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The8th generation ofPokémonwas full of Pokédex controversy duringSword and Shield’s initial release. With the introduction of theIsle of Armorand Crown Tundra DLCsplenty of Pokémon have been added to the Sword and Shield dex, and a couple of those additions happen to be brand new Pokémon! Or… at least new Galarian forms of old Pokémon, which for many fans is just as good! RELATED:Pokémon Sword & Shield: The 10 Strongest Galar Pokémon, Ranked Sword and Shield’s Crown Tundra expansion brings legendary Pokémon back to the forefront withDynamax Adventures that allow players to catch old legendaries(and their shiny variations), as well as opportunities to be gifted and catch other more exclusive legendaries like Cosmog and Keldeo....

Last month was a major jump in publicity for the kid-friendly gaming platformRoblox, so much so, in fact, it’s even making it to the White House. ARobloxand Twitter user recently posed as a White House reporter, infiltrating some recent press briefings and even managing to sneak in a few questions for press secretary Jen Psaki. The White House isn’t always safe from outside intruders, though with the COVID-19 pandemic still being a major threat, it’s hard to believe that anyone could get this far....

Pokemon Scarlet and Violethave arrived. The ninth generation ofPokemongames brings a lot of changes to the franchse. Picking up from wherePokemon Legends Arceusleft off,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetalso give players an open-world environment to explore. Accompanying the open-world map,Scarlet and Violetalso have three campaigns that players can tackle in any order. The traditional route has Pokemon trainers making their way across the region of Paldea, fighting gym leaders for badges while collecting new ‘mons....

Summary In a quiet and sudden move, Sony changed thePS5packaging to no longer include the 8K resolution label on the front of the box and social media users noticed the move. Though Sony has not stated why the change was made toPS5packages, some fans debated why such a change was made. During the PS5’s launch in 2020, Sony stated that the PS5 would output up to 8K resolution on compatible displays in a console firmware update, depending on the content available....

TheSplatoonfranchise is a lot of things, though few would describe it as being similar toSuper Mario Bros.These two franchises occupy separate ends of Nintendo’s franchise list, withMariobeing one of the oldestand most prestigious IPs in the gaming industry, whileSplatoonis the new hotness that is built for younger Nintendo fans.Splatoon 3continues the successful legacy of the squid kids in the chaotic Splatsville, and this year it seems to be holding down the fort in the absence of Nintendo’s biggest franchises....

SinceStraycame out, it has hit the Internet by storm. It has become known as “the video game where you play as a cat,” meanwhile CNN has called it “everyone’s favorite new cat-centric video game,” and evenPETA wrote an articleabout how much the game gets right about cats. Even cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy has picked up the game and shared some of his playthrough on social media. However, this craze has missed the game’s vital points....

There’s an awful lot to love aboutStray, though its most endearing aspect is undoubtedly itsfantastic feline main protagonist. This cute little kitty can perform all sorts of unique actions, including meowing on command and nuzzling up against the legs of unsuspecting robots. Although these adorable actions rarely tend to serve any real purpose gameplay-wise, they do help to make the character feel more believable and many of them have trophies attached to them as well....

A creativeSubnauticafan with a love for LEGO has designed and built their own model of the Seatruck, a modular underwater exploration vehicle which was seen for the first time by fans inSubnautica: Below Zero. This isn’t the first time that avidSubnauticafans have created LEGO sets based on some of the assets found in the game, as many of the game’s biomes, creatures, and vehicles have provided plenty of inspiration for fans to create sets for....

Monolith Productions and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment’sMiddle-earthgames helped to takeLord of the Ringsin a new direction. There had been plenty ofLotRgames before, butMiddle-earth: Shadow of MordorandMiddle-earth: Shadow of Warintroduced new characters, new regions, and an incredible new mechanic called the Nemesis System, which innovated NPC AI design. The games were praised for their distinctive characters and the direction of their stories, even if the events of both titles deviated from establishedLotRlore....

Horror is a genre that always seems to do well in the entertainment world, with plenty of movies, anime, and games on offer for viewers who like to be scared. The video game section of the horror library is growing all the time, with new titles in everything from modern first-person shooters to vintage 2D sidescrollers. RELATED:Scariest Video Game Characters Every video game needs a good antagonist, and a horror video game also needs a villain convincing enoughto give the player a good scare....

Summary Gaming can become an expensive hobby, especially for those chasing the bleeding edge of tech. That said, gamers with a modest setup can also enjoy a massive library of titles on PCs and laptops with integrated graphics. While these games may fall short of eye-catching graphics, they make up for it by offering an unparalleled storyline and gameplay. Advancements in integrated graphics technologies further enhance the gaming experience, and laptops powered by Intel’s Arc series, in particular, offer commendable in-game FPS on some popular titles....

Summary Publisher Nexon has acknowledged thatThe Finalsis facing disappointing performance figures. Despite an impressive start,The Finalshas not met the publisher’s initial expectations in terms of player retention and revenue generation. The Finalsis a free-to-play first-person shooterdeveloped by Embark Studios, featuring team-based matches in destructible environments inspired by a fictional VR combat game show. Players select from Light, Medium, or Heavy classes with distinct abilities and equipment, encouraging strategic gameplay. The game’s dynamic elements include player-modifiable terrain, varied weather conditions, and time of day, fostering emergent strategies and interactions....

In a recent blog post,Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warpublisher Activision has unveiled its plans for theCall of Dutyfranchise. This post focuses onCall of Duty: Warzone, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare,and their relationship withCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. Due to the massive popularity ofCall of Duty: Warzone,the developers and publisher of the shooter franchise hope to keep it going through on-going support. WithCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warset to launch on November 13, fans' attentions are likely focused on how it will integrate with the battle royaleWarzone....