Now that they’ve made it past the early stages of launch, theNinjalateam can begin to focus on fine-tuning their new free-to-playSplatoon-adjacent ninja brawler. Last night’s update has been the first to tackle a major game feature, but it left many bubblegum ninjas wanting more. GungHo has adjusted theNinjalaranking system to allow players to “gain ranks more easily,” however, players have quickly reported that the changes are disappointingly insignificant. Pre-update, highly ranked ninjas would expect a handful of rank points - perhaps two - fordefeating a similarly ranked team....

Nintendo reportedly considered portingSuper Smash Bros. Meleeto the Wii instead of making its sequel,Brawl. This is notable, asNintendo recently shot down the idea of portingMeleeto the Switch. Super Smash Bros. Meleeis the second in the popular fighting game series,Super Smash Bros., in which the protagonists of Nintendo’s biggest IPs (alongside some third parties) get together to combine combat and platforming. Despite having three sequels that have outsold it,Meleeremains a popular game to this day, with a very prominent tournament scene and many players still considering it the best in the series due to its exploitable physics engine and faster movement speed....

Every game with the “Soulslike” subgenre tag attached to it both needs to follow a familiar formula as well as bring something new to the mechanics in order to stand out among the crowd. Within theever expanding Soulslike genre,Nioh 2has done one of the best jobs, outside of FromSoftware’s own attempts, to reinvent the genre with new ways to approach this type of gameplay. While there are titles likeRemnant: From the Ashesthat throw in new gameplay styles like gun combat,Nioh 2and its predecessor have both expanded on the melee combat and narratives of the genre....

Summary The anticipation for Season 9 ofOverwatch 2is palpable as the new patch is expected to go live on February 13.Season 9 ofOverwatch 2will debut some controversial changes to its heroes and their statistics, which have raised some questions about how the game will change overall. Some are calling it the most significant overhaul since the 2022 shift to 5v5. Amidst the frenzy, Blizzard managed to slip in a teaser for the game’s next major collaboration at the end of the Season 9 trailer....

Summary There are a tremendous variety of Pals for players to encounter throughoutPalworld’sPalpagos Islands. Each Pal comes with their own unique skill-set, though they can be taught and bred to learn new skills, even from different Element Types. Element Types are a categorization for each Pal, and will determine their strengths, weaknessesandActive Skills.Active Skills are the attacks used by a Pal during combat, and differ from Partner Skills, in that they do not need gear to be crafted to unlock them....

It’s halfway through 2020, and while the year has brought in a lot of challenges, many turned to video games as a way to escape. Now, for those who are looking for good deals on games, the PlayStation Store’s Mid-Year sale is currently offering huge savings on some ofthe biggest releases on the PlayStation 4. Headlining the sale isRed Dead Redemption 2, which was heralded for itsvast-open world environment, and immersive story and gameplay....

Pokemon GOFestival of Light 2023 offers multiple Pokemonwith their Shiny variants. Players can get rewards for various in-game items and Pokemon encounters, along with amazing event-exclusive bonuses. The event also marks the debut of Tadbulb and its evolution, Bellibolt. Tadbulb is a solo Electric-type, and there are multiple ways to get the monster. Tadbulb is a new addition toPokemon GO, and players are looking for different ways to get it. Since it debuted in the Festival of Lights 2023 event, one can find it as a wild spawn, Incense encounter, and Research task reward during the event....

Summary Pokemon Scarlet and VioletTeal Mask DLC players are starting to run into a frustrating bug associated with battling non-story trainers, ultimately impacting end game content. After months of teasing,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetfinally got its first of two planned expansions this past week asThe Teal Mask brings players to a mysterious land of Kitakamion a field trip from the Paldean academy. In addition to a full campaign to run through,The Teal Mask features a variety of new and returning Pokemonfor players to catch....

It’s been an eventful, chaotic time for Activision Blizzard. Mired in sexual harassment lawsuits, workplace controversies, delaying several high-profile projects (including theannual BlizzCon convention), and the stock price plummeting, the future of this industry giant had never felt so uncertain as it did in 2021. Something needed to change. That change came in the form ofMicrosoft buying Activision Blizzardin January 2022 for nearly $69 billion, bringing yet another major video game company into the fold....

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warfans have been kept in the dark regarding Season 3’s content, though a leaker has suggested some 6v6 map possibilities. WhileCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warfans should take the leak with a grain of salt, it seems like Echelon and Standoff could be coming to the game. Thus far, Treyarch has revealed nothing regarding the game’s new multiplayer content.Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’s Season 3 teaserfocused entirely on hyping upCall of Duty: Warzonecontent, and while the 1980s Verdansk map seemingly being confirmed is exciting, fans have also been wondering what the third Season has in store for traditional multiplayer....

Summary According to new leaks,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2originally had several symbiote bosses and even some plot points that were cut from the game before its release last year. The sequel to Insomniac Games’ hit superhero game launched to rave reviews and massive support from fans in October and players are still enjoying the title and discussing the franchise. Observers are already speculating aboutpossible Peter Parker storylines forSpider-Man 3, and plenty of gamers are already waiting for DLC for the current entry....

A dedicatedStardew Valleyplayer posted a picture of their impressive layout of a 100% completed forest farm. This is an outstanding feat, as most players of the popular farming simulator will never reach100% completion on a normalStardew Valleyfarm, much less on a forest farm. Each time a player starts a new farm inStardew Valley, they have the choice of starting off with a normal farm or choosing from a short list of themed farms for a different type of challenge....

The Earthquake EventinStardew Valleyis initially puzzling. It occurs unexpectedly, and at first glance, it appears to have no apparent impact on gameplay or the story. However, a closer inspection reveals significant changes in the game after the unsettling Earthquake. This guide providesa comprehensive walkthroughof the entire experience and outlines the alterations that take place in the town following this phenomenon. What Is the Earthquake Event? The Earthquake isa scriptedRandom Eventscheduled to occur on the third night of the initial Summer....