You know when you’re fighting the final boss, and you think you have them beat, only for them to summon a new form and put you through an even tougher battle? Whether this feels frustrating or rewarding is often less about how satisfying this boss phase itself is, and more about the context around it. InPersona 5 Tactica, it’s not just one more form you have to take on with the final boss....
Pokemon gave away a Van Gogh Pikachu promo cardthrough its crossover event with a museum in Amsterdam and well, it could have gone better. The museum was mobbed with Pokemon fans eager to get their hands on the limited edition card, and its site buckled under the pressure on multiple occasions. Not to be deterred by that chaos,Pokemon’s next TCG promo event has been revealed, offering people the chance to pick up an exclusive card free of charge and send another to a friend for the holidays....
Summary The cast of characters inPokemon Scarlet & Violetwas expanded with the launch of its second DLC, The Indigo Disk. Some of the characters you are introduced to make up Blueberry Academy’s very own Elite Four. And this Elite Four can really pack a punch, ramping up the difficulty compared to the Elite Four back in Paldea. Unlike previous Pokemon games, you can choose the order in which you challenge the BB League Elite Four....
Pokemon Scarlet & Violetlaunched in late 2022 to considerable acclaim… and equally substantial divisiveness. Common critiques leveled against Game Freak’s Paldean region included subpar visuals and (remarkably) rough performance issues. But the core story was praised, and the two DLCs - Teal Mask and Indigo Disk - have largely continued to impress in that regard. While the Indigo Disk DLC does a fine job of welcoming folks into the narrative fold, plenty of your time with the slice of Unova served up as your new mini-region will be spent grinding for old-school legendaries....
Mariohas been turned intoLego,Sonichas been turned into Lego, and eventhe residents of Animal Crossing will be turned into Legoin 2024. You’d think at least Pikachu and the Kanto starters would have been turned into Lego sets by now, but that still hasn’t happened, and there’s a good reason for that. The Pokemon Company has a deal with Mattel’s Mega, Lego’s biggest rival, and it’s where you need to turn if you want to build toy brickPokemon, and what better place to start than a Charizard that usually costs $140 for half price?...
Quick Links ThePortal 2mod,Portal: Revolution, has re-energized the community with game-sized content that offers several hours' worth of new challenges in a familiar world. Those who were able to make it through the first chapter will face formidable puzzles in the second. This section is considerably shorter than Chapter One, with around half the levels. However, the challenge in the first three levels is considerably harder than the basic tests you completed while you were learning how to use the Portal Gun....
Grand Theft Autois one of the biggest, best-selling media properties in the world.Grand Theft Auto 5and its online component have continued to sell, attract players, and grow more than ten years after its initial release. And a new game in the series is on the way. However,Nintendo Switchplayers have been left without Grand Theft Auto 5. And the long-awaited sixth entry isn’t coming to the Switch either. But there are some games available on the Switch that might satiate that Grand Theft Auto gap in its offerings....
Tekken 8players are already making the most of the in-game customisation system, using it to create new characters. Now, instead of waiting for guest fighters to be confirmed, fans are playing as a bunch of characters from other games, with eerily accurate recreations of Bayonetta, Leon Kennedy, Ryu, and many more joining the roster. TheTekkensubreddit is full of these fan-made fighters, customising characters on the base game roster. Without using any mods, players are still able to make some very accurate depictions of characters from other games, even after just 24 hours of having the game in their hands....
Summary Lethal Companyhas quickly become one of the most popular games of 2023 since its October release. Amassing tens of thousands of concurrent players daily, Lethal Company is a fun new take onmultiplayer survival horror. It was developed by one individual by the name of Zeekerss. You play as contractors for the mysterious corporation known as The Company. You’re tasked with going to various derelict moons to collect and sell scrap found within crumbling industrial facilities....
Pirates, as portrayed in fantasy at least, truly are a cluster of contradictions. They’re whimsical yet deadly, friendly yet fierce, and capable of committing heinous acts while still bringing a smile to your face. The Pirates ofMagic: The Gathering’s Ixalan fall firmly into this camp, and there’s no better showcase for the faction than the Ahoy Mateys Commander Deck. This preconstructed package brings together some of the finest folks ever to set sail on Magic’s briny seas, from treasure-hungry tyrants to calculating captains....
Enjoying a good song doesn’t always have to be a solo experience. Having someone there to jam with can heighten the fun. Rhythm games offer that very thing, giving you the chance to enjoy your favorite tunes with an interactive element. Multiplayer in rhythm games comes in many forms. But no matter if you’re competing against each other or working together, these co-op rhythm games all make for exciting party titles....
Summary The concept of open-world games has grown significantly since the mid-2000s. What used to be a rare feature is now very common. In fact, many games every year include an open world, and it’s not limited to a single genre. Open worlds can be featured in RPGs, action-adventure titles, survival games, and more. However, not every game that includes one is great. A glance at the PlayStation 4 catalog will confirm that....
Summary Gene Roddenberry’s science-fiction series,Star Trek, is one of the most influential and successful media IPs ever created. Starting with the original 1960s television series, the Star Trek series would go on to be featured in movies, books, comics, and, of course, video games. Tons of Star Trek games have been developed over the years. From first-person shooters, point-and-click, VR experiences, and everything in between, Star Trek video games have come in all shapes and sizes....
