Late last week, duringMicrosoft’s annualXbox Games Showcase, the companyrevealed its long-rumored handheld, a partnership with ASUS and its ROG brand for the Xbox ROG Ally, a handheld that willseemingly let you play everything, including PlayStation games that have been released on PC via Steam. No other information was given, aside from a vague “Holiday 2025” window. Now, flash forward to today, and a reliable Xbox insider has shared some information about the upcoming piece of hardware, including when gamers will be able to pre-order it, its price, as well as a potential release date....

Summary While mob movies are great, why spend only two to three hours with your favorite crime lord when you may have dozens of hours across multiple seasons of crime TV showscentered around gangs? They’re often the most compelling dramatic series due to the high level of acting involved from the cast, as well as providing suspense and wonderful theme music. Gangster shows are the among the most cinematic on TV and streaming, sometimes even having well-known and experienced directors like Guy Ritchie, Martin Scorsese, or even Michael Mann at the helm....

The focus of thePokemon TCGis undoubtedly on the cards, but for those of you who enjoy playing the game in addition to collecting the cards, you know the importance of Pokemon TCG playmats. While these accessories aren’t strictly required for playing and enjoying the TCG’s competitive side, they’re incredibly helpful and equally adorable to admire. If you’ve played any TCG before, you’ve probably encountered an all-too-familiar struggle: picking up your individual, freshly sleeved cards from a flat surface....

Celestial Guardians is rich with Trainer cards. With 14 Trainers, there is representation in tools, items, and supporters in this set. The supporters are the most combo-focused batch to be launched in aPokemon Pocketset. Nearly every supporter card must be paired with a specific Pokemon, leading to a devastating combination. Stage 2 Pokemon are the big winners from this set. There are cards that boost the speed of assembling a fully evolved Pokemon, as well as cards to keep them alive....

If you could pick any boss from across theDark Soulstrilogy to bring back, who would it be? A lot of you might say Artorias or maybe the Soul of Cinder, but FromSoftware went truly rogue inElden Ring Nightreign, and I’m not just talking about the genre. Rather than series staples,it chose opponents like the Smelter Demon and Duke’s Dear Freja. It’s amazing to see some of these more niche fights brought back and remastered for a new game, but there are plenty of standout bosses that deserve a similar return....

We love many things about violentRPGsand action games, including a well-written story and great combat mechanics. But, don’t you think a lot of them would also make excellent cozy games, focusing on the most mundane of things? Give the hardcore stuff a rest, and let’s imagine some of them with wholesome mechanics. Action games can get frustrating, especially if you are on a losing streak in difficult games like Elden Ring....

Old-school video game logic dictates that the further you progress in the game, the harder it becomes. This isn’t exactly true anymore with modern games, as difficulty tends to fluctuate throughout. That said, there is still a general thought that the most epic and challenging battle in any game should be the final boss fight. However, that isn’t always the case. Some developers actually make the final boss quite easy to beat....

Oftentimes, when a video game comes out, there is a fair amount of marketing involved. For example, when a new Pokemon game is on the horizon, it’s well-known and anticipated. Sometimes, a video game comes out with less fanfare, or it just flies under the radar for a while. Here, we are going to take a look at some amazing games that no one has played. Of course, you may have played one (or all!...

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3’s Honour Mode iscruel and unforgiving. We’ve heard plenty of horror stories about how these challenge runs have come to an end, whether it’smaking a regrettable choice in the bedroom, orruining Withers' party in the epilogue camp. However, we have a new contender for one of the wildest ways someone has lost their Honour Mode run - it started raining. In a typical playthrough, we probably don’t pay much attention to the wet condition....

If I had a nickel for every time I’ve played a roguelike deckbuilding game about trains, I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it happened twice. On my way to my preview appointment for Battle Train at PAX East earlier this month, I kept saying to myself, “Don’t sayMonster Train, don’t say Monster Train, don’t say Monster Train.” But then, as soon as I stepped intoBandai Namco’smeeting room I blurted out, “Hi, I’m here to see Monster Train....

With all eyes onBattlefield 6, a new interview has revealed that the game will run at a crisp 60fps onPlayStation 5andXboxSeries S/X. You read that right, even the Series S. As Battlefield 6 continues to get the spotlight treatment just a week removed from its official reveal, fans are speculating on how well the title will run and whether it will launch as anotherBattlefield 2042or not. After all, Battlefield 6 looks just as good as you’d expect from DICE, which is setting off some worries that framerates might be a little iffy....

Summary Day-night cycles in open world games are way more than just pretty lighting—they make the world feel alive and dynamic. Just like in real life, time changes everything: shadows stretch, the mood shifts, and what felt safe during the day might turn into a “run for your life” zone at night. Some missions only happen under moonlight, making things extra tricky and replay-worthy. The real magic? How game designers tap into our natural fear of the dark....

Summary For years, many in the gaming community have called forBethesdato ditch its own Creation Engine and instead make the switch to Unreal. These calls only ramped up whenStarfieldlaunched, and many felt that the game was too archaic,clinging onto Bethesda-ismslikelong loading timesand awkward animations long after most developers had made huge advancements. However, going to Unreal might not be the cure-all that fans think it would be. Speaking toVideo Gamer, former Bethesda design lead Dan Nanni explains what this could mean for the company - and perhaps just as importantly, the dedicated modding community....