Monster Hunter Stories 2 Amiibo and Pre-Order Bonuses Announced

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin,which was recently announced to bereleasing in July 2021, will come with the option of purchasing a Deluxe Edition bundled with a number of in-game bonuses. In addition, the release of the game will also see the release of three new Amiibo figures produced by Nintendo. Monster Hunter Stories 2is a spin-off title of the mainMonster Hunterseries produced by Capcom. Unlike the action-based main series titles,Monster Hunter Storiesutilizes more traditional role-playing game mechanics and showcases groups of characters living in harmony with and even riding certain monster species, rather than actively hunting them....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · David Gonzalez

MultiVersus Director Teases the Game's Next 2 Patches

MultiVersus’Game Director Tony Huynh teases the next two updates for the game, which will reportedly be “really big.” Since the release ofMultiVersus’open beta, a lot of gamers have been thoroughly enjoying the experience of the platform fighter. With a whole host of interesting characters that wouldn’t usually share a screen together, such as Batman and Steven Universe, for example, manyMultiVersusplayers are always looking to see which fighters will join the roster in the next updates....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Brian Payne

Netflix's Castlevania: 8 Things About Trevor Belmont The Show Changed From The Games

The main character in a video game doesn’t need to have a personality, a backstory, friends, hopes, or dreams. Most of the time, they don’t even have a voice or facial expression. In a screen adaptation, however, that mute game sprite needs more humanity. Netflix’s anime adaptation of theCastlevaniavideo game franchise is a success partly because it fills in these narrative gaps so well. RELATED:10 Best Games From Japanese Franchises That Were Made By Western Developers...

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 993 words · John Cunningham

Nightingale Confirms How Many Weapons and Spells Are in its Early Access

Combat is obviously a key way for players of a survival crafting game to interact with the world they inhabit.Nightingale, the upcoming survival crafting title from the BioWare alumni at Inflexion, is no exception. More than just melee weapons and firearms, though,Nightingalewill be arming its Realmwalkers with the gift of the Fae intrinsic to its deep worldbuilding–magic. This is in keeping withNightingale’s setting as a Gaslamp Fantasy game, where humanity and the Fae have coexisted for centuries....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 538 words · Alan Oneill

Nintendo Fans Hunt Down the Oldest Nintendo-Themed Videos on YouTube

An enthusiastic fan has managed to uncover what they believe is the oldest known YouTube video that featuresNintendocontent. The short, nostalgia-inducingNintendoclip certainly serves as a stark reminder of how far the platform has come over the years and, likewise, how far recording practices have come. Believe it or not, there was once a time when YouTube wasn’t owned by a tech giant. In late 2006, long beforeGoogle conceived of the doomed Stadia, the company bought YouTube from a group of former PayPal employees who had launched the platform in early 2005....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Albert Gaines

Nintendo Switch Price Drop Exclusive to Europe For Now

TheNintendo Switchsurprisingly received a price drop in Europe, leading many to wonder if further price drops were coming. According to an online exchange though, it appears that theSwitchprice cut is not coming anywhere else. Believe it or not, the Switch has not received a price drop in its four years on the market. Since it launched in 2017, the Switch has been selling in the United States for $299.99, with occasional bundles that lift the price somewhere into the middle 300s....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Joseph Serrano

One Gen 9 Pokedex Entry is a Chekhov's Gun for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Next DLC

Summary With the first half ofPokemon ScarletandViolet’s DLC now out and expectations high for its second half as the story dives into the mystery of Area Zero, one Gen 9 Pokemon could also do with a closer look after its Pokedex entry hints at deeper connections. Besides the Ultra Beast Nihilego, the introduction of Glimmet and its evolution Glimmora stood out amongPokemon ScarletandViolet’s new Pokemon for its unusual type combination of Rock/Poison....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 605 words · Preston Miller

Pokemon GO New Remote Raid Pass Bundle Is Live

Pokemon GOplayers were not shy about providing Niantic withfeedback on the Mega Evolution systemwhen it dropped a few weeks ago and, luckily, the team behind the mobile AR game was listening carefully and quickly began making tweaks to try and make the system more user-friendly. The first batch of changes made some big alterations to what rewards are available from Mega Raids and also reduced the cost for Mega Evolving Pokemon after they have already been Mega Evolved at least once before....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 551 words · Amanda Myers

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Where To Catch Bronzor (& How to Evolve It Into Bronzong)

Quick Links There are quite a few great Steel-type Pokemon to be found inPokemon Scarlet and Violet. Players have quite a few solid typing choices when looking for a Steel-type to add to their team and the possibility for Terastallizing gives players even more freedom to mix-and-match their types. Those that want a good Steel and Psychic-type should consider snagging a Bronzor and evolving it into a Bronzong. This bell-shaped evolution has a base stat total of 500 and solid defensive stats that make it a tanky edition to any lineup....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Blake Green

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Players Have 4 Free Pokemon to Claim Right Now Using Mystery Gift Codes

Summary Pokemon Scarlet and Violetplayers currently have four Mystery Gift codes that they can redeem in exchange for Pokemon. Like previousPokemongames,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetplayers can input special codes to get free content. Most of the time, theMystery Gift codesgetPokemon Scarlet and Violetplayers items that can help them in their adventures through the Paldea region, but the most exciting codes give them free Pokemon. These Pokemon are often highly sought-after creatures, giving players the chance to add rare Pokemon to their collection relatively easily....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Michael Gallagher

PSA: Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands Features a Secret Collectible Type

As anyone playingTiny Tina’s Wonderlandswill surely know, the game is absolutely full of collectibles to pick up. Poetry pages can be found that unlock new poems for the bard inIzzy’s Fizzies, while scrolls provide some additional lore on The Wonderlands and those who inhabit it. Lucky Dice are crucial to getting some good loot, as finding them provides a drastic increase in loot luck. WhileTiny Tina’s Wonderlandsfans have found all the poems, lore scrolls, and Lucky Dice, it seems like there is another hidden collectible type within Tina’s world....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 537 words · Mrs. Amber Moreno

Six Ways Breath Of The Wild Is An Environmental Tale

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildis, to be redundant, a breathtaking game. It is a massive playground where players can venture through the story at their own pace. They can evenjust rock climband mess with the local Bokoblin population if they want. RELATED:Games To Help Players Appreciate Nature The title ofBreath of the Wildis not just a reference to the vast open world. Every element, from the designs of the Divine Beasts, to the diverse environments, convey both the serenity of the natural world and a warning about what happens when that land is neglected and abused....

June 23, 2025 · 4 min · 847 words · Charles Norman

Sucker Punch Should Return to Sly Cooper After Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut

Insomniac Games’Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apartis a nice return for the developer. While it has proven itself to be capable of a great many things in the modern era thanks to original IP likeSunset Overdriveand adaptations likeMarvel’s Spider-Man,Rift Apartbrings back a classic 3D platformer franchise in a way that showcases the power of Sony’s PlayStation 5. One of the best parts of the game is howRatchet and Clankhonors other PlayStation universes via the RYNO 8, which literally weaponizes Easter eggs....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 596 words · Matthew Chavez