It’s almost time to say goodbye to theNintendo Switch. A console that will go down in history as one of the best ever, and quite the comeback forNintendoafter theWii U. No, Nintendo hasn’t confirmed its successor is coming in 2024, but between rumors, reports, and the Switch turning seven next year, it’s pretty much inevitable. In Nintendo’s defense, it certainly isn’t acting like the Switch is winding down in preparation for whatever’s coming next....

I’m not a pious man. Heck, I’m not even slightly religious. What I am, though, is devout to my roleplaying. So myBaldur’s Gate 3 monk, who preaches a calm and measured approach and defuses intense situations whether they involve druids or goblins, is intent on staying level-headed and calm at all times. Yes, that mindset extends to when they’re unleashing a flurry of fists on an ogre, why do you ask?...

Resellers on eBay are already listingPlayStation Portalsfor absurd amounts of money, with one scalper trying to get rid of theirs for $440. Even the listings that are more reasonable than this still have price tags in the $300 to $400 region, a huge increase from the original $199.99 retail price. This is just another example of scalpers using a console release to try and make a few bucks at everyone else’s expense, and unfortunately, it already looks like there’s some interest in buying from these resellers....

Pokemon Conciergewas released on Netflix earlier this month, which was a delightful breath of fresh air for the series, and depicted a more calm and zen-like experience in the Pokemon universe. It was a smash hit for Netflix, and one that prompted fans of the series to start asking two questions. One,when are we getting more seasons, and two, when will Game Freak smell the roses and turn this concept into an actual video game?...

While watching Poor Things, I couldn’t help but think: “There’s no reason every movie shouldn’t look like this.” Obviously, that’s a stupid thing to think because there are a million reasons mostmoviesdon’t. For one, director Yorgos Lanthimos' comedy is going for something incredibly specific. It’s an adult fairy tale, and the production design, score, and cinematography — whether in gorgeous black-and-white or saturated pastel color — all work toward making it feel like it takes place in a world that has many of the same hallmarks as ours, but with a completely different energy....

The new racing mode inFortnite: Rocket Racinghas a ranked system similar to Ranked Battle Royale. With each race you complete, you earn points toward increasing your rank for the current season. This first season of Rocket Racing is called Season Zero, and there are a whole garage’s worth of quests to complete just for this season. Each quest in the Season Zero Kickoff category requires you to use certain features within the game....

Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator ofMario,The Legend of Zelda, andPikmin, thinks about the day that he “falls over” more than he does about retiring from the gaming industry. With so many big Nintendo series under his belt like Star Fox, Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Donkey Kong, and a whole lot more, Shigeru Miyamoto is, without a doubt, one of the most influential creators in gaming history. However, at 71 years old, you might think that he’s on the brink of retiring from development and leaving his works in the hands of other creators....

Starfieldis getting its “biggest update yet”, with more than 100 bug fixes and visual improvements. The update will be rolled out onSteamon January 17, but other players will have to wait an additional two weeks to see the fixes in their game. The update aims to address several areas of the game, from the overall performance to the quests. Perhaps the significant part of the patch is all of the bug fixes, which should stop some quests from being impossible to complete....

Starfield’s recentSteamreviews are “mostly negative”, falling even further from its already mixed reception post-launch. Between this and the online discourse surrounding the game, the latest Bethesda series proves to be divisive, having both dedicated defenders and vocal critics. Of the almost 7,500 recent reviews, most are very negative, criticising Starfield’s performance and “bland” game design. In general, many say that their experience with the game was boring and repetitive, disappointing after Bethesda’s previous successes....

Summary Ah,Minecraft. It’s a game that has sparked the imagination of millions around the world, as gamers around the globe have enjoyed exploring, hunting for resources, and building their own worlds. Minecraft is easilyone of the biggest gaming franchisesin the world right now. But every big brand has a few stumbles, and Minecraft’s come in the form of some truly baffling collaborations. While some of the brands that have collaborated with Minecraft go together like peanut butter and chocolate, others are more reminiscent of peanut butter and sardines....

Street Fighter 6’slong-awaited Spy x Family collaboration was such an easy slam dunk, butCapcomhas somehow managed to let the ball slip out of its hands, fly all the way across the court, and land directly in its own hoop. It finally released earlier this month, but all the excitement very quickly turned into disappointment the moment we realized that the months of build up were for a couple of Avatar costumes and some stickers....

The world map inLego Fortnitecan be extremely random at times. You might get some good spawns near caves and resources sometimes, or you might get awful spawns with nothing useful in sight. To prevent this, you may choose from a variety of seeds that have already been explored to some extent and will be able to provide you with a good start. These seeds all have something special about them. While some will start you off near caves, others will spawn you near points where you can build a village with an amazing view, so you don’t have to grind for these objectives....

Summary Scott Pilgrim Takes Off trulytakes off and soars past its 2010 live-action adaptationto deliver some astounding visuals and stories for the beloved cast of comic book characters. Most of the original ensemble returns to voice their Scott Pilgrim roles, and the Netflix anime fully embraces video games, inserting references to gaming nostalgia just about anywhere it can. While you already have tons of Easter eggs you can find for director Edgar Wright and cameos from actors like Will Forte, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, and Finn Wolfhard, there are plenty more Easter eggs to scour related solely to gaming....