Quick Links Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s Epiloguehas finally been released, and fans are wondering what new content they will be getting in the game as part of the update and exactly how long it will take for them to beat it. Pokemon Scarlet & Violethas been breaking traditionson several occasions, and the announcement of the Epilogue took a lot of players by surprise. Fans have been yearning to see more of their party members from Paldea, and the developers granted their wishes by releasing this one-of-a-kind update....

The extended look atPokemon Legends: Arceusthat was given to fans during Pokemon Presents showed off plenty of exciting new details previously unknown about the game. Among other things, it seems to be an exciting new entry in thePokemonfranchise that’s hopefully shaking the classic formula up in the same way that other Switch titles likeThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildandSuper Mario Odysseydid. Because it’s set so far in the past,Pokemon Legends: Arceuswill likely be giving fans new details about thePokemonworld, but one often unspoken Pokemon topic was brought up twice in today’s showcase: Pokemon mortality....

After spending a year in early access, the incredibly charmingInkulinatihas finally launched, and it seems to mostly deliver. Not only are players in for an extremely unique art style that hearkens back to the Middle Ages, but they must also prepare themselves for a pretty complex strategy adventure that they might not expect. However, even thoughInkulinatimay offer a decent experience for fans of the genre, it is also held back by a few odd decisions and mechanics that may not be what some are looking for....

On the surface, it seems as thoughStrayis just a neat little indie game about playing as a cat. However, it’s become immensely successful in a short span of time, even getting ahigher user rating on Metacritic thanElden Ring, as well as being at the number 42 spot on Steam’s top 250 games of all time. Evidently, jumping into the paws of a feline is something that has struck a chord with the community....

Microsofthas won its fight against the Federal Trade Commission, with Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley denying the FTC’s request for a preliminary injunction, meaning that the big Activision Blizzard deal can now close.Microsoftfirst announced its intent to acquire Activision Blizzard in early 2022. Since then, the deal has been approved by a wide range of governing bodies, though it was blocked in the UK. While most countries have approved Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, theUK’s CMA blocked the deal....

While Tolkien’s world of Middle-earth is expansive, if there’s one thing it’s lacking in, it’s female characters. While there are a few important women throughout theLord of the Ringsseries, they often take a back seat to the male characters. There are multiple instances of a race being mentioned only through its male members - like the Ents, for example, or the fact that only male Dwarves are ever seen inLOTRandThe Hobbit(though female Dwarves do exist)....

In a surprising turn of events forMarvel’s Avengersfans,the Red Room takeover is back! Although the event wrapped up a few weeks ago, it is apparently returning from July 8 through July 22 to help celebrate the release of the Black Widow solo film. The event is likely to bring a lot of players back to the game for a short time, so those returning fans may want to check out the usual weekly rotation of content, as well....

Throughout the entire franchise,Mass Effectplayers are introduced to interesting companion after companion. Not all of them will likely be in, or evenbe alive inMass Effect 4, but many do survive in the best playthroughs. No matter what, though, there is one companion who will always die: Thane Krios. First met inMass Effect 2, Thane is a Drell Assassin who players recruit for the cause, and assuming he survivesMass Effect 2’s Suicide Mission, his story carries over intoMass Effect 3....

Racing games come in all different shapes and sizes. From accurate, real-world simulators likeAssetto Corsato glitzy,futuristic experiences likeF-Zero, the genre is far wider reaching than some realize, and sitting in the center of it all isNeed For Speed. It’s a franchise that began in 1994 with its first game playable on the 3DO, PS1, and Sega Saturn. The upcomingNeed For Speed Unboundis the twenty-fifth in a series that shows no signs of stopping....

ARK: Survival Evolvedhas explored a variety of environments throughout its various open-world maps. These include dry deserts, snowy plains, flourishing grassy lands, and underwater biomes. With eleven different locales,ARKcovers most naturally existing environments, along with science-fictional landscapes such as the ones seen in Extinction, Aberration, and Genesis. While in the past new maps have offered completely different lands to explore compared to previously released ones, the newestARKmap is a combination of all those that have come before it....

Paper Mario: The Origami Kingreleases in less than two weeks and every glimpse of the RPG is charming in a new and charming way. But somePaper Mariofans may be missing out on everything Nintendo has shared, since a lot of fun gameplay’s been spread online in small clips. Luckily, a friendly Nintendo fan has collected all of Nintendo’s variousPaper Mario: The Origami Kingclips into one long video. Each gameplay clip on its own is no more than a second or so, but put together the video is more than two and a half minutes long....

Quick Links The task of finding all the last crew members, castaways, and Olimar himself is certainly a daunting one inPikmin 4. This mysterious planet is filled with large stages that have plenty for players to discover. Luckily, players do not have to take on this mission alone. WhilePikmin 4players will primarily command an army of Pikmin that grows progressively larger over the course of the game, they will also be accompanied by the adorable space dogthat is known as Oatchi....

Quick Links Even with the COVID-19 pandemic altering and changing the world and how people interact with one another, the mobile titlePokemon GOcontinues to thrive. Although developerNiantic had to pivot a bit with howPokemon GOfunctionsto keep its player base safe while exploring the world, its fan base hasn’t wavered throughout the years. A large part of that is likely due to the consistent updates, adding new quests, events, and Pokemon for players to find....