A franchise like Monster Hunter ultimately thrives on familiarity. Even with entries like Monster Hunter World modernizing the series, players know that at the core of the gameplay will be bombastic boss battles against prehistoric creatures outside time. Monster Hunter Rise is the latest installment in the franchise, sporting the usual tweaks alongside one major […]
New Pokemon Snap: How To Get Ho-oh
Ho-oh is pretty difficult to find in New Pokemon Snap. Debuting in Gen 2, Ho-oh and its counterpart Lugia have become two of the most illustrious Legendaries in the series’ history, so it’s no wonder it makes an appearance here – but again, actually getting to take a photo of the Legendary Pokemon is no […]
It Turns Out Rita From New Pokemon Snap Is Based On A Beloved Dragon-Type
New Pokemon Snap just launched for the Nintendo Switch last Friday, and fans are already digging deep to connect the dots amongst fan theories. This latest catch comes from a fan who noticed the new Pokemon photography adventure’s adorable sidekick, Rita, looks strangely like Goodra. Goodra is a weirdly-cute (but also kinda gross) Dragon-type from […]
Returnal: What Is Proficiency?
As you progress through a run in Returnal, your Weapon Proficiency will increase. This has a huge impact on your current cycle, so it’s essential that you understand the ins and outs of Weapon Proficiency in order to truly make the most of it. Here’s everything that you’re going to need to know. What Is Weapon […]
Dog Shelter Sim To The Rescue! Provides A Way To Help Real-Life Pooches
To The Rescue! is an adorable dog shelter management simulator from developer Little Rock Games and publisher Freedom games planned for Nintendo Switch, and Steam for Q3 of this year. And in celebration of National Adopt a Shelter Pet day, Little Rock Games is announcing its official partnership with The Petfinder Foundation. For the unfamiliar, […]
The DC Fandome Makes A Superhero Landing In 2021
The DC Fandome is returning once again in 2021 after yet another Comic-Con is cancelled, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The virtual conference with plenty of panels and announcements is expected to share news on upcoming movies, games, shows, and comics in DC’s slate. Not much news has been given about the event, but we […]
New Pokemon Snap: How To Unlock All Ranks In Florio Nature Park
Florio Nature Park is the first location you visit in New Pokemon Snap, functioning as the game’s primary tutorial area. While it’s pretty basic at the beginning – you point the camera at a Pokemon and take a photo – Florio Nature Park gradually introduces you to fluffruit, scanning, recognizing behavior patterns, and more. While […]
FromSoftware Parent Company Says Elden Ring Will Launch Before April 2022
If you’re a Dark Souls fan, there’s a good chance that you’ve screamed, “when’s Elden Ring coming?!” into the void. It’s been quite a while since we’ve heard anything about FromSoftware’s next game and gaming fans aren’t known for being patient. It’s gotten to the point that many are worried that the game may have […]
She Dreams Elsewhere Dev On Creating A Game That’s Part Paprika, Part Persona, And Part Seinfeld
“I guess maybe one last thing to mention,” Davionne Gooden, solo developer of She Dreams Elsewhere tells me as our interview is wrapping up. “I have this on my shelf. It’s a sealed copy of Persona 5. And the reason why it’s there is because I’ve actually yet to play this game at all. And […]
Data science in a post-COVID world
Join Transform 2021 this July 12-16. Register for the AI event of the year. I am often asked about the state of data science and where we sit now from a maturity perspective. The answer is pretty interesting, especially now that it’s been more than a year since COVID-19 rendered most data science models useless […]