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In the most recentPokemon ScarletandViolettrailer, The Pokemon Company showcased new pocket monsters and features, and more details about the three storylines in the games emerged. As it stands,Pokemon ScarletandVioletplayers will be able to choose what to do and when to do it in Paldea, with the three main paths one can take being the Gym Challenge, the search for the Herba Mystica, and confronting the villainous Team Star. While the Gym Challenge is the one path that players will be more familiar with, the remaining two also share core mechanics with pastPokemongames, such as battles against Alpha and Totem Pokemon for the Titan Pokemon, and the typical showdown against a team of grunts....

After years of anticipation,The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomhas finally launched on the Nintendo Switch and is already hailed as a critical darling and blockbuster success. Building upon nearly every aspect ofBreath of the Wild’s design,Tears of the Kingdomis being praised as a bigger, better version of its predecessor. With so much buzz already surrounding the game andnear-perfect reviews forZelda: Tears of the Kingdomacross the board, it’s easy to understand why it is already at the forefront of conversation for what will ultimately win Game of the Year....

This past week saw the sudden launch ofPlayStation 5pre-orders across retailers. After weeks of PlayStation fans expecting weeks of lead-in to pre-orders, Sony instead opened them up just hours after confirming thePS5’s price and release date. It was a mad dash to secure a pre-order and those who managed it felt the effort was worth it if only because they were secure in acquiring a PS5 for launch. Needless to say, those who pre-ordered through Amazon were not happy to receive an email on Friday that their pre-order may not be as secure as expected....

Some bigRainbow Sixnews may be on the way in the very near future. An ambiguous tweet was just sent out in regards toRainbow Six Siege, but the details are very fuzzy. ANew Elite set was just released inRainbow Six Siege, and the announcement could be content on that level. Or the reveal could be something having to do withRainbow Six Quarantine. Ubisoft has aggressively supportedRainbow Six Siegesince it launched in 2015 with new operators, updates, DLC, and more....

Less than a month after announcingDeath Stranding 2, Kojima Productions shared codes to unlock free avatars to celebrate this upcoming game from Hideo Kojima. Players eager to discover the new adventures of Fragile and Sam Porter Bridges can show their love forDeath Strandingby displaying these new PlayStation avatars.Hideo Kojima took the stage duringThe Game Awards 2022 showearlier this month to announceDeath Stranding 2, the sequel to his 2019’s dystopian action game....

YouTubecontent creator and Vtuber Amano Pikamee, also known as Kettle due to her high-pitched laugh, has announced that they’re “graduating” from their current partnership with VOMS Project following a controversy related toHogwarts Legacy. While graduating doesn’t technically mean full retirement for a Vtuber, historically it’s equivalent. As such, Pikamee’s fans are understandably mourning one of their favoriteYouTubestreamers, and unfortunately looking for blame in a situation where nothing is particularly clear....

In just a few short weeks,Tales of Arisewill finally come out. This game holds a special place in theTalesseries for being the first mainline title to fully move past the PS3’s hardware limitations, as well as use a new engine. It marks a significant shift in the framework underlyingTalesgameplay and visuals, as well as the approach to how the game is designed. Although previousTalesgames have been fully 3D, none of them have exhibited a focus on movement and aerial combat likeTales of Arisehas....

Games likeMicrosoft Flight Simulator have made flight stickspopular again, and thanks to the rise of Forza and other racing games,steering wheel controllershave also become mainstream. However, there is one category that is still slightly left out when it comes to these types of controllers: HOTAS. While they are not essential to getting started inElite Dangerous,a HOTAS (Hand On Throttle and Stick) is a great way to improve your flying experience and make the game more immersive....

Summary When some hear the words “walking simulator,” it’s not something that immediately hooks people as a potentially popular video game genre. But believe it or not, games that fall under this niche category can actually be quite compelling.What Remains of Edith Finchis a prime example of this. What Remains of Edith Finchtells its story through first-person exploration with very little gameplay, such as puzzle-solving or platforming. Instead, the game relies on visual storytelling to capture the player....

Before Titans were trying to eat humanity or demons devouring entire families, there was a boy with a death note.Death Noteis a widespread psychological horror anime that incorporates themes of God, justice, and death. Fans of the series couldn’t get enough of Light Yagami and the apple-loving Shinigami Ryuk. It was no surprise that at the end of this epic show, Light was defeated and killed, but due to the OVADeath Note Relight 1 & 2,there’s a theory that Light didn’t die....

Summary Families in games can often be a sensitive topic and, more often than not, they are used foremotional impact within the story.When it comes specifically to fathers, they will either suffer from the age-old trope of the mentor dying and leaving their student to fend for themselves, or be an outright villain. Capcom doesn’t shy away from including full families in their games, creating a whole host of troubled child and father bonds, but there are definitely fathers that are far from being the perfect role model....

Summary As the premiere ofDeadpool & Wolverinedraws nearer, rumors about potential cameos are once again swirling. However, it has been reported that a popular cameo duo will not be appearing in the movie. It is no secret thatDeadpool & Wolverinewill feature numerous cameos from across the Marvel universe, but the specifics of who will actually appear remain uncertain. In recent months, a rumor has been circulating online, generating excitement by linking a Marvel character with a pop singer....

Summary The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has reportedly fired four employees in the aftermath of a major controversy surrounding the museum’sPokemonexhibition from last Fall. The worldwide popularity of Nintendo’s iconic monster-catching franchise has seen the series honored in a variety of different manners since the games' 1996 debut. The series has regularly featured both digital and in-person exhibitions sharing the art and history of the franchise, includinglast year’s “Pokemon Colors” exhibit in Yokohama....