Nintendo remains unwilling to end region-locking

Oh, come ON! PS Vitais region-free.PS4is going to be region-free.Xbox Onewill be region-free as well. Sony understands that when it comes to today’s consumable media, we live in a border-less world. Microsoft is just trying to ride Sony’s draft, but the benefit to gamers is the same. The message is clear: the fewer barriers between us and our games, the better. Nintendo doesn’t get that message. Nintendo fans are understandably upset and have recently beguncampaigningto effect a change in Nintendo’s regional policies....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 914 words · Edward Macias

No Man’s Sky groups can span PC, PS4, and Xbox One thanks to a new update

Cross-platform multiplayer – you love to see it Starting June 11,No Man’s Skyplayers can team up for space-faring shenanigans regardless of what platform they’re on. In an update, Hello Games is adding cross-play support on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. You’ll see a little icon above other players’ heads to denote what system they’re playing on. You’ll also be able to form a cross-platform group of players during an active game session, and apart from system-level friends (like your Steam friends), there’s an in-game No Man’s Sky Friends list....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · Charles Bradley

One Piece: 10 Overpowered Devil Fruits That Are Outright Broken

Devil Fruits are, as most people know, the primary power system inOne Piece. Eating a Devil Fruit grants someone unbelievable power at the cost of not being able to swim, and even seemingly weak abilities can become powerful when used in the right situations or if the user is simply clever. Some of the strongest characters inOne Pieceare Devil Fruit users, and between their base abilities and how some characters use them, many Devil Fruits are so powerful that they’re outright broken....

July 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1348 words · Andrew Ball

Penny's Big Breakaway: Achievement/Trophy Guide

Penny’s Big Breakawayis the first game from Evening Star, a cozy platformer experience across 11 distinct worlds ripe for exploration. Despite its tranquil atmosphere, the game presents a significant challenge, requiring players tonavigate puzzles, surmount obstacles, and face formidable bosses at the end of each stage. Withan extensive list of achievements and trophiesto unlock, players can expect an engaging and rewarding journey. In this comprehensive guide, we not only provide an overview of all available achievements but also furnish detailed instructions on how to obtain each one, ensuring players can fully immerse themselves in the game’s rich experience....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Maria White

Persona 5 Streaming Rules Mocked by Hotline Miami Publisher

Earlier this week, Atlus USA let it be known that there would beharsh penaltiesfor any YouTubers or streamers who spoiledPersona 5past a certain point, with the publisher even threatening to issue copyright takedown notices against specific accounts. That news has not gone over well with many in the JRPG’s community, and now, another game publisher is having a bit of fun at Atlus’s expense. Devolver Digital, the publisher of games likeHotline MiamiandThe Talos Principle, decided to joke around about Atlus' streaming guidelines....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Jennifer Pruitt

Pokemon GO: Evolution Costs and Babies Expected For Gen 4

AlthoughPokemon GOhasn’t officially announced any release date for the first wave of Gen 4 monsters, the community is already busy preparing for the inevitable. Players need to stock up on the correct candy before the launch begins, so that they are ready to fill out their Pokedex with as many of the newPokemon GOevolutions as possible when they arrive. Last week,Pokemon GOreleased a celebratory image for its two year anniversary and among the Pokemon werethe Gen 4 starters....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 271 words · Laura Morrow

Pokemon GO: How To Counter Cobalion

Pokemon GOplayers are wrapping up the last few hours of theRegi-trio Colossal Discovery Weekend, but there’s no time to rest. The next major Raid Boss is right around the corner and this one represents a brand new Pokedex entry for players to collect. Although Cobalion doesn’t seem like it’s going to be very strong in thePokemon GOmetagameaccording to early analysis, players are still going to want to collect the new creature for the sake of completion....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 320 words · Erin Waller

Ring Fit Adventure Exercise Mat Available Now for Pre-Order

A newRing Fit Adventureperipheral is currently available for pre-order. Third-party accessory maker Hori has just listed theRing Fit AdventureExercise Mat, a cushioned add-on to go alongside the sweat-inducing RPG Ring Fit Adventurehas been a bit of a surprise hit, as the game especially took off during the 2020 quarantine period. The exercise mat to go alongsideRing Fit Adventureis currently only available in Japan. The game is one of the better selling games in the country, andRing Fit Adventureeven appeared in a health magazine in Japan....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 276 words · Mr. Timothy Hardin DDS

Rumor: PS Plus Premium Leaks 4 Games

At the time of this writing, Sony has not officially announced any of the retro games that will be a part ofPS Plus Premiumwhen it launches in June. However, the Korean ratings board may have revealed four of the games that will be a part of the service. As spotted by Gematsu, new ratings have been issued for classic PlayStation gamesSyphon Filter,Syphon Filter 2,Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror, andSyphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 303 words · Kyle Lane

Star Trek Online goes post-war in Season 11: New Dawn

A New Hope? For the five years it’s been running,Star Trek Online‘s story has been one of a galaxy at war. First it was a war between the Federation and Klingon Empire, then between an alliance of the Federation, Klingons, and Romulans against the Borg, the Delta Quadrant, and now, the baddies behind them all, the Iconians. But that’s about to change if announcements about the game’s Season 11 update titledNew Dawn, are to be believed....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 234 words · Jasmine Frazier

Super Mario Party: How to Get Every Gem

Unlike other games in the series,Super Mario Partyactually has a main objective for players to complete besides just playing mini-games with friends. The main goal inSuper Mario Partyis to collect all five gems, but the game doesn’t necessarily make it clear how players can earn each gem. For those wanting to fully completeSuper Mario Party, here is how to get every gem in the game. For the most part, unlocking each gem is fairly straightforward once players know what to do - basically, just play every mode except theonline multiplayer mode....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Edward Long

Taylor's Swift Rerecording Project Is Working: Here Are 10 Taylor's Verisons That Have Outstreamed The Originals

Taylor Swifthas so far re-recorded four of her six Big Machine-owned albums, and some of the re-recorded tracks have been streamed more than the originals.Swift set out to rerecord her albums when Scooter Braun bought her former record labelin 2019. After bragging on Instagram about owning Taylor Swift, the singer humbled Braun with herTaylor’s Version albums. The unprecedented re-recording project became a massive success for Swift, even inspiring herrecord-breaking Eras Tour....

July 9, 2025 · 9 min · 1823 words · Joanna Sanders

Tesla's Cybertruck Is Now Even More Expensive

The Cybertruck already costs more than Tesla’s initial promised price point, and early models are having many hardware and software problems. Tesla is now pushing prospective customers toward pricier models, by removing the entry-level Rear-Wheel Drive and jacking up prices of other models. The All-Wheel Drive model can now be yours in exchange for $79,990, while the flagship Cyberbeast model is ten bucks short of $100,000 at $99,990. Meanwhile, the $60,990 Rear-Wheel Drive is no more....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Andrea Russo