A seriously luckyPokemon Scarlet and Violetplayer just so happens to land right on top of a rare shiny Pokemon after leaping out of the sky upon Miraidon, giving them the chance to catch an adorable shiny Eevee. The newPokemon Scarlet and Violetgames have provided avid shiny hunters with even more tools that aid in the search of rare Pokemon, leading some fans to catch dozens of the critters in recent weeks....

Rockstar Games’Grand Theft Auto Onlinereleased way back in 2013, and since then it has taken a life of its own separate fromGTA 5. Now a major update has added much more new content and quality of life improvements toGTA Online. Grand Theft Auto Onlinehas been updated with the new content included in The Contract DLC, with new security missions, properties, vehicles, weapons, and more for fans to delve into. The Contract brings with it new locations such as the F....

In spite of becoming one of the best-selling video games in history,Minecrafthasn’t quite exploded with spinoffs just yet. Mojang has seemingly taken a fairly measured approach to developing side games, perhaps to make sure thatMinecraftitself doesn’t suffer. Still, that doesn’t mean Mojang isn’t willing to experiment with the IP. Just this summer, it announcedMinecraft Legends, a new action-strategy game that pits players against a piglin onslaught from the Nether. Action-strategy is an unorthodox genre forMinecraftto take on, but then again,Minecraft Dungeonshas already proven that the franchise can go in all sorts of directions....

Summary TheMortal Kombatfranchise has been around for just over 30 years now, and in that time, the series has only continued to grow more popular, and continued to evolve with each new entry. No twoMortal Kombatgames are the same, and though multiple entries may share the same general gameplay mechanics, they all bring something unique to the table, andMortal Kombat 1is no different. WhileMortal Kombat1’s fighting mechanicsmay look and feel similar toMortal Kombat 11’s, this reboot/sequel has plenty of new tricks up its sleeve, with the most intriguing being its new Kameo Fighter system....

God of War Ragnarokis easily one of the most anticipated games of the year, but little has been shown so far. It’s been extra quiet as of late, and in this period of hard, heavy-hittingdelays likeStarfield, it’s understandable if some were worried about theGod of Warsequel becoming a 2023 title. Santa Monica itself has said, last month, that the game is on track, but of course, actions speak louder than words....

It’s no secret that piracy is always a hot issue in video games, particularly with games that are still available for sale through official channels. Hacking video games for many reasons often prompts a severe response from corporations, withone Japanese man arrested for selling hackedPokemonto other players. Nintendois particularly aggressive when it comes to dealing with anyone stepping out of line with its copyrighted properties. Sometimes this means issuing cease and desist orders to players creating their own fan versions or continuations of games, but in the case of one man selling pirated versions ofNintendotitles, the punishment was more severe, and that was very intentional....

Summary Warning: The following contains spoilers for One Piece Chapter 1098, now available to read onManga Plusby SHUEISHA. InOne Piecechapter 1098, Eiichiro Oda reveals Jewelry Bonney has the same Sapphire Scale disease Ginny died of after having been captured and enslaved in Mariejois. Though fated to die at 10,she is now 11, and fans are eager to know how she survived beyond her life expectancy. Many in theOne Piececommunity believe Bonney’s Toshi Toshi No Mi Fruit is the secret behind her survival, but another interesting theory states that she may actually already be dead....

Summary A genre pioneered by FromSoftware’sDark Souls, a high level of challenge quickly became part and parcel of the Soulslike genre. But the key thing that separatesa good Soulslikefrom a bad one is how it implements and balances this high level of challenge. A good Soulslike needs to make its difficulty feel rewarding and fair, and for the most part,Another Crab’s Treasureunderstands this careful dynamic. The vast majority of combat encounters inAnother Crab’s Treasurewill feel very fair....

Ramattra’s introduction toOverwatch 2will make him the 36th hero and 11th tank available in the game. Once a member of the peaceful Shambali Omnic monks, Ramattra’s dislike for how humans treated Omnicsafter the Omnic Crisis pushed him to violence. Now known as the leader of the extremist group Null Sector, Ramattra fights for Omnic rights by whatever means necessary. The face of Null Sector’s abilities were recently revealed last weekend by Activision Blizzard in anOverwatch 2reveal event....

Persona 3 Reloadmay be in the position to set a precedent for future remakes in the series as recent leaks suggest Atlus is interested in remakingPersona 1 and 2as well. WithPersona 3 Reloadlooking to be a faithful remake of the original game, there is some question as to how much this remake will pull from newer entries in the series. AlthoughPersona 3feels a bit dated compared toPersona 5 Royal, Atlus will have to make an even tougher decision withPersona 1andPersona 2remakes due to their major differences from modernPersonatitles....

Quick Links Pokemon Scarlet & Violethas introduced several new features to the game. One of these features is the TM Machine, which can be found in Pokemon Centersacross Paldea. TM Machines allow players to craft TMs, which will teach Pokemon new, powerful moves. RELATED:Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How to Get All Three Starters (Sprigatito, Fuecoco & Quaxly) While TMs have been part of thePokemonseries from the start, choosing and crafting the right ones can be tricky....

Summary The announcement of a reveal trailer forGrand Theft Auto 6, a behemoth of the industry, perhaps the most highly anticipated title in recent history, has the world circling its collective calendar for early December. From the rollout of Rockstar’s previous entries in the franchise to the myriad leaks, rumors, job postings, and investor earning calls, there are conclusions to be drawn on how the next year will go as players are finally relieved of their decade-plus wait forGTA 6....

ThePS Plusfree games for February 2022 are available now, should anyone choose to claim them, but many are quite upset with this month’s selection. Namely, it comes down to the fact that each game really utilizes a certain genre or trait that has never done well onPS Plus, meaning this reception was to be expected. PS Plus free games for February 2022 include the followingUFC 4(PS4),Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep(PS4), andPlanet Coaster: Console Edition(PS5)....