Naruto: The Hyuga Clan's Cursed Seal, Explained

TheNarutofranchise features a number ofunique jutsu and forbidden techniquesthat are distinctive to each clan, showcasing their unfettered power and high status among their respective villages. However, with such power comes great risk, and these clans are willing to go to any lengths to protect their secrets. Such is the case of the Hyuga Clan, one of the Hidden Leaf’s four noble clans and the bearers of one of the Three Great Dojutsu – the Byakugan....

June 12, 2025 · 4 min · 761 words · Angel Johnson

Nintendo Switch OLED Model May Still Suffer From Joy-Con Drift

Seemingly out of nowhere, Nintendo finally pulled back the curtain on theNintendo Switch OLED Modeltoday. It releases October 8 for $349.99, has an improved OLED screen, and a few new tricks and whistles from the baseSwitchsystem. Perhaps as surprising as this reveal is its reception, as many are not happy with the console. While there’s time for the reception to improve, there’s a lot of things that some wanted to see in the a new Switch model (potential due to the variousSwitch Pro rumorsout there) that it does not have....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Kelly Summers

Original God of War Director Thinks Ragnarok Will be Cross-Gen

Plenty of eyes are on the sequel to 2018’sGod of War, both because of its exciting Ragnarok setting as well as just how tight-lipped Santa Monica has been on the project. According to originalGod of Wardirector David Jaffe, though, a cross-gen release seems plausible. Purely speculation, the director of thefirst twoGod of Wargamessaid that “I am sure the new God of War will be PS4 [and] PS5,” adding that “Jim Ryan has pretty much said as much....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Allison Anderson

Outriders Getting First Big Update Next Week, Patch Notes Released

Outriders, the third-person RPG released April 1, will be getting its first big update next week. No official release date has been announced yet, but players can expect this update to solve thecrashing problem thatOutridershas had thus far. Outridershas received favorable reviews thus far and the developer is taking the coming days to identify issues players have encountered since release.Outriderswas developed by People Can Fly, known for its work on theBulletstormfranchise, and was published by Square Enix....

June 12, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Andrew Matthews

Pokemon Fan Charts Ancestry of Otter Pokemon

Though there certainly are many reasons for the popularity of thePokemonfranchise at large, it’s the pocket monsters themselves that are the obvious stars of the show. With over two decades' worth of lore and backstory explaining certain species in great detail, there are still blanks that fans enjoy filling in, and artist Alex Fantastico, in particular, has much to share in this regard. Namely, Fantastico has taken it upon themselves to create in-depthPokemonevolutionary charts that track creatures' lineages in substantial detail....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Emily Smith

Pokemon Home Downloaded Over 1 Million Times on Mobile

When The Pokemon Company’s cloud storage servicePokemon Homewas released, many were quickly drawn in byProfessor Grand Oak’s interesting fashion sense. The allure of being able to transfer Pokemon from the Game Boy Advance era up toSwordandShieldon the Nintendo Switch is nothing to scoff at either, and in just one week over a million people had the mobile phone application downloaded according to market analyst Sensor Tower. Pokemon Homeis the most recent version of software allowing long-time trainers to store their vast collection, following up the GameCube’sPokemon Boxand the 3DS’sPokemon Bank....

June 12, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Patricia Brewer

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How to Claim DLC School Uniforms

The Teal Mask is the first of two DLC expansions forPokemon Scarlet & Violet, which together are known as The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. Players who purchase the DLC before June 29, 2025, will receive a special Dark Tera Type Hisuian Zoroark, as well as a special outfit set containing four new seasonal uniforms forPokemon Scarlet & Violetplayers to enjoy. RELATED:Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How to Change Hairstyle and Clothes...

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Henry Mendoza

Project xCloud Available for iOS Testing Today

Microsoft’s first round of beta testing for its Xbox xCloud game streaming service has begun for iOS users, letting more fans get a taste of the new tech. The app previously debuted on Android last year. The client app supports xCloud streaming on both Android and iOS, but iPhone users won’t be able to use the console streaming features if they own anXboxOne. Additionally, due to App Store regulations, the Apple version of the app currently only has support for one title,Halo: The Master Chief Collection....

June 12, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Allison Garcia

Ready or Not: How to Fix Checksum Mismatch Error

Ready or Notdrops players into the dark and seedy underbelly of the fictional city Los Sueños as a SWAT officer responding to active threats and raiding dens used for criminal activity. It’s a hardcore tactical shooter with plenty of replayability, especially with mods, though the latter may potentially cause some unwarranted issues. WithReady or Notgraduating from Steam Early Access, players can now experience all the content VOID Interactiveenvisioned for the game’s full release....

June 12, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Kathryn Wallace MD

Reasons Why Final Fantasy 12 Needs A Remake After 16

Final Fantasy 16broke the mold for theFinal Fantasyfranchise in many ways. Not only did it focus on single-character action combat, exploration is limited to plot and side quest-related instances. Its stylized photorealistic graphics also allow graphic on-screen depictions of dark sequences only implied in less technically-advanced entries. RELATED:Final Fantasy 16: Ending Explained Every advancementFinal Fantasy 16made is perfect for recreating certainFinal Fantasyentries.Final Fantasy 12in particular feels made for a16-style remake. Both games strike the right balance of grounded and fantastic, with themes of revenge, infernal intervention, and atonement....

June 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1184 words · Dr. Marcus Thomas

Ridiculous Starfield Ship Design Could Give Huge Combat Advantage

AStarfieldplayer has created a ship that could offer a huge advantage in combat.Starfieldis finally out after a five-year wait, and is the biggest game launch in Bethesda’s history.Starfieldplayers have been praising the RPG, from the space combat and impressive graphics to the high level of exploration and customization. One ofStarfield’s main features is the customization of ships, letting players unleash their creativity.Creating a ship inStarfieldis best suited to late-game players, as they should have plenty of credits, which are needed to get parts....

June 12, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Stephen Bernard

Rising Storm 2: Tips For Commanders

Rising Storm 2is a hardcore large scaletactical FPSgame set during theVietnam War(1965 to 1975). Sort of like a more complex version ofBattlefield,Rising Storm 2is all about different classes of players working together as a cohesive unit in order to capture objectives and win the match. Not only do players need to learn how to work as a team; in many cases, that team may require them to step up become its leader....

June 12, 2025 · 5 min · 874 words · Jason Smith

Rumor: Massive Grand Theft Auto 6 Leak Reveals Surprising Setting, Story Details, and More

It’s been nearly a decade sinceGrand Theft Auto 5was first released, and Rockstar Games has just recently announced thatGrand Theft Auto 6is in active development. Official information onGrand Theft Auto 6’s development begins and ends with the fact that it’s currently being worked on, but rumors about it come out at a regular pace. The latestGrand Theft Auto 6rumors stem from a report by Xfire, citing Rockstar Games insider Matheusvictorbr. This potential leak reiterates some information mentioned in previous leaks about the game....

June 12, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Mark Sharp PhD