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Quick Links Multiplayer battling is the backbone of thePokemonfranchise, from local multiplayer battles between friends all the way up to the World Championships. Much of the multiplayer Pokemon world falls under the umbrella of the Video Game Championships, or VGC. Whether you’re a veteran champ or a newbie, we have many guides, lists, and articles on the VGC. These guides can help you finally beat your sibling in a casual battle or help prep you for the larger tournaments that take place all over the world....

As the PlayStation 5’s first major exclusive release of 2021,Returnalhad many expectations to live up to, and it seems, despite some bugs and bad patches, to be doing just that.Returnalwas reviewed very well by criticsand has been a continuing topic of discussion, and it seems to be succeeding financially as well, according to data from Sony. Developer Housemarque has consistently release well-made arcade-inspired games for PlayStation systems and has gained a following of fans, and withReturnal,it is now receiving mainstream attention....

Ruby Rose, the former star of The CW’sBatwomanseries, finally revealed to fans the true reason for her sudden departure from the show. In May 2020, Rose stepped down from her lead role as Kate Kane. Her resignation from the show was never a secret, but the details as to why have remained hidden, until now. Who knows what exactly sparked Rose to suddenly state, “Enough is enough. I’m going to tell the world what really happened on that set....

It’s been reported that parent company Mircrosoft has not been thrilled about the state of its popular gaming brandXboxin recent months.Xboxwas and still is set up to have a stellar 2023 after an underwhelming output of first party titles in 2022. Xbox started the year off with a bangshadow dropping the highly praisedHi-Fi Rushat its Developer Direct in January. Tango Gameworks' stylish third-person action rhythm game was critically-acclaimed and remains a colorful feather in Xbox’s cap....

FromSoftwarehas transformed from a fledgling studio known most for lesser-known hardcore titles and mech games into a huge player in the industry, with the modest success ofDemon’s Soulsand the unprecedented popularity ofDark Soulslaunching the company to the stratosphere. It’s easy to see why the major focus of this studio has been on theSoulsborneseries ever since. Each and every game in this series features an amazing combat system that is a joy to play around with, allowing players to grasp each and every aspect with ease....

While Nintendo is home to a plethora of iconic IPs, a few years ago, many fans began to feel burnt out on seeing thefamiliar faces of characters likeMario,Link, andPikachutime and time again. Thus, Nintendo decided it was time to innovate once again in 2015, surprising fans with their newest franchise,Splatoon. The family-friendly third-person shooter took a whole new approach to the genre, having players take control of humanoid squid-kids, duking it out in a turf war by seeing which team can cover the stage with the most ink....

Summary TheStar Warsfranchise has featured a laundry list of stellar titles over the years. FromKOTORtoJedi: Fallen Order, game developers have consistently found exciting ways to bring gamers into a galaxy far, far away. Very few of those games, however, establish a legacy beyond their years that allows them to remain a fixture in theStar Warscommunity long after release. The originalStar Wars Battlefrontgames thoroughly fit that description, and fans who remember capturing command posts back in the day will soon be able to do so once again in the upcomingStar Wars Battlefront Classic Collection....

Summary Tekken 8Director Katsuhiro Harada shot down fan discussions claiming that the developers dislike Anna Williams. Incidentally, Anna isnot part of the baseTekken 8roster, which further added to rumors and fan speculations regarding her status with the devs. While part of the reason is that Anna and Nina are somewhat parallel characters, the two are still completely different, which has prompted the community to discuss the unfair treatment of the former....

Summary Many of the most popular games of recent years have been online multiplayer games. These games span a variety of genres, from survival games and battle royales, all the way to frantic cooperative experiences. However, many multiplayer games are experienced by players from a first-person perspective, most likely due to the fact that first-person shooters are some of the most popular multiplayer experiences. Despite this, games such as the recentHelldivers 2, and evenFortnitehave proved that there’s still a market for third-person multiplayer games....

Summary The Hunger Gameswill finally receive a remake. However, this new adaptation won’t be in the form of a movie or TV show. The Hunger Gamesbook series by Suzanne Collins was quickly adapted into a series of films. Ten years after the last book inThe Hunger Gamestrilogy was published, Collins wrote a prequel book titledThe Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, which has already been adapted into a film that will be released in theaters next month....

2022’s Gamescom has already seen some impressive reveals. Even with the event still underway, gamers have gotten a new look at some upcoming games as well as some world premieres. Big titles likeHogwarts LegacyandThe Callisto Protocolhave shown off new gameplay at Gamescom, but it hasn’t all been about the latest AAA titles and plenty of smaller releases have shared some interesting trailers, too. Upcoming Lovecraftian metroidvaniaThe Last Case of Benedict Fox, for example, has given fans a close look at the game’s combat and story, as well as revealed a new character....

The internet has been abuzz ever since CD Projekt Red announced a newWitchergame is in development. In a post onThe Witcher’swebsite, the announcement says CD Projekt Red will be utilizing Unreal Engine 5. Alongside the announcement was an image depicting a Witcher medallion in the shape of a lynx. This has led some fans to believe the new title won’t include Geralt, but will instead focus on the start of a new saga....

Quick Links Emotions and moodlets are a gameplay feature unique toThe Sims 4inThe Simsfranchise. Sims are emotional creatures. Emotions such as Happy, Focused, and Energized can be helpful for skill building, work performance, and forming friendly relationships. While some players prioritize keeping their Sims consistently happy and worry-free, others enjoy toying with their Sims' emotions. It may be necessary for a Sim to be Angry or Sad to add realism to the game orfollow specific storylines....