Three official guide books are coming alongside the release ofPokemon ScarletandViolet, covering different topics including one focused solely on the story and another centered around the Pokedex. As the ninth mainline entries in thePokemonfranchise,ScarletandVioletlook to shake up the traditional formula fans are used to when they release in November. From adding a ton of new exploration options throughPokemon ScarletandViolet’sopen Paldea region to bringing in a lot ofnew Pokemonto fill that setting, players will see a lot of new things soon....

It is no secret thatRed Dead Redemption 2is filled with secrets and mysteries that adds another layer of texture to an already amazing game. Of course, the fun part about all of these mysteries is that some of them remain unsolved today such as themysterious disappearance of a crowd in the Saint-Denis theater. Now, another mystery has captured the interest ofRed Dead Redemption 2players that take place on what appears to be an Indian burial ground....

Quick Links You’ll be collecting plenty of items during yourPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorplaythrough that can be used during and sometimes out of battle. If you’re not expanding your storage, then you’ll have a limit of 15 items. If you’re looking to stock up on items that can inflict ailments on your enemies, then you should consider Ruin Powder. Not only can this hinder your opponents, but it can also be used as an ingredient for cooking....

One of the most popular questlines fromGenshin Impact’s Sumeru region is rumored to be making a return in Version 3.6 later this year, seeing the continuation of one of the region’s main sub-stories. While each new region added to the HoYoverse RPG typically has an overarching story involving the Archon or region as a whole, new locales often come with major sub-quests. The Sumeru desert recently sawthe “Golden Slumber” questlineinviting players to explore the desert’s pyramids and introducing major NPC Jeht....

Once again,Pokemonfans have found themselves in the familiar situation of waiting between entries and even new generations of the franchise.Pokemon ScarletandVioletare due to release on November 18, which means players only have two months to go before the first fully open-world games in the series are in their hands. This means that there are tons of people who are currently planning their teams and debating on which version to get, wanting to know all they can before choosing betweenPokemon ScarletandViolet....

When it comes to horror films, history has proven that some of the most compelling stories can be made with a can-do attitude.Halloweenwas made on a meager $300,000 budget and remains a cult classic continuouslychurning out sequels to this day. Movies likeThe Blair Witch Projectthrew the idea of perfect camera work out the window. So it’s no surprise that when two filmmakers agreed to make a film in five weeks on a dare, from inception to finished product, they actually pulled it off....

Quick Links Thymesiais a Soulslike ARPG where players will use an intricate plague weapon system to battle their enemies. Much of its inspiration comes from games likeBloodborneandSekiro: Shadows Die Twice, allowing fans of those games toenjoy something similar. Players will guide the main character Corvus through theKingdom of Hermeswhile he battles vicious enemies and pieces together his broken memory. Players will need to pay special attention to leveling him up, as hisoriginal weapons do not get an upgrade....

The Asian market has historically been the weakest area for Xbox. Fortunately, that historic trend seems to be turning around, with the company making huge gains in the territory since the current console generation started in 2020. While some of this has been put down to supply issues of competitorSony’s PS5, Microsoft still deserves credit for the extra efforts towards trying to win fans in what is traditionally its weakest market....

Mattel Games is releasing a new version of the popular card gameUnothat may be just what some families need for the holidays. Plenty of families have traditions that they like to revisit every holiday season. One of those traditions is often playing card or board games with the family as a bonding experience. Another often unfortunate tradition is to argue about politics, often while playing a board or card game. As such,Mattelis doing its part and offering a less political version ofUno....

Summary The choice of a starting ruler in Paradox Interactive’sCrusader Kings 3is one of the most important choices a player can make at the start of the game. Some rulers are in excellent positions and others decidedly less so, requiring an extremely skilled player to keep them on their throne. ButCrusader Kings 3’s expansive set of choices spanning a vast swathe of Europe, Asia, and Africa gives players so many options that it can be difficult to choose....

Quick Links InVampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt,players fight on the streets and rooftops of Prague in the aftermath of a major upheaval in the vampire community. Choosing from various clans and archetypes within those clans, players are let loose on Prague in a variety of Battle Royale game modes to fight against other Kindred and uphold the Masquerade. The latest update toVampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhuntis the Tremere Update, which adds a number of new features to the game....

TheDead Risingseries was never a big moneymaker for Capcom, nor was it as culturally significant as the likes ofMega Man,Resident Evil,Street Fighter, andAce Attorney. Despite being one of Capcom’s smaller series,Dead Rising(especially from the first two games) still has a dedicated following. The series is unashamed of the influence of B movies on its premise, its caricatures of the United States and Americana from a Japanese perspective, its ridiculously diverse selection of weapons, and the memorable Psychopath boss battles....

Summary TheBioShockseries is often remembered for its gritty atmosphere, especially while exploring Rapture in the first two games, and exciting FPS gameplay. It also allowed players to customize their loadout by switching between a variety of guns and Plasmids to take down enemies.BioShockwas one of the titles that redefined the FPS genre, and many developers use elements from it as inspiration for their video games. One indie game that was recently compared toBioShockwas SinginGiant’sContain, atactical co-op FPS gamethat’s currently in early access....