Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Indigo Disk Breaks the Fourth Wall With One NPC

Summary WARNING: This article may contain spoilers for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s The Indigo Disk DLC Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s The Indigo Disk is likely the culmination of Gen 9 content, given the way the story seems to wrap the promised “Hidden Treasure of Area Zero” part of the DLC pack. While there is currently datamined or leakedcut content and an epilogue forPokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Indigo Disk, there is no indication when these things will be released, if at all, and it’s likely that the game won’t see significant changes in its content....

May 22, 2025 · 4 min · 726 words · Anthony Brown

Pokemon Sword and Shield Review Roundup

Ever since thePokemon Let’s Gogamescame out last year, it’s been clear that Nintendo and Game Freak have been eager to make the portable-centric Pokemon series more prominent on consoles, which have only played host to spin-offs throughout the decades. That eagerness will culminate in two days withPokemon SwordandPokemon Shield, the first-ever pair of mainlinePokemonRPGs not being released for a dedicated handheld. The buildup to this week’s launch has been interesting, to say the least....

May 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1117 words · Christopher Armstrong

PS5 Update Fixes Backward Compatibility Issue

A PlayStation 5 firmware update appears to have corrected a notorious backward compatibility bug in theShadow of the ColossusPS4 remake. The PS5’s backward compatibility with the PS4 is incredibly robust, supporting an “overwhelming majority” of games for Sony’s last-generation console. Despite that, there are still some issues that haven’t been corrected even two and a half years after the PS5’s launch. That’s why it’s such a surprise that an issue with theShadow of the Colossusremake has suddenly been addressed....

May 22, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Kyle Arnold

Report: $32 Billion Spent on In-App Purchases in Q1 2021

As mobile phones become more ubiquitous parts of people’s lives, and technology continues to advance, it would conceivably follow that consumers are spending more money in phone applications. It was confirmed that miHoYo’sGenshin Impactis the fastest mobile game to make $1 billionlast month, but this also applies to non-gaming apps. One report from mobile market data analyst App Annie says consumers spent $32 billion USD on in-app purchases during the first quarter of 2021....

May 22, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · James Williams

Rust May 2021 Update Will Include Huge Visual Upgrade

Rustremains one of the most popular multiplayer games available, a mainstay in Steam’s list of daily most-played games. It’s become such a fixture in the multiplayer landscape that it’s easy to forgetRustlaunched in early 2018. It’s over three years old now, and even by modern standards,Rust’s visuals have aged quite a bit. It seems thatRusthas heard the criticism, however. Developer Facepunch Studios has now confirmed that a visual upgrade is coming viaRust’s May update....

May 22, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Joseph Thomas

Save $50 on a New SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless Gaming Keyboard

SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless Gaming Keyboard This is the 2023 Edition of the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless gaming keyboard. According to the company, it is the fastest keyboard in the world with the new OmniPoint 2.0 technology that allows 11x faster response and 10x faster actuation.The keyboard allows the user to customize and adjust each and every key to the nearest tenth of a millimeter. With this precision adjustment, the keyboard can provide ultra-fast 0....

May 22, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Brian Flores

Simple Pokemon GO Trick Makes Shadow Mewtwo Extremely Powerful

Summary Amid the ongoing World of Wonders: Taken Over event, aPokemon GOplayer has highlighted how pivotal it is to remove the move Frustration from their Shadow Mewtwo. This simple trick is quite crucial to make Shadow Mewtwo a viable Pokemon for battles inPokemon GO, as it is not as effective with the move in its arsenal. Pokemon GO’s Team GO Rocket Takeover event for the World of Wonders season has received a vitriolic response from the community....

May 22, 2025 · 3 min · 568 words · Lisa Rocha

Skyrim: 10 Best Pet Mods

Practicallyanygame is better with pets, andSkyrimis no exception. Even before the Hearthfire DLC officially added the long-awaited option, mod authors were already hard at work in adding lovely companions to the RPG. From furry little dogs to fearsome dragons, mod authors have truly expanded on the available options for little companions. After all, braving thecountless challenges and queststhat the game presents is so much more enjoyable in the company of a loyal pet....

May 22, 2025 · 5 min · 1023 words · Charles Carter

Star Wars Outlaws’ Fashion Makes a Bold Storytelling Statement

Summary Gameplay was revealed forStar Wars Outlawsalmost immediately after its announcement and yet what was shown seems to only scratch the surface of what the open-world Ubisoft game might feature. This gameplay was a commendable slice, illustrating how stealth works with Nix as a vital companion, as well as how speeder and spaceship combat look.Star Wars Outlawsseems to pride itself on moment-to-moment immersion as a result, which may also be translated to what Kay Vess is wearing in distinct story moments where a new system’s remarkable weather or biomes may prompt a wardrobe change....

May 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1106 words · Chris Salas

Star Wars: Production Officially Begins On Ahsoka Series

The next bigStar Warsseries just got one step closer to its grand debut. With bothObi-WanandAndorinching toward their own premieres, not to mention the upcoming 3rd season ofThe Mandalorian, it’s not like fans are starving for content. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t always thirsty for more, and this one is special. Ahsoka, the highly-anticipated live-action series starring Rosario Dawson as the titular togruta former Jedi first seen inStar Wars: The Clone Wars, has officially begun production....

May 22, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Christine Anderson

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed – How To Get The Light Side Ending

Star Wars: The Force Unleashedhas been added to the Nintendo Switch and brought players back to its interesting storyline and different worlds. While some things may be different from what players remember in previous versions of the game, the general story arc of the game remains the same. This includes the ability for players to change how their playthrough ofStar Wars: The Force Unleashedends. There can be a bit of confusion for players, however, when it comes to getting the ending they want....

May 22, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Jonathan Henderson

Steam Deck Owner Uses the Device to Develop a Game

Pretty much throughout the entirety of its pre-launch marketing, Valve wanted to prove that theSteam Deckis more than just a Switch-like game console. Of course, gaming is primarily what most use it for, but with theSteam Deck now supporting Windows, Valve is continuing to push the idea that it’s more like a portable PC. In that respect, it offers all the versatility of a standard home computer, and one person has shown that it’s even possible to develop a game using just the system....

May 22, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Cheyenne Spencer

Street Fighter 6: World Tour — Character Building Tips

There are various ways to jump intoStreet Fighter 6, but one of the most popular ways to start is World Tour mode. World Tour mode allows players to create their own character and fight their way through theStreet Fighter 6world. Players can study under masters (the roster characters),pick up part-time jobs,pursue the meaning of strength inthe main story,and so much more. But some may not realize that World Tour has integrated heavy influence into its gameplay with RPG elements....

May 22, 2025 · 5 min · 854 words · Allison Anderson