Summary One new feature introduced toPokemon ScarletandVioletas part of The Indigo Disk DLC could herald the return of one of the franchise’s most popular spin-offs,Pokemon Mystery Dungeon, potentially leading to the series' soft reboot in time for Gen 10 and the Switch’s successor. Though there have been manyPokemonspin-off games, only a few have been able to establish themselves as fully-fledged series, such asPokemon Ranger,Detective Pikachu, andPokemon Snap. Among these, however, isPokemon Mystery Dungeon,which has arguably beenPokemon’s most successful spin-off series, spanning eleven games in total to date....

Summary The masterpiece of Eiichiro Oda’s creative prowess,One Piece, has already made it to the league of the greatest shōnen adventure manga and anime franchises. It continues to keep its fans hooked with its lengthy yet engaging plot. With the franchise reaching toward the Elbaf Arc in the manga and toward the Egghead Island Arc in the anime adaptation,One Piecefans are having a great time enjoying oneof the greatest stories ever told....

One of the most important events in theOne Pieceworld was the dissolution of the Shichibukai system. The seeds for this were planted long before the time skip of the series when Sir Crocodile, one of the former Warlords, tried to run Arabasta into the ground. Thanks to Luffy, the country was saved, however, and the threat that the Shichibukai posed to some countries was made apparent. After the time skip, Dressrosa faced a similar situation with Doflamingo, however, in his case, the country had already suffered for over 10 years....

Overwatch 2is far more than a set of fresh maps, modes, and heroes, as Blizzard details changes being made to some of its heroes. Aside from sound and visual updates to make each weapon feel more unique, the iconic tank hero Reinhardt could be getting a whole new playstyle inOverwatch 2. This would not be the first rework for the shield tank, as an experimental update late last year saw the German knight getting a huge boost to his damage output....

Back in 2005, Nintendo releasedPokemon XD: Gale of Darknesson the Nintendo GameCube. One of its main draws was to be able to capture Lugia, one of the legendary Pokemon fromPokemonGold/Silver. However, one player has managed to take that Lugia from 2005 all the way over toPokemon Sword/Shield. As a sequel toPokemon Colosseum,Pokemon XD: Gale of Darknesswas a lot differentfrom traditionalPokemongames. Instead of capturing wildPokemonand players raising them as their own, evil organizations in the game have managed to close the hearts ofPokemon, making them lash out at anything including humans....

Summary Not everything makes it off the cutting room floor in the development ofPokemongames. Since the franchise’s very beginning, skilled data miners have searched through the game’s source code for hints about things that didn’t make it to the final game. From completely unused Pokemon designs to gameplay mechanics saved for future generations, there’s been a lot. However, some hardcorePokemonfans might be surprised to learn that there were evenitems that were cut at some point during development....

Summary Ready or Notfeatures 13 assault rifles, and each of them has its own advantages to players, allowing for freedom of play that makesReady or Notone of the best tactical shooters on the marketthanks to its 1.0 release. The best assault rifles inReady or Notrange from those that can be used at long range and close range, providing pros and cons for each gun that makes the weapon of choice worthy of each mission, where every decision could start a domino effect leading to player demise....

Sonic the Hedgehog 2is the second installment in theSonic the Hedgehogmovie franchise. The trailer dropped in late-2021 and showcased some familiar faces from theSonicvideo game series, such as Miles “Tails” Prower and Knuckles the Echidna. RELATED:Sonic The Hedgehog: Characters With The Best Back Stories, Ranked As a sequel,Sonic the Hedgehog 2manages to toss in plenty of nods to the games that veteran fans and newcomers will undoubtedly recognize. Some are more obvious than others and were upfront and center in the 2021 trailer....

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is full of adorable Villagers, though many fans have a soft spot for the goofy-looking penguin named Roald. Now, oneAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsplayer has inserted Roald into a viral Pingu meme, sharing a terrific animation online. The Pingu meme in question sees the beloved penguin making its signature Noot Noot noise before staring blankly into the camera as intense music plays. Usually paired with a realization that something bad has happened or is about to occur, this Pingu meme has been seen everywhere in recent weeks, with the animated character experiencing another resurgence in popularity....

Saints Row 5is definitely coming, but there is a lot of confusion about where the franchise could go next. After all, by the end ofSaints Row 4, the Earth is destroyed and the Saints comprise the only known survivors of humanity. Still,Volition reaffirmed that the nextSaints Rowgame is in fact in development, so there is a future for the franchise as a whole. The best place to look for where the series could go is the ending ofSaints Row: Gat out of Hell, or rather its endings (plural)....

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra The Pinnacle of Power and Durability The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a remarkable Android smartphone that showcases an array of advanced features. Launched in January 2024, it boasts a 6.8-inch display, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. It is equipped with a robust 5000 mAh battery and offers a generous storage capacity of 1024 GB, alongside 12 GB of RAM. Its durability is enhanced with Corning Gorilla Armor, ensuring the device’s resilience and longevity ....

Smogon, the most popular onlinePokemonbattling community, has announced its first two bans of thePokemon Scarlet and Violetmetagame. Though the initial days of chaos following the release ofPokemon Scarlet and Violethave been particularly enjoyable as players scramble to formulate teams, two particularly powerful new additions are so strong that Smogon’s tiering council has outlawed them.Power creep has been well-documented within the Pokemon universe since the addition of Mega Rayquaza inORAS, withPokemon Sword and Shieldadding to this issue by making Zacian, the box legendary ofPokemon Sword, arguably the single-strongest Pokemon of all time due to its incredible typing, move pool, and ability....

Summary Given thatHaunted Chocolatierhas a high bar to meet thanks to ConcernedApe’s debut success withStardew Valley, it could be beneficial for the developer to revisit content cut from the first game and rework old ideas into brand-new features. Since ConcernedApe has been upfront thatHaunted Chocolatierwould have a different, darker focus thanStardew Valley, players have seen some of these changes in trailers, ranging from combat to world design. ButHaunted Chocolatier’s contrast to its predecessor could lead it back to the scrapped ideas that didn’t make it intoStardew Valley....