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The very, very long wait for Dying Light 2 is almost over, so it’s hardly a surprise that fans everywhere are already watching their clocks and wondering when, exactly, they’ll be able to dive into one of the most anticipated sequels in years. Well, the very good news is that Dying Light 2 developer and

There’s definitely a lot to say about Pokémon Legends: Arceus (we’ve certainly had quite a lot to say about the game so far), but it’s not exactly a surprise that some players are already rushing to figure out who the most powerful Pokémon in the game is. So far as that goes, it first has

Pokémon Legends: Arceus might take place in the past, but it has plenty of new Pokémon to catch, some of which require special items before they can evolve. One such item is the mysterious Black Augurite. In prior Pokémon games (Generation 1 titles notwithstanding), Scyther could only evolve into Scizor when traded while holding a

Sony’s shocking decision to purchase Destiny developer Bungie for roughly $3.6 billion recently rocked the gaming world and left a lot of people wondering what games Bungie actually controls and if they still have any say over the future of the Halo franchise. Well, to spare you a little drama, I can confidently tell you

Unlike other mainline Pokemon games, Pokemon Legends: Arceus takes place in the past, long before Poke Balls were mass produced and Pokemon became ingrained into civilization. Paradoxically, the main character hails from the “modern” era of the Pokemon world. How and why did they find themselves in the past? Probably has something to do with

Pokémon Legends: Arceus may not be a “typical” Pokémon game, but this bold new entry in the franchise still lets you evolve your Pokémon into exciting new forms through a variety of strange (and often confusing) methods. Arceus does a fairly good job of letting you know when and how to evolve many of the

Nintendo franchises tend to revolve around a small cast of characters who return for countless adventures. Every Super Mario game stars the same Italian plumber twins, Mario and Luigi, and Metroid titles all feature the same intergalactic bounty hunter, Samus Aran. If The Legend of Zelda followed the same logic, every entry would detail the

Pokémon Legends: Arceus is finally here, which means that now is the time to start worrying about which of the game’s three starting Pokémon is best for you: Cyndaquil, Oshawott, or Rowlett. Once again, it’s worth pointing out that “best for you” really is the key thing to keep in mind. We’re going to talk

While every gamer who grew up with a SNES will waste no time telling you about those nights spent with Zelda, Mario, and all of the console’s other all-time great games, every gamer knows that the true SNES experience involved suffering through some of the absolute worst games ever made.  The SNES wasn’t the last

Pokémon Legends: Arceus is filled with incredible discoveries, catchable creatures, and adventures waiting to be experienced, but it’s no surprise that so many people who have just started the game find themselves fascinated by the promise of the title’s “Mystery Gifts.” Mystery Gifts are found in several Pokémon games, but, as the name suggests, there

Pokémon Legends: Arceus introduces quite a few new ideas to the legendary series, but one of the game’s best features has to be the ability to ride several Pokémon that really change how you’ll navigate this surprisingly massive game. Yes, you can ride Pokémon in Arceus, which is quite useful given that Arceus ditches the

Longtime fans and newcomers to the Pokémon franchise have been waiting patiently for Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and according to many reviews, the game is a fantastic experience that only occasionally stumbles due to its new, untested direction. Sounds like Legends: Arceus was worth the wait. Fortunately, the long wait is almost over! Pokémon Legends: Arceus

This article contains some spoilers for Critical Role campaign 3. Critical Role, the live role-playing series, can be, in a word, daunting. The actual-play stream has been running for years, featuring a cast of professional voice actors and friends playing characters in long-running campaigns once a week, every Thursday, for four hours a session. That’s

Thanks, in part, to the Pokémon Legends: Arceus marketing team, many gamers are convinced the Switch title represents a bold new direction for the Pokémon franchise and features a sprawling open world. More than a few people have compared the game to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but is that really a

Recent Elden Ring leaks seemingly confirm that one of the most iconic weapons from the Dark Souls franchise (and most of FromSoftware’s other games) will return in the studio’s long-awaited open-world RPG. Elden Ring leakers have recently uploaded a series of clips that largely focus on the game’s magical attacks and abilities. Well, this fascinating

This article contains Superman & Lois spoilers. Superman & Lois Season 2 Episode 3 When it really comes down to it…it was never gonna be Doomsday, was it? The whole mission statement of Superman & Lois has always been to do things a little bit sideways from what the fans expect. Superman mythology is so

While there’s so much to say about the latest trailer for Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy, it’s hardly a surprise that the part of the preview that’s catching everyone’s attention is its use of Frank Sinatra’s “My Way:” a seemingly strange needle drop that is actually oddly fitting. If you haven’t seen the new trailer,

This The Gilded Age review contains spoilers for “Never the New, Part 1” and “Never the New, Part 2.” The Gilded Age‘s two-part premiere episode is 90 minutes of epic period drama world-building. In the new HBO series, creator Julian Fellowes melds many of the storytelling tropes and elements that made Downton Abbey a worldwide

In an extensive new interview, Elden Ring producer Yasuhiro Kitao reveals how long it will take most players to beat the open-world title’s main route. “This will differ significantly by player,” Kitao says in response to a question about approximately how many hours it takes to complete Elden Ring. “In terms of the targets set

Warning: this Trigger Point review contains spoilers. For all its ‘oh shit Sarge’ tension, there’s a serene simplicity to new ITV thriller Trigger Point. Episode one takes place in a single location, in a single time period, with two main characters so far exhibiting no signs of the post-traumatic flashback syndrome that sadly afflicts so

In 2012, riding high on the success of Downton Abbey, Julian Fellowes told a crowd at Bafta that he was considering writing a prequel. The spin-off would be about ladder-climbing yanks trying to pay their way into the sniffy social elite, and feature a young Lord and Lady Grantham. He, a fresh-faced toff weighted by

In Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, Bones (Deforest Kelley) reminds Kirk (William Shatner) — and the audience — about how the crew of the classic Enterprise has traveled back in time before. “Sure, slingshot around the sun. If you pick up enough speed you’re in time-warp. If you don’t, you’re fried.” And now in

One of the best aspects about Netflix and director Christian Schwochow’s Munich: The Edge of War is how acutely it makes you feel like it’s 1938. With its clandestine midnight meetings in hotel rooms and ministry offices, and its strained government officials struggling to grasp the full horror of what’s staring them in the face,

So you’ve heard of Power Rangers. Maybe remember watching it as a kid. But recently you’ve noticed, “hey, wait a minute. This show is still on… How???” Well after over 900 episodes Power Rangers has attracted a huge fanbase. Across the 25 plus seasons there have been episodes that stood out from the rest. Episodes

It’s the final day of our Marvel Mania Bracket! Vote online for the greatest MCU movie ever made! And then there were two. Over the last two weeks, we’ve pitted every movie and TV show within the Marvel Cinematic Universe against each other to help decide which are the best of the best! After four

Microsoft blindsided the world by purchasing publisher and developer Activision Blizzard in the biggest acquisition deal in video game history. This surprise buyout resulted in a slew of questions, such as “Which franchises does Microsoft own now?” and “Is Call of Duty now an Xbox exclusive?” However, the most prominent question was the simplest: “Why?”

It feels like forever since the last Mario Kart was released! Let’s go over some of the rumors of what the long-awaited sequel could entail. “Rumors have begun circulating about the latest in Nintendo’s ongoing attempt to end friendships via kart racing. While Mario Kart 9 hasn’t officially been announced, it’s not unreasonable to think that we’re

This DC’s Legends of Tomorrow review contains spoilers. Legends of Tomorrow Season 7 Episode 9 “Lowest Common Demoninator,” the latest episode of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, is a ringing testament to what this show is capable of doing. The most impressive feat that this show can pull off is to screw around and laugh at

Bobbie Draper has always been a fan favorite character in The Expanse, but in season six, the Martian marine saved the day several times both in the capture of the Azure Dragon and in the final assault on the ring station. By way of debriefing the series finale and just to reminisce a bit as

It’s a good time to be a Star Trek fan, but it’s also a busy time to be a Star Trek fan. With the Star Trek TV universe continuing to expand on Paramount+, it can be difficult to keep track of which Trek shows are coming and when. Here are the upcoming Star Trek TV