The Pokémon franchise is full of cute, sometimes scary, and often colorful creatures that possess extraordinary abilities. At this point there are so many varied types of Pokémon that many gamers have probably encountered at least one character or creature in another game that immediately caused them to think, “That looks like a Pokémon.” It’s hard to define what constitutes a Pokémon – apart from literally being in a Pokémon game....
The afterlife has been a source of storytelling for a long time, so it is no surprise that some video games explore the concepts of what happens after people die. Many versions of the afterlife portrayed in video games are inspired by real world mythology and religion. Despite that commonality though, no two video game afterlives are quite the same. Of course, the most common version of the afterlife video games visit is Hell because Hell offers the most conflict for the player to solve through combat and puzzles....
The first game announced for the PS5 during Sony’s showcase on June 11th, 2020 was an enhanced version of Grand Theft Auto 5. Curiously, no footage from the upcoming port appeared; Rockstar Games made the announcement using the PS4 version. However, the company is promising some big modifications, though they did not go into specifics. GTA: Online will be free for PlayStation Plus subscribers for three months after release, after which a full purchase will still be required....
The PlayStation 2 is one of the most successful consoles of all time. While its capabilities as a console are certainly worthy of praise, it is the software that elevated the Sony console to its legendary status. The ten games below are all fantastic, but were not necessarily the most popular back in their day. Instead they all did things way ahead of their time. To look back at what these games did and compare them to other games of the time really helps us appreciate everything the PS2 and the developers did for the medium....
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is the much-anticipated prequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The new Hyrule Warriors game was announced at the beginning of September and came as a pleasant surprise to many Nintendo fans. The game will tell the story of what happened 100 years prior to the events of Breath of the Wild, including many details about the battles that took place and the relationships between the characters....
When contemplating which characters could be made playable in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in the form of DLC, most fans had disregarded any characters who were already in the game in any capacity. This includes any characters who were featured in lesser roles such as spirits or assist trophies. However, the recent confirmation of Min-Min from ARMS has opened the door for countless characters who had previously been counted out, as Min-Min had previously been included as a spirit....
When one talks about some of the greatest video game franchises of all time, it’s only a matter of time before The Elder Scrolls comes into this conversation. From its earliest iteration in the form of Arena to the genre-defining RPG that was Skyrim — The Elder Scrolls franchise houses some of the most popular RPGs of all time, and could arguably be seen as the series that put Bethesda on track to become one of the biggest and most influential gaming companies of all time....
Returnal is a very unrelenting game. Those who are uninitiated with the roguelike genre may find themselves ripping the hairs out of their heads more than they will find themselves strolling through the game. Returnal requires your full and undivided attention for you to succeed, and those who are able to are treated with an incredible, satisfying feeling. Those who want to see this game through to the end should realize that there are things they should and should not do....
Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy takes place three years after Darkness and the Secret Hideout’s events and is mostly a direct experience with an abundance of tooltips out the gate to help guide its audience through the game’s various systems and mechanics. However, that isn’t to say there isn’t nuance to Atelier Ryza 2, as there are many systems in place that are more nuanced than others and can easily get overlooked by the player....
Island Living is the latest expansion pack for The Sims 4 and it’s packed with detail. Rather than focusing on one big feature, it explores all the tiny elements which make up everyday island life. Based on the Polynesian culture, Sulani is a world packed with new ways to earn a living, as well as new ways to build and new activities to enjoy. While the expansion contains many obvious features, such as mermaids and ocean swimming, it also consists of numerous extra interactions, activities, and areas for you to explore....
When thinking about popular Pokémon types, one of the most unique in both competitive and casual play would be the ghost-type Pokémon. This enigmatic line of Pokémon enjoys haunting ancient ruins, scaring small kids, and occasionally doing gruesome, horrible acts. And yet, trainers enjoy using these mysterious Pokémon, despite their often unusual origins. So, it goes without saying that ghost-types are rather mysterious, and there are many things that even experts do not understand about these Pokémon that have been around since Pokémon Red and Blue....
Video games are a passion for many players, but for others, they have become an investment. Many companies who create these games give players the option to buy stocks, which are shares of the company that can appreciate over long periods of time. They perform differently every year and not every account does well. We have compiled a list of some video game-related stocks that players should look into buying. Some come more highly recommended, according to CNN Business, than others as much of their stock depends on upcoming predicted video game sales....
Against all odds, the Snyder Cut actually became a reality. What started as a pipe dream following Joss Whedon’s massive reshoot of Justice League (2017) has set a precedent for cinema where Hollywood blockbusters can truly be redefined through a director’s cut. Zack Snyder’s vision for the DCEU was once thought lost, but Justice League (2021) proves that the franchise might still have a future. While WB is holding firm that the Snyder Cut won’t influence the future of the DCEU, it’s clear the Snyderverse has staying power....
Fans of Soulsborne games have been patiently waiting for an update on Elden Ring, FromSoftware’s upcoming action RPG in collaboration with George R.R. Martin, best known as the author of the A Song of Ice and Fire fantasy book series. Originally rumored for a June 2020 release, Elden Ring has been unexpectedly delayed due to development difficulties related to the COVID-19 pandemic and possibly for other Martin-related reasons. While new information on Elden Ring has been hard to come by, that hasn’t stopped fans from speculating what type of features Elden Ring could have and what similarities it may have to previous Soulsborne games....
Kamil Muranski’s record time of a 31.13 second clear of an expert Minesweeper grid, a time which had stood uncontested since 2010, has finally been - not only broken - completely crushed by a 12 year-old named Ze-En Ju. On September 12, Ze-En Ju cleared an expert Minesweeper grid in a staggering 29.43 seconds, beating the previous record by a full 1.7 seconds. 1.7 seconds may not seem like much, but for a speedrun as short as this, and for a game as old as Minesweeper, a 1....
In the months since Bloodborne’s release in March, many players have set out to beat the game in more challenging, and creative ways. And how could they not? Despite the fact that the game doesn’t go easy on anyone, it almost demands that people take it head on and come up with challenges of their own - and succeed. As we’ve seen in the past, Bloodborne has been beaten and torn apart in order to uncover the mysteries it contains, and we’ve seen players play the game in the most unusual ways, both with and without the easy mode glitch....
When Cities: Skylines released earlier this year, it became clear that the game was the city-building simulator fans had been waiting for. It blew our expectations out of the park (read our review here), and would soon become Paradox’s best-selling game, mostly thanks to word-of-mouth advertising from the gaming community. Following up on its initial success, developer Colossal Order has now released the first major content update for Cities: Skylines, and it’s coming free of charge....
Over the holiday period, the explosion of the DayZ standalone alpha release was possibly the most fascinating gaming news. The question of whether you can sell a game in its alpha state has been answered with a resounding yes, with Rust and Starbound joining DayZ as top sellers on Steam, despite the service offering substantial discounts on AAA games during its winter sales. The popularity of the Early Access scene shows that for the right games, players are prepared (with fair warning) to pay a premium for a game with major bugs and missing features, but in turn enjoy seeing it grow and build around them....
It may have been one of the worst kept secrets heading into E3 2015, but Bungie was not about to let some early leaks impact their plans. As expected, Bungie took the stage at Sony’s E3 2015 Press Conference to reveal Destiny: The Taken King, the next expansion for their hybrid MMO that launches on September 15, 2015. Unfortunately, given the breadth of the Destiny: Taken King leaks, there wasn’t much for Bungie to announce that fans didn’t already know about....
For almost an entire decade, developer Evolution Studios has been making games as one of Sony’s Worldwide Studios. Their arcade racing franchise MotorStorm was a huge system seller on PS3 and PS Vita and Evolution had hoped to replicate their success with team racer, Driveclub. The game was originally planned to release alongside the PS4’s launch in November 2013 but several delays saw its release date pushed back until October 2014....
