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With Xbox Game Pass becoming such a monumental success, it was only a matter of time until PlayStation introduced its own interpretation of Microsoft’s winning distribution method. It eventually did introduced a similar model last October, when the company decided to start a rotating cycle of downloadable PlayStation 4 games that would come toPlayStation Nowfor one fixed cost. From titles likeGod of WarandUncharted 4toHorizon: Zero DawnandBloodborne, the lineup has been excellent so far, and it seems it just got better....

Quick Links Pokemon GOfeatures Shiny Tapu Koko as a reward for clearing 5-Star Raids. You must win against Tapu Koko as a 5-star raid boss to secure a chance of a Shiny Tapu Koko encounter. But it takes accurate meta-knowledge and proper counter-selection to defeat such a powerhouse with boosted powers as a Raid Boss. Although winning Tapu Koko Raid might reward a Shiny Tapu Koko encounter, defeating it is extremely challenging....

With the amazing range ofPokemonmerchandise available in its homeland of Japan, many fans in the United States and Canada likely feel that they are a little bit left out by The Pokemon Company. The company has addressed this issue by opening anonline version of the Pokemon Centerthat is able to cater to Western fans, especially when it comes toPokemon-themed items. Now, new merch has been announced by The Pokemon Company, allowing fans of Snorlax and Ditto to bring home bean bag versions of the Normal-type Pokemon....

Summary A keen-eyedPokemon Scarlet and Violetplayer may have spotted the most recent appearance of one of the series' biggest urban legends: the ghost girl. AlthoughPokemon Scarlet and Violetwas released in late 2022, players still seem to be making some odd discoveries in this pair of games. While there have beenscary Ghost-type Pokemonsince the series' beginning, the ghost girl (or girls, assuming they’re not all the same person) also has a long history in thePokemonseries....

Ever since the official reveal ofPokemon Scarlet and Violetat the very end of the latest Pokemon Direct event, fans have been speculating about what sort of Pokemon the new region might contain. The first look trailer atPokemon Scarlet and Violetrevealed only the new starter Pokemon, as well as a look at the game’s open world concept and the design of the playable protagonist. Although the games are slated to release later in 2022, fans still know very little about them....

One major reason whyPokemon GOandPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu and Eeveefound instant success is down to the fact that both games allowed players to live out their real-life Pokemon fantasy in a way that the franchise hadn’t before.Pokemon GOused AR technology on mobile so that players could see Pokemon in their own environment, whereasLet’s Goreplaced random-battle with Pokemon roaming in the overworld. Next month’sPokemon SwordandPokemon Shieldare looking to expand on the fantasy in new and exciting ways withthe introduction of the Wild Area....

Quick Links Despite being one of the most uncommon status conditions in thePokemonfranchise, Freezing is still renowned for being among the most annoying to deal with in battle. There isn’t really a good way for pokemon other thanIce-typesto avoid this frigid condition, therefore trainers should always be wary of it, even in modern Generation 8 games likePokemon Sword & Shield. RELATED:Pokemon: How Damage Is Calculated However, in earlier generations, Freezing was much stronger and arguably overpowered in some cases....

Summary Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Ubisoft’s 2D metroidvania take on its classic franchise, will receive a host of new items, features and a story DLC as part of its freshly announced post-launch roadmap. Wowing critics and audiences with its fluid, challenging platforming, satisfying 2D combat, and impeccably designed boss fights,Prince of Persia: The Lost Crownwas released in January to glowing reviews, and is one of 2024’s earliest Game of the Year contenders....

Announced at the latest Xbox and Bethesda Showcase,Ravenlokis set to be indie developer Cococucumber’s next release. True to the studio’s now-iconic 3D pixel art style,Ravenlokis presumably the third and possibly final entry in the studio’s “Voxel Trilogy” as it follows in the wake ofRiverbondandEcho Generation.Having earned acclaim for its previous titles, Cococucumber could be once again aiming high forindie gamesas it tackles more unique source material. The inspiration behindRavenlokis easily discerned by those familiar with the tale, but it has been over a decade since any officialAlice in Wonderlandgames have been released....

Last month, Capcom was targeted in a ransomware attack that saw many of its future projects leaked online. This included something calledResident Evil Outrage, which will supposedly launch at the end of 2021. What exactly this project is remains to be seen, but now it appears as though the game may feature a character from the originalResident EvilandResident Evil Zero, one Rebecca Chambers. This is according to AestheticGamer aka Dusk Golem, who is known for having inside information on theResident Evilfranchise....

In the same way a gourmet chef mixes flavors, game developers often experiment with combining two different ideas or concepts in an attempt to create a satisfying experience. And in both games and food, many combinations fail to take shape and gain mainstream success. There are people that enjoy chocolate mixed in with popcorn, but it is undeniably a niche flavor combo. In that same vein, there are combinations of gaming genres likeBack 4 Blood’sco-op, first-person shooter, deck-building experience that work for some but are considered a miss by others....

SnowRunneris a fantastic but oftenchallenging simulation gamein which players explore the joys and frustrations of difficult off-road driving. However, those joys can only come from vehicles that actually do what players need them to do on the rough terrain. Related:Best PlayStation 3 Simulation Games, Ranked Nothing is worse than starting upSnowRunnerand getting in a powerful truck, only to find it just can’t do what players need it to do. This is where players typically change vehicles in favor of a Scout....

The protagonist ofStar Wars Rebels,Ezra Bridgermight be a classicStar Warshero, but he’s certainly not the average Jedi. Trained in the ways of the Force by Kanan Jarrus, a Jedi Knight who survived Order 66, Ezra is one of the few Force-users to take center stage during the Age of the Rebellion. At first, he might seem like a headstrong rebel with some Jedi potential, but he ends up becoming one ofStar Wars’ most impressive Force-sensitives....