Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Baxcalibur Would Have Made a Lot of Sense in Galar

One ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet’s strongest new Pokemon is the pseudo-legendary Baxcalibur. This Godzilla-like behemoth earns its pseudo-legendary status thanks to its base stat total of 600, a stat total unique to Baxcalibur among all new mons added inPokemon Scarlet and Violet. Despite its status as one of the Paldea Region’s strongest, it feels out of place in the Spain-inspired Paldea Region. Its Excalibur motif would make more sense if it originated from Galar—thePokemonworld’s United Kingdom equivalent, home to the real-world tale of King Arthur....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 639 words · Nicole Gomez

Popular Black Ops Feature Reportedly Returning in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Summary One interesting gameplay feature used by manyBlack Opsplayers called dolphin dive could be returning inCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3,according to a recent leak.Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3promises to combine the old with the new, as it is reported to feature numerous remastered maps and weapons found inMW2, while also introducing a more open-ended campaign and brand-newgameplay elements like Evolving Loadouts and After-Market Parts. All these options will provide a greater degree of gameplay personalization for a more immersive playthrough....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Paul Stone

PS5 Shipments Have Increased Dramatically

PS5shipments appear to have improved dramatically in the US when compared to last year. ThePlayStation 5console was officially released in November 2020, but many aspiring customers have yet to own the system. Many electronic industries have been hit by the ongoing chip shortage, and gaming consoles are no exception. Every time a PS5 is in stock, it gets sold out almost immediately irrespective of whether it’s the digital-only version or the more expensive console with a Blu-ray drive....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Regina Chavez

Skyrim: Where to Find (and How to Enter) Orc Strongholds

Every region, or “hold,“inThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimhas a capital, but they also have several smaller farms and settlements. Some of these settlements are orc strongholds, and these strongholds operate on their own unique set of rules. Unless the Dragonborn is an orc, they won’t get access to orc strongholds right away. Instead, players must become Blood-Kin to get permission to enter these strongholds and speak to the orcs who live there....

June 8, 2025 · 5 min · 891 words · Scott Watson

Sony Is Seemingly Looking for New Acquisitions

Summary Sonycurrently appears to be looking for new studio acquisition opportunities, as suggested by some newly emerged evidence. The Japanese gaming giant has been on an acquisition spree since mid-2021, withBallistic Moon reportedly being one of Sony’s latest purchases. Following recent developments, Sony’s fierce rival Microsoft appears to be on the verge of completing its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, by far the largest such deal in the history of the gaming industry....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Lisa Harris

Spy X Family: Episode 23 Review

The following contains spoilers for Episode 23 of Spy X Family, “The Unwavering Path,” now streaming onCrunchyrollandHulu. Episode 23 ofSpy X Familypicks up right off the heels of the previous episode, as agents Twilight and Nightfall continue their final tennis match against the Campbell twins in an effort to win the tournament and secure the painting that contains a clue to the long-lost Zacharis dossier. With the mission hanging on the line (and possibly world peace), defeat is not an option - even more so for Nightfall now that she’s resolved herself to stand by Twilight’s side....

June 8, 2025 · 9 min · 1846 words · James Newton

Star Citizen: Crusader MSR Guide

Quick Links Star Citizengives players access to a range of ships from small nimble fighters to massive cargo haulers. The Crusader MSR sits somewhere in the middle with a classification of Medium Cargo / Medium Data Runner. Although the MSR doesn’t excel in one particular area, its versatility will allow the player to engage in multiple gameplay loops inStar Citizen(some of which are still not available). With many comparisons to the Millennium Falcon, the community has really enjoyed the immersive feel of the MSR and its delightful interior....

June 8, 2025 · 5 min · 1048 words · Kaitlyn Baird

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Should Make Merrin The Second Playable Character

Star Wars Celebration is just a few days away, which means the much-anticipated reveal ofStar Wars Jedi: Survivoris too. According to known insider Jeff Grubb, thissequel toStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderwill be at the eventand is set to release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X in early 2023. One thing Jeff was not sure of was how many playable characters there would be. He added that the gamecontinues Cal Kestis’ story, but he didn’t know for sure if Cal was the only playable character....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 524 words · Dr. Megan King

Telltale Games Refuses to Say Whether The Wolf Among Us 2 or The Expanse Will Release First

When asked, Telltale Games' official Twitter account wouldn’t confirm whetherThe Wolf Among Us 2orThe Expansewould release first, though both are slated to release in 2023. SinceTelltale Games was reformedmore or less, fans have been excited to see how the current studio tackles the episodic adventures the company is known for. Its return came alongside the announcement ofThe Wolf Among Us 2, with this taking place back at The Game Awards in 2019....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Christian James

The Rumored Sonic Adventure Remake Could Be Exactly What Fans Have Been Asking For

Fans of theSonic the Hedgehogseries are buzzing with excitement thanks growing rumors ofSonic Adventureremakes being in development. If it turns out to be true, this could be perfect for fans of the blue hedgehog. While it typically feels like there’s a newSonic the Hedgehoggame every other year, the series has been strangely absent for some time now. Celebrating the series' 25th anniversary, fans were treated toSonic Mania, an homage to earlier 2D games in the franchise....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Darius Farmer

Vampire Survivors: How to Get and Evolve Vento Sacro

Vampire Survivorspatch 0.7.2 added a variety of new content to the game, including a weapon called the Vento Sacro. This is the starting weapon of Zi’Assunta Belpaese, a new character that was also part of the update, and indeed it is possible to evolve it. For those players that are interested in accessing and evolving the Vento Sacro inVampire Survivors, this guide has full details on how both of those things are done....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Andre Fitzgerald

Warframe: 5 Best Melee Weapon Types For Frames (& 5 Worst Choices)

InWarframe, space combat takes a high-intensity spin courtesy of powerful exosuits called Warframes. With these Frames, players can rely on a multitude of special abilities to complement their choice of firearms and gear. Moreover, a Warframe’s access to high-speed skills also allow players to enjoy another aspect of gameplay: melee weapons. RELATED:Destiny 2: 10 Pro Tips To Maximize Weapon Mods Essentially, Warframes train not just in the ways of firearms but melee weaponry as well....

June 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1253 words · Denise Estrada

What If Star Wars Was Only The Original Trilogy?

Every film in theStar Warsfranchise holds some merit in one regard or another, but whether their stories all contribute something worthwhile to the universe or not is debatable to fans. Because the original trilogy is so often the series of films that fans enjoy most, many have questioned if it was even worth it to make any of the other movies. Certainly, with a franchise as large and popular asStar Wars, money is at the forefront of the makers’ minds when creatingthe six films of the prequel and sequel trilogies....

June 8, 2025 · 5 min · 855 words · Willie Robinson