It goes without saying that this has been a weird year for the gaming industry (and, of course, everything else). Granted, the output of worthwhile games hasn’t really slowed down much from the COVID-19 pandemic, but gamers have had to make do without many of the major events that have long been pillars of the gaming calendar, or at least not in the way they’re used to. With the rest of2020’s gaming events moving online, it’s been confirmed that this year’s installment ofThe Game Awardswill be following suit....

Pokemonhas always been aimed towards a younger audience. While the over two-decade-old series has amassed a fan base of varying ages, it maintains a light-hearted, family-friendly tone throughout the various games, shows, and other media produced under thePokemonmoniker. The series plays things pretty safe for the most part, and while contemporaries likeDigimontried to grow with its audience over the years,Pokemonhas upheld a consistent tone throughout its run. ThePokemongames and anime are the most recognizable properties the franchise has, with both being responsible for the massive early success the series enjoyed in the mid to late 90s....

Twitchstreaming has become increasingly popular in recent years, with many able to make a living on the platform. While many users stream themselves playing video games, there are tons of other types of content creators on the site. In the past,Twitchhas also been vocal in its support of marginalized voices, especially during times like Black History Month or Pride Month. Recently though, many of these creators have been targeted with hate raids at a pace previously unseen, occurring almost daily and, in some cases, for hours at a time....

TheKingdom Heartsseries is one of the most beloved JRPGs of all time, and for pretty good reason. The characters are lovable, the battle systems are fun, and the soundtrack is enchanting. Still, while there are a whole bunch of people inKingdom Hearts’corner, you can’t deny the fact that the plot is convoluted, to say the least. RELATED:Kingdom Hearts: 10 Hilariously Weird Things That Only This Franchise Can Get Away With...

There are plenty of new games added toXbox Game Passon a regular basis, but Microsoft also removes games from the service regularly as well.Xbox Game Passgames are usually removed from the lineup in two phases, with a set of games getting the boot on the 15th of each month and another set removed at the end of the month. February 2022 is no exception, with Microsoft removing a total of 10 games from Xbox Game Pass this month....

Pokemon Legends: Arceussets a unique prescident by taking place in the Hisui Region, which would eventually be called the Sinnoh Region many years later. A lot can change in the region depending on how much time has passed, and judging by appearances, alotof time will pass between the events ofPokemon Legends: ArceusandPokemon DiamondandPokemon Pearl. So much time will likely pass that the wildlife of the region could shift drastically, and Pokemon that may be staples inDiamondandPearlmay be absent fromPokemon Legends: Arceus, and vica versa....

Animal Crossing: New Horizonshas a massive update on November 5th that hopes to breathe life back into the title that hasn’t seen a major update in quite some time. This new update sees the addition of Cooking, Farming, Brewster, and so much more. Part of the excitement aroundAnimal Crossingwas the idea that a player could collect various amounts of fish and bugs and then catalog them. It was a calming activity that encouraged players to catch every type of critter....

On Twitter, House representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced not only that she has achieved the Silver 3 rank inLeague of Legendsbut also reveals which champion she mains. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, oftentimes shorthanded as AOC, serves in the U.S. House of Representatives from New York’s 14th district. She assumed office in January of 2019, defeating a ten-year incumbent and a Republican opponent in the process. AOC was quickly met with heavy criticism, mostly from the right-wing, because she worked as a bartender and waitress until she ran for Congress in 2018....

Borderlands 3has been out for over a week now, and the game has been a huge success for Gearbox Software. Not only hasBorderlands 3smashed sales records for 2K Games, but the game has also earned mostly positive reviews, amassing a large and passionate community in the process. Now that the game has been out for a bit, some of the artists that worked on the project have been able to add their work to their Artstation portfolios, including concept artist Max Davenport, who worked on characters like FL4K the Beastmaster and Moze the Gunner....

Call of Duty: Warzonestreamers have been getting banned on Twitch for actively showcasing cheats and hacks. As thousands of players enjoy streams daily, Twitch seemingly wants to ensure its streamers are following the guidelines of each title. This has caused a shift in population as manyCall of Duty: Warzonehackers are now moving to Facebook Gaming. Due to Facebook Gaming have a less strict streaming policy,Call of Duty: Warzonehackers are showcasing their cheats....

WithCall of Duty: Warzonecurrently plagued by cheaters, YouTuber and beginner game developer Usman Siddiqui has clearly had enough. However, instead of taking a break fromCall of Duty: Warzoneand playing something else, the fan has created their own version of the battle royale game. Siddiqui shared a hilarious video that shows the creation process, and it is interesting to see just how much theCall of Duty: Warzonefanwas able to accomplish. To start, the fan downloaded various gun assets off the internet, replicating the weapon classes ofCall of Duty: Warzone....

When gamers list hidden gems of the ’90s,System Shockusually finds its way onto the list. Though, in many ways, better known for the games it inspired, the original duology is an early entry in the halls of great video game stories. And next year, it’s headed to the small screen in a strange form. System Shock wasreleased in 1994 and its better-known sequel dropped five years later, both from the now-defunct Looking Glass Studios....

There are nine different subclasses to choose from inDestiny 2, and most of them play significantly different from each other. Of the 3 classes, we have Titan, Warlock, and Hunter. From there, players choose from subclasses. The Warlock is the most magical, least armored class, with high health recovery. They make good allies and have exceptional advantages in PvP as well. RELATED:The 10 Best Weapons For Crucible In Destiny 2: Shadowkeep There are some consistencies across all of the Warlock subclasses, but there are definitely a ton of little intricacies that make each of them unique....