Pokemon GO's Story Needs to Dig Deeper in One Key Department

WhilePokemon GOis all about growing one’s collection of monsters, it also encourages players to use their Pokemon in combat. The most interesting battles come in the form of gym and trainer battles. However, the most common enemies the player will face are Team GO Rocket Grunts and Leaders. While it is fun to create strategies that counter these opponents and catch their Shadow Pokemon, the battles can get quite repetitive. As such, it may be time for the game to shake things up and introduce new main villains to add spice toPokemon GO’s PvE experience....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 608 words · Steven Martinez

Pokemon GO: Vivillon Regions Guide

Quick Links Vivillon, Scatterbug, and Spewpa were made available inPokemon GOduring the Season of Mythical Wishes, and they are here to stay. Witheighteen types of Vivillonto get, the process of collecting each form can seem daunting. Combined with the unique (and somewhat confusing) way of acquiring all eighteen forms, Vivillon becomes one of the biggest challenges in the game. Here is a helpful guide to getting Scatterbug, Spewpa, and each Regional Form of Vivillon....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 512 words · David Watkins

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Leak Suggests Popular Feature Won't Return

According to Riddler Khu,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetwon’t feature the popular Battle Tower feature.Pokemon Scarlet and Violetleaks are a dime-a-dozen, but Khu and Kaka are some of the most prominent and respected leakers in the community. Khu has been right on numerous occasions, regardingnew Pokemon reveals like Grafaiaiand the starters. The Battle Tower sees players enter battle with certain rules and are required to register their team. It doesn’t reward experience or money traditionally but is for “bragging rights” and rare items....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · Mitchell Barry

Pokemon Scarlet And Violet: Best Pokemon From Unova

Pokemon Scarlet & Violethave been a smash hit amongPokemonfans with gamers loving the newPokemonand features the games have to offer. The games are not without their problems though with many feeling the game was unfinishedand filled with bugs. Related:Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Generation 9 Pokemon That Would Benefit From A Mega Evolution However, what the game does have going for it is the amount of the lovable creatures that have been in fans’ hearts since 1996....

July 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1071 words · Victoria Ryan

Remembering Nintendo's Disastrous 'Year of Luigi'

It’s not easy being a younger brother, especially when the elder sibling is the biggest icon in gaming history. But Luigi tries his best, and while he may always be outshined by his older plumber brother, he’s not without his fans, or his own series of great video games. Along with appearing in all ofMario’s mainline titlesfor the past few decades, Luigi is the star of his ownLuigi’s Mansionseries, which sees the green-clad plumber use his skills to bust some ghosts....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 954 words · Chad James

Resident Evil 4 Remake’s Difficulty Controversy Sparks a Debate From Elden Ring’s Launch

Resident Evilgames are not necessarily known for being ridiculously difficult titles, but the latest entries in the franchise have proven themselves to be contenders for the hardest survival-horror games, including theResident Evil 4remake. This is through the latest string of difficulty options that have been introduced in recentResident Evilgames, such asResident Evil 7’s MadhouseorResident Evil Village’s Village of Shadows. Remaining faithful to the original, theResident Evil 4remake includes an unlockable difficulty option dubbed Professional that is the truest test of a player’s mettle....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 954 words · Jennifer Burgess

Resident Evil Village's Chris is the Best Chris

For 25 years now, Chris Redfield has been the de facto hero of theResident Evilfranchise. Starting from the firstResident Evilgame up untilResident Evil 7,Chris has led the battle against bioterrorism and is responsible for the fall of the Umbrella Corporation and one of the franchise’s most sinister villains,Albert Wesker. In just a few days from now, Chris is making another comeback inResident Evil Village, and it is clear from trailers that Capcom will be showing a different side of the character....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 638 words · Rita Walter

Salt and Sacrifice Review

When Ska Studios released its sleeper hitSalt and Sanctuaryin 2016, the small indie team made it abundantly clear that they understood the key fundamentals to an engagingSouls-like experience featuring all the genre staples that hardcore action RPG fans crave. WithSalt and Sacrifice, Ska Studios returns with the help of Devoured Studios to deliver another excellent 2D reimagining ofDark Souls,this time with a more profound focus on world exploration and aMonster Hunter-like approach to boss fights....

July 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1371 words · James Tyler

Skyrim Fan Shows Off Impressive Collection of Real-Life Dragon Priest Masks

Despite the fan excitement aroundThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimbeing truly immense in the days leading up to its release back in 2011, practically nobody could’ve predicted it to be the overwhelming sensation it has become, with the video game still being enjoyed by many to this day. Although, as it isone of the most acclaimed RPGs of all time, it shouldn’t come as too much of a shock that Bethesda’s epic continues to be a success in the modern gaming space....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 578 words · Angel Garcia

Sony's Spider-Man Noir Series Could Be Weirder Than It Seems

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verseintroduced the world to the concept of alternate Spider-People. Comic fans have seen hundreds of unique takes on their favorite heroes occupying infinite parallel universes. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is slowly rolling out the idea as a potential new world of content for endless installments. Each of the newcomers gets a brief window to show off, but every new Spider-Person has a ton going on. Spider-Man Noir, for example, has more going on than his 30s aesthetic....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 785 words · Brenda Conway

Steam Deck Video Featuring Switch Emulator Has Been Deleted by Valve

Valve has quickly taken offline a trailer for theSteam Deckhandheld PC that advertised it running the Nintendo Switch emulator Yuzu. TheSteam Deckhas been advertised as a fully capable PC since it was first announced, meaning buyers would be able to install the software they choose regardless of whether it’s Valve-approved. Valve had only ever shown products available on Steam installed on the Steam Deck in its own advertising. However, that recently changed....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · James Bentley

Tales of Arise Blends Genres Better Than Most Sci-Fi/Fantasy Games

Science-fiction and fantasy are both popular genres for video games to explore, and for good reason. Not only do both genres open up an array of fantastical worlds and epic storylines, they also offer a treasure trove of creative possibilities for developers. Each has its own specialities and relative weaknesses that can make them better suited for specific types of games. However, some titles - such asTales of Arise- attempt to take the best of both worlds....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 645 words · Michael Munoz

Team Fortress 2: 5 Ways Solider Is The Best Class In The Game (& 5 It's Medic)

As a class-based shooter,Team Fortress 2doesn’t fail to diversify with the classes. Two classes, in particular, are highlight classes that could push the tides of a match– The Soldier and The Medic. Soldier mains are known to dominate in engagements and crowd control; while Medic mains are known to aid their team in winning clashes and pushing through chokes. Because of this, the Soldier and the Medic are the bread and butter of a solidteam compositioninTF2....

July 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1223 words · Hannah Miller