PlayStation is Now Hiring a PC Planning and Strategy Director

While it would’ve been ridiculous to suggest that first-partyPlayStationexclusives could ever make it to PC in any way, shape, or form just a few years back, that proposition has turned out to be a reality. Sony has now taken a more inclusive approach than ever before, though the company still seems rather selective as to which of its releases make it to PC and which do not. This process may be significantly faster and more aggressive in the future, though, asPlayStationis now hiring a new Senior Director, one that would deal specifically with “PC planning and strategy,” as the company’s new job listing puts it....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Michelle Davis

Pokemon Fan Makes Adorable Eevee Cupcake

When it comes to thePokemonfranchise, one of the most popular pocket monsters is Eevee. The creature was introduced in the series' first Generation and is thePokemon with the most evolutionsin the all the games, with enough variety to fit onto any team. Eevee is so beloved that it received its own version of theLet’s Gogames alongsidePokemonmascot Pikachuand has its own Gigantamax form inPokemon Sword and Shield, as well as a ton of merchandise based after it....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · James Barnes

Pokemon GO Leak Suggests Hisuian Forms Are Coming Soon

At this point, the mobile blockbusterPokemon GOhas incorporated most of the franchise’s 898 total Pokemon as of writing. However, it appears thatPokemon GOis now planning to implement a number of Pokemon variants that haven’t even been officially released yet. With the launch ofPokemon Legends: Arceusonly a few days away, onePokemon GOdataminer has dug up evidence of Hisuian forms coming toPokemon GOshortly.It took Niantic five years to introduce the form change mechanic intoPokemon GO, but other variant forms like shiny Pokemon have been there from the very start....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · John Moore

Pokemon: Everything You Need To Know About One-Hit KO Moves

Quick Links Being able to instantly knock out an opponent is understandably an overpowered ability, however, thankfully, there are limiting factors that prevent usage of One-Hit KO moves from becoming too widely used in thePokemonfranchise’s games. RELATED:Pokemon Sword & Shield: The Strongest Poison Pokemon, Ranked In newer games, such asPokemon Sword & Shield, things have been balanced so that the mighty One-Hit KO moves cannot be abused, but, in the earliest generations of the franchise’s main series games, things weren’t quite so refined....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 1015 words · Antonio Jackson

PS1 Games With Absurd CG Intros

Back in the day, graphics were not nearly as good as they are today. However, gamers could still glimpse beautiful visuals thanks to CG cutscenes. They often felt like gifts given by the developers for a job well done progressing to a certain point in the story. They were also put in the front of the game before even reaching the main menu in order to hype gamers up for the experience ahead....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 903 words · Annette Johnson

Rumor: E3 Will Be Canceled Because of the Coronavirus

E3 is potentially the biggest event in gaming. It’s the trade show where companies come to show off their most impressive games, consoles, and technological innovations. Just today there were rumors that both a newBatmanand aHarry Pottergame are going to be announced at E3this year. However now it’s looking like there’s a good chance that E3 won’t happen at all, because of the outbreak of the coronavirus. The rumor was first reported by author and journalist Mike Futter....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Laura Stephenson

Rumor: Genshin Impact Leaker Says Kuki Shinobu Will Be a New Four-Star Electro Healer

Genshin Impacthas already announced the three limited banner characters, as well as a new region for the upcoming update. While players eagerly await the arrival of the new Hydro sword user, Kamisato Ayato, it seems like there will be new additions to the game’s character roster. The officialGenshin ImpactTwitter account has finally revealed the two newGenshin Impactcharacters that should appear in update 2.7. Recent leaks have apparently revealed more information about one of the characters, the mysterious ninja named Kuki Shinobu....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Jennifer Baker

Rumor: Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Could Happen Next Month

Summary Nintendo will reveal the successor to its popular Switch handheld, theSwitch 2, in March 2024, if rumors are to be believed. The Japanese gaming giant’s partners are already making moves in connection to the upcoming reveal, according to insider sources. Since its launch in 2017, theSwitchhas become one of the most successful video game consoles ever released, with Nintendo revealing last December that the system had sold more than 139 million units....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Shannon Stone

Sam Raimi Says More Doctor Strange 2 Reshoots Are Still Possible

With roughly three months left until the famous sorcerer returns to the big screen,Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessis looking to deliver one memorable, multiverse spectacle. But according to director Sam Raimi, more filming may need to take place, as he is unsure if they have to gear up for more reshoots. After building up inseries likeWandaVisionandLoki,Spider-Man: No Way Homewas the first MCU project to really introduce the multiverse in all of its live-action form and lay out the consequences of what can happen when multiple universes collide....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Michael Hines

Shiny Pokemon In Scarlet And Violet You Might Have Missed

Summary One of the most popular aspects ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet,shiny hunting all kinds of Pokemon available in these games, is challenging enough with the base 1/4096 odds of finding one. What makes this process even more difficult, however, are certain Pokemon that refuse to be found easily. Ranking from fairly difficult to excruciating, some shiny Pokemon are seemingly made to slip through the cracks unnoticed. Between creatures that only have faint details to distinguish their shiny variants toPokemon that are difficult to catch, some cool shiny Pokemon in the Generation 9 games are anything but obvious....

August 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1232 words · Jeanette Thomas

Shortest Canon Arcs In Naruto

With the anime spanning over five hundred episodes,Narutois among the longest-running series ever,even if it does not quite crack the top 20. The captivating story played a huge role in the anime being a hit with the fans. It is quite obvious that having so many episodes, the anime has a lot of arcs as well. RELATED:Strongest Genjutsu Users In Naruto However, many of these are filler arcs, which means they do not affect the original story of the series....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 932 words · Barbara Miller

Simlish Phrases All Simmers Must Learn

Summary The Simsfranchise has used a highly emotionalmake-believe language known today as Simlish. It combines babble and gibberish with words derived from many different languages. Even though most of the Sims' language consists of nonsensical sounds that were improvised by voice actors, diehard Sims enthusiasts have dedicated themselves to deciphering Simlish. Communication is crucial for the relationship between a player and their Sims. Many words and phrases are constant across games that are important to signal a Sim’s wants and needs....

August 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1444 words · Regina Robertson

Skyrim Player Tries to Shoot Dragon, Hits Bunny With Ridiculous Killcam Instead

Skyrimis well regarded for its stunning vistas, impeccable questlines and compelling storytelling, though it is perhaps best known for its dragon battles. Appearing for the first time inThe Elder Scrollsseries, whenSkyrimwasfirst released back in 2011, dragons are what captured the attention of audiences worldwide. However, over 10 years later, gamers have seen so many ofSkyrim’s dungeons and dragons that they’ve entered memeable territory. TheSkyrim’s often janky Creation Engine and dated combat, while lending the game a certain charm, have long made it the butt of the joke....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Rebecca Wall