Pokemon GO Buddy System Getting Major Overhaul

Pokemon GOhas changed quite a lot since it’s debut in 2016. Back then, the game was little more than an augmented reality novelty with little actual gameplay and missing features that made the mainlinePokemontitles so enjoyable, likePvP combat. After going through so many changes,Pokemon GOis definitely a much better game today, with constant new events likeCommunity Daykeeping the game alive. And now Niantic is revamping the buddy system to make the game even better....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Jason Torres

Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire Marked Evolutions for the Series that Continue 20 Years Later

Pokemon ScarletandVioletreleased last week, kicking off the ninth Generation of Game Freak’s creature-collecting RPG franchise. Reception has been mixed. On one hand,Scarlet and Violetare a bold step into open-world designwith a narrative that encourages thorough exploration. However, the games crack under that ambition, leading to a stream of glitches that suggest Game Freak should have kept its creation in the oven longer. This tumultuous transition may send fans looking back to entries that better stuck their landing, such as Generation 3’sPokemon RubyandSapphire....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 998 words · Derek Jackson

Rumor: Honkai: Star Rail Leak Teases Appearance of Upcoming Character Sam

Summary AHonkai: Star Railleak is teasing the potential in-game appearance of rumored upcoming character Sam, expected to be introduced to the game in a future update. The recent launch of the HoYoverse sci-fi RPG’s Version 2.0 update has brought plenty of new content to the game, aside from the debut of Penacony. Version 2.0 introduces three new playable characters toHonkai: Star Railwith Black Swan, Sparkle, and Misha coming alongside new areas to explore and new puzzle-solving mechanics....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 544 words · Madeline Stewart

Sifu Update Fixes Bugs and More

A week after it launched on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC,Sifuhas proved to be a well-received and popular roguelike title. With a unique mechanic that sees a player age exponentially every time they die,Sifualready had many gamers interested before launch, and when it did finally launch, it did so with an impressive number of initial players. Developer Sloclap celebrated500,000 players loading upSifuat launch.Despite this initial success, and a reported lack of glitches and bugs at launch compared to some other modern titles,Sifustill has fixesthat need to be implemented....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Lisa Smith

Some Xbox Gamers Can Play the New Palworld Update Early

Summary Palworldplayers on Xbox will be able to preview the game’s big June update early. While the update toPalworddoesn’t officially launch until June 27, Xbox Insider users can currently access a preview build, and it’s compatible with existing save files. Thenew Sakurajima update toPalworldwas teased in a 90-second-long trailer at Summer Game Fest on June 7, promising a new island for players to explore, new building levels, PvP arenas, and dedicated servers for Xbox users....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 530 words · Sheri Kane

Sports Story: Shipping Docks Walkthrough (Part 5)

AfterSports Storyplayers finish theevents at Pelican Waters (and its dungeon), players will be taken back to the hotel. After some conversation, they’ll be taken by a helicopter to PureStrike Links, which is just down the road east of the mall. RELATED:Sports Story Walkthrough (Part 1) Meet Doug at PureStrike Links Walk into the main area of PureStrike Links to pass by some photographers and meet up with Lara. Speak to Doug at the table to the left of the Info and Food signs....

July 9, 2025 · 8 min · 1569 words · Andrea Reed

Star Wars: Could Reva Appear In Ahsoka?

TheStar WarsMandoVerse continues to ramp up asThe Mandalorianseason 3 has come to a close, and there are several new stories on the horizon. One of these is Dave Filoni’sAhsokashow. The first trailer forAhsokapremiered atStar WarsCelebration Europe in London, England in April 2023, and was met with a rapturous reception from fans. A longer trailer was also shown exclusively to attendees, featuring the first look at the face of the returning Grand Admiral Thrawn....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 765 words · Mary Mcdaniel

The Nintendo Switch 5 Years Later: Becoming a Must-Have Handheld

A company that started life as a playing card manufacturer, Nintendo has worn many hats since its founding in 1889. 1973 saw the company experimenting with video game technology for the first time, and by 1983,Nintendo released its first home console. Flash forward a few decades, and Nintendo has become one of the biggest names in global entertainment, with a long line of home consoles, as well as handhelds, under its belt....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 984 words · Michelle Wilkinson

Which Nintendo Hero Are You, Based On Your Chinese Zodiac?

Nintendo heroes are icons of the gaming industry. Despite experiencing its fair share of hardships, theNintendocompany has continuously persevered in bringing video games to players worldwide. As one of gaming’s oldest companies, the roster ofcharactersNintendo has produced is practically timeless. RELATED:10 Pokémon Fan Games Every Nintendo Fan Should Know About The whimsical nature of Nintendo characters is why they are so likable. Deep down, we all have a little Nintendo heroism inside of us....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 941 words · Lori Mendoza

WoW Classic: What Are The Best Phase 1 Enchantments?

World of Warcraft Classichas been out for nearly a month now and players are starting to master the current content and getting ready to optimize their gear for the endgame. SomeClassicguilds have already defeated Ragnaros and Onyxia, but there’s always room for improvement. As the average players start to work towards the endgame dungeons and raiding content, it will be important to get the best enchantments and enhancements on every gear slot....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 796 words · Cody Matthews

10 Most Iconic Anime Pacifists

Most anime shows usually have some kind of conflict happening. Most characters seem to take the impending fights in stride and don’t mind defending themselves. Others are perfectly fine with giving the smackdown to those they believe deserve it, but they try not to kill their opponents. However, some heroes will kill them if they believe their foes are too much of a threat. Then there are the few whoabsolutely hate violenceand killing any living creatures....

July 8, 2025 · 7 min · 1475 words · Mrs. Kathryn Green MD

All The Pokemon Used for Food in the Series

Quick Links ThePokemonseries has always had an interesting relationship with the concepts of food and livestock for its core characters. As a result, it isn’t often that fans of the series will find their favorite characters chowing down a Pokemon for sustenance. This hasn’t completely preventedPokemonfrom being used as food though. Throughout the games and other media, different Pokemon have been considered edible. This was recently demonstrated by fans whencreepy videos showed dead Pokemon being butcheredwere released online....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Robert Wood

Deathloop: How To Play As Julianna

DeathloopIs Arkane Studios' most recent title and takes the immersive sim concept - a term almost synonymous with the studio - one step forward by introducing a unique multiplayer component. At almost any time during a gaming session,Julianna can invade the player’s gameand hunt them down. Related:Deathloop: How to Escape Boathouse Gas Chamber The player can either defend themselves from her or hack an antenna on the map and leave the area to survive....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Randall Brown