Pokemon GO Adds Pancham Raids, Shiny Galarian Ponyta

Pokemon GOdeveloper Niantic has confirmed that players have successfully completed the global Fairy-Type Catch Challenge, which was added to the game on May 3rd.Pokemon GOplayers were challenged to collectively catch 500 million Fairy-type Pokemon in order to earn special rewards which would be added to the game later this month. The challenge caused some confusion among players, as it was not tracked in the Global Challenge Arena. Many fans took to Twitter to contact Niantic regarding the issue, which was the second major problem reported in May after theMarill limited-time research was accidentally launched too early....

May 21, 2025 · 3 min · 507 words · Parker Gomez II

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Make Huge Improvement to Gen 5 Pokemon

Pokemon Scarlet and Violetwill be introducing plenty of new Pokemon to the franchise, but the games will also feature many returning Pokemon as well. Thereturning Pokemon inPokemon Scarlet and Violethail from every generation in the franchise, and while there will be some Pokemon who don’t make the cut, fans can expect hundreds to collect once the new games launch later this year. No one involved withPokemon Scarlet and Violethave released a list of returning Pokemon in the games, but fans know of at least some of the games' returning Pokemon thanks to the three trailers that have been released so far....

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Luke Rice

Pokemon Unite is Adding Azumarill

Since its release in July of last year,Pokemon Unitehas seen plenty of new creatures added to the game’s roster over its nearly nine month lifespan. March saw the introduction of Gen 8’s Duraludon to the game and previous updates throughout the beginning of the year have seen fan favorites like Aegislash and theMythical Pokemon Hoopaadded to the MOBA’s cast of over 30 playable creatures. Now, with the game recently teasing two upcoming additions, TiMi Studios has officially revealed the next Pokemon set to join the fight....

May 21, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Traci Sanders

PS5 May Let Users Store Games on USB Drive With Future Update

A key selling point behind the PS5 is the inclusion of the SSD that powers the system’s high speed processing that is expected to eliminate loadtimes in Next-Gen gaming. However, this SSD and the increased loading power do come with downsides, most notably among them that players can’t play games off of aUSB device connected to the PS5the way they can on the PS4. While it’s true that players won’t be able to use these external devices to play games directly from storage to thePS5, these USB devices may still have some use with Next-Gen consoles in the future....

May 21, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Kelly Taylor

Resident Evil 4 Trick Stops Chapter 3 Wolves From Spawning

TheResident Evil 4remake isn’t just about infected villagers, as the game also has vicious werewolves, but there is a trick that for those who don’t want to take on the four-legged beasts in Chapter 3. Given recent and upcoming releases in the genre,right now is an exciting time to be a horror game fan. From modern takes on iconic entries to brand-new releases from more independent studios, scary gaming is very much in vogue right now....

May 21, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Jordan Griffin

Shogun: Why That Anti-Climactic Ending Was Perfect

Shogunhas proven itself to be one of the best series on TV today. The ten-episode miniseries reconfigures a beloved novel, demonstrating the development TV production has undertaken in more than 40 years. Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks' take on the material felt like a stunning dive into a beautifully realized world. Its sudden conclusion delivered on the promise of its buildup but didn’t depict the battle fans were eagerly awaiting. How does a show about a war get by without depicting the most notable battle?...

May 21, 2025 · 5 min · 925 words · Deborah Robbins

Six Best Live-Action Movies Based On Toys, Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes

Recently at 2022’s CinemaCon, director Greta Gerwig revealed the first look of her live-action Barbie movie. The movie starsThe Suicide Squadactress Margot Robbie as Barbie, Ryan Gosling as Ken, anda range of other celebritiesincluding America Ferrara, Emma Mackey, Simu Liu, Kate McKinnon, and Michael Cera. While there have been many animated Barbie movies in the past few decades, this is the first live-action take on the iconic doll. Oscar-nominee Gerwig could be hoping to improve the reputation of movies inspired by toy franchises....

May 21, 2025 · 4 min · 813 words · Courtney Taylor

Skyrim: 10 Best Warrior Perks

As an open world RPG,Skyrimallows the player tobuild whatever type of character they want. The leveling system is geared towards honing skills so that they become more powerful over time. The higher a particular skill gets, the more perks become available along the way. RELATED:Switch RPGs To Play If You Love Skyrim There are plenty of skills in the game that reward more battle-hungry players, who fancy steel on steel and shattered shields rather then silent footsteps in the darkness....

May 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1102 words · Kristina Williams

Stardew Valley Expanded: Magnus (Wizard) Romance Guide

Stardew ValleyExpanded is a huge undertaking of a mod. It brings so much life to the vanilla game that it pretty much has its own community of dedicated fans. It expands the map significantly and adds new recipes, fish, food, farms, events, and so much more. One of the most beloved features ofStardew ValleyExpanded is the dedication to NPCs, both old and new, and the addition of new bachelors and bachelorettes....

May 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1067 words · Cory Miller

Stardew Valley Player Shows Off Impressive Spa and Sauna Built in a Shed

Summary A creativeStardew Valleyfan has put together their own spa and sauna in the game, giving their character a cozy place to relax within their own property. The creation showcases the clever use of aStardew Valleystorage shed, floor tiles, furniture, and even some items that players typically might throw out. WhileStardew Valleydoesn’t let players build from the ground up likeMinecraft, it nonetheless offers a variety of ways to make each player’s farm unique....

May 21, 2025 · 3 min · 505 words · Thomas Perkins

Stray: What Happened to All the Humans?

With the gaming scene dominated by expensive triple-A games, it can be difficult for smaller titles to get the attention they deserve. However, BlueTwelve Studio’sStrayhas been causing a buzz for all the right reasons. Letting gamers play as an inquisitive, orange cat,Straytakes players on a platforming, puzzle-solving adventure through robot-inhabited environments. The strangeness ofStray’s worldleaves players with many questions, but perhaps the most pressing question concerns the fate of humans. It appears that the world the cat falls into is created by humans, but there are no humans to be found....

May 21, 2025 · 3 min · 572 words · Tyler Ryan

The Last of Us 2 Photo Mode Can Be Used to Reveal Incredible Detail

After a year,The Last of Us Part 2is still surprising fans with new hidden details. Thankfully,The Last of Us 2’s photo mode is useful for uncovering such details, as one fan did while executing an enemy. Naughty Dog is a studio known for its polish and attention to detail. With a consistently high production value, every aspect of the studio’s games, from the character performances and animations to world design and physics, are some of the gaming industry’s finest....

May 21, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · James King

The Legend of Zelda: 10 Mario References and Cameos You Might Have Missed

The Legend of Zeldaseries contains multipleSuper Marioreferences and cameos. Sure, there are a few crossover games that both characters appear in, but these cameos further support the idea that Hyrule and the Mushroom Kingdom aren’t too far apart. This does not come as a surprise given that both franchises belong to Nintendo, but it’s still interesting to see. RELATED:Princess Zelda: 10 Hidden Details You Never Noticed About Her Some of these Mario references appear quite subtly, so they’re easy to forget about and even easier to miss....

May 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1077 words · Kevin Smith