There’s a lot to love about Pokemon, but one aspect that’s caught some negative attention is how easy the games have been after Gen V. Gen V offered a selection between easy, normal, and hard, which should have been an improvement upon earlier generations. Unfortunately, easy and hard mode were only version-exclusive, post-game unlockable. Ignoring […]
Terraria: How To Defeat The Wall Of Flesh
The Wall of Flesh is the last boss you need to defeat to have your world enter Hardmode. It’s a monumental step towards taking on the final boss, Moon Lord. The Underworld contains the next strongest ore you’ll need to be able to survive Hardmode, but the peace of mining it can only be accomplished […]
Stardew Valley: A Guide to Completing Grandpa’s Evaluation
Stardew Valley is home to many supernatural events, so it’s no surprise that the player’s grandpa eventually pays them a visit. Grandpa’s Evaluation is an event that happens the night before the start of year 3. If players pass the test, the candles on Grandpa’s Shrine will all light, and there will be a Statue […]
From the election lie to GameStop: How to stop social media algorithms from hurting us
Misinformation, outright lies, conspiracy theories, and fringe movements have always had real-world consequences. Fascists in Italy and Germany, once a small band of pariahs and gadflies who sported funny looking hats and mustaches, managed to hijack those countries’ political systems after World War I, putting them on a collision course with the globe’s liberal democracies. […]
10 Remakes I Want To Happen
This week, we got a closer look at Mass Effect Legendary Edition. For years, BioWare’s amazing trilogy has been at the top of my list of games I want to see retouched with modern technology. Granted, it is more of a remaster, but the enhancements and adjustments seem like enough to make a new playthrough […]
Apex Legends Mobile Plans To Soft Launch Before June
Apex Legends Mobile might finally become a reality, as EA plans to soft launch the game in the next four months, according to EA’s Chief Financial Officer Blake Jorgensen. The game was originally slated for a 2020 launch, although it was delayed to late 2021 in November. While much of Apex Legends Mobile remains a […]
New Pokemon Merch Adds Fuel To The Diamond And Pearl Remake Rumors
New Pokemon merch advertised in Japan is fourth-gen heavy, further leading fans to believe Diamond and Pearl remakes are incoming. Pokemon celebreates its 25th anniversary this year and fans of the franchise appear to be waiting for just one thing. The reveal that remakes of fourth-gen games Diamond and Pearl are incoming. The latest clue […]
Here’s What’s Coming To Hitman 3 In February
IO Interactive has revealed a roadmap for the first Hitman 3 content update. The game will see new content released every week throughout February, including Featured Contracts and Deluxe Escalations. Hitman 3 wrapped up the rebooted trilogy, but Agent 47’s work is far from over. If you purchased the Deluxe Edition, there are two Deluxe […]
Microsoft Allegedly Tried To Acquire Gearbox But Backed Out
It has been revealed that before Embracer Group’s acquisition of Gearbox Software earlier this week, Microsoft had looked into acquiring the studio instead, but backed out. Embracer Group, the parent company of multiple studios such as Koch Media and THQ Nordic, recently acquired Gearbox for $1.3 billion, but the merger was only made possible because […]
How To Get Started In Norse Survival Game Valheim
Valheim has been making longboat waves in the sea of survival games since its early access launch on PC earlier this week. The combination of Norse mythology and brutal endurance is a natural fit for the genre. Survival games have become a major player on the scene in the last decade, with a never-ending string of […]