PlayStation Console Exclusive Martial Arts Game Sifu Confirms Release Date With Gamescom Trailer

There have been plenty of eyes on the upcoming martial arts action gameSifusince it was revealed earlier this year. Following its delay announcement at Sony’s July State of Play, today the game received a new official release date. Announced during Gamescom’s Opening Night Live showcase today,Sifuwill officially be releasing on July 20, 2025. The release date announcement came alongside a new trailer that highlighted more of the clean-looking combat that so many fans have been wowed by....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Kimberly Lopez

Pokemon Legends: Arceus’ Shiny Rates Should Be Kept in Future Titles

Now thatPokemon Legends: Arceusis in the hands of players everywhere, many fans are enjoying figuring out the game and its secrets. From fulfilling villagers' requests to exploring places such as the Crimson Mirelands and Alabaster Icelands, there are tons for players to doin the latestPokemongame. One thing fans have been delighted to discover and learn with this title is that this game handles Shiny Pokemon differently from previous releases in a big way....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 772 words · Jane Kaiser

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Starter Plushies Go On Sale

The hype continues to grow forPokemon Scarletand Violet, the next two main-series releases in thePokemonfranchise. Arriving on Nintendo Switch on November 18,Pokemon ScarletandVioletwill offer dozens of new Pokemon for fans of the series to collect. It’s going to be a long while before the two newPokemongames arrive, however. Luckily, there’s now an opportunity forPokemontrainers to get their hands on some early. More specifically, the Pokemon Center is now selling plushies forPokemon Scarletand Violet’s starters....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Jon Franklin

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Johtonian Wooper DLC Cameo Raises New Regional Questions

The recent trailer forPokemon Scarlet andViolet’sDLC has revealed that Johtonian Wooper can be found out in the wild, resulting in players now questioning everything they had thought they’d known about regional variants. As one ofPokemon’smore recent design staples, the “rules” around regional variants aren’t strict, but there are certain expectations. For instance, egg Pokemon default to the region they hatch in with trades and transfers left as the only option for obtaining regional variants....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 605 words · Michelle Diaz

Star Trek: How Did Data's Cat Save the Enterprise Crew?

Star Trek: The Next Generation’s Data is the franchise’s most prominent foray into a classic science fiction concept. He’s an android studying his organic friends and coworkers to learn the secrets of mortal life. His storylines and presence in other narratives were often the most thoughtful pieces of the series. Through several appearances, Data introduced his cat, Spot. That cat would come to save the Enterprise crew unexpectedly when a bizarre new danger struck....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 798 words · William Wood

Starfield Player Builds Shelby Cobra 427

Summary OneStarfieldplayer has created the iconic American car Shelby Cobra 427 in the game. This is not the first timeStarfieldplayers have taken inspiration from real-life carsto make their space vessel, as they have brought the Ford Mustang Fastback and the Ferrari F1-75 to life using the ship-building tool. These one-of-a-kind vehicles boast unique design features, such as custom midnight blue paint, horizontal tail lights, and carbon fiber components. Starfieldis a digital canvas where players build their ships that hold promise for defeating pirates in space combat....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Cassandra Olson

Steam Deck Shipments Are ‘Ramping Up’ According to Valve

Valve’s new handheld gaming device, theSteam Deck, is doing quite well for the company. Many fans are still waiting for their opportunity to get their hands on one, with reservations going back to 2021. Those who were too late to reserve aSteam Deckto receive one during the first wave of shipments will likely be glad to hear the latest update. Steam has announced that confirmation emails are now being sent out to those who pre-ordered with a Q2 release window estimate....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · John Oneill

Stellar Blade Getting Popular Feature Post-Launch

Summary Shift Up CEO Kim Hyeong-tae mentioned in an interview thatStellar Bladewill receive a New Game+ option in a post-launch update, as well as free costumes. The director ofStellar Bladegoes further and also comments on the possibility of DLC and whether the game will have microtransactions. Stellar Bladehas been one of the most talked-about games lately, both for its merits and for some controversy surrounding the protagonist’s design. The frantic action-RPG with a post-apocalyptic theme recently received a demo, and players could get hands-on to see if the hype holds up or not....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Dylan Dorsey

Sword & Shield: The 10 Weakest Galarian Pokémon, Ranked

What with Nintendo announcing DLC and 200+ more oldies coming back, nows the time to talk aboutPokemon! The newest gamesPokemon SwordandPokemon Shieldtake place in the Galar region, an area obviouslyinfluenced by UK and Celtic history. In it, there are tons of brand new Pokemon, new forms of old Pokemon, and even Gigantamax designs. Honestly, if you’re into character designs, this new game is one of the best ones. But, even if a lot of the new Poke’s are pretty great, they can’t all be winners, so we’re here to run down the 10 designs that we think didn’t make the mark....

August 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1273 words · Daniel Simpson

The Batman: Matt Reeves Chose Some Interesting Source Material For His Movie

DC fans are counting down the months untilThe Batmancomes to theaters. The DC Extended Universe has been plagued by missteps, but many areoptimistic thatThe Batmancan turn things aroundand reinvigorate the franchise. Originally, Ben Affleck was set to direct and star in the film, but he left the project in the beginning of 2019. Now Matt Reeves will directRobert Pattinson in a moviethat follows a younger version of the character. The first trailer forThe Batmangives the impression the film will have a fairly dark tone....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 784 words · Brian Cook

The Lore Behind the Elder Scrolls Explained

The Elder Scrollstakes its name from the Elder Scrolls themselves, an in-universe series of ancient texts which contain information about the past, present, and future of Tamriel. The scrolls are far more than simple prophesies, however. They contain many different versions of events, with each viewing showing the reader just one possible reality. The scrolls play a unique part in the lore ofThe Elder Scrollsas a series, but they also play a very interesting role in the context of the games as RPGs....

August 3, 2025 · 5 min · 992 words · Autumn Paul

The Science Behind Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Regional Fakes

Wiglett’s reveal for the upcomingPokemon ScarletandVioletgames has left many fans divided about regional fakes as a concept, but just as when regional forms were first introduced there’s actually some interesting real-world science behind the idea. This could be Game Freak’s tentative steps into convergent evolution. Like regional forms being influenced by natural selection principles, Wiglett could be the first of many other Pokemon based on this alternative concept. The most recentPokemongenerations have each strived to introduce new dimensions to the monsters' design, from the regional forms introduced inPokemon SunandMoonto the regional evolutions specific toPokemon SwordandShield....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Karen Frazier

The Sims 4: How to Remove Traits

The Sims 4is a popular life simulation game replete with creativity and fun. As the game unfolds, gamers cancreate and control the virtual characters, Sims, and add traits to their personalities and appearances. They can also design their homes and choose their career paths. In short, they are in charge of customizing every aspect of their Sims' lives. Having said that, traits are one of the most important mechanics ofThe Sims 4that not only define their personalities but also influence their behaviors and skills....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Amber Miller