Game consoles of all kinds play an important role in the enjoyment of video games. Games themselves are the main attraction, but without a game console, they are nothing more than an idea. A PlayStation or an Xbox is the gateway to a world of experiences and fun, and both sides have their own distinct identities that have been built over the years as Microsoft and Sony have evolved in the gaming market....
Every once in a while, I’m reminded of how immature the gaming industry can be. Usually, it’s when someone suggests we might be immature, and we fire back that we make more money than film and television combined, actually. So do arms dealers, so I guess they must be great too, right? Anyway, this comparison to the world of film is particularly emblematic of how gaming sees itself, because we’re perennially celebrating every so-called victory over them, while film doesn’t even care that we exist....
Thanks to the anime, players of Nintendo’s hit Pokémon franchise can see another protagonist take the same journey as they have on the road to the Pokémon League. Unlike the games however, Ash and Pikachu’s adventures often take them to new places. Unfortunately, a lot of these places end up being missing from the core game. Given the chance, Nintendo would hopefully include anime-exclusive areas in future installments. After all, players will feel awesome stepping into the same areas and locales Ash and his pals have been to....
Pokémon Diamond & Pearl has players explore the Sinnoh region, which is based on the Japanese island of Hokkaido. Sinnoh is a region of myths and superstitions, which is why many players love to travel and explore it. It’s also a region that introduced some enormous gameplay changes that are still being felt today. The Sinnoh games are one of the most beloved of the franchise, which is why there are so many Pokémon fans that are waiting for their remakes....
As much as many fans enjoying waxing nostalgic about the first generation of the Pokémon series, there’s no denying that the original games had some odd quirks, flaws and such. Pokémon Red & Blue was an excellent debut but left a lot of room for tweaks and improvements in later generations. In the next few generations, huge additions like breeding, abilities and the physical/special damage split were made. Each subsequent generation made changes to the familiar formula, but which in particular were added with Generation V (Pokémon Black, White, Black 2 and White 2)?...
If there’s one thing the internet loves, it’s cats. Since the majority of Pokémon designs are based on real-world animals and creatures, it comes as no surprise the full amount of cat-like Pokémon that exist in the Pokédex as of Generation VIII. Cats have their unique strengths and skills in real life, and Game Freak does a decent job of translating the power of cats into the Pokémon formula of battling, whether it be literal claw-slashing or a more elemental/mental form of power....
The main Pokémon games are nothing if not reliable. Whenever a new entry hits store shelves, it’s a safe bet the title will provide an enjoyable experience that ferries gamers of all ages to different digital towns in the eternal quest to catch ‘em all. Pokémon Legends: Arceus is a surprising break from that tradition, which is both its biggest strength and weakness. Pokémon Legends: Arceus is a bold new direction for the franchise that borrows cues from open-world titles (as well as other modern experiences)....
Pokemon GO’s Unova Celebration Event is still running, with players having until 8:00 pm in their local times on January 10, 2021 to participate. This event includes special field research tasks as well as collection challenges. Like many of the events appearing in Pokemon GO, it introduces more shiny forms of Pokemon already added into the game. With Tepig being one of the three starter Pokemon from the Unova region, some may be wondering if Tepig and its evolutions are included with these Pokemon....
Since Pokemon GO was released in July 2016, developer Niantic has embraced technological developments in a big way. For example, Niantic introduced the AR Plus feature to the game in December of last year, allowing players to find Pokemon hiding behind objects such as bushes. While this feature went a long way towards making the game and its characters feel more alive, it’s not the only thing that Niantic can do to make Pokemon GO feel realistic....
Regardless of which Pokemon you’re playing, Dragon types are some of the most powerful critters in the series. This is still the case with mobile game Pokemon GO, where they can come especially in handy on a team for PvP. If you’re looking to conquer your opponents by adding a little extra dragon oomph, here are the top five Dragon types for each League, as well as what moves they should bring to the fight....
Pokemon GO’s Sinnoh Celebration week has arrived, which means players have a chance to revisit their Sinnoh dex and attempt to fill in any blank spaces thanks to increased spawns, unique Egg hatches, and some temporary Battle Raid bosses appearing during the event. Among that list of Raid Bosses is the Legendary Heatran. This is a popular Pokemon in the metagame, but due to its unique dual-typing, players will want to carefully plan their battle roster to make sure they take advantage of one big double weakness....
Pokemon Unite has finally got a release date, as confirmed on the official Twitter account. A new trailer confirms that the multiplayer spin-off will be available to download on Nintendo Switch July 21. There’s no specific date set for the mobile launch, but it should be with us at some point in September. For anyone looking to check it out next week, Pokemon Unite will be free-to-play, and also does not require paid online membership....
The surprisingly fun Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid is set to receive a third season of DLC in the near future. Being teased for a “late June 2020” release, this new season pass will bring an additional three characters into the fold on all platforms (PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch). You’ll be able to grab the pass for $14.99 or get individual characters for $5.99 each. Those that do opt for the full season will be given a Dai Shi Phantom Beast King skin to deck their character out in....
With the launch of the PS5, Sony’s PS4 has experienced its last day as the company’s main system. While the hardware will continue to receive new games for the foreseeable future, 2020 will be known as the final year of the PS4. Thanks to titles like Ghost of Tsushima and The Last of Us 2, the console went out with a bang, and the PS4 had a particularly strong year when it came to JRPGs....
The PS5 has now been in the wild for around 3 months or so and owners are starting to find a level of comfort with their next-gen consoles. In terms of a launch lineup, one could argue it was the best one a PlayStation console has ever seen. Plenty of older games are playable on the PS5, but it’s also seeing a host of new games release on it as well....
Releasing more than a month ago, the PlayStation 5 remains one of the hottest video game products right now, especially since PS5 stock is still pretty much non-existent. Shortly after the PS5’s launch, players reported all sorts of errors and glitches, such as issues from downloading digital games to consoles getting bricked after entering Rest Mode. Now, it appears that a new hardware issue has been discovered on the PS5’s DualShock controllers....
The psychic cult-classic from 2004, Second Sight, has been relisted on Steam after being missing from the store for eight years. Second Sight was originally delisted from Steam at the end of 2012, with the reasons cited as “legal issues” surrounding the game. Codemasters, the previous owners of the IP, never commented on the game’s removal, but it is speculated that the legal issues could have come from Crytek acquiring the developers, Free Radical Games, in 2009....
To the surprise of many, PUBG Mobile was launched for iOS and Android mobile devices in western territories the other day. As gamers downloaded the mobile version of the popular battle royale game, many managed to claim a “chicken dinner” in their first match, even if they haven’t been particularly good at it on other platforms. As it turns out, there is a reason for this. When players are first starting out in PUBG Mobile, they are placed in matches that mostly consist of bots....
Quentin Tarantino does not want to direct superhero movies. That was the immediate buzz, at least among geek media, when The Los Angeles Times’ profile of the maverick filmmaker dropped late Friday, with the director confirming to no one’s particular surprise that he has little interest in making a movie based on either Marvel or DC comic book characters. “You have to be a hired hand to do those things,” Tarantino told the newspaper, “I’m not a hired hand....
In its third year of post-launch support, Rainbow Six Siege continues to defy expectations as its popularity and player base have broken new milestones. Following on the heels of Operation Chimera, Ubisoft has revealed that the second season of content in year 3 is going to focus on Italy and its famed Gruppo di Intervento Speciale unit. While Operation Para Bellum won’t have a new co-op mode to replace the zombie-inspired content from the previous season, Para Bellum adds two new Italian Operators as well as a map based in a beautiful villa....
