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Quick Links Coral Islandis yet another cozy farming simulator game, playing off of the hype of Stardew Valley. Really, Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing are the best cozy games that you could compare Coral Island to—cozy games and farming sims do go hand in hand, after all. But there’s more to Coral Island than just farming and meeting the townies. You can spend all your time on your farm if you wanted, sure, but why not indulge in underwater dives to clean up the ocean floor or befriend and woo almost everyone in town?...

Quick Links WithLike A Dragon: Infinite Wealthbeing the ninth mainline entry in the franchise, there is a lot of history here. However, there is also a lot of room for a spot of confusion. The series has changed its name in North America, the series has gone through a soft reboot, and now the protagonist who we all thought had been retired is back once again. On top of that, there is some confusion over the content that accompanies the different versions of the game—and a little controversy to accompany said confusion....

Quick Links With two games bearing the same name, many players are wondering where and when each takes place, and if they’re related at all. After all, while sharing the name, many aspects of eachLords of the Fallenentry seem too different to be part of the same world. The original, for example, was a place of high classical fantasy, while the 2023 rendition goes for a grimdark version of the world....

Mortal Kombat 1’s Omni-Man gameplay reveal trailer has seemingly confirmed that DLC characters don’t include additional costume packs anymore, and fans aren’t happy about it. After a shockingly rocky launch that seems to have split the Mortal Kombat community,you’d think that Omni-Man being added to the game as its first DLC character would be an undeniable win, but that doesn’t quite seem to be the case.Although fans seem to be happy with how the character has been adapted for Mortal Kombat, his recent gameplay reveal trailer hinted at yet another issue with how content is being released....

Quick Links Put on your deerstalker, smoke your finest pipe, and crack the case withMagic: The Gathering’smurder mystery-themed Murders at Karlov Manor. Set on the ever-popular Ravnica, this set promises grisly murders, seasoned detectives, and every trope from lead pipes to the meddling group of teenagers. Here’s everything coming in Murders at Karlov Manor when it launches on February 9. It’s Karlov Manor, not Markov Manor. I know, I know… White Solving the murders on Ravnica is the only way to bring order back to the city, and the best way to do it with these white cards....

I’ve been ona bit of a tear against streaming platforms recently. Seeing Amazon introduce ads to Prime Video while increasing the monthly price (after already increasing the annual price of Prime earlier last year) was the straw that broke the camel’s back, and I’m about ready to give up on the entire content streaming industrial complex and head back to the high seas. Between the constant price increases, platforms like Max removing shows completely, and the fact that searching for something across dozens of subscription services has led to the need for third-party services to collate information, we’re no longer getting the value and convenience out of streaming we were promised....

Quick Links We’ve had easels in The Sims since the original Sims 1, but now, inThe Sims 4, Painting is a skill all its own, and not only that, it’s one of the more lucrative in the game. Though there’s the startup cost of buying canvases, the most musing of Sims can create masterpieces in no time. But with a few different styles of paintings that unlock as you progress through the Painting skill in The Sims 4, each bringing in a different number of Simoleons regardless of their size, it helps to know which of the paintings are worth it....

If you’ve heard anything aboutPalworld, you’ve probably heard that it has stolen fromPokemon. Mostly, that’s been said in the subjective sense -all the Pals just kinda look like Pokemon, from having specific similarities to other Pokemon (Lamball and Wooloo is most often quoted, though personally Cremis and Gigantimax Eevee seems the most blatant) to sharing a similar design language. The argument is that with things likeDigimonorCassette Beasts, these are clearly distinct art styles, even if Pokemon was an inspiration, but it’s impossible to draw something that looks distinctly like a Pal, because all Pals look like Pokemon....

PlayStationhas alotof live-service games in development. Part ofbuying Bungiewas even to utilise its expertise, which led to the less-than-favourable internal evaluation ofThe Last of Us’standalone Factions game. But it’s not the only upcoming Sony multiplayer release to be pushed back, as half of its 12 titles have now been delayed. As reported byVGC, Sony announced these delays during an earnings call. “We are reviewing this… we are trying as much as possible to ensure [these games] are enjoyed and liked by gamers for a long time,” Sony president, COO, and CFO Hiroki Totoki said....

It seems everyone who labeled thePlayStation Portallittle more than aDualSensesplit in two and then crudely stuck to a small screen using Link’s ultrahand also actually wanted one ofPlayStation’s Remote Players. Not only did pre-orders for the Portal dry up almost instantly after they went live, but the handheld device has been pretty much impossible to find since it was officially released. We’ve been trying to keep track of Portal stock whenever and wherever it pops up, and if you’re seeing this soon enough after it was published aafter trawling the web for one, you’re in luck....

It’s been more than a year since the launch ofPokemon Scarlet & Violetproperly introduced us to the Paldea region. A whole new area to explore filled with new and familiar Pokemon alike. The connections to Paldea throughout thePokemonuniverse will continue for years to come, of course, including in 2024 when you’ll be able to get your hands on an all-new Pokemon TCG expansion. Paldean Fates will be here in early 2024, and some of its products are available to pre-order atGameStopright now if you act fast....

Summary There are various ways to catch ‘em all, whether it be in the games, by buying plushes, or out in the real world withPokemon Go. However, the most extensive way to catch ‘em all 25 years intoPokemon’s run is through the trading cards. As sought after as ever, certainPokemon TCGitems, such as the newScarlet & Violet151 Mini Tins, can be hard to find. If you’ve been on the lookout for them - and you’re fast - you’re able to grab some through theAmazonlink below while they’re back in stock....

Twitchhas lost yet another of its biggest stars, as popular streamerPokimanehas announced that she will be leaving the platform after calling it home for over a decade. Pokimane announced this news via her personal Twitter account, in which she thanks the platform for “all the memories” and describes the move as “the end of an era”. She doesn’t provide any further details about what’s next in her streaming career, or any potential platforms she may be moving to, though it doesn’t seem as though this post is a retirement announcement similar to that ofother popular creators such as Tom Scott and MatPat....