Pokemon SwordandPokemon Shieldare only a couple days away, and the road to get here has been long and paved with a myriad of controversies that have left a sour taste in many die-hard fans' mouths. Since the announcement ofPokemon SwordandShield,fans were promised aPokemongame that would be exactly what long-time fans have waited so long for: a more in-depth and rich experience that utilizes the power of the Switch to go further than any previous 3DSPokemontitle....

Pokemonfans may be mostly focused on the upcomingPokemon Scarlet and Violetthan anything else, but it’s fair to say that there are still many who are enjoying their Galar region adventures inPokemon Sword and Shield.Pokemon Sword and Shieldis still worthwhile forPokemonplayers to check out thanks to special distribution events that give fans the chance to add special Pokemon to their collection. The latestPokemon Sword and Shielddistribution event is all about Ash Ketchum’s team of Pokemon from the anime....

The Putrid Avatars inElden Ringare a perfect example of the way that FromSoftware designed its latest title to push players to rethink the way that they approach even familiar boss fights. This is because not only are the Erdtree and Putrid Avatars examples ofbosses that are repeated inElden Ring, but also use an olderDark Soulsmoveset to punish players for relying on older strategies. While it is plenty common for FromSoftware to take mechanics or basic parts of enemy movesets from older games and fill out their newer content with these assets, some of the bosses inElden Ringtake this a step further....

Summary In a fun and unusual update,Meta Quest Proheadsets now support tongue tracking. While the addition might sound a bit bizarre, theMeta Questheadsets previously haven’t been able to track tongue movement, limiting player expressiveness in apps likeVRChat. The update expands upon the hardware’s head, eye, and hand-tracking capabilities within the Meta Quest Pro. Despite the Meta Quest 3 being the newer piece of hardware, the update is currently only offered for the Meta Quest Pro headset....

Independent game developers may not compete with AAA studios in terms of budget, but their work tends to have a larger degree of freedom. Something that begins as a one-person project can capture that developer’s vision, from the farming simulatorStardew Valleyto more bizarre ideas like thefractal-based arena shooterSpaceflux. German developer Benjamin “BenStar” Kiefer’sRevitais envisioned as a “fast-paced roguelite with a very, very strong emphasis on risk-reward systems.” Among a sea ofRogue-inspired titles,Revitastands out by using its main character’s health as currency....

Summary Respected leaker eXtas1s has claimed thatXbox Game Studios' next game could be spearheaded byAssassin’s Creedcreator Patrice Désilets, co-founder of Panache Digital Games. Désilets served as creative director forAssassin’s Creed,Assassin’s Creed 2, andAssassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, but also directed Ubisoft’s 2003 action-adventurePrince of Persia: The Sands of Time.Panache Digital Games, which Désilets​​​​​​ co-founded with JeanFrancois Boivin, released its first-ever video game,Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey,in 2019. Now, a team-up with Panache Digital Games andXboxseems likely....

Summary According to a recent rumor, it’s possible thatUncharted: Drake’s Fortune, the first game in the popular third-person shooter/action-adventure series from Naughty Dog, could be getting a remake for PS5.Uncharted: Drake’s Fortunewas first released in 2007 as a PlayStation 3 exclusive. It kicked off what would become one of Sony’s biggest franchises, followed by handheld spin-offs, direct sequels, and more across two console generations. Uncharted: Drake’s Fortuneearned mostly positive reviews at the time of its original release, but its sequels are often held in a much higher regard....

Season: A Letter to the Futureis a post-apocalyptic walking simulator that takes players on a strange and wild journey deep into the unknown. Our main character has left the only place she has ever known in order to fulfill a prophetic dream from her best friend. According to thestory ofSeason: A Letter to the Future, Caro City has been long closed off from the dangerous world outside, a world filled with illnesses where there are no real cures....

After years of speculation, rumors, delays, hype and fanfare,Cyberpunk 2077has finally arrived. Fans across the world are riding into Night City for the very first time for what appears to be a mostly positive, if not somewhat troubled, experience. This reaction has caused a temperance to the initial expectations of CD Projekt Red’s game following the commercial and critical darling,The Witcher 3. It would seem not everyone wants their visit toCyberpunk 2077’s not-so-distant future to last forever....

Summary TheSolo Levelingseries portrays rulers, monarchs, and humans who get involved in their war. While the war between the rulers and the monarchs is what sets the series into motion, very few fans and characters alike truly understand it. Where are the rulersand monarchs from? And why do humans have to be involved in their war? Many similar questions have been asked by many, but upon finding out that humanity was destined to be destroyedand hunters are, in a sense, ‘the chosen’ individualswho were to be left as remnants of the race, the origin and purpose of the war inSolo Levelingbecome all the more important....

Sonyhas been playing to its strengths with a consistent output of high-quality AAA blockbusters such as the already releasedRatchet and Clank: Rift Apartand upcoming ones including the likes ofHorizon Forbidden West. However, Sony’s pricing models for its games have been met with intense scrutiny by fans, with the most recent example beingHorizon Forbidden West. In addition to positioning its first-party library at a higher price tag of $70,Sonyhas recently changed its policies regarding next-gen upgrades, much to consumer dismay....

Despite its initial success as a television show,SpongeBob SquarePantsquickly became popular in other entertainment mediums. For example,SpongeBob has starred in many video gamesover the years. While the quality of these titles has not always been consistent, many of them have become memorable to fans. In addition to these past games, a new installment in the series is in the works calledSpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake. First announced in September 2021,SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shakeis an upcoming 3D platforming game developed by Purple Lamp Studios and published by THQ Nordic....

The newestStar Warssaga has been divisive, and John Boyega has added to the discourse regarding the treatment of his character, Finn. WhenStar Wars: The Force Awakenspremiered, it was like a breath of fresh air. Fans were ready for a new crack at a trilogy with fresh characters. The film was thebest of the Disney eraStar Warsmoviesbecause it stuck close to the hero’s journey a laStar Wars: A New Hope, with appearances from Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and other icons....