Pokemon Legends: Arceus Backtracks on Pikachu's Development

From the moment it was revealed, there was no doubt thatPokemon Legends: Arceuswas far from a traditionalPokemongame. The RPG franchise is usually deeply rooted in its own traditions, but now Game Freak has created a title that defies hallmarks of the franchise. For one thing,Pokemon’s iconic Pokedex has been overhauled inPokemon Legends: Arceus,featuring much more complicated completion mechanics; players also get greater rewards than ever for working on it.Pokemon Legends: Arceusmakes progress in plenty of other departments, like its crucial crafting system, greater options in catching Pokemon, and battles that pose an active threat to the protagonist....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 578 words · Kathy Vargas

Popular Xbox Series X Instant On Feature is Not Good for the Environment

With the next generation of Xbox consoles coming out, Microsoft has a lot of work on its hands to keep up with consumers' demands. The company already stated that it is working toincrease the production of Xbox Series X and S consolesso that it can get the product into more households. However, this might prove to be more problematic in the long run. According to a recent study onnext-gen consoles' effects on the environment, the energy consumption that these machines use needlessly wastes energy and will cost the United States a drastic surge in energy costs....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Dawn Fisher

Remnant 2: How To Find The Red Doe Sigil

Even the most skilled of players are bound to get hurt inRemnant 2,and effects that boost the effectiveness of any source of healing are going to be especially useful for these situations. The Red Doe Sigil is one such item, and it’s a great pick for reckless and support-oriented players alike. RELATED:Remnant 2: How To Find The Broken Timepiece (& What to do With it) Like many other trinkets inRemnant 2,the Red Doe Sigil isn’t so easy to find....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Christina Goodman

RuneScape Devs Talk Creating Desperate Measures for Fans During Quarantine

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has been highly disruptive to the entertainment industry. According to a 2,500-person survey put out by the Game Developers Conference ahead of its digital-only summer convention next month,one third of developers said COVID-19 led to delays. One recent high-profile delay has been Double Fine’sPsychonauts 2, which was given a new release window during Microsoft’s Xbox Series X showcase Thursday. In the midst of this environment, Jagex is hoping to offer its players something to keep themselves entertained withRuneScape’s Desperate Measures update....

August 4, 2025 · 5 min · 987 words · Ashley Pierce

Saints Row: Meet the Rival Gangs

The first half of 2022 has given gamers some of the best video game experiences in recent memory, with titles likeElden Ring,Pokemon Legends: Arceus,Stray, andKirby and the Forgotten Landall offering distinct, and exciting new experiences that really show how far the gaming industry has come. And while it may seem like thenew AAA releasesare slowing down, August is ready to taking the industry by storm once again, and by far one of the most anticipated launches isSaints Row, the reboot of the iconic crime empire franchise....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 576 words · Emily Ramirez

Skyrim: 7 Things You Didn't Know About Windshear

Unique weapon enthusiasts of Skyrim will have most likely heard of the Windshear, a special variant of a classic scimitar. Scimitars, a type of curved sword, are already fairly rare within the world ofSkyrim, making Windshear one of the most highly coveted one-handed swords in the game. RELATED:Skyrim: 10 Tips For Building A Dream House However, Windshear is a weapon that’s incredibly easy to miss due to its strange and unique location....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 774 words · Megan Morris

Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Merch May Confirm Spider-Punk Is In The Movie

Marvel movies on both the Marvel Studios side and the Sony side have long since reached the threshold where every new film coming out is dominated by talk of which cool new cameos audiences can expect. But perhaps some of the most engaging speculation comes not from the mainline live-action entries, but the animated side-stories that have nonetheless become arguably more exciting among fans and more casual viewers. One such production isnone other thanSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the upcoming sequel to 2018’s extremely well-receivedSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 496 words · Sarah Daugherty

Star Trek: What Happened To Data?

Quick Links Summary Data is one ofStar Trek’s icons — a giant in a galaxy of pop-culture legends. WhenStar Trek: Next Generationarrived in 1987, the crew of an all-new USS Enterprise had the unenviable task of living up to household names of theOriginal Seriesand spin-off films.TNG’s success is well known, as are many of the characters it introduced. At its heart was an incredible ensemble with notable performances, not least Data....

August 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1306 words · Amanda Rice

Star Wars: The Sith Alchemy, Explained

Star Warsexplores a galaxy teeming with secrets and forces that defy humanity’s feeble mortal understanding. Among these forces is Sith Alchemy, also known as Force Alchemy, a practice whispered about in hushed tones. This discipline, cloaked in darkness, is the exclusive domain of the Sith Order, maleficent beings who revel in manipulating the all-powerful Force. Sith Alchemy is an intricate dance between power and perversion, delving into the realms of creation and destruction....

August 4, 2025 · 5 min · 939 words · Francisco Mills

Survival Horror is a Perfect Genre for Alan Wake 2

After years of rumors and speculation, Remedy Entertainment finally announcedAlan Wake 2, the long-awaited sequel to its cult action-adventure game, at The Game Awards 2021. The Finnish developer has been vocal about its intent to return to Bright Falls and the world ofAlan Wakeafter the original game ended on a now-infamous twist. In the time since, Remedy has created the Remedy Connected Universe, anMCU-style shared universe in which almost all of the studio’s games are now set....

August 4, 2025 · 5 min · 972 words · David Jackson

The 22-Year Delayed Launch of Star Fox 2 Remains Interesting 5 Years Later

Star Foxisn’t necessarily the first game that springs to mind when thinking of game delays. Delays are a regular part of a gamer’s life these days, and many have grown accustomed to having their most anticipated games' launches pushed back, sometimes repeatedly, for the sake of ensuring the end product’s quality is high. The recent Covid-19 pandemic played a huge part in normalizing game delays, with many release windows pushed back due to the virus rapidly spreading throughout the world....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 658 words · Thomas Sanchez

The Best My Little Pony Mods

Love it or hate it,My Little Ponyis a fixture in today’s cultural landscape, thanks to creator Lauren Faust’sMy Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Running from 2010 to 2020, the show featured the adventures of the Mane Six in the magical land of Equestria as they learned all about friendship. RELATED:Mods That Add Sonic The Hedgehog To Other Games The popular cartoon also birthed a surprising subset of maleMy Little Ponyfans known as Bronies....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 757 words · Christine Martinez

The Elder Scrolls 6: Why Dragons Probably Won't Play a Big Role

So far, fans know next to nothing aboutThe Elder Scrolls 6apart from a cryptic map tweeted out by Bethesda hinting at the setting, and a cinematic teaser trailer showing a beautiful mountainscape. Calling it a teaser trailer is pretty generous, seeing as nothing was shown except the title and a few mountains. That announcement trailer was revealed in 2018, but three years later, details onThe Elder Scrolls 6are still very few and far between....

August 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1111 words · Cynthia Small