In a Way, MultiVersus is the Antithesis of Mortal Kombat

Summary With only a month untilMultiVersusfinally launches, the fighting game is set to bring some iconic characters head-to-head in a platform brawler. As Warner Bros. own version ofSuper Smash Bros.,MultiVersuspits the likes of Batman and Shaggy against each other with some fun, cartoonish combat. However, there is another fighting title owned by Warner Bros. that has a much longer history.TheMortal Kombatfranchisewas taken over by Warner Bros. back in 2009. Since then, the company has rebooted theMortal Kombatfranchise, and the most recent chapter in the series,Mortal Kombat 1,saw the games take an exciting turn with an all-new timeline....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 510 words · Austin Haney

Kingdom Hearts 4 Has to Avoid a Problem KH3 Dropped the Ball On

The main protagonist of theKingdom Heartsseries, Sora, has a long and storied history at this point. After appearing in nearly every game in the franchise, it would make sense that he could be one of themost powerful keyblade wieldersaround, yet that doesn’t seem to be the case. Despite always somehow saving the day, Sora is still ranked below Riku, Mickey, and other characters in the game, likely in part due to a nasty habit he has of losing all of his power....

August 3, 2025 · 5 min · 1027 words · Janet Stuart

Mass Effect: The War Between the Quarians and Geth Explained

The relationship between the Geth and the Quarians is one of the most interesting dynamics across the originalMass Effecttrilogy, and one fans of the franchise have had the chance to experience again with the release ofMass Effect: Legendary Edition. Not only do the Geth provide an alternate, though sometimes aligned, synthetic species than the Reapers, but the Geth-Quarian dynamic has big implications for the place of synthetics in theMass Effectuniverse as a whole....

August 3, 2025 · 5 min · 1012 words · Paul Watts

Monster Hunter Now's Concept is a Pure Distillation of One Franchise Ideal

Ever since mobile developer Niantic released the global sensationPokemon GOin 2016, it has become increasingly busy with a variety of projects. Within the following years games likeHarry Potter: Wizards Unite,Pikmin Bloom,andNBA All-Worldalso hit mobile storefronts, and the developer is preparing for a huge new collab with Capcom onMonster Hunter Now. The idea of translatingMonster Hunter’s slower, epic combat into a casual mobile experience is odd, but there is a clear overlap inNiantic’s focus on cooperative multiplayer experiences....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 629 words · Angela Hall

Monster Hunter World: How Sharpness Impacts Weapon Damage

While plenty ofMonster Hunter Worldplayers will favor specific debuffs or elemental attacks when it comes to hunting monsters, a large portion chooses raw damage over anything else. And even though there are plenty ofskills and decorationsinMonster Hunter Worldthat boost attack or affinity, players might not know all the ways they can gain a little extra damage. One of the most standard ways to maximize damage inMonster Hunter Worldis through weapon sharpness....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Elizabeth Bailey

NBA 2K24: How To Defend

While some of the all-time greats in the NBA made a name for themselves on the back of some memorable posterizing dunks, unbelievable half-court circus shots, or dazzling displays of handling, the greatest dynasties in the history of the game relied heavily on defense as much as they did offense. The same can be said in the modern game, perhaps now more than ever, which translates onto the virtual court as well....

August 3, 2025 · 5 min · 902 words · Jennifer Smith MD

One Piece: Was Gear 5 The Great Kingdom’s Energy Source?

Summary Since its first mention during the flashback to the Buster Call on Ohara, the Great Kingdom and its conflict against the World Government are aspects ofOne Piece’slore that have been speculated on in significant detail. It has been quite some time since these story elements were introduced, andit is only now during the Egghead Arc, that series creator Eiichiro Oda might finally provide some answers to the many questions surrounding them....

August 3, 2025 · 5 min · 874 words · Holly Bauer

Overwatch 2 Clip Shows Sigma Ultimate End in Disaster

Knowing where and when to use an ultimate inOverwatch 2can make the difference between victory or disaster, and one Sigma player got to learn this lesson the hard way after an opposing Soldier 76 player was able to use Sigma’s ultimate to their advantage. It reflects how, even with strong teamwork, a match can quickly swing in momentum from one team to the other regardless if it is a casual or competitive match....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · Jennifer Brennan

Pokemon GO Needs to Add the Aether Foundation

Summary With Niantic’s reliance on Team GO Rocket as its antagonists,Pokemon GOhas inadvertently landed the ideal opportunity to introduce the Aether Foundation, not only as a tie-in with its integration of Gen 6 like its Zygarde event but also to offer players a different experience. After a recent spate of events and updates centered aroundPokemon GO’sfaction of the villainous team, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the fatigue amongplayers annoyed at Team GO Rocketand their repetitive use....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 620 words · Alexander Espinoza

Pokemon GO: Best Movesets Against Mewtwo

Pokemon GOplayers are currently locked in a debate about whetherexclusive raidsare a good or bad thing, but either way, Mewtwo is still coming. When the super rare creature arrives in the invite only Battle Raids,Pokemon GOplayers who have secured an invitation will want to make sure they have a strong roster ready for battle. We’ve alreadyoutlined Mewtwo’s weaknessesand pointed out some of the best Pokemon to power up before facing off against him, but now it’s time to dig a little deeper....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Brian Guerrero

Pokemon GO: Greedy Gluttons Field Research Tasks and Rewards

Pokemon GO’s Greedy Gluttons event adds four new Field Research tasks to the game, which players can obtain by spinning PokeStops from November 9 at 10am local time to November 17 at 8pm local time. Before fans spend time traveling to PokeStops, they may want to know more about the rewards that they can earn by completing Greedy Gluttons Field Research tasks inPokemon GO. It is with that in mind that this guide is being written, and players can find full details on this event-exclusive Field Research in what follows....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Michelle Johnson

Pokemon GO: How to Get Unova Stone

Pokemon GOjust celebrated its 3rd anniversary, but it is still one of the highest grossing, most played mobile games in the world according to SuperData. This worldwide phenomenon has expanded exponentially over the years, starting with just theKanto region Pokemonand expanding out into other regions from other games. This month, developer Niantic just added a new region; fans of the series will recognize Unova as the home ofPokemon BlackandWhite. This new expansion has added many, much-lovedgen 5 Pokemonto the world ofPokemonGO....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Logan Smith

Pokemon Trading Card Game Illustration Contest Includes Cash Prize

ThePokemonfranchise has one of the most active and creative communities in video games. A day doesn’t go by without a talentedPokemonfan sharing their latest creation on social media, whether it’s a painting, prose, plushie, or otherwise. For the most part, The Pokemon Company has been more than happy to let its community do its thing, simply releasing games and letting fans enjoy them. Now The Pokemon Company seeks to tap into that community with a new illustration contest for thePokemon TCG....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Dale Daniel