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In my previous article, I’ve written about Playstation trivia facts that you might have never heard. Though the system put Sony at the forefront of the console war, it is truly the PlayStation 2— its successor— that cemented Sony’s status as a leader. Teen gamers must have never fully experienced the console since it was first released 18 years ago. However, the PS2 is the highest selling console of all time, even surpassing the sales of the SNES....

In a week from now, Sony’s is finally releasing the PlayStation 5, set to usher in a new era in console gaming. Ever since the console’s announcement, Sony has been teasing the console’s beefier internals that would be able to play the best games with little to no loading times. Now, for those players who have decided to with Sony’s PlayStation 5 as their next console, here is a list of some things to consider before buying, including which version to get, how many games are available at launch, what accessories to get, and where to pre-order one....

Without a doubt, Mega Man is one of the most iconic video game characters of all time. Whether fans know Dr. Light’s creation from his roots as the titular protagonist in one of the most difficult side-scrolling series in existence, or more recently from the Blue Bomber’s inclusion to Nintendo’s insanely popular Super Smash Bros., it’s a given that almost anyone with the least bit of gaming knowledge is familiar with the character....

In the violent world of Red Dead Redemption 2, players face danger from all sides. There are grizzly bears, rival gangs, and angry sheriffs, all of which want the player dead. But despite all of this, one of the most common ways to die in Red Dead Redemption 2 is accidentally walking off a cliff. A new glitch has been discovered to save players from falling to their death, but it’s gross enough that for some, death might be a preferable alternative....

Need to take a break from gunslinging in Red Dead Redemption 2? Then you should plop down at your nearest dominoes table and play a few rounds. To beginners it may seem like it has an impenetrable ruleset, but it’s actually quite simple. Here’s what you need to know about dominoes in Red Dead Redemption 2. First, you’ll need to find a place to play. Domino tables can be found at Emerald Ranch, Saint Denis, Blackwater, and sometimes at the Gang Camp....

Charting the success of the Company of Heroes series is almost akin to plotting out the conquests of Nazi Germany. Like the Third Reich, Relic Entertainment’s early campaigns started out strongly enough, before an ill-advised push east placed the kybosh on any further advancement. Both parties were equally guilty of being unseasonal — COH 2 dropped during an indifferent time for WW2 titles, unrealistic — Russian gamers blasted Relic’s depiction of the front, and largely uninspired — Game Rant rated the gameplay highly, while others were left impressed with the overall package....

Kentaro Miura has tragically died at the young age of 54. Known as the creator, writer and illustrator of the critically acclaimed Berserk, it is difficult to overstate the tremendous impact his work has had on the world of games, manga, film, anime, and even literature. The man left behind a monumental legacy, and one we’ll continue to admire in the years to come as new creators take inspiration from his wondrous body of work....

Atlus recently released Persona 5 Strikers and for any musically-minded fans out there, the game contains a tribute to popular musical Les Miserables, and by extension, the book by Victor Hugo on which it was based. One of the new characters introduced in the game has a Persona named Valjean who takes the appearance of a man in chains wearing a French uniform. If this direct reference to Jean Valjean, the protagonist of Les Miserables, wasn’t enough, in Valjean’s first appearance, he says many lines that reference lyrics from the musical, borrowing material from more than one of Jean Valjean’s solo songs....

Persona 5 is arguably one of the most popular releases in Atlus’s well-known Persona series. And this has proven to be true with the production of the series’ enhanced rerelease Persona 5 Royal and the upcoming title spin-off, Persona 5 Strikers. And now, with just a few weeks until the official launch date, Atlus and Sega have finally shared the PC requirements needed for fans to play Persona 5 Strikers on their desktop computers....

Konami has launched a surprise open beta for PES 2022, asking players to help test the “quality of the online matchmaking.” If you’re a PES fan, you’ll be pleased to know that you can go and play PES 2022 right now, albeit with a pretty hefty catch. Konami surprised fans with an open beta which is available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S until July 8. The purpose of the open beta is to test the “quality of online matchmaking and connection to the servers”, meaning that you’ll only be able to participate in online matches....

VALORANT players are reporting multiple bugs and exploits on Icebox, the game’s new snow-covered map. A Killjoy exploit previously seen on Split has shown up again on Icebox, as well as an Omen bug that lets you teleport under the map. Riot Games did address some of the issues, and hopefully no others pop up before the map joins the competitive rotation later this month. The Killjoy exploit involves the agent’s Turrets being placed outside the map, where they can’t be taken down....

Gen II of Pokémon is pretty widely known for having some really great additions, from the legendaries to the starters, who at this point are pretty much fan favorites. That being said, not every Pokémon species introduced can be as cool as Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile. There are definitely a few who don’t quite measure up, which is a point to bring up when anyone starts talking about declining Pokémon quality....

The battles of the Pokémon series can be incredibly fickle affairs. Matches are subject to all manner of RNG, from untimely misses to flinches, damage rolls, and the dreaded freeze hax. Not to mention the Pokémon anime, in which all the rules of physics are torn into tiny, insignificant shreds on the ground. No, Pikachu, don’t aim for the horn. That’s not even remotely a thing. It’s no surprise, then, that’s it’s often tough to compare the skills of trainers, as the goalpost move a lot....

The Pokémon franchise has introduced more than a handful of new mechanics and features to the games over the years. Some of them are battle mechanics that last a single generation, while others become a core part of the experience. Shiny Pokémon are certainly the latter and have captivated fans since their introduction in Pokémon Gold & Silver. Which shiny Pokémon rise above the rest and are worthy of the hunt to capture them, though?...

Pokémon as a franchise has continually grown and grown ever since it made its way into the mainstream with the release of the original games back in the late 90s. As fans grew in age, the series began to add additional features and layers to the world of Pokémon to make them grow ever more invested into the universe. The addition of shiny rare forms of Pokémon makes hardcore fans hunt for the rare colored versions of their favorite Pokémon....

It’s been almost 3 years since the massively popular mobile title Pokémon Go exploded onto the scene (feel old yet?). Yet, many amateur Pokémon Masters are still venturing and battling their way to the coveted level cap of 40. Developer Niantic has trickled in elements to aid towards gaining XP at a faster rate with features like Raids and various bonuses. Still, leveling up still requires tons of exploring and fighting, as well as gathering precious Pokémon and useful items....

Pokemon Masters’ ever-growing roster of in-game events has witnessed yet another addition as the solo event ‘Morty’s Secret Ghost Training’ has landed, according to NintendoSoup. The timed challenge, which starts today, introduces the sync pair Morty and Drifblim to the game; the duo specializes in the Ghost-type and their challenge offers players to rake in some exclusive bonuses and rewards. The event features multiple solo duels, including full force battles that enable players to acquire various items, menus, and power-ups in Pokemon Masters....

Evolutionary items within the Pokémon franchise has been a main staple in the games ever since Generation 1. In Generation 8, these items made a return and there are also a bunch of new evolutionary material to obtain for evolving Pokémon. Some of these items are difficult to obtain and some of them are easier. However, every single one of them can usually be obtained quickly and this list will cover the easiest way to obtain all 20 of them....

The fourth Sword & Shield Pokémon set released this past Friday and has already proven to be the most thoughtful, attractive, and varied set in the entire generation. With an increase in the number of ultra-rares, highly desirable Pokémon, a new card type, and even some shinies, Vivid Voltage proves that variety is the key to an exceptional expansion set. The September mini-set Champion’s Path had a fantastic theme, but unfortunately, the scarcity of the boxes and the lack of any strong chase cards other than the two Charizards made me lose interest in the set very quickly....

Some Pokemon Trainers have started foaming cappuccinos instead of catching Minccinos with Pokemon’s newest addition to the mobile market, Pokemon Cafe Mix. In the first and most recent in-game event, players have been invited to serve a fiery new customer, Scorbunny, in hopes of recruiting them as cafe staff. Players logging on to Pokemon Cafe Mix from July 1 - July 15, 2020, have the opportunity to encounter Scorbunny as a Special Customer in their cafe....