Like most games that require frequent patches and updates,Pokemon GOhas developed a subset of fans who have mastereddatamining the game’s source codeto find secrets and hints about upcoming features, events, and content. This information is always subject to change, but the datamines have become a fairly reliable method for predicting what is on the way to the mobile AR game. Although the game usually only has a handful of significant datamines each month, the last week or so has been very busy....

There are a whole lot of bug Pokemon to choose from inPokemon Scarlet & Violet, and Sinnoh’s Kricketot and Kricketune are among them. But how do they hold up relative to the many other options available in the game? Kricketune got a bit of a glow-up back in 2022 when thePokemon served as a memeand as one of the first major challenges inPokemon Legends: Arceus.Pokemon Scarlet & Violetkeep the Pokemon around, but it doesn’t get the boss treatment it did in Hisui....

Summary APokemon Scarlet and Violetplayer has recently discovered a pretty weird bug that changed some of the information about Rayquaza after they transferred it usingPokemon Home. Rayquaza is one of themost powerful Legendary Pokemonavailable in the series, and this rare bug proved troublesome for the gamer affected by it. Pokemon Homestarted back in 2020, and it’s a cloud service that allows players to gather all of their Pokemon from different games, moving them between compatible versions, and storing them online....

Xbox Game Passcould soon be addingCar Mechanic Simulator 2021to its ever-growing game library, as suggested by a newly surfaced Microsoft promo. This rumor comes at the heels of yet anotherday one game that’s been added to Xbox Game Pass earlier today. Developed by Polish studio Red Dot,Car Mechanic Simulator 2021is one of themost immersive simulation gamesthat’s currently available on any platform. It’s also the fourth—and latest—installment in theCar Mechanic Simulatorseries that Red Dot started back in 2014....

The Simple Key is a key item inSalt and Sacrificethat players can loot from a chest in the Archridge District of Ashbourne Village. It can be used to open a metal lockbox that contains the Hideout Key, and that item will give fans access to a special room in another part of the level. For those players that are unsure about exactly where they are to useSalt and Sacrifice’s Simple Key and Hideout Key, full details can be found in this guide....

First released in 2011,The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimremains one of the most popular open-world RPGs of all time. Developed by Bethesda Softworks and released on essentially every major gaming device available,Skyrimhas been resoundingly praised for its sprawling, Nordic-themed game world and dynamic, emergent gameplay. With such popularity comes a fervent fanbase, andSkyrim’s sizable community is as passionate as they come. Many players have come up with unique, creative ways to celebrate the classic RPG, from stunning ultra-graphics mods toLEGO recreations ofSkyrim’s memorable Bleak Falls Barrow....

Ever since the reveal of thePlayStation 5last year, its ability to be backward compatible with games from previous generations of PlayStation consoles has been a hot topic in the gaming community. At the moment, the PS5 is confirmed to be backward compatible with most PS4 games, which means that its capability to run games from previous generationswon’t be as extensive as the Xbox Series X. Now, in a recent interview with CNET, PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan revealed that Sony is happy with the development of the backward compatibility feature on the PS5....

One of the most prevalent features in much of Marvel’s storytelling in recent years has dealt with the concept of a multiverse. Whether it’s versions of Earth that are dramatically different from the mainline comics, or timelines where one small decision changed the course of history, Marvel has used the concept in a number of ways. As confusing as it can sometimes get,the Marvel multiversehas seen increased popularity thanks to how it’s been adapted in other media....

Players take on the role of the new farmer in town inStardew Valley,renovating their late grandpa’s farm and making some friends along the way. In Pelican Town, there’s a lot to do to make the farm boom, but for players who are brand new to farming simulator life, where should they start? With crops to grow, events to attend, and mysteries to unravel, new players ofStardew Valleymight feel a bit overwhelmed with choices in their first year of their time in the town....

One of the more interesting additions to Bethesda games is their Creation Clubs. The Creation Club allows players to purchase mods with the knowledge that they are supporting individual creators rather than Bethesda directly. Given how popular mods can be, this feature will likely be coming toStarfielddown the line. However,Starfield’s iteration of the Creation Club will need to learn from past mistakes that were most notable inThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, where mods never really felt well-integrated with the base game....

Stranger Thingsranked as the number one most-viewed property in streaming according to Neilsen’s 2022 streaming chart. This has to be music to Netflix’s ears, considering the beating they’ve taken in the streaming wars this past year amidst a series of cancellations. Stranger Thingsis Netflix’s crown jewel, the streamer’s number one property they’re still planning a final season for and spinoffs.The show created by the Duffer brothersis one of the few modern properties that has entered the mainstream lexicon (to where audiences think anything ’80s themed is inspired by it)....

When it comes toRockstar Games, there’s a few things that fans of the company are sure of: it releases great games and it takes its time getting those games out. The currentwait forGrand Theft Auto 6and the 8-year difference betweenRed Dead Redemption 1andRed Dead 2is evident enough of that. However, there’s also, among other, one more thing fans know: it has become more and more synonymous with open-world games. Sure, in the past,Rockstar Gameshas put out games likeMidnight ClubandL....

Summary Hades 2operates in a lot of the same ways as the original did, albeit in a more streamlined manner. One thing that didn’t change that much between instalments was the strongly written characters. Melinoe will interact with a wide host of reoccurring NPCs from her headmistress, Hecate, to the strategy-focused Odysseus. Most characters inHades 2can be given gifts that will deepen their bond with Melinoe. They will present her with gifts in return called Keepsakes, which are like accessories in other RPGs....