Everything Revealed So Far About Pokemon Sword and Shield Trading Card Game

Earlier this month, Nintendo and The Pokemon Company releasedPokemon SwordandShieldfor the Nintendo Switch, a brand new generation featuring new Pokemon to catch, a new UK themed region to explore called Galar, and two new mechanics called Dynamax and Gigantamax. The Pokemon Company has since confirmed that trainers will soon be able to catch the new Galar Region Pokemon in more ways that one, asPokemon Sword and Shieldis coming to thePokemon Trading Card Gamenext year....

June 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1073 words · Peter Hess

Fortnite's Impressive Crossovers May Not Even Be Its Biggest Strength

Summary Recent years have seen a slew of live-service multiplayer titles come and go on PC and consoles, with few managing to exhibit any sort of real staying power. But even as numerous competitors have failed to find an audience and fallen by the wayside, Epic’sFortnitehas remained one of the biggest properties in gaming year after year. While the numerous high-profile crossovers that have brought everything fromStar Warsto Slim Shady toFortnitehave undoubtedly helped it retain its popularity, it’s the game’s ever-evolving mechanics that are the real secret to its success....

June 17, 2025 · 4 min · 732 words · Kimberly Fowler

Fortnite: All Vault Locations (& How to Open Them)

Quick Links There are a lot of factors that can influence whether the player willget a Victory Royaleat the end of a match inFortnite. One of the most important things is getting high-rarity weapons, and gamers increase their chances by breaking into vaults. This guide will tell players what they need to know about getting into these high-security vaults so that they can come out with some of the best weapons in the game....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 608 words · Beth Brown

Gen 9 Needs to Fix Pokemon Sword and Shield's Villain Problem

Great stories are made better by great villains. The best antagonists in fiction typically fit one of two molds, be they a character everyone loves to hate for their fun, despicable nature; or a character with a relatable, sympathetic backstory that opens audiences to a new point of view. JRPGs likeFinal Fantasyhave a long history of using bombastic villains, and thePokemonfranchise is no exception. However, the latest entriesPokemon SwordandShieldfaltered in this regard....

June 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1201 words · Tammy Reyes DVM

God of War: Ragnarok Could Be the End of Atreus’ Story

Ever since the first fans reached the end of 2018’sGod of War, there has been speculation that the next game’s Ragnarok won’t just involve the death of the Norse gods. Many believe thatGod of War: Ragnarokwill be Kratos’ final fight, and the last game was certainly happy to hint as much. While plenty of fans have speculated that Kratos will die inGod of War: Ragnarok, the game’s story could be even more bittersweet....

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1056 words · Kenneth Jimenez

Halo 3 is Getting A New Map in The Master Chief Collection

Fans of theHalo: The Master Chief Collectioncan look forward to a new map inHalo 3. The development team 343 Industries has revealed a host of updates coming in a first flight forHalo: The Master Chief Collection. For those unfamiliar with the collection, a first flight is a type of beta that exists to test features. Coming in February, the first flight has a series of changes ranging from fixes to content....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Dakota Tanner

Halo Infinite Details Creepy and 'Disturbing' Spartan Killer Villain

A deadly new foe has been revealed inHalo Infinite. Jega ‘Rdomnai, a Spartan Killer, will be hunting Master Chief throughout the campaign ofHalo Infinitewhen it launches on December 8. In a recent interview with IGN’s Ryan McCaffrey,Halofranchise Narrative Writer Jeff Easterling, and Associate Creative Director Paul Crocker, more light was shed on Jega. This new character serves as theleader of the Hand of Atriox,Halo Infinite’sSpartan Killers. RELATED:Rumor: Halo Infinite Could Have Multiple Campaigns In the sixth installment of theHalofranchise, Master Chief finds himself on the Zeta Halo ring....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Troy Lopez

How a Sims Medieval 2 Could Set Off a Chain Reaction

Summary Ever since the release ofThe Simsin 2000, Maxis' life sim has dominated the industry. Millions of players have jumped in over the years to create their own families, live virtual lives, and manipulate these sandbox experiences to their liking. It is easy to see why the franchise has been so popular and profitable all this time, and there seem to be no signs of it slowing down as the studio prepares for Project Rene....

June 17, 2025 · 4 min · 806 words · Ryan Cohen

How to Download Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered on PS5 (How to Upgrade)

Almost 30 months on from when the game first became available on the console, PS5 owners finally have a chance to buyMarvel’s Spider-Man Remasteredoutright. Up until now, the only way to get the game on the system had been by purchasing the Ultimate Edition ofSpider-Man: Miles Morales; despite the fact that PC players have been able to get the high-quality remaster since August of 2022. RELATED:Former PlayStation Exclusives That Can Now Be Played On PC Though definitely a case of “better late than never,” the game is priced at $49....

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1032 words · Alan Bryan

How to Get Abby's Toy Bow in Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores (The Last of Us Easter Egg)

It’s not uncommon for Sony’s first-party franchises to feature little nods to one another. In fact, it’s been happening more and more in recent years. For example, 2022’sGod of War Ragnarokfeatures a series of poems inspired by other PlayStation-exclusive titles, while the base version ofHorizon Forbidden Westboasts a collectible set dedicated to Kratos and a few of the other characters fromGod of War. RELATED:Horizon Forbidden West: Where to Find Every God of War Totem...

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Dawn Jennings

Joe Exotic's Tiger King Zoo Closes For Good But Will Become A Film Set

The Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park, made famous inNetflix’sTiger Kingdocumentary series on Joe Exotic, will be closed to the public effective immediately. Current Zoo owner Jeff Lowe confirmed the closure in a Facebook post, citing pressure from animal rights activists and federal inspectors as the reason for his decision. In March 2020, Netflix released an eight-part documentary series about the life of big cat owner Joseph “Joe Exotic” Allen Maldonado-Passage titledTiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Melissa Carlson

Jujutsu Kaisen: When Does A Death Become Earned?

Premiere 03-06-2025 Warning: The following contains MAJOR spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, now streaming onCrunchyroll. A lot of people died in Season 2 ofJujutsu Kaisenand, as symbolic of the narrative’s ambition as these fatalities were, they were similarly the source of much discourse about their purpose. With some months passedsince the book closed on the Shibuya Incident, the arc begs questioning when a character’s death is effective and “earned” versus cheap or even maybe disrespectful....

June 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1182 words · Vanessa Ramos

Konami Designs Metal Gear Solid Outfits for Fall Guys

Companies everywhere are trying to get in on the hype that isFall Guys: Ultimate Knockoutbecause Konami just posted its own mockup costumes featuringMetal Gear Solidoutfits to Twitter. Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockoutreleased just one week ago and was so popular thatFall Guysservers were crashingand being put down for maintenance consistently during its first few days open. While it’s great news for Devolver Digital and Mediatonic that the game is exceptionally popular for PS4 users, it ultimately ended up with them getting roasted for not keeping up with the number of players attempting to get in on the fun....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Nicole Mathis