New Leak Suggests Nintendo NX Will Launch in 2016 with Zelda

The same leak that outedPokemon SunandMoonpoints to the Nintendo NX launching in 2016, along with the newLegend of Zeldagame in development for Wii U. Earlier this week, a leak on NeoGAF prematurely revealedPokemon SunandPokemon Moon, the next two rumored games in Nintendo’s mega popularPokemonfranchise, and many paid attention but were cautiously optimistic. However, now thatPokemon SunandMoonare real, the leak is starting look a lot more legitimate, and its talk of Nintendo NX is being looked at more closely....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Danielle Collins

NHL 24: Best Goalies, Ranked

NHL 24is the official game of this season of the National Hockey League, and it is as thrilling as it is complicated. The game boasts a full roster of players and teams, with every member of the NHL represented. With so many players available, including goalies, it can be hard to work out which ones are the best. Whether for theUltimate Teammode or just for regular gaming, this can be important information for players....

June 18, 2025 · 5 min · 980 words · Samantha Garcia

Nintendo Switch Online Retro Games Could Open the Door for Mother 3

When Nintendo fans talk about games that the studio hasn’t released in North America, it’s hard to avoid the topic ofMother 3.TheMotherfranchise, also known as theEarthBoundfranchise outside of Japan, has a curious and complicated history, with those complications coming to a head inMother 3.EarthBound’s international release drummed up lots of fans for the franchise, butMother 3still has yet to get an official English localization. In response, fans have done everything from localizingMother 3themselves to making an unofficialMother 4now calledOddity,but Nintendo still remains stoic, showing no sign of bringingMother 3to the West....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 634 words · Laura Robinson

One Suit Could Give Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Some Daredevil-Like Gameplay

For years now, gamers have been requesting a solo Daredevil game. Not only have the character’s comics been consistently great for years, but the success of the Netflix series and the character’s MCU debut have brought him into the spotlight. With footage of acanceled Daredevil game from the PS2 eraonly making the requests for a modern game more prevalent, fans are unlikely to stop asking for one - and funnily enough,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2could be the title to give fans a Daredevil-like experience....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 604 words · Daniel Reyes

Opinion: How Video Games Can Positively Discuss Mental Health

With the scope of video game storytelling ever growing, one Game Rant writer takes a look at some of the most impressive discussions of mental health in gaming. The portrayal of mental illness and disability has not always been one that popular culture has taken in its stride. Many forms of media, be they fiction, film, or video game, have struggled to portray these issues in an accurate and enlightening way....

June 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1323 words · Ashley Morgan

Perfectly Timed Genshin Impact Animation Shows Kaeya Stealing Bennett's Sword

The characters inGenshin Impactare probably the most important segment of the game since the whole story revolves around them and their stories. Fans often try to create interesting interactions between the characters' animation which result in ridiculous videos. As the Captain of the Knights of Favonius, Kaeya is held in high regard by the Mondstadt community, even with all the mysterious secrets that get revealed thoughGenshin Impact’s story. Despite his success and power on the battlefield, Bennett’s personal life has a completely different narrative....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Michelle Contreras

Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Tactica Share One Good Trait that P6 Should Have

Atlus' announcements ofPersona 3 ReloadandPersona 5 Tacticahave garnered much attention over the last few weeks, serving as the newest iterations among the series' repertoire. While the titles were first officially unveiled atthe Xbox Games Showcase, it appears that the two share a beneficial similarity that could inform the debut ofPersona 6. Both games are set to make a day one multi-platform release, helping to bring their stories to a wider audience....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 564 words · Bryan Ramirez

Pokemon Go Spelunker’s Cove Event Will Feature Shiny Debut

Summary Pokemon GOhas announced the debut of Shiny Crabrawler during the upcoming event Spelunker’s Cove.Pokemon GOhas added more than 50 Shiny Pokemon since the beginning of the year, such as the Bounsweet evolutionary line and the Ultra Beasts Celesteela and Kartana. But thePokemon GOnews will continue in the coming weeks, with more exciting events for players. On June 1,Pokemon GOkicked off Season 15, Shattered Skies, just a few days after the start of Pokemon GO Fest 2024....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 510 words · Teresa Williams

Rumor: Persona 5 R Coming to the Nintendo Switch

With the release ofPersona 5, Atlus cemented that there is indeed a global audience for its high school-centered JRPG franchise, shipping over1.5 million copies worldwide. Now, a new group of players may have the chance to fraternize and battle with Joker and his friends, as a recent change to an Atlus-owned internet domain suggests that the announcement of aPersona 5Switch port may be on the horizon. The domain, P5R.jp, was registered back in April 2017, and the idea that it refers to an enhancedPersona 5release, currently calledPersona 5 R, has been circulating ever since....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Jeanette Barker

Skyrim: Everything You Need To Know About Skyblivion

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimis themost popular and well-knownTEStitlefor the modern generation of gamers, but the previous entries are also widely loved by older players. That’s why the excitedTEScommunity is waiting in anticipation for a fan projectSkyblivionto finally see the light of day. Basically, this massive modification is aimed at transferring all the content fromThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivionto the latest iteration ofSkyrim’s engine. RELATED:Skyrim: 10 Things That Can Ruin Your Playthrough The task is overwhelming, to say the least....

June 18, 2025 · 5 min · 969 words · Shelley Smith

SNES Emulator Developer Takes Own Life Following Online Harassment

It is a sad day for the emulation, preservation, romhacking, and retro gaming community as one developer has taken their own life due to reportedly targeted harassment. The developer had a profound impact on the emulation scene, as well as the documentation and archiving of many rare games. Near, formerly known as byuu, was well-known for developing the firstSNESemulator with the goal of “perfect accuracy,” bsnes. They were a huge fan of JRPGs, especially theFinal Fantasyseries, and brought widespread attention to formerly obscure JRPGBahamut Lagoonby leading efforts to develop a full English translation patch....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Kayla Petersen

Star Trek: Discovery's Spore Drive, Explained

The spore drive is one of the coolest gadgets inStar Trekhistory, but it has often put the USS Discovery crew up against a unique set of moral and ethical dilemmas.Star Trek: Discoveryfirst introduced the spore drive inseason 1, episode 3, “Context is for Kings.”At first, little hints pointed to something strange. There were a lot of little things Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) started noticing after the USS Discovery rescued her and other prisoners from their transport ship’s destruction....

June 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1089 words · Margaret Johnson DDS

Star Trek’s Original Series Shows That Science Fiction Has Always Been Political

It’s a strange thing to see whenever a newStar Trekseries or character is announcedand revealed to have some form of current social commentary in it, that there’s inevitably a comment from some disgruntled person. Such comments come in various phrasing, but often amount to someone saying they’re no longer going to watchStar Trekbecause it’s gotten so political. The original series (known as TOS-eraTrek) came out during the 1960s, a time of upheaval in the cultural fabric of the United States....

June 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1141 words · Peter Gonzalez