Why Does Pokemon Insist On Teaching Kids To Accept Monetisation?

Yesterday’sPokemonPresents was, as the internet has already complained about at length, a very disappointing one. The Pokemon Company announced the showcase almost two months in advance, very unusual for a company that usually reveals them a few days before, andits lengthimplied we would be in for quite a few surprises. That turned out to be untrue – apart from a rousing hour-long set from DJ Pikachu leading up to the showcase proper, there was really nothing to write home about....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 869 words · Ms. Brenda Gordon DDS

Xbox Is Reportedly Working On Bringing Steam To The Microsoft Store And Next-Gen Hardware

Summary It’s been rumoured for a while now that Steam will be supported on the next-gen Xbox, which will reportedly be more of a PC than a traditional console. Microsoft even included a ‘Steam’ tab in its mock-up UI for a blog post about “opening a billion doors” (which it swiftly changed), confirming that it’s at least considering the idea. With the Series X/S generation coming to a close, the rumours continue to persist, asinsider eXtas1sclaims that Microsoft has begun testing Steam integration for the Microsoft Store....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Christine Owens

10 RPGs You Must Play That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

When an RPG is good, it lasts forever in your mind. Those stories and exciting gameplay mix together for unforgettable experiences. Of course, that only happens when both of those elements align and you’re truly sucked in to some unique stories and gameplay. Revisiting these games will give you that nostalgic feeling while also allowing you to appreciate elements you may not have noticed the first time around. Whether you want to see what else you can do while immersed in these worlds, or you’re more interested in exploring new avenues you missed the first time around, these games are all RPGs you can jump into that have only improved with time....

July 31, 2025 · 6 min · 1211 words · Toni Rosales

8 Choices In Video Games That Have Unforeseen Consequences

Summary It’s great whena game has choices that actually matter. The decisions you make in these titles have an impact either immediately or sometime later in the story. Yet, it isn’t always clear what those consequences will be. If you knew how everything was going to play out based on the choices you made, then there wouldn’t be much point in them. That said, it does feel harsh when you make a decision, and the consequences are the exact opposite of what the game insinuated they would be....

July 31, 2025 · 6 min · 1155 words · Jeremy Mcbride

8 Reasons Why Resident Evil Is Better In Third-Person

Resident Evilisa series that has successfully reinvented itselfmultiple times. One of those reinventions happened for RE7, when the series went first-person. Since then, there has been another first-person title in Village and several third-person remakes. So, the series hasn’t fully ditched the old camera view yet. Fans are divided on whether the series should fully return to the classic viewpoint or stick with first-person. After all, both camera views have proven they can work with the series....

July 31, 2025 · 4 min · 847 words · Timothy Fisher

All Sacred Treasures And How To Get Them In Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma

Quick Links Unlike previous games in the series,Rune Factory: Guardians of Azumadoes away with typical magical spells and replaces them with super-powerful sacred treasures that have a wide range of uses. As you progress through the game, you’ll unlock quite a few of these handy treasures, and mastery over them all is key to getting the most out of the game. From helping out on the farm and in your social life to destroying enemies on the battlefield, clever use of Azuma’s sacred treasures is key to success, so it’s handy to know when you gain access to them all....

July 31, 2025 · 4 min · 710 words · Dana Young

Anime Galaxy Codes

Quick Links Check out theAnime Galaxy codeslisted here to get free in-game rewards and boosts, which will help you and give you an extra boost once you start this experience. Also remember, theseRobloxcodes have a short lifespan and expire quickly, so redeem them as soon as you find them. Remember that we regularly search for and update these codes, especially after game updates, to ensure you always have access to the latest rewards....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 238 words · Ryan Vang

Are The DLC Packs Worth Getting In Pokemon Friends?

Quick Links Pokemon Friendshas a free base version for iOS and Android; however, you are limited to how many plushes you’re able to craft per day, and there are only ten puzzles, 20 plushies, and five types of yarn. You can choose to purchase the Basic Pack or either of the Puzzle On! packs for additional content, so we’re going to cover exactly what’s included in each one here. For Nintendo Switch players, you can also purchase the base game (the equivalent of the free version combined with the Basic Pack, essentially) and the Puzzle On!...

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Ruben Patel

Baldur's Gate 3 Interview: Samantha Béart Explains Karlach's Character And Approach To Romance

Right beforeSamantha Béartand I spoke, I noticed they had shared a picture with Jason Isaacs on social media. “I immediately straggled him,” Béart laughs. “Karlach waited ten years, I waited two years.” InBaldur’s Gate 3, Béart plays the ever-fieryKarlach Cliffgate, a tiefling who was forced to survive in the hells of Avernus for a decade before the events of the game. She was sent there byGortash, who sold her to the archdevil Zariel, and put a ticking time bomb in her chest...

July 31, 2025 · 10 min · 2004 words · Matthew Hunter

Baldur's Gate 3 Player Makes Hardcore Mode Even Harder

They say some people just want to watch the world burn and that has never been more true than in theBaldur’s Gate 3modding community. A new mod has just been released that removes the ability to reroll your dice in Honour Mode to force players to “roll” with consequences. Baldur’s Gate 3 is already a challenging game, particularly on tactician and honour mode, where enemies are more aggressive and have new actions and abilities, butfans of the game continue to strive for new challenges (and suffering)....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Christopher Collier

Best Way To Increase Team Level Quickly In Marvel Mystic Mayhem

Quick Links Marvel Mystic Mayhemhas wide variety of modes to play, and that fits for a game with as many different currencies as it has. There are a lot of things you need to earn in order to continuously upgrade your team and your Heroes, with the most important resource being XP. XP is gained by most things that you do, but if you’re looking to level up fast, there are a few things you should specifically keep in mind....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Emily Kelley

Biggest Differences You Need To Know Between Elden Ring And Elden Ring Nightreign

Elden Ring Nightreigntakes a different approach than the usual FromSoftware’s souls-like formula, and this difference can either be good or bad depending on your preferences. But the journey this game offers is one of a kind, especially if you have friends to enjoy the game with. If you’re a solo player coming to the game, you’ll have to be mindful of the following biggest differences between Elden Ring and Elden Ring Nightreign, so you can hold your own in this multiplayer PVE title....

July 31, 2025 · 6 min · 1205 words · Natalie Randall

Blast From The Past: 10 Games I Miss Playing On My iPod Touch

While nowadays, you’d have to attempt to find a phone that isn’t a smartphone with a touch screen,iPod Touchesblew everyone away with its innovation when the first generation of the product launched in September 2007. These things could do everything iPhones can do except make calls. And they were perfect for teens like me who just wanted to listen to music, check what little social media we had, and play a handful of fun games when touch screen mobile gaming was just becoming the rage....

July 31, 2025 · 6 min · 1179 words · Omar Taylor