasters or remakes sometime down the line....

June 22, 2025 · 5 min · 954 words · Sarah Wolfe

The Flash: Season 8 Episode 7 Review

It feels like it’s been a rather long time, butThe Flashfinally returned to form in Season 8 Episode 7, titled “Lockdown.” While there have been a few good episodes here and there this season, thevast majority ofThe Flashthis year has just been bad. That was especially true of last week’s installment. The episode, which was basically Season Premiere 2.0, decided to spend the entire episode following around Barry Allen’s kids from the future....

June 22, 2025 · 5 min · 1026 words · Natalie Johnson