Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Tips Could Help Players Solo Charizard Raid

APokemon Scarlet and Violetplayer has discovered a nearly foolproof strategy to help players solo the usually difficult Charizard raids of Paldea. Just like withPokemon Sword and Shield,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetinclude raids that players can take on as additional challenges on top of the gym trial, the Path of Legends, or Starfall Street. And some fans are looking for tips to take on powerful battles like the one against Charizard alone....

May 12, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · David Wright

Should You Buy Xbox Game Pass?

Quick Links Since its launch in June 2017,Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft’s primary gaming subscription, has attracted over 30 million members globally. On a broader scale, the gaming industry is steadily moving towards ecosystem models rather than individual game or console sales, suggesting that future Xbox consoles may necessitate a Game Pass subscription or a similar online service for operation. With Microsoft actively promoting Game Pass subscriptions, it’s natural for non-members to be curious about its benefits and whether joining this online gaming ecosystem would be advantageous....

May 12, 2025 · 8 min · 1501 words · Rodney Morris DDS

Spy Classroom: Episode 1 Review: MISSION: FLOWER GARDEN I

The following content contains spoilers for Episode 1 of Spy Classroom, currently streaming onHIDIVE. With a new line-up of Winter 2023 anime coming up, one of themore recent showsis a Light-Novel adaptation with an interesting premise on its own.Spy Classroomreleased its first episode on January 5th, and with it establishes the characters, the goal, and solidifies the audience’s interest in why they should stick with the story. In many ways, the topics it tackles are presented effectively....

May 12, 2025 · 5 min · 977 words · Stephen Sanford

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom(The Sky Mine Crystal)

Found high up in the skies above Hyrule, the Gikaku Shrine is one of the easiest shrines to complete inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. As with many of the othershrines with special Shrine Quests attached to them, players will need to assemble the shrine themselves by finding a nearby green crystal and returning it to its rightful place. RELATED:Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - How to Repair Weapons & Shields...

May 12, 2025 · 3 min · 557 words · Kathleen Foster

The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap Walkthrough Part 4

Quick Links After a long journey filled with puzzles and dangers, players finally arrived at Mt. Crenel inThe Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap. Of course, reaching Mt. Crenel is only the first step. The second Element is somewhere deep within the abandoned mines. Aside from the fact that it is crawling with monsters, the old mines are filled with hazards like lava. While the second dungeon isn’t particularly long, it does have its own set of unique challenges and puzzles that players must overcome that are more difficultthan the first dungeon....

May 12, 2025 · 10 min · 2052 words · Kelly Baker

What the Potential Redfall Release Date Delay Means for Starfield

If the rumors about theRedfallrelease date being delayed are true, it could be bad news forStarfieldfans.Redfallis a new co-op shooter game in development at Arkane where four players can team up to fight off vampires and their human allies. Unfortunately for those looking forward to the game,Redfallhas been delayed from its original 2022 release window, and it has now been pegged with a vague 2023 release date.According to the latest official information, theRedfallrelease date will be some time in the first half of 2023, where it will debut as a day one Xbox Game Pass game and an Xbox Series X console exclusive....

May 12, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Dr. Jessica Kelley

Worst FromSoftware Worlds To Live In

Summary Ask anyone who hasgone anywhere nearFromSoftware gamesand they will tell you how Hidetaka Miyazaki’s uncompromising vision is at the helm of these magnificent games. This vision is headlined by excruciatingly difficult boss battles, hellish landscapes, and bleak narratives. RELATED:FromSoftware: Hardest Beast Soulsborne Bosses, RankedSuch thematic and gameplay elementsmake FromSoftware worlds harsh and formidable placesto dwell in and the list below compiles some of the bleakest ones of the bunch. Some of these worlds made it because of the dangerous areas and infrastructure, meanwhile, harsh environments, diseases, and wars are a few reasons for the rest....

May 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1120 words · Craig Hogan

XDefiant: Best Loadouts For DedSec Faction

DedSec, the only locked faction inXDefiant, isn’t really an all-rounder class. The skills itoffers are extremely situational, but in the right circumstances, they can turn the tide of battle. Many dedicated players have likely unlocked theWatch Dogs-inspired faction by now and may be wondering which guns to pair it with. Choosing the wrong loadoutwith the DedSec factionisn’t necessarily disastrous, as a skilled player can still manage. However, selecting the right one can significantly increase the player’s chances of victory....

May 12, 2025 · 3 min · 639 words · Philip Walker

Best Open-World Samurai Games, Ranked

In feudal Japan, theSamuraiwere a class of skilled warriors. Wielding their iconic katanas and clad in distinctive armor, samurai were not only combat masters, but adherents of the Bushido Code, which emphasized virtues like bravery, respect and integrity. The influence of the samurai extends beyond the battlefield, and to this day, people are heavily influenced by these elite warriors. This makes them perfect characters for a video game. While there are a variety of games centered around the samurai, they usually restrict themselves to linear storytelling or plain fighting games....

May 11, 2025 · 6 min · 1100 words · Victor Cline

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 & Warzone: Best HRM-9 Loadout & Class Setup

While SMGs have been an extremely good option at short range inCall of Duty Modern Warfare 3 & Warzonefor a long time now, choosing the right one has always been quite an arduous task, considering that there are a number of lucrative options available. The HRM-9 has enjoyed its popularity as being one of the most well-rounded SMGs and despite being released only a few months back, it has quickly solidified its place in theCall of Duty Modern Warfare 3meta....

May 11, 2025 · 3 min · 544 words · Wendy Patton

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's Ending Explained

Summary Call of Dutycampaigns tend to place a lot of stock in their ending. While the whole campaign is incredibly important, it’s usually aCall of Duty’s endingthat can make or break the entire experience, either being the perfect final action set piece to a rollercoaster of a high-octane campaign or being a lackluster mess that ends up letting down everything that came before it.Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s ending kind of sits somewhere in the middle....

May 11, 2025 · 3 min · 564 words · Paul Guzman

Destiny 2 Launches Season of the Deep With Titan, Fishing, PlayStation Cosmetics, and More

Destiny 2has just dropped the second part of itsLightfallDLC campaign.Season of the Deep was originally revealedearlier in May. Since its September 2017 release, first-person MMODestiny 2was well-received as an improvement over its predecessor, although not without some division regarding its recategorized weapons and some of its new content. It has also become a contender for the game with the longest-lasting support via downloadable content. This could likely be due to the main game’s spread-out release schedule across multiple platforms (including the now-defunct Stadia), as a means to keep new and old players engaged with a constant stream of new weapons, story missions, and dungeons to explore....

May 11, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Nichole Villegas

Destiny 2's Most Used PvP Builds For Each Class

Summary New weapons, new Subclasses, and other balancing changes along the way have led toDestiny 2’s PvP meta constantly changing. However, a few particular loadouts for each class have continuously risen to the top ofDestiny 2’s meta throughout multiple Seasons. Even inDestiny 2’s non-competitive PvP modes, most players often resort to using the latest meta builds to have an extra edge over their opponents. According to the loadout analytics tools from sites like Light....

May 11, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Tracey Brooks