APokemon ScarletandVioletfan shows off their interpretation of Wiglett as a Gen 5 sprite. With the ninth generation ofPokemongames on the way with the upcoming release ofScarletandViolet, a lot of fans are excited to see what the latest region, creatures, and story will bring to the established franchise. On the other hand, no matter how many newPokemongenerations are released, some fans will always have a favorite. One of themore popularPokemongenerationsto fans is Gen 5, which saw the release of the critically acclaimedBlackandWhiteand the well-received sequels....

After years of using the Prestige System,Modern Warfareintroduced the rotating seasonal rank that resets frequently, rather than keeping a constant record of player’s efforts. Recent rumors have been circulating thatCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warwill beusing a similar seasonal ranking system,and it seems that fans do not completely agree with this decision. The Prestige System was primarily used as a gate to slowly reward players with new emblems, class slots, and cosmetics....

Nintendo of America’s former president Reggie Fils-Aime has been quite busy lately, despite announcing his retirement from NOA in April of 2019. Since then he has joined many new ventures, includingjoining GameStop’s board of directorslast March. Now, it seems Fils-Aime will be taking the spotlight once again as he announced his upcoming interview with another modern gaming legend,Hideo Kojima, for the 10th annual New York Game Awards. Kojima is receiving his Legend Award from the New York Game Awards, with Fils-Aime interviewing him about it live on YouTube and Twitch tonight at 5:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST....

Sonic Frontiershas been officially unveiled, and players have a ton of details \to think on until Sonic Team is ready to reveal more. From the mystery of the glyph shown inthe Sonic Central teaser trailer, to the fact thatFrontiersis Sonic’s first open-world adventure, there’s a lot forSonicfans to be excited about. WithFrontiers, a second live-action movie, and another TV show with Netflix on the horizon for Sonic for next year, the future of the blue blur has never seemed brighter....

The season of giving is here once again, and while this year has been quite the doozie, the holidays are a nice time to kick back and relax with some video games. Of course, on top of that, there will likely be some shopping going on, and while it can be difficult to find gifts for gamers, there are a few perfect items out there. For those that were lucky enough to bag an Xbox Series X, there are quite a few options that can make the season feel extra special....

Summary While it’s a great deal for those looking for something new to play for cheap, theEpic Games Storefree games promotion is a strange mix of content sometimes. Without warning, the service can decide to switch between offering two games to just one and back again depending on the week, andsome Epic Games Store offerings frequently vanishbefore being made openly available once the promotion is live. However, next week is a lucky one for gamers as it works out in their favor....

Twitchstreamer Amouranth made headlines earlier this month when she announced the purchase of a gas station. At the time, theTwitchstreamer explained that she will owe about $6 million in federal income tax for 2021, and that buying the $4 million gas station would actually lower how much she will pay in taxes as well as give her some passive income. Now Amouranth has purchased another gas station, but for a much higher price....

Ubisoft teases a new update forFar Cry 5half a decade after the game’s release. Developers say they are introducing new features to celebrate the game turning five years old on March 27.Ubisoft releasedFar Cry 5in 2018. The open-world first-person shooter casts players in the role of a sheriff’s deputy from the fictional Hope County, Montana, which has fallen under the control of charismatic cult leader Joseph Seed. After a botched attempt to arrest Seed, players must fight their way across Hope County, teaming up with the locals and taking down Seed’s lieutenants until they’re ready to confront him at his compound....

Summary Crossovers with other franchises have been one of the largest pull factors ofFortnitefor some time now, with the game owing a lot of its continued success to these collaborations. Not only do these crossovers allow the battle royale to offer things like new skins and cosmetics, but Epic Games usually introduces brand-new modes and game mechanics related to whichever franchise the game is collaborating with. Fortnitehas introduced a huge number of ambitious crossovers over the years, offering content in partnership with a range of gaming franchises, movies, TV shows, and even musical artists....

It was the twilight of the 1970s when the first Xenomorph baby would launch itself from the chest of a USCSS crewman, setting off a franchise that has scared and enthralled more than one generation over the last 42 years. In that time, theAlienuniverse has taken many forms. What started as a single movie has become a phenomenon that has transformed into toys, video games, and books as the universe continues to evolve....

Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtreeadds many new powerful Spirit Ashes that resemble many of the new enemies found throughout the DLC. While these Spirit Ashes will still need players tofind and use the Revered Spirit Ashesto make them stronger, many of these new ashes outclass those found in the base game. One of the more unique Spirit Ashes isTaylew the Golem Smith, found in a dungeon aptly named Taylew’s Ruined Forge....

After finally destroying Kid Buu at the end of a long, protracted battle, Goku wished that he would reincarnate as a good person in his next life. That wish was granted, and at the end ofDragon Ball ZGoku met Uub,the human reincarnation of Buu. Realizing that he had naturally become a strong fighter, Goku decided to take Uub and train him up into someone who could step in as Earth’s guardian once he was gone....

Very soon, the 2021 Game Awards will be upon the game industry. Plenty of well-deserved congratulations will be given, and many games will be revealed. Geoff Keighley has turned The Game Awards into a second E3 to end the year. Even if a spectator’s favorite game does not win, they can still be entertained with news about exciting new titles. Just about the entire industry will be in attendance, whether it beindie developers in The MIX Picks showcasebeforehand or the big console manufacturers during the main show....