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Quick Links The Pokemon Company released the second trailer for the upcoming pair of open-world RPGs,Pokemon ScarletandPokemon Violet. These two games act as the first Generation 9 titles in the historic franchise, adding plenty of new features for fans to get excited about, such asfour-player online cooperative playand version-exclusive Pokemon Professors. ForPokemonfans out there that are hyped forPokemon Scarlet and Violet, this guide will help with finding out where the games can be preordered from....

ThePlayStation 5has 825GB of storage, but it can fall short after a few installs. ThePlayStation 5’s limitedstorage spacecan become quite a problem, but it is not one that cannot be remedied. Related:How to Turn Off PS5 Controller Sony’sbest-selling consolemay have 825GB of storage, but only 667.2GB is usable. The lack of storage space can be problematic for PlayStation 5 owners, that require 100GB+ of storage space for each game they own....

The current COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has led to the cancellation of some major events, including the shut down of Disneyland, E3’s cancellation, and the suspension of the current NBA season. In response, many fans are trying to simulate the rest of the NBA season using one ofthe best selling games of 2019,NBA 2K20. This suspension has lead to an influx of fans migrating to the video game, some of which probably gotNBA 2K20through Xbox Game Pass, but it seems fans aren’t the only ones flooding the game....

Since the beginning of manga and anime,Attack on Titanhas had a plethora of theories. Some have been proven, and others are just wild. With the end of the anime closing in, it’s time to take a look at past fan theories. How crazy were some of these theories, and were any of them true? Three of the most popular fan theories forAttack on Titanseem to have left a big impact on the community....

Leaks surrounding Bungie’s newMarathonshooter point toward a possible permadeath feature that could see players lose their loot upon death.Marathonwas first revealed at PlayStation’s 2023 showcase back in May as a live service revival ofBungie’s original 1994 FPS. As the studio responsible for evolving multiplayer gaming with the originalHalotrilogy under Microsoft, and later popularizing the live service blueprint as an independent studio withDestiny,Bungie is one of the most important multiplayer studios in the industry....

InThe Sims 2, players are able to unlock new items after they reach a certain level in their career. Withhow addicting the games can be, players ofThe Sims 2most likely have unlocked every career reward in the game. This also means the players have most likely discovered what career rewards are the best and which are not. RELATED:10 Sims 2 Mods We Hope To Never See In The Sims 4...

The developer ofThe Sims 4, Maxis, has shared a statement with fans about the soon-to-be releasedSims 4expansion pack “My Wedding Stories," explaining its decision not make the expansion available for purchase in Russia. My Wedding Storieswas recently announced as thelatest expansion pack forThe Sims 4, releasing February 17. Expanding upon the base game’s existing marriage mechanic, the expansion allows players to plan extravagant wedding ceremonies for their Sims to be held in a new location for the game, Tartosa....

InSyphon Filter, players must complete a series of objectives in each level before it can be completed. In some levels, most notably levels 15 and 16, players are tasked with tagging infected bodies so that they can be identified and destroyed to prevent the spread of the virus. Syphon Filter’s control scheme, while excellent for its time, can be a little cumbersome and confusing initially to a modern audience. As such, some players may initially have trouble working out how to tag the bodies as requested once they are located....

Amazon Prime Video has released the first full trailer for the upcoming animated seriesThe Boys Presents: Diabolical. The spinoff to the anti-superhero seriesThe Boysis looking equally gory. The two-and-a-half minute trailer introduces viewers to some of the series’ main characters, who seem to be living through some twisted realities. The Boys Presents: Diabolicalwill premiere on Amazon Prime Video on March 4 and will feature eight episodes, with a runtime of 12-14 minutes each, with all episodes consisting of a unique animation style....

The Game Awards 2020 was full of surprise game announcements, including the reveal ofDead Spacecreator Glen Schofield’s next game,The Callisto Protocol. Clearly meant to be a spiritual successor to theDead Spacefranchise, some may be surprised to learn thatThe Callisto Protocolis tied to a completely different game entirely. As it turns out,The Callisto Protocolis set in the same universe asPlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. This was confirmed by a spokesperson for Striking Distance, Schofield’s studio that operates under the Krafton Inc....

Since its Hollywood heyday a century ago, the western has been a white-dominated genre under the guise of “historical accuracy.” But according to theSmithsonian, despite the myths peddled in popular culture, one in four cowboys in the Old West was Black. Jeymes Samuel, in his directorial debut, aims to right the wrongs of this representation with his new Netflix westernThe Harder They Fall. The opening title cards point out that, while the story is fictional, all the characters are based on real-life historical figures....

A Plague Tale: Requiemcontinues Hugo and Amicia’s brutal story as they try to find happiness in the most unlikely circumstances. The game is very narrative-centric, with many minor details added to increase character depth. This can be seen with Amicia, where even her hair illustrates her transformation as a character. Amicia usually wears her hair in a plaited ponytail, though it changes quite a bit inA Plague Tale: Requiem. These changes aren’t arbitrary, and they reveal a bit about Amicia and how she is impacted by the events in her life....

When crafting a game world — particularly a role-playing game — including cultures that have complex histories and hierarchies helps to create a more believable and in-depth experience. Players buy into the politics, the long-held antagonisms, and shaky alliances that have shaped the various in-game regions. These usually tie into the narrative in interesting ways and provide meaningful stakes that have consequences. One way thatBioWareaccomplishes this type of world-building in its series likeMass EffectandDragon Ageis through the use of “speciesism” — a term to describe the often prejudiced interactions between different races....