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Summary Pokemonis reportedly coming out with new Squishmallows to celebrate the Year of the Dragon.Pokemon’s Squishmallow designshave been widely popular, selling out quickly after launch. The latestPokemonSquishmallows were based on Clefairy and Teddiursa. Pokemonoften celebrates holidays in various ways, be it through special game events or limited-edition merchandise.Pokemon Sleep, for example, featured Pikachu wearing a Santa hat for its Christmas event. For the Lunar New Year back in 2022,Pokemon GOspotlighted cat-like Pokemon to celebrate the Year of the Tiger....

Summary Pokemon TCGhas seen a handful of big changes over the past few years, with one of the most anticipated being the return of silver-border cards outside of Japan and the addition of more holographic cards in each pack. With the release ofPokemon Scarlet and Violetfor the Nintendo Switch came new cards for the firstPokemon TCGset based on Gen 9, and then the card game started expanding with new thematic releases based on parts of the game, like Paradox Pokemon....

ARed Dead Redemption 2mod on Nexus Mods allows players to experience a fan-made sequel of the critically acclaimedUndead NightmareDLC released forthe firstRed Dead Redemption. The mod, aptly titledUndead Nightmare 2 - Origins, allows players to experience a world that has been overrun by zombies. Most players were expecting Rockstar to release content forRed Dead Redemption 2that would allow them to experience the magic of the first game’s DLC. However, the developers haven’t released any official announcement regarding DLC for the title, prompting players to take things into their own hands....

After the massive success that was the NES, Nintendo once again pioneered another gaming market with the launch of its handheldGame Boysystem in 1989. Designed by Satoru Okada, Gunpei Yokoi, and their team at Nintendo’s Research and Development department, theGame Boywould take the world by storm by offering players the ability to play popular titles on the go. While not the most technically advanced handheld system on the market at its launch, the Game Boy stood out from its competitors with a more affordable price point and host of must-have launch titles....

Summary Rise of the Roninrepresents new territory for Team Ninja, with the title serving as the studio’s first foray into open-world game design. Prior toRise of the Ronin, most Team Ninja titles have traditionally relied on a mission-based structure, with bothNiohgames,Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, andWo Long: Fallen Dynastyadhering to this kind of model. One of the main gripes players have with the studio’s past games is their seemingly uninspired level design, and it’s a studio curse thatRise of the Ronindefinitively breaks with its art direction and environmental diversity....

Summary After a Disney/Marvel shakeup that left the future of the show in unknown territory, it seems thatVision Questis reportedly finally going into production. Rumor has it that the show is set to begin filming in October of this year, with filming reportedly taking place in the UK. Vision Questis geared up to be thefirst solo outing of Vision(Paul Bettany). The android superhero first appeared inAvengers: Age of Ultron, created by Tony Stark and Bruce Banner as a way to stop the titular villain....

Summary Spoilers ahead for games created by LucasArts, Platinum Games, Bungie, CDProjekt RED, BioWare, & Arrowhead Game Studios Despite the seeming beauty in futuristic technology found in some of the bestsci-figames, death seems to follow, and in many of these titles, the protagonist has their fate sealed in sorrow. The main character dies in thesesci-figames, showcasing that despite the advancement in technology, sometimes a sacrifice must be made, or sometimes, things just don’t work out like they are supposed to, providing both sad and bitter-sweet endings....

Skyrimfans know just how ridiculous things can get when mods and glitches are thrown into the mix as the game’s physics engine and graphics system can go haywire. Conflicting processes inSkyrimdue to mods or glitches can sometimes be game breaking, but most of the time they are simply shocking and hilarious without actually being detrimental to the playthrough. Veteran players of the game know that because so many things can be happening at any given moment, sometimesconflicting actions inSkyrimcan have unforseen and fascinating results....

For generations,Star Warshas entranced its followers with a saga that refuses to fade into oblivion. It’s an undeniable phenomenon that pulses with the charisma of its unforgettable characters, the grandeur of its legendary battles, and the eternal clash between the glow of light and the sinister grip of darkness. Yet, concealed amidst this tapestry of lore lies a captivating enigma — the Force Wielders, whose existence and capabilities transcend the confines of both the revered Jedi and the nefarious Sith....

Summary While any old gun or grenade can break through an emergency door inStarfield, a player managed to showcase a way to do it in style. In many ways,exploration inStarfieldis a much more standardized experience than what fans have come to expect from Bethesda. It’s the culmination of over a decade of design choices made inSkyrimandFallout 4. Locations with boss enemies, digipick locks hiding powerful equipment, circular layouts, guaranteed end-of-dungeon rewards – it’s a much more polished experience, and yet,Starfieldisn’t at all interested in holding the player’s hand....

The private military contractor and mixed martial artist, Luke, returns inStreet Fighter 6ready to scrap. A mid-range, normal-type fighter that first debuted in the final DLC forStreet Fighter 5, Luke is a well-rounded brawler with a diverse skill set that can adapt to almost any situation. As the main protagonist and head coach in the World Tour mode ofStreet Fighter 6, Luke is ready to take the spotlight and beat down any fighter who gets in his way....

Summary TheKingdom Heartsfranchise is famous for its wide variety of crossover content, folding in characters from all manner ofFinal Fantasyand Disney properties, butKingdom Hearts 4may want to scale back the inclusion of the latter conglomerate. It has been speculated that various Disney franchises such asStar Warscould appear inKingdom Hearts 4, alongside the classic Disney worlds and characters that have featured heavily in the previous games. There’s promise in this idea, but leaning too heavily into Disney may not be the right call....

The upcomingCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2is generating huge amounts of buzz in the run-up to its fairly imminent release, with the huge intended scale of the title providing a large array of topics and points of discussion. The Beta for the game that was recently available for preordering customers has now concluded and may shed light on an inherent benefit that the upcoming title will have over the original....