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Palworldcauseda stir in thePokémoncommunity after finally providing some competition to Game Freak, experiencing an explosive surgein popularity. Many players took to the game, jokingly referring to it as’Pokémon with guns’and the comparisons withPokémonwere evident. From many ofPalworld’s creature designs to its mechanics, it’s clear that the game borrowed a lot fromPokémon,and Nintendo wasn’t happy about it. Nintendo suingPalworldhas been a big talking point in gaming for a while,and it isn’t a good situation for either company....

There are a few modes available in other multiplayer games thatOverwatchhasn’t embraced quite yet, mostly due to its unique team based gameplay style. For those who want something akin to those modes, or just want to try something a little different, they turn to the custom game mode. Perhaps inspired byCall of Duty’s long history ofzombie modes, one player has managed to create a zombie survival mode of his own inOverwatch....

Yesterday, Blizzard released a new short story expanding on the lore ofOverwatchthat focused on healer-sniper Ana and popular DPS character Soldier: 76. While the biggest news from the story was definitely the revelation thatSoldier: 76 is gay, it also gave fans a look at a new Ana skin based on her appearance in the Bastet story, which can be unlocked in the game now. The new Bastet skin for Ana can be unlocked inOverwatchby completing the Bastet Challenge....

A spinning broom bike gyrocopter The bike from the secondZelda: Breath of the WildDLC has opened up all sorts of possibilities for people, and I’ve seen clips of players using it as cover on top of its normal uses — which is damn clever. But RinHara5aki takes the cake on most interesting DLC video so far as they don the Ravio hat and a broom, go shirtless, and create a flying machine that incorporates the bike....

This weekend, Niantic will be hostingPokemon GOFest at Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois on June 29, 2025, giving fans of the popular augmented reality mobile title who live in the city or those who intend on traveling from out of town for the event the chance to take part in a specialmystery challenge. Of course, not everyone will be able to attend the gathering of the game’s myriad Trainers in person, so the video platform Twitch will thankfully provide a live stream of the event this Saturday....

After the success of the recentPokemon GOFest 2023’s regional eventsin Osaka, New York, and London, the Global event finally came live. The GO Global Fest 2023 starts on Saturday, August 26, and runs till Sunday, August 27; daily, players can partake from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm local time. The Global Fest offers multiple legendary encounters, bonuses, and Research Tasks. Pokemon GOplayers can encounter the likes of Primal Groudon, Primal Kyogre, Mega Rayquaza, and more during the event....

Pokemon GOhas always been a bit of a troublemaker for the subsection of its users with less self-control than others. The app’s addictive gameplay has caused problems for players before, with news of trespassing and near-miss traffic accidents becoming common during the height ofPokemon GO’s popularity. On top of that, pursuit of rare Pokemon has madePokemon GOquite costlyin the past as well, with players receiving jail time or coming close to losing their jobs thanks to their passion for becoming the very best....

TheTeam GO Rocket Takeover is officially underwayinPokemon GO, which means there are a ton of activities for trainers to take part in over the next few days. This is another busy event in a jam-packed November, so trainers have a lot to keep track of. In addition to defeat Team Rocket Leaders and working their way towardsa battle with Giovanni, players are also going to have the chance to face off against some lowly Team Rocket Grunts....

The Pokemon Company and Nintendo are releasing a specialShiny version of Tapu Kokotoday, available for allPokemon SunandPokemon Moonplayers. The Electric/Fairy Legendary Pokemon may be better known toPokemon SunandMoonplayers as the guardian deity of Melemele island, the island where trainers start their journey. But now Tapu Koko can be every player’s personal guardian deity, so long as they are able to connect to the Nintendo Network. Tapu Koko’s release is part of the upcoming launch of the nextPokemon TCGexpansion,Guardians Rising....

ARamboprequel is officially in development. The iconic action movie franchise, which stars Sylvester Stallone in the role of John Rambo, kicked off in 1982 with the smash hitFirst Blood, which followed the Vietnam veteran character being targeted by Washington law enforcement, unleashing memories of his time as a prisoner of war that caused him to react violently to the situation. The first movie grossed $160.3 million against a reported budget of $15 million, spawning a multimedia franchise that now includes fiveRambomovies, the most recent of which was 2019’sLast Blood....

Roman Reignsoffers a transparent response to aWWEpush that came too hard, too soon. Joe Anoa’i first signed with the company in 2010, and ahead of his 2012 main roster debut, he was immediately pegged to be The Next Big Thing. Largely due to his Samoan heritageconnecting him to The Rock, Anoa’i was primed for greatness, but his original Big Dog babyface run received a less-than-favorable reaction from crowds. In an interview withVanity Fair, Joe Anoa’i reflected on his reign in WWE as Roman Reigns, particularly taking time to address the negative crowd reactions during his time as the Big Dog....

Thursday marked the launch of the highly anticipatedSaGa Frontierremaster. Originally released in 1997,SaGa Frontieris a PlayStation JRPG developed by Square well before it joined with Enix. Now, Square Enix has broughtSaGa Frontierback with updated HD visuals, improved battle pacing, and an entirely new story path with a new protagonist. Square Enix isn’t settling for just remasteringSaGa Frontier, though. The company confirmed today that it’s now planning multiple additional remasters for theSaGafranchise....

Cult classic seriesShenmuehas seen something of a revival in the last few years, with the upcomingShenmue 3being a successful crowdfunding project and now havingan official release date, while the first two games have been recently released on PS4, Xbox One and PC. However, the series' lack of presence on the Nintendo Switch has unexpectedly generated something of a demand to see Ryo Hazaki’s adventures be made available on the home console/handheld hybrid....