Remnant: From The Ashes is getting a next-gen upgrade. On the PS5 and Xbox Series X, you’ll have your choice to play at either 4K at 30 FPS or 1080p at 60 FPS. The Xbox Series S, however, will only get a 1080p at 60 FPS option. This is a free patch to the existing game, so there’s no need for existing players to repurchase Remnant. You’ll just get the new graphical options when the update arrives on May 13....
If 2022 seems like a long wait for Vin Diesel’s jungle adventure in Ark 2, then Reptiles: In Hunt might settle your craving before then. The dinosaur-filled hack ’n’ slash is set within the flora of an expansive wilderness, where prehistoric creatures are joined by more threatening enemies to worry about. Developed by Corpix Games and published by Games Operators, Reptiles: In Hunt may be an obscure title but its offer to walk with magnificent beasts - without getting eaten of course - is too good to pass up....
One of the benefits for CCP Games of going exclusive with Sony to release Dust 514 only on the PlayStation 3 is that Sony will do a lot of the marketing for them. Everything we’ve learned about the game in the fast few months has come from the PlayStation Blog. Previous entries covered vehicle customization and infantry weapons, while the latest post examines Dust 514’s infantry dropsuits and configurations. Like CCP’s flagship game, EVE Online, Dust 514 is all about customization, details and managing resources and power....
The multiplayer aspect of Animal Crossing: New Horizons may be a struggle for those playing couch co-op and sharing an island but players are discovering that the online aspect is a whole other ball game. Inventive gamers have been creating their very own mini-games on their islands, inviting friends over for rounds of musical chairs and much more. Now, thanks to the wonders of social media, Twitter user Douglas Wilson has collated them all together....
Starting a new game is the norm for many players. With each new game, Pokémon allows players to venture into a new region, catch new Pokémon, and explore with a new protagonist. Speaking of the protagonist, there are many beloved trainers that we have loved in the series from Ethan (Gold), Wes (Pokémon Colosseum), Brendon/May (Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald), and many more. However, two protagonists most players are familiar with is the protagonist in the first Pokémon games, Red and Ash from the beloved Pokémon anime series....
Psychic-type pokémon had a reputation for being the strongest type in the first generation games, but then Dark-types came in to be immune to Psychic-type attacks, and Bug-type pokémon got a huge boost after the addition of strong ones like Heracross and Scizor. But that does not discredit the fact that Psychic is still an amazing type, with many legendary and mythic pokémon being introduced to the category. Not only that, but all Psychic-types also come in a variety of heights and weights....
The Pokémon franchise has featured a variety of villainous teams from its very inception. Each of these groups offer distinct and colorful characteristics, and it’s no surprise that there is a certain allure to these zany teams that leaves many wondering which one they would best belong in. Using the outlines of the MBTI® test, we can find out which team is best suited to each of the 16 personalities. So based on your own personality and test results, which Pokémon faction would you fit in best?...
It’s 2020 and the Pokémon anime is still being censored, as a mustache worn by a minor character has been removed from the localized version of the series. The Pokémon anime was censored a lot throughout its early seasons, to the point that entire episodes never made it overseas. These include episodes where characters pointed guns at each other, as well as the infamous “Electric Soldier Porygon” episode, which caused children in Japan to have seizures....
You never forget your first Pokémon generation, and many gamers experienced their first taste of the wild world of Pokémon with the second generation in Gold, Silver, and Crystal. As direct successors to the very first generation, these GameBoy Color titles toyed around with some pretty unique aspects and Pokémon compared to other generations. We’re now in the thick of the eighth generation with Sword & Shield, which now features a ton of legacy Pokémon due to updates and downloadable content....
The Pokemon franchise is approaching 25 years as a worldwide phenomenon. In this time frame, it has become the most profitable entertainment franchise of all time. Collecting over 100 Billion dollars, it has earned more revenue than even Disney’s Mickey Mouse. Over the course of this quarter-century, more than 800 of these unique creatures have debuted. With a series that spans several generations, it feels like everyone has a favorite Pokemon....
Pokemon GO has been on a roll with its in-game events lately, adding new Pokemon from the Kalos region, kicking off its Holiday event this week, and just yesterday announcing a New Year’s event for the first few days of 2021. Earlier this month, Pokemon GO announced Pokemon GO Tour: Kanto, a special ticketed event focusing on the first 150 Pokemon from the Kanto region, meant to celebrate the franchise’s 25th anniversary in 2021....
We’re just days away from the March Pokemon GO Community day. This month, the event will be centered around the Generation 3 Grass-type starter Pokemon Treecko. During the event, the featured Pokemon will spawn more frequently, there’s a better chance of a shiny Treecko popping up, and anyone who manages to fully evolve their Treecko to Sceptile will be rewarded with an exclusive move. March Pokemon GO Community Day begins globally on March 23rd and will run from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM in each player’s respective time zones....
For the most part, Pokemon GO players don’t have to be in a hurry to complete their Special Research quests. Most of the Pokemon GO Special Research quests feature tasks that can technically be completed at any time, though they are usually much easier to complete closer to when they’re added to the game. However, Pokemon GO players that have yet to complete the Distracted By Something Shiny Special Research quest will want to make it a priority, as they will soon be out of luck....
Pokemon themed clothing is having something of a resurgence in 2020 between stylish sneakers and surprisingly expensive Pikachu hats. As the brand expands more into the ritzier side of attire, it seems the next step is for jewelry that really nails the “I Choose You” mantra. Japanese jewelry company U-Treasure is hopping on the trend of designer Pokemon gear by selling rings that make a statement beyond just a person’s love of Pokemon....
As we near a new console generation gamers will soon welcome an age where parity is the special of the day. No longer will consoles be unique devices — each will try to borrow from the other’s lead, and vice versa. Case in point: a recent claim from Sony that their motion camera, the PlayStation Eye, is capable of registering gestures not unlike the Kinect. In fact, gesture-based UI navigation could come to the PS4 in a later update....
In a setting reminiscent of the prehistoric wilderness, the brand new virtual reality survival game Song in the Smoke has been confirmed for PlayStation VR, coming later this year. From indie game developer 17-Bit comes a new, unsettling, survival horror title. In the past, 17-Bit created the turn-based tactics game Skulls of the Shogun and a shooter known as Galak-Z: The Dimensional. Coming soon, in Song in the Smoke, players are pitting against the wilderness in a true survival experience, being forced to spark fire from flint, using torches as a source of light, and hunting beasts using a bow and arrow....
After a slower than expected start, Rainbow Six Siege continued to gain a lot of momentum in its first year, prompting Ubisoft to add a second year of content to keep players happy. Operation Velvet Shell introduced two Spanish operators to the diverse roster, and currently, Ubisoft is in the middle of the unplanned Operation Health which is intended to address a variety of issues holding the game back. So far, players have seen hitbox changes, rebalancing, map updates, and many other bug fixes, but with title update 2....
Razer today revealed the next generation of Razer Blade 17 gaming laptops, which now include 11th Gen Intel Core H-Series processors and are compatible with Nvidia GeForce RTX 30-Series Laptop GPUs. The Blade 15 is also getting a refresh, including THX Spatial Audio certification and four upward-facing speakers for enhanced in-game sound effects. The Razer Blade lineup has always offered high-end rigs, and these next-gen models look no different. With plenty of customization options, an anti-fingerprint resistive coating, and dual-sided Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, the Blade 17 is decked out with everything you’d need in a portable gaming rig....
The popular Re:ZERO franchise released Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Prophecy of the Throne today, marking the first time the series has shipped a major video game to markets outside of Japan. It features a 3D turn-based battle system, another first for the long-running light novel and anime franchise. Supervised by series author Tappei Nagatsuki, Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Prophecy of the Throne features a brand new storyline with characters designed by Japanese artist and long-time collaborator Shinichirou Otsuka....
The acclaimed Red Dead Redemption 2 is more than just an open-world video game in the Red Dead Redemption franchise. Rockstar Games managed to craft a living, breathing world set in the period in which the Wild West was on its last legs. Arthur Morgan’s journey is an emotional one that sees many twists and turns as he tries to find himself among the chaos he’s surrounded by. But what should the player do when the game’s credits finally roll?...
