PlayStation-Owned Studio Accused of Having a 'Toxic Culture'

Summary Sony-owned developer Firesprite is being accused of toxicity and discrimination, while suffering from a significant loss of talent. News of these accusations followsSony’s massive job cutsearlier this week, which saw roughly 900 employees lose their jobs, including some working at Firesprite. Firesprite worked on a few PlayStation exclusives, includingLittleBigPlanetspin-offRun Sackboy Run, before being acquired bySonyin 2021. Now, the studio is best known for its VR titles, most notablyHorizon Call of the Wild....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · Cassandra Allen

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Players Can be Softlocked Inside the Seventh Gym

Pokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlwere released just over two days ago, and many players are taking advantage of the weekend launch to play the games. Some are still figuring out the Pokemon to look for after carefully planning their team, and others have already finished the base game and are approaching the post-game content. Even thoughPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlare mostly faithful remakesof the original Generation 4 Pokemon games, they also introduce new features and reworked classic ones to make the games feel a bit different without diminishing the experience of the 2006 titles....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Ashley Campbell

Pokemon GO Temporarily Disables Team Rocket Encounters

It looks like Team GO Rocket is causing problems forPokemon GO’sdeveloper Niantic as it is forced to disable encounters with the evil team. A little over a month afterlegendary Pokemon were fleeing before they could be captured, it seems that yet another major bug is disrupting players' enjoyment of the game. After it took the world by storm in 2016,Pokemon GOhas continued to become a staple part of everyday life for its fans, so when bugs and glitches occur, it can be quite frustrating....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Jason Mejia

Pokemon Masters EX Update Adds Trainer Customization Options

Fans ofPokemon Masters EXhave an extra Christmas present to unwrap the day after festivities concluded, as the game’s most-recent update includes new trainer customization options. Now,Pokemon Masters EXplayers have the ability to change their hair color, cap color and even style of cap.Previously, players were limited to a handful of skin tone and hair colors and styles, but the latest update expands upon that and now includes the customization of headwear....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Ashley Lewis

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How to evolve Basculin into Basculegion

Quick Links Pokemon Scarlet and Violetfeature many returning Pokemon. Basculin is a fish Pokemon from Generation Five with a complex evolution method that only appeared inPokemon: Legends of Arceus. While the Water-type is somewhat common in Paldea, players can now catch its evolvable form if they haveThe Teal Mask. The Hisuian form of Basculin is the only one that can evolve into Basculegion. Luckily, players can find this form in Kitakami....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Kristina Green

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How to Evolve Poochyena into Mightyena

Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare the franchise’s ninth Generation of Pokemon and the first open-world game in the main series. Players are introduced to new concepts and Pokemon, but it doesn’t have to end there witha two-part DLC addedto the mix. The Hidden Treasure of Area Zeroadds a significant amount of Pokemon toScarlet and Violet.The Teal Maskintroduces the region of Kitakami, which has its own Pokedex and strong Pokemon. Included in these Pokemon are the canine Pokemon Poochynea and Mightyena....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Melissa Romero

Pokemon Sleep: How to Get More Ingredients

InPokemon Sleep, the key to catching better Pokemon lies in increasing the Drowsy Power. However, achieving a higher Drowsy Power becomes nearly impossible without a supply of tasty Ingredients. Essentially, players constantly require a large number of ingredients, which raises a question: how can playersmaximize cooking resourcesinPokemon Sleep, especially now that resource gathering has become almost entirely automated? Fear not, for this guide holds the answer. RELATED:How to Get More Biscuits in Pokemon Sleep What Are ‘Ingredients’ in Pokemon Sleep?...

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Melody Blackwell

Resident Evil 4’s Ashley Gets Dumbo Ears, Thanks to a Mod

The remake ofResident Evil 4mixes B-movie cheese with sincere and dark overtones, but one modder decided the game needed a dose of silliness, so they jokingly gave Ashley Graham a more “canon” look with bigger ears. The consensus so far is thatCapcom’s latest remake definitely lives up to the hype, retaining what made the original 2005 release such a hit while switching up the formula enough to make it feel fresh....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Nicole Edwards DDS

Rumor: 6 More Xbox Exclusives Are Reportedly Going Multiplatform

Summary The reputable insider NateTheHate recently alleged that sixXboxexclusives, including those from major first-party franchises, will be coming to other platforms in the near future. Depending on what these games are, the release of these titles on PlayStation and/or Nintendo consoles could signify a major shift in the industry and define the future of theXboxbrand, for better or for worse. Microsoft’s recent multiplatform push has been dominating the discourse among Xbox fans in 2024 so far....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 538 words · Joyce Collins

Rumor: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Merch May Leak Koraidon and Miraidon Alternate Forms

It has been over five months sincePokemon Scarlet and Violetwere first revealed on Pokemon Day, and many fans are eager to know more about Gen 9 games and the creatures they include. Tomorrow,Pokemonfans will be able to watch the Pokemon Presents streaming that will include news about Gen 9, likely in the form of thethird trailer forPokemon Scarlet and Violetthat could finally show more critters and the main battle gimmick. In the second trailer, The Pokemon Company revealed that Gen 9 will have a co-op mode and that the box Legendaries forPokemon Scarlet and Violetwill be Koraidon and Miraidon, respectively....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Kelly Davis

Should You Choose Hiigaran Fleet Or Incarnate Fleet?

Quick Links Homeworld 3has multiple game modes for players to play, such as the campaign, skirmish, andWar Games. The campaign focuses on the Hiigarans and their fight against various enemies throughout the galaxy without giving players a choice. War Games offer more freedom in choosing various fleets from both factions, but players start with a Hiigaran fleet and will need tolevel up a few timesbefore getting access to any Incarnate fleets....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Abigail Grant DDS

Side Quests In Goat Simulator 3 You Should Not Skip

Few games have had the effect thatGoat Simulatorhad when it came out, and the reasoning behind it is easy: it is a game, where the player pretends to be a goat. It doesn’t need much more than that to create a lasting impression. The reviews all agree on one thing:Goat Simulator 3is a marvel of ingenuity, silly but oh-so-clever humor, and situations that will make every player roll on the floor laughing....

June 14, 2025 · 5 min · 1023 words · Paul Moran

Skyrim Anniversary Edition: The 13 Best New Spells and Abilities

Skyrim Anniversary Editionintroduces such a huge variety of changes to the game that it practically warrants being called an expansion rather than an upgrade. Among these new additions are several new spells that giveSkyrimmages plenty of new tricks to try out. RELATED:Things You Didn’t Know About Skyrim’s Soundtrack Some new spells, like Orum’s Aquatic Escape, grant niche effects that won’t do much in combat. OtherSkyrim Anniversary Editionnew spells, like Conjure Bone Colossus and Paralysis Rune, are incredibly powerful and sure tochange the way a new player buildstheir Mage....

June 14, 2025 · 8 min · 1540 words · Erika Smith