Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Every Pokemon with New Evolutions (& How to Evolve Them)

Quick Links It’s not uncommon forPokemongames to freshen up old evolutionary lines with brand-new evolutions, and this is once again the case inPokemon Scarlet & Violet. The games don’t feature quite as many cross-generation evolutions as some of their predecessors, but there are still several interesting additions to the Pokedex nonetheless, with Pokemon from several past generations benefiting from powerful new forms. Though one or two of them are a little hard to come by naturally due to the unusual methods needed to evolve them, players should have relatively little trouble getting every new evolution inPokemon Scarlet & Violetonce they know exactly what is required to evolve them....

May 27, 2025 · 5 min · 890 words · Brett Davis

Poppy Playtime Chapter 2 Controversy Explained

Just this month, the second chapter of the rising indie horror gamePoppy Playtimecame out on Steam. Unfortunately, the game was riddled with game-breaking bugs, resulting in plenty of complaints from the player base. Aside from this, fans aren’t happy with MOB Games’ pricing for Chapters 1 and 2. Thus,Poppy PlaytimeChapter 2 suffers from mixed reviews on Steam with nearly a third of them being negative. This is in stark contrast to howPoppy PlaytimeChapter 1 was received upon launch, with plenty of players praising theindie horror game’s effective scares....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 589 words · Matthew Fisher

Predicting Mario Strikers Battle League's Final DLC Characters

Nintendo’s latest Direct left little room to breathe, with over 40 minutes of non-stop video game announcements, sneak peeks, and reveals. While big-name announcements likePikmin 4,Fire Emblem: Engageand, of course,The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomare sure to be the reveals that remain in the spotlight for months to come, the Direct had plenty of smaller reveals that shouldn’t be forgotten about. One of these was the unveiling ofMario Strikers: Battle League’s second wave of free DLC, which only leaves room for one more update....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 514 words · Tonya Green

Prime Day Discount Has This 55-inch QLED 4K TV at Just $399.99

TCL 55-Inch Q6 QLED 4K Smart TV The TCL Q6 is an affordable 4K TV that’s good for gaming when paired with the Xbox Series S|X. Equipped with Game Accelerator 120, gamers can enjoy smooth gameplay thanks to a 120Hz VRR. What’s more, Auto Game Mode aims to deliver the lowest possible input lag for a better gaming experience. The Q6’s sound quality is great thanks to DTS: Virtual X which simulates surround sound, thereby delivering a listening experience that’s on par with a home theater....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Crystal Sanders

Red Dead Redemption Fan Shows Off Custom Sneakers

It seems like nothing showcases a fan’s love and adoration for a video game better than actually wearing specially-made merchandise on their person. One such fan of Rockstar Games’Red Dead Redemptionfranchise shared some of their custom items online, recreating iconic images of the video game, and painting the likenesses ofprotagonist John Marston and Arthur Morganon pairs of Nike shoes. Being one of the most applauded video game series to date,Red Dead Redemptionhas been used as inspiration for many kinds of fan-made content....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · James Carlson

Resident Evil Village DLC 'Teases' Have Been Cruel

Capcom’sResident Evil 8, also known asResident Evil Village, has been a resounding success for the studio. It is one of the fastest-selling titles in theResident Evilseries, and it has scooped up plenty of awards, including the Ultimate Game of Year award at the Golden Joystick Awards 2021 and the Best Performance award at The Game Awards 2021. Not unexpectedly, plenty of gamers have been eager for moreResident Evil 8and, fortunately, Capcom has confirmed that the game will be receiving free DLC....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 608 words · Alyssa Mitchell

Scariest Smiles In Anime

When it comes to anime, everyone seems to have the genres and series they enjoy, which range from action to romance and everything in between. Because the medium is animation-based, creators have a lot of creative freedom to express their characters' emotions in interesting and bold ways. FromHunter x HuntertoJujutsu Kaisen, there are plenty of intriguing and memorable characters. RELATED:Horror Manga That Are Beyond Scary Smiling is often seen as a pleasant and welcoming gesture, but in anime, there are more than a handful of times whensmiles can be fear-inducing....

May 27, 2025 · 5 min · 1041 words · Kimberly Adams

Star Wars Jedi Should Take a Page Out of Lies of P's Playbook

Summary The Soulslike genre has come a long way in a pretty short amount of time. Pioneered by the titularDark Souls, the Soulslike genre now encompasses a vast array of games, coming from all different areas of the gaming landscape. While most Soulslikes still stick with the dark fantasy themes laid out inFromSoftware’s original source material, many Soulslikes have decided to bend the genre’s rules to fit around some pretty unique settings and themes....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 620 words · Cody Holland

Stellar Blade Wears Its Star Wars Jedi Influence on Its Sleeve

Summary Even just a few minutes into Shift Up’sStellar Blade, it’s easy to spot its many influences. It certainly isn’t ashamed to openly admit what other games inspired it. From the parry-focused combat ofSekiro: Shadows Die Twiceto the delayed sprint mechanics ofFinal Fantasy 16,Stellar Bladehas been influenced by a wide variety of popular games, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The influences of another franchiseStellar Bladeappears to wear on its sleeve come from EA and Respawn Entertainment’sStar Wars Jedigames, which have been deemed some of the bestStar Warsgames ever made....

May 27, 2025 · 4 min · 710 words · Daniel Reese

Streamer CodeMiko Claims to Have PTSD From Twitch Bans

CodeMiko, aTwitchstreamer and VTuber, recently opened up about the effect of her three previous bans on her mental health. According to the streamer, she has developed PTSD from the experience that seems to be affecting her daily life. Althoughpost-traumatic stress disorder is often used in inaccurate waysthat trivialize those people that actually struggle with it, fellow streamer Dr. K thinks that she may actually be onto something. CodeMiko goes on to explain the issues that she has been having as a result of her bans, and Dr....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Mark Keller

Street Fighter 6: How to Play Rashid (Move List, Combos, Tips & More)

Quick Links Known as the “Soaring Eagle of the Desert,” Rashid has joined theStreet Fighter 6roster as the first DLC fighter. After having made his debut in theStreet Fighterseries in the fifth installment, Rashid returns with his signature wind-blasting, Parkour-infused fighting style, adding another Tricky-type fighter to the game. As a fighter that excels at every range, players who can master all the tricks up Rashid’s sleeve will easily be able to blow their opponents away....

May 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1188 words · Kathryn Carey

Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League May Already Have an AFK Farm on Launch

Summary Set to come out in just a couple of weeks, on February 2,Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice Leagueis already one of the most talked-about games of the year and will likely retain this title for the remainder of 2024, although not always for the best of reasons. The discourse aroundSuicide Squad: Kill The Justice League’s live-service approach has been a difficult one, possibly due to a certain fatigue experienced by players with games that are demanding in terms of commitment, but also due to the issues faced by the industry with developing such games....

May 27, 2025 · 4 min · 659 words · Mike Barrett

The Book Of Boba Fett Needs More Narrative Momentum

The Book of Boba Fettis the most recent Disney+ sensation to take fans of Disney properties by storm. Following the events ofThe Mandalorian, the show follows Boba Fett in his quest to secure his place as the new crime lord of Mos Espa. Having a show revolve around Boba Fett is a risky choice. It is a risky choice because Boba Fett is both a character who is familiar, yet mysterious....

May 27, 2025 · 5 min · 865 words · Donna Ellis