After a discrimination lawsuit exposed Activision Blizzard’s “frat boy” work culture, aletter was written by employeesdemanding accountability and change. This was followed by a mass walkout protest by employees and supporters of their cause. Now fans ofOverwatch, one of the company’s hit games, are calling for a name change for one of its characters as more stories come out regarding the company’s developers. TheOverwatchcharacter is question is Jesse McCree, whose namesake was a lead developer forWorld of Warcraftwho is currently working as the lead game designer for the upcomingDiablo 4....

With 31 heroes to offer,Overwatchhas a character for just about anyone and any play style. However, with meta changes and hero balance shifts, some heroes are more viable than others. Ultimate abilities and their usefulness in particular are important, as they win you the game when executed perfectly in combination with other ultimates or abilities. RELATED:Overwatch: 10 Techniques To Gain XP Fast We’ve decided to rank all 31 ultimates according to five tiers: useless, situational, somewhat useful, useful and finally, game-changing — according to the current balance patch, which ranks Sigma, Orisa, Mei, Hanzo, Baptiste and Zen as the ideal composition....

Though Luigi is often considered the perennial “Player Two,” his unique personality compared to his straight-man brother Mario has garnered a huge fanbase. TheLuigi’s Mansionseries brought Luigi into his own as a cowardly hero who can overcome any shortcomings for the sake of his friends, and Nintendo marked 2013 as theYear of Luigito celebrate his importance. Another series that gives Luigi more character isPaper Mario, but a particularly interesting take comes inPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door....

Quick Links To prove the validity of their “justice” to the world, the Phantom Thieves of Hearts choose the Mafia boss Junya Kaneshiro to be their third major target inPersona 5 Royal. Not only does this raise their standing in the public’s eye, it also nets themtheir sixth member, Makoto Nijima. However, to accomplish their goal the Phantom Thieves first have to steal Kaneshiro’s treasure, and he turns out to be just as prepared for their arrival as Madarame was....

One quirk ofPokemon GOthat sets it apart from a lot ofPokemongames is that players are encouraged to repeatedly catch each monster in the franchise. They all supply Candy and Stardust that players can spend on making their favorites stronger. That’s a significant difference from many other entries in the series where there’s not much reason to catch multiples of most Pokemon unless players are gathering alternate forms.Pokemon GOencourages fans to seek out droves of almost every Pokemon in existence, but there’s really no reason to collect extra Dittos....

Six years on from its original release,Pokemon GOcontinues to expand with new events, features, and Pokemon. While it launched with only 150 Pokemon,Pokemon GOnow features over 700 for players to catch, covering every generation of the originalPokemongames. One of the later-generation Pokemon that took a few years to be added toPokemon GOis Sirfetch’d, the unique evolution of Galarian Farfetch’d. The Wild Duck Pokemon is apure Fighting-typewith a knightly motif and some powerful Fighting, Flying, and Bug-type moves, but evolving one isn’t as easy as spending Candy....

Quick Links Shieldon and Bastiodon first appeared in Gen 4, and were exclusive toPokemon Pearl. Over the years, it seems the Shieldon-line has remained a version-exclusive Pokemon just like its counterpart, Cranidos, although there have been some exceptions. InPokemon Scarlet & Violet, you may catch Shieldon and Bastiodon, but only if you havePokemon Violet. Since there aren’t any fossils to be found inPokemon Scarlet & Violet, Cranidos and Shieldon appear as wild Pokemon for Gen 9’s mainline game....

Pokemon ScarletandVioletare finally on the way. In some respects, these Generation 9 titles seem perfectly traditional; for instance, it looks likePokemonfans will once again be cooperating with some kind of Pokemon professor to fill out the Pokedex. However, other elements of the experience sound totally alien.Pokemon ScarletandVioletare reportedly completely open-world, allowing players to explore the length and breadth of the yet-unnamed region from the very beginning. CorePokemongames tend to be surprisingly linear in spite of their sprawling world maps, soScarletandViolet’s level of freedom is a major change of pace....

Pokemon Unitehas only been out in the wild for about a week, but it’s already made a pretty big splash withPokemonand MOBA fans alike. The game is certainly taking a very different approach compared to pastPokemonspin-offs, providing a MOBA experience that is relatively accessible for newcomers to the genre. It’s certainly a big step in a new direction for Nintendo, butPokemon Unitehas already shown that it could have some extensive longevity if players continue to support this fresh take on the franchise....

25 years ago, Capcom released the firstResident Evilgame, which defined the survival horror genre. Not only didResident Evilintroduce players to iconic video game characters such as Chris Redfield, Jill Valentine, and Albert Wesker, but it was also heralded as a technological marvel with its 3D character models and pre-rendered backgrounds.Please note that this article will contain some SPOILERS for theResident Evilfranchise. However, it is no secret that while the firstResident Evilwas the beginning of what would become a worldwide phenomenon, the original game was also infamous for its cheesy dialogue and voice acting....

Apex Legendsis approaching the middle of Season 7, which means a potential patch may affect a number of legends. Recently, Respawn Entertainment Developer Daniel Klein shared a fewApex Legendsstatistics including the most-played characters, win rates, and encounter win rates during Season 7, as well as some tentative plans for buffs and nerfs going into Season 8. However, some fans were not happy with the planned changes to one fan-favorite characters....

The Simsis a beloved video game series in which players can create their friends, family, and even any fictional characters they desire and control how their day-to-day lives turn out.The Sims 4is the latest installment in this iconic franchise, and fans still have plenty of new content to look forward to over the next few months. The latestexpansion toThe Sims 4calledHigh School Yearsis about to be released. However, a recent patch to prepare players' copies of the game for the new content came with a glitch that ages Sims rapidly with ease....

In a video posted online, aSkyrimfan has revealed their mod which adds a voiced protagonist.Skyrim, alongside the otherElder Scrolls titles,has never had a voiced protagonist before. Skyrimwas released in 2011, and remains one of the most-played games in the world. The dedication of the game’s modding community has been a massive reason thatSkyrimhas been able to remain at the forefront of gaming culture. Mods available for the game range from the weird to the wonderful, with the creativity of the community seemingly never-ending....