Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Area Zero Could Solve a Mystery Introduced in X and Y

Warning: MAJOR SPOILERS for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ahead. Proceed at your own risk. One of the biggest mysteries ofPokemon Scarlet and Violetis the existence of Area Zero within the Great Crater of Paldea and the strange powers it holds. In the game’s finale, players trek down through the crater in search of Professor Sada or Professor Turo depending on their version, learning about the Professors' research into the Terastal phenomenon that seems to be connected to Area Zero along the way....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 638 words · Kevin Parker

Pokemon Sword and Shield Fan Creates Pokedex Entry for Baby Yoda

Fan communities have always proven to be extensively creative, but one fan forPokemon SwordandShieldas well as the new Disney+ exclusiveThe Mandalorianhas taken crossovers to a new level. In this case, it isn’t a title character that has made the cross from one franchise to the next, but a fan favorite instead who has been made a usable Pokemon inPokemon SwordandShield. Shared through a twitter post, user @DanielKennedyDK has inserted the unnamed child (at the mere age of 50) fromThe Mandalorian, who just so happens to be the same species as Yoda, into theSwordandShieldPokedex....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Theresa Clarke

Predicting When Ghostwire: Tokyo Will Be on Xbox Game Pass

Ghostwire: Tokyofrom Tango Gameworks and Bethesda is currently a PlayStation 5 console exclusive game, but it will eventually be making its way to Xbox Game Pass; it’s not a matter ofif, but a matter ofwhen. Work onGhostwire: Tokyostarted well before Microsoft acquired Bethesda, and it happened to be part of an exclusivity agreement between Bethesda and Sony. This agreement saw acclaimed first-person shooterDeathlooplaunch as a PS5 console exclusive despite releasing after the acquisition was complete, and the same goes forGhostwire: Tokyo....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Tina Harmon

Resident Evil 3: How to Unlock and Play Resistance

TheResident Evil 3remake, which re-tells the story of S.T.A.R.S. member Jill Valentine’s desperate escape from Raccoon City, has recently released. The game has received primarily positive reviews, and if it turns out to be a sales success, it may pave the way tofutureResident Evilremakes. The originalResident Evil 3came with a game mode called The Mercenaries - Operation: Mad Jackal, which put players in control of a variety of mercenaries racing to escape the game stage while putting down any zombies in their way....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Diane Jenkins

Riot Games Hires Former Netflix Executive

Riot Gameshas become a powerhouse in the gaming industry over the past decade. With games such as thepopularLeague of Legendsand the first-person shooterValorant, the developers at the company are known for creating competitive gaming experiences. However, the game developer appears to be looking to diversify with other types of media. Recently, it was revealed that a former Netflix executive was joining Riot Games. Even though some people might associateRiot Gameswith its competitive games and esports tournaments, the company is looking to change that after hiring Brian Wright....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Becky Kelly

Samurai Warriors 5: The 10 Biggest Fixes The Game Needs

Samurai Warriorsand the mainDynasty Warriorsbrand may seem like the same games over and over again. That is true at the very core of each experience. However,Koei Tecmois always trying to change things up for each new title. This is true for the many anime spinoffs in the series. RELATED:Beginner Tips For Samurai Warriors 5 You Need To Know For example,Dynasty Warriors 9was an open-world game and the first of its kind....

June 11, 2025 · 5 min · 1035 words · Angela Stewart

Shadow Of The Tomb Raider: Tips For Surviving Deadly Obsession Mode

Summary Shadow of the Tomb Raideroffers multiple different difficulties once players boot up the game, but for those daring enough to take on the most brutal but rewarding survival experience possible, they should choosethe Deadly Obsession mode. On this difficulty, Lara’s Survival Instincts will become less reliable, along with enemies being much more durable and dealing way more damage than usual. There are also far fewer resources to seek out, and the removal of checkpoints means a death will revert Lara back to the nearest campfire....

June 11, 2025 · 6 min · 1205 words · Paul Keller

Shadows of the Damned Mysteriously Disappears from Xbox Store

The world of digital sales can be an odd and frustrating place. For all the good of online purchasing of video games, including easy access, quick buys, fire sales, and more, there are certainly some negatives as well. In the case ofShadows of the Damned, that negative is that it seems like the 360 classic is no longer available for purchase in the Xbox store. Shadows of the Damnedwas an action horror game created by Goichi Suda (No More Heroes) and directed by Shinji Mikami (Resident Evil 4)....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Rodney Nash

Spinal Tap Sequel Marks Triumphant Return Of The Original Cast

In a world where reboots and sequels are proving to not only be commonplace, but often canvases for legitimately high-quality storytelling, now seems like the perfect time to bring back a cult classic likeThis Is Spinal Tap. The beloved rock mockumentary enjoys a respectable fandom to this day, so all those dedicated fans should be pleased to hear that the fictional band’s story isn’t quite done yet. Courtesy of Rob Reiner, who directed and starred in the original comedy hit,This Is Spinal Tapwill finally get a proper sequel featuring a triumphantly returning cast....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · Susan Allen

Star Wars: Tales of the Empire Review

TheStar Warsfranchise should feel endlessly expansive. The galaxy far far away should provide enough stories to comfortably fill the next few decades without repeating itself too often. Unfortunately, Disney’s live-actionStar Warsefforts tie themselves to the characters, settings, and events that fans remember from the original trilogy. This makesStar Warsfeel tiny, but Dave Filoni’s animated sector of the franchise finds new stories in lesser-known figures.Tales of the Empirerepresents Filoni’s second anthology story with some admirable results....

June 11, 2025 · 4 min · 789 words · Todd Gray

Tears of the Kingdom Player Shares Way to Steer Builds Without a Steering Stick

AZelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayer has shared a clever way to control vehicles without using a steering stick. InTears of the Kingdom, steering sticks make vehicles far easier to maneuver and control the direction the player goes. They are one ofTears of the Kingdom’s Zonai devicesand essential for utility builds. Players can get steering sticks from the Zonai Device Dispensers in the North Hyrule Sky and Tarrey Town Construction Site....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Mary Martinez

Terraria: How To Summon And Defeat The Empress Of Light

Quick Links Re-Logic’sbeautiful 2D sandbox gameremains popular years after its release. It features over 17 bosses, some of which are vital for players to defeat to reach the end-game. Some bosses, however, fall outside the “main story,” but are still valuable to defeat just for fun and to gain some prestigious items in the process. RELATED:Things To Do Immediately When Starting Terraria The Empress of Light is one of the flashiest and most aesthetically-pleasingHardmodeside bosses inTerraria....

June 11, 2025 · 4 min · 804 words · James Reed

That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime: The Kijin, Explained

Summary The world ofThat Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slimeis filled with beautiful and extensive geography and locations, as well as a plethora of people of different races and cultures. This unique array of cultures ranges from the beautiful and rare to the not-so-beautiful and common, including legendary beasts such as elemental dragons and common everyday monsters like slime, which the protagonist falls under. This vast assortment of races and their interactions is what makesThat Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slimea fan favorite....

June 11, 2025 · 6 min · 1093 words · Jennifer Russell