Pokemon SwordandPokemon Shieldare two of the fastest selling Nintendo Switch titles so far. In spite of having some bad press due to some glitches and rumors that thegame has been corrupting Switch SD cards, it has also broken sales records according to Nintendo. Players all over the world are discovering or rediscovering how satisfying it can be to catch ‘em all in this beautiful new version of thePokemonWorld. In the effort to fill out their Pokedexes, many fans have been on the hunt for the rarest of all Pokemon: the Legendary duo Zacian and Zamazenta....

Summary A potentialMetaphor: ReFantaziorelease date has leaked online, with a recently surfaced retailer listing suggesting the game could hit the market on October 12. However, some circumstantial evidence raises the possibility of theupcoming fantasy RPG fromPersonadeveloper Atlusreleasing a day earlier. The Sega-owned studioannouncedMetaphor: ReFantazioin June 2023, debuting its reveal trailer during Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase. The first new Atlus IP in over a decade was originally expected to reach PC and consoles in spring 2024, but Atlus and Sega later narrowed down its release window to fall....

Summary There is no real timeline in theMad Maxmovies. Viewers can think of the films like the games inThe Legend of Zeldaseries. They are legends in an overall franchise that talks about Max as this mythical figure, like campfire stories, in which the audience can wonder if these things happened to him or if they are just legends. Mad Max: Fury RoadandFuriosa: A Mad Max Sagaare the only two movies with a clear, direct connection to one another....

Riot Games has released a newValoranttrailer for a character named Sage. The developer has released several other character trailers for its new competitive multiplayer shooter asViper, a character who can poison enemies, is another who got their own video. On Twitter, Riot has posted a short video showing the abilities of Sage, aValorantcharacter who comes from China. Sage is a support character and her tagline is “let them try to get through me” suggesting that she can stop enemy attacks as well as help out her allied teammates....

Risk of Rainhas long been home to a thriving modding community, and the upcoming remakeRisk of Rain Returnsis being developed with those content creators in mind. Modding is an important consideration forindie gamesin particular, as fan-made content tends to extend the lifetime of these games for many years, and in some cases, specific mods even take on a life of their own and end up being the reason people purchase the game in the first place....

Update: Microsoft’s Aaron Greenberg has since clarified that Hi-Fi Rush was a “break out hit” for Xbox. Jeff Grubb has clarified that he doesn’t “know how Microsoft measures success” and that he was just trying to say Hi-Fi Rush didn’t make the money it was expected to make. Original story follows. Tango Gameworks' Xbox exclusiveHi-Fi Rushdidn’t sell particularly well in spite of its immense critical reception, according to a well-known industry insider....

WithSkyrimcoming up on its tenth anniversary later this year, many fans will be waiting for some form of celebratory content to come from the Bethesda camp. In the meantime though, talented gamers are more than capable of entertaining themselves, as one Redditor has shown by creating an incredible handcraftedSkyrimshield. As with many Bethesda titles,Skyrimoffers a plethora of fan-made content to enjoy across a multitude of different mediums. There are numerous mods, detailed cosplays, and recreations of all manner of things from the world ofThe Elder Scrolls,likeSkyrim’sDaedric Warhammer for instance....

The Community Center is one of the main big goals inStardew Valley, and completing it will take sometime and dedication from players. It is also a great way to get familiar with all aspects of the game, as different goals will require engaging in all kinds of activities, from mining to fishing and farming. RELATED:Games For Busy Adults Completing the different sections will also reward players with useful items for their farm, or unlock entire new areas inStardew Valley....

News forThe Last of Us Part 2hasn’t been great lately. Sony only recently announced that it woulddelay the game’s launch indefinitely, and now fans are learning that the game won’t even have a playable demo to enjoy in the meantime. Like most things nowadays,The Last of Us Part 2was delayed over concerns caused by the coronavirus. Sony decided to withhold the game’s release until the pandemic calms dissipates. RELATED:The Last of Us 2 Gameplay Leaks However, since developmental concerns had nothing to do with the game’s delay and the majority of society is trapped in their homes, most fans believe that around now would be the perfect time for a demo....

A friendship between siblings is a thing of beauty. Many anime series have perfectly displayed the special bond between siblings. It is different from a friendship between two strangers; the familial bond is its own unique relationship. In anime, brothers are usually tasked with the job of taking care of their younger siblings. While there are many types of brothers in different anime, only a few of them ever positively help their siblings....

Evangelion, renowned as the brainchild of Hideki Anno, is arguably what he’s best known for. Part of that renown comes from how many times he’s tried to give it a “satisfactory” ending. The first time was for the original TV series,Neon Genesis Evangelion, despite production difficulties. Unfortunately, dissatisfied fans were very vocal about their dissatisfaction. So when Anno went back to give his magnum opus a “proper” ending, the1997 filmEnd of Evangelionseethed with underlying cynicism....

Relationships are an essential aspect ofThe Sims 4gameplay. Players are tasked with building relationships and interacting with fellow Sims to progress in the game. Sims can make friends, start a family and even form romantic partnerships. Surprisingly, the game also allows for romantic involvement withnon-human creatures, including vampires, mages, and even ghosts. InThe Sims 4, building relationships with fellow Sims can be daunting at times, since neglecting them could lead to strained connections and Sims need to be attentive in building bonds....

Ubisofthas officially unveiledChampions Tactics, the first game from the developer that will utilize blockchain technology. The gaming industry has been slowly leaning into this trend, with other companies like Square Enix andSega also pushing web3 into future projects. The crypto space has been slowly leaking into the gaming industry for some time now. Despite rough periods for NFT and various cryptocoin users over the last year, several major gaming developers are still keen to see if there is a future for things like blockchain within the world of video games....