One of the core aspects of thePokemonseries is collecting all the pocket monsters. With there being multiple versions of every Generation in the franchise containing different creatures, this encouraged trading, which helped establish a multiplayer system in the games. Players have been aiming tocatch every PokemonsinceRed and Blue, which is a daunting task, especially as new creatures are being added constantly. Pokemon Gold and Silvermade things a little harder by introducingShiny Pokemon....

APokemon Scarlet and Violetmod removes Ed Sheeran’s song from the game. Players can now enjoyPokemon Scarletand Violetwithout music that isn’t atmospheric to the world ofPokemonwithin the context of its game through a mod.Despite player criticisms with the game,Pokemon ScarletandVioletare breaking franchise records, and mark the beginning ofPokemon’s 9th generation. As a result of this new generational leap, Nintendo has not only evolved the classic formula, which centers around an open world 3D environment, but has also implemented music from popular artists, such as Ed Sheeran....

The games themselves can sometimes be hit or miss, and that’s a reasonable expectation. There is usually a pattern toPS Plusgames that see one big game released alongside a more niche game, so while the niche game is not everyone’s cup of tea, there’s usually a broad appeal. May did not hit that benchmark, so June needs to go big to solve this. RELATED:PS Plus Free Games for June 2020 Wish List May’s PS Plus Games Spoiled by Rumors, End up a Dud There’s a few things that resulted in May’s offering,Cities: SkylinesandFarming Simulator, being a dud....

League of Legends: Wild Riftis an official offshoot of the mainlineLoLexperience developed by Riot Games itself, and the reception so far seems to be rather positive overall. Since gaming on mobile devices differs substantially from gaming on home consoles or PCs, Riot Games is also facing different development issues along the way. Some of these development issues withLeague of Legends' mobile version certainly relate to the accuracy of touchscreen gaming and gesturing, and it turns out that Riot Games might have a few ideas on how to alleviate them....

Universal’s curious new reboot film based on classic sitcomThe Munstersjust got its first teaser, and there’s definitely a lot of love for the original at play here. But unlike the beloved comedy series, now the ghoulish family is stepping out into a more colorful world. The upcoming movie has been a bit of an oddity ever sinceRob Zombie first announced his reboot ofThe Munsters, and this new teaser does some heavy lifting in that regard....

During Sony’s most recent State of Play, Rocksteady finally revealed more information about the upcomingSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, and opinions on the reveal are pretty divided. While many fans enjoyed this new look atSuicide Squad, praising its fluid mix of traversal and combat mechanics, others wasted no time in expressing their dislike of the recent deep dive, withSuicide Squad’s progression systems, repetitive-looking gameplay, and live-service elementsall raising red flags for many fans....

The originalSuper Meat Boyreleased to huge commercial success back in 2010 and has gone on to be known as one of the very best 2d platformers of all time. Though it can be extremely difficult, the first game is considered by some gamers to be a masterpiece and has gone on to inspire many other platformers over the past ten years. Now, the series has returned withSuper Meat Boy Forever....

Summary Stores are a surprisingly and largely underrepresented setting for horror games; an isolated gas station in the middle of nowhere or a convenience store at the end of a dark street with winding alleyways seem like the perfect locations for horrifying encounters. Working alone on the night shift at the whim of strangers with unknown motives is in itself an unnerving concept. The following store-based horror games fromSteamanditch.ioexemplify how such familiar locations can turn dangerous; whether dealing with nightmare customers, creepy strangers, stalkers, intruders, or unwanted otherworldly beings, the narrow aisles and dingy storage rooms have the potential to become terrible labyrinths that leave the player truly shaken....

According to Wikipedia, a fandom is a subculture of people who are usually part of a significant social network with other fans. They often produce fan-made content such as memes, art, music, and fanfiction, and are a driving force in promoting their favorite franchise. Most people have interracted with or contributed to a fandom at some point; even something as minor as buying a few pastelPokémonstickers on RedBubble can constitute as participating in fandom subculture....

Ubisoft’s launch ofThe Crew 2in 2018 didn’t exactly shake up the genre. Developed by Ubisoft’s Ivory Tower studio, it served as valuable experience for a growing team working to become a AAA racing game developer. The open-world racing title did show promise, of course, leading many to look forward to Ubisoft Ivory Tower’s next game. A recent leak may have offered a first look at exactly what that project is, with screenshots revealing the titleThe Crew 2: Orlando....

This year is filled with several big releases, and it will be difficult for even big-budget AAA games to stand out. Despite this, games from smaller studios have managed to gather some hype behind them. This includesThe Day Before, which has enticed gamers since 2022 with its stunning visuals and gritty aesthetic. Recent events cast a shadow of doubt on the project, suggesting it might unfold much the same way asAbandoned....

Summary Ubsioft’sFar Cryfranchise has been around for over twenty years now, and, for the most part, it has followed a specific formula the whole way. WhileFar Cry 5broke some of those traditions, the series as a whole has nonetheless followed a particular set of rules that sees certain features added to almost every game, establishing the franchise’s well-known identity and setting it apart from other open-world first-person shooters. These traditions are what makeFar Crywhat it is, and that formula is likely never going to change, especially as Ubisoft attempted an overhaul with itsAssassin’s Creedfranchise, only to see a significant portion of its fan base more inclined to its classic formula....

Few actors have the star power of Arnold Schwarzenegger. The Austrian Oak starred in some of the finest action films ever made, routinely leaving his mark on genre-defining classics. He’s also been in plenty of weird trash and ill-advised misfires. Between the unambiguous masterpieces and the poorly-received schlock, there are a hundred shoot-em-ups that fans might not remember.Commandois the ultimate example of those enjoyable mid-range action blockbusters. Schwarzenegger became known worldwide as a bodybuilder in the late 60s and early 70s....