Pokemon Scarlet and Violet can Ring In the New Anime Series with One Cosmetic Staple

Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare the latest entries in the video game franchise, and the anime series will soon be exploring the new creatures. In the new series, players can expect new protagonists, as Ash and his partner have waved goodbye after winning the Pokemon World Championship. However, this doesn’t mean there won’t be a cute Pikachu around, as The Pokemon Company has revealed that the new series will featureProfessor Friede and his buddy Captain Pikachu....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 604 words · Christopher Shaw

Pokemon's Charmander and Togepi Get Nightmare Before Christmas Makeovers

PopularPokemonfan art often mixes the Nintendo franchise with other intellectual properties, with the latest one focusing onThe Nightmare Before Christmasmakeovers for Charmander and Togepi. The first two generations of Pokemon continue to get commemorated through regularPokemonfan creations, and the aforementionedNightmare Before Christmasalterations could be among the most unique. Gaming fan art has existed for many years, with some of the most incredible recent pieces revolving aroundGenshin Impact,Elden Ring,Minecraft, andPokemon. SincePokemon Red and Bluewere released, the community has commemorated its favorite Pokemon, created entirely unique ones, and imagined some as popular characters from other franchises....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Brandy Waters

Pokemon: 10 Best Special Pikachu Ever

Pikachu, the most notorious Pokemon of them all, has had many different special forms throughout the years. In the mainPokemongames, Special Pokemon are Pokemon that are banned from certain tournaments and battles. However, Special Pokemon also exist in the form of cards and inPokemon GO. Due to being known as the mascot of thePokemonfranchise, Pikachu has been one of the Pokemon with the highest amount of different special forms throughout the years....

July 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1072 words · Jeremiah Jackson

Pokémon: The Toughest Rock Pokémon, Ranked

Summary When it comes toPokémon,most fans of the series will likely bring up a Fire, Water, or Dragon-type as their favorite, as these typings tend to have the flashiest members. But if Brock fromPokémon Red & Bluetaught players anything, it’s that it’s hard to find Pokemon tougher than those of the Rock variety. Rock-type Pokemon come in varying shapes and sizes, but most seem to share a fortitude that matches their natural abilities....

July 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1545 words · Samantha Austin

Silent Hill's Trademark Has Been Renewed by Konami

It’s beenyearssince Konami has released a game in theSilent Hillseries, with the last entry being an unfortunate entry in the company’s pachinko line-up. But it could be planning something fairly soon, as a new trademark suggests that the franchise might be making a return. An application filed over on the Government of Canada page shows a clear filing forSilent Hillby Konami Digital Entertainment Company back on June 15, 2025. Though it doesn’t state specifically what the trademark is in regards to, it does show it’s related to “video games....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Jacob Woods

Sims 4 Players Wish for More Mechanics Around Death

In the world ofTheSims,death is a regular occurrence, however,TheSims 4players think there should be more content to commemorate this occasion. Currently, unless a player switches off aging inThe Sims 4, death will take a sim and their loved ones might cry, but after that life goes on as if nothing happened.WhileTheSims 5is already in development,Sims 4players have still received plenty of additional content in the form of expansions. Beyond that, from time to time there are tinyfree updates as well inTheSims 4that add extra content to the game....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · Ian Werner

Sonic Frontiers: Easter Eggs Only Die-Hard Fans Caught

Sonic Frontiersis finally out, and it’s gotten a bit of a buzz. With its new open world gameplay, it may be the bestSonicgame sinceSonic Mania, and the best 3D one sinceSonic Generations. Though whether it’s as good asGenerationsis another story. Some critics are saying so, while others are saying no. Such divisiveness is to be expected of aSonicgame at this point. Related:Sonic Frontiers: Best Skills to Get First However, the game will still give the Hedgehog’s enthusiasts plenty to talk about....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1059 words · Cynthia Gonzalez

Sony May Use Non-Newtonian Fluid For Smoother Joystick Operation In Future DualSense Controller Revisions

The standard controller design for video game consoles has remained relatively unchanged since the introduction of the familiar directional pad and buttons layout found on the Nintendo Entertainment System controller from 1983. The biggest advancement in controller design to happen since this time has beenthe addition of analog sticks in the 90s, which allowed for more fluid movement of both characters and cameras in a 3D environment. Although controller designs have remained fairly consistent since this time, console manufacturers are still working on improvements which they hope will become the next industry standard....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Jessica Gallegos

Stardew Valley: How to Kill Mummies

All the monsters in the Mines ofStardew Valleyare fairly straightforward, but enemies start getting complicatedonce you reach the Skull Cavern in the Calico Desert. This is when you start running into large slimes that explode into smaller slimes, unkillable bugs, and mummies. Mummies are especially troublesome because you can take them out for a while, but they always come back with full health and can block your path in the meantime....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Isaac Thompson

Starfield Player Builds Star Trek-Inspired Ship

Summary OneStarfieldplayer has managed to build a vessel inspired by some iconic heavy cruiser ships fromStar Trek. They later went online to share their feat of engineering, adding to the already sizable pile ofimpressive spacecraft thatStarfieldplayers have builtto date. BetweenStarfield’s elaborate shipbuilding mechanics and hard sci-fi setting, Bethesda’s galaxy-spanning RPG provides the perfect framework for would-be engineers to realize their most ambitious spacecraft ideas. Many players have been doing just that ever since the game entered early access at the start of September, authoring everything fromStarfieldreplicas of classic carsto more conventional—but no less impressive—spaceships....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Tracy Smith

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: 10 Tips To Master Bayonetta

As we all know, theSuper Smash Bros.series is a chaotic and colorful homage to Nintendo’s most beloved franchises. Its status as a fighting/party game is still hotly disputed, but there is a whole lot of fighting involved. Even so, it’s fighting of the silliest, cartoony-est, most Nintendo type you can imagine. That doesn’t mean more ‘adult’ characters aren’t welcome on occasion, though. RELATED:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: 10 Tips To Master Cloud The inclusion ofthe legendary Solid SnakeofMetal Gear Solidfame seemed a little jarring next to the rest of the cast, but the addition of Bayonetta was more surprising still....

July 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1373 words · Ashley Wallace

The Best Budget Wireless Mice for Gaming in 2024

Whether gamers want to reduce clutter on their desk or have a mouse they can game with on the go, there is no better option than awireless mouse. In the past, serious PC gamers would not be caught dead using a wireless mouse. Now, thanks to giant leaps in wireless technology, wireless mice offer comparable (if not better) gaming performance than some of theirwired counterparts. Evensome e-sports pros use wireless mice as their daily drivers....

July 17, 2025 · 16 min · 3305 words · Jay Morton

The Best Gen 4 Pokemon You Can Catch Again in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Pokemon DiamondandPearlintroduced a lot of cool Pokemon to the series. With new evolutions, exclusive typing, and importantLegendary Pokemonthe games brought a lot to the table. With the release ofPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearl, a lot of new and long-time fans will be able to catch these Pokemon in the region they first appeared. While many if not all have been available in recent games it is still cool to be able to get a feel for them in the region they originated from....

July 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1172 words · Daniel Moore