How Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Meowscarada Compares to Past Grass Starters

ThoughPokemon ScarletandVioletgrabbed fans' attention when it announced Sprigatito as the Grass type in the starter trio, many have since been won over by this floral feline. Despite Game Freak seemingly revisiting concepts for inspiration for each generation’s starters, as had been pointed out between Chimchar and Grookey, fans were open to the idea of another cat-based starter line as they contrastedSprigatito to Gen 7’s Litten. This optimism was likely due to Incineroar quickly becoming a fan favorite, ultimately setting a high bar for Sprigatito....

May 26, 2025 · 5 min · 1000 words · Gregory Dunn

Is Borderlands 3 Teasing Cross-Platform Play?

Borderlands 3’s release date is just two months away, but one lingering question remains: willBorderlands 3have cross-platform play? It’s a question that developer Gearbox Software has been coy about since the game’s announcement in early April. The possibility ofBorderlands 3players across PC, PS4, and Xbox One playing together in the co-op shooter is especially appealing. Hope thatBorderlands 3will have cross-play may soon be rewarded, as a new teaser hints that the feature could be announced in the near future....

May 26, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Joseph Adams

John Romero Pleased Restored Map is Back in Quake

Two and a half decades after launching, id Software’s gothic first-person shooterQuakeis still heralded as a landmark 3D action game. However, when first released in 1996, an aspect of one of the original game’s maps never made it to final release. The map in question wasE2M6 which was recently restored for theQuakeremaster. As a result, the level’s creator, the one and only John Romero, has expressed joy that his creation has been reintroduced into the game....

May 26, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Tammie Stone

Kingdom Hearts: Sora’s 10 Best Team Attacks, Ranked

Sora, the main protagonist of theDisneyandSquare Enixcrossover sensationKingdom Hearts, is a hero of many talents. A chosen wielder of the iconicKeybladeand bearer of a strong-willed heart, the character has journeyed through a multitude of different worlds meeting many friends along the way. Sora’s iconic phrase “My friends are my power!” has taken formation throughout the series as he and an ensemble of characters have battled together, spawning a variety of mesmerizing team attacks....

May 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1141 words · Diane Ortiz

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Sets the Stage For Other LEGO Game Overhauls

For some fans, the vastly extended wait forLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagahas been truly arduous. Traveller’s Tales fans are used to getting newLEGOgames every few months, but unfortunately the next game in the franchise has seen some huge delays. Even so, there’s lots of hope that the wait forLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagawill be worth it. If Traveller’s Tales' changes to combat and exploration are as fun as they sound, thenThe Skywalker Sagawill be a truly groundbreaking entry in the series....

May 26, 2025 · 5 min · 997 words · Dustin Hunt

Mortal Kombat 1 Fans Discover Secret Tremor Brutality

Summary SomeMortal Kombat 1fans have discovered how to perform Tremor’s secret Brutality. While most fans are accustomed to the series' iconic Fatalities, a lot of players tend to enjoy this other form of match finisher since they seamlessly flow with the gameplay footage.Mortal Kombat 1’s Brutalitiescan be performed as long as the correct inputs are pressed when certain conditions are fulfilled. As part of the first batch of DLC, Omni-Man and Tremor were released, with the former being a full character and the latter as a Kameo....

May 26, 2025 · 3 min · 563 words · Kyle Lowery

New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #361 July 19, 2025

The New York Times GamesConnectionsis back with more seemingly-random words to sort into mystery categories. Today’s puzzle isn’t easy, and many players will be out looking for some helpful hints. If you are already familiar with therules ofConnections, and you are looking for hints to help you with today’s puzzle, this article is for you. In this, you can find general hints, clues to the categories, category spoilers, and even the full answer if you would like to see it....

May 26, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · David Boyd

Nintendo Reveals Pokemon Quest x Nintendo Labo Collaboration

A recent release by Nintendo, through the Yochien Magazine, has revealed that there will be a brand new crossover between one of the company’s most popular franchises andone of the oddest peripheralsfor their newest console. Reportedly releasing with the March 2020 issue of Yochien, Nintendo will be mixingNintendo LabowithPokemon Quest. For those that may not rememberPokemon Quest, it is a free-to-playPokemongame with blocky,Minecraft-like graphics that released back in 2018, to some slightly underwhelming fanfare....

May 26, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Eduardo Mullen

No Rest for the Wicked: How to Parry

While exploring the perilous environment ofNo Rest For the Wicked, every step you take brings you in front of various enemies aiming to kill you. In these treacherous surroundings, your survival depends on your ability to outsmart your enemies at each point. In the middle of chaos, the skill of parrying becomes important if you want to take them down. Luckily, the game offers an easy method of parrying, but pulling it off with sufficient timing and accuracy is no walk in the park....

May 26, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Dr. Daniel Long Jr.

One Diablo 4 Class Trend May Suggest The Game is Playing It Safe

It’s no surprise that a lot of the hottest debate and speculation aroundDiablo 4has been about its classes. The playstyle that a player locks into at the start of the game defines their experience, so it makes sense thatDiablofans have wanted to know what all of their options are inDiablo 4ever since the game was announced. Little by little, Blizzard has made that picture clearer. Now there’s only one last class that Blizzard has yet to reveal, and with any luck, it won’t wait much longer to reveal it....

May 26, 2025 · 5 min · 1032 words · Larry Norris

Patty Jenkins' Star Wars: Rogue Squadron Delayed Indefinitely

Star Wars: Rogue Squadron, the firstStar Warsfeature film since 2019’sThe Rise of Skywalker,has officially been delayed. The film fromWonder Woman 1984director Patty Jenkins was due to begin shooting next year but has now been removed from the upcoming production schedule. Star Wars: RogueSquadronwas first announced back in 2020 during Disney’s investor day. In a short video featuring Jenkins dressing up in an X-wing pilot suit, the director discussed her passion for the new project, citing her real-life fighter pilot father as inspiration....

May 26, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Rebecca Collins

Pokemon Fan Shows Off Custom Poke Ball-Themed Switch Joy-Con Controllers

Not one to follow trends in the gaming industry, Nintendo is a company that does things its own way. From the motion controls of the Wii to thefailed VR headset known as the Virtual Boy, the Japanese game company has developed and sold a number of unique pieces of gaming equipment. One of Nintendo’s more modern but still strange designs was the Joy-Con controller for the Switch. Recently, one gamer decided to create their own themed Joy-Cons based on thePokemonseries....

May 26, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Casey Kennedy

Powerpuff Girls: 10 Best HIM Cosplays

Cosplaying is a popularway for fans to dress like their favorite character. Fans ofThe Powerpuff Girlsare no exception, with somecosplaying as HIM. HIM is one of the villains that the Powerpuff Girls fight against, appearing as a red flamboyant demon. With his appearance and mannerisms, it is no surprise he is a fan favorite. RELATED:10 Best Dark Souls 3 Cosplay Builds The cosplays can either be of HIM in his normal appearance or include some extra flamboyancy....

May 26, 2025 · 5 min · 997 words · Thomas Campbell