How Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Scrapped Convergent Magikarp and Gyarados Line Could Have Turned Out

The rather pathetic Magikarp and its ferocious evolution Gyarados both returned inPokemon Scarlet and Violet,making them some of the few Pokemon to have appeared in all nine generations of games. While the iconic Generation 1 Pokemon was only available in its standard form, information from the game’s code suggests that convergent Evolution versions of both Magikarp and Gyarados were intended to appear inPokemon Scarlet and Violet’sPaldea region. These convergent Magikarp and Gyarados versions could have walked on land, resembled a unique Magikarp decoration fromPokemon Legends Arceus,or played into the past vs....

July 29, 2025 · 5 min · 1059 words · Kristina Schultz

Mario Kart 8: Every Playable Character Who's Not Actually From A Mario Game

WhenMario Kart 8 Deluxewas first released on the Nintendo Switch three years ago, no one could have imagined that the rerelease of a kart racing game could captivate audiences as it has. However, due to franchise recognition, a promising new console, and all the DLC on the cartridge,Mario Kart 8 Deluxebecame a must-buy game for anyone with aSwitch. RELATED:10 DLC Ideas For Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Although the series has stuck with theMario Kartfor nearly thirty years, the most recent iteration has leaned towards celebrating Nintendo, rather than just theMario franchise....

July 29, 2025 · 4 min · 818 words · Beth Singh

Monkey Island LeChuck Voice Actor Earl Boen Has Died

Earl Boen, most known to the videogame community as the voice ofMonkey Island’s LeChuck, has passed away at the age of 81. Boen had been part of theMonkey Islandseries since 1997 and up to 2010 where he once again voiced LeChuck inTales of Monkey Island.Boen also held voice roles in other games such asMetal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, where he played Sergei Gurlukovich, as well as various voice roles in theWorld of Warcraftseries,Psychonauts, Call of Duty, and more....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · Kevin Figueroa

New Hellboy Video Game Announced

During The Game Awards 2022, a surprise announcement revealedHellboy Web of Wyrd, an action-adventure rogue-lite based on the hit Dark Horse comic.Hellboyhas fallen out of the pop culture conversation somewhat since the 2019 film rebootedGuillermo del Toro’s pair of movies.Hellboycontinues to have comics from creator Mike Mignola out semi-frequently, though, andHellboy Web of Wyrdlooks to capitalize on that continued success. It may feel like it’s been some time since therecentHellboyfilm, but it truly has been a very long time since the release of the most recentHellboygame....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Steven Frederick

One Piece: Kizaru's Pika Pika no Mi, Explained

Summary Kizaru is among the strongest characters in theOne Pieceworld and fans have seen quite a lot of him inthe ongoing arc, Egghead Island.He is the man currently leading a 100-ship fleet into a war against the Straw Hat Pirates and Vegapunk in an attempt to completely destroy them. At his disposal, Kizaru possesses a unique Devil Fruit, called the Pika Pika no Mi. RELATED:One Piece: Things You Should Know About Sun God Nika This Devil Fruit was introduced to the fans long before the timeskip ofOne Pieceand, ever since then, it has managed to enamor the fans with how incredibly powerful it is....

July 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1241 words · Gabriel Sanchez

One Piece: The Weakness of Every Logia Fruit, Explained

Summary Putting aside the incredibly rare and unfairly overpowered Mythical Zoans, Logia Type Devil Fruits are the most powerful category of Devil Fruits in all ofOne Piece. Giving their users the ability to fully manipulate a certain natural element, these fruits have very few downsides and the characters who are shown to use them are often some of the most powerful ones in the entire series. However, this doesn’t mean the users of these fruits are invincible....

July 29, 2025 · 9 min · 1790 words · James Thompson

Persona 6's High School Setting May be Very Different Than What Fans Are Accustomed To

ThePersonafranchise’s 25th anniversary falls in 2021, and although Atlus has been pretty quiet so far, fans are still holding out hope that there’s bigPersonanews on the horizon. After all, Atlus did tease significant plans for this high school JRPG franchise last year.Rumors about aPersona 5fighting gamestill circulate. A spinoff like that would seem perfectly appropriate for celebratingPersona’s birthday as well as the entry that greatly boosted the franchise’s popularity, but there’s no sign of the game yet....

July 29, 2025 · 5 min · 1036 words · James Pacheco

Pokemon GO Aquatic Paradise, Collection Challenge, And Rewards

Quick Links Pokemon GOAquatic Paradise 2024 event offers Field Research and the Wandering Waddles Timed Research. Both Research quests reward multiple in-game items and Pokemon encounters with Shiny probability. Shiny Ducklett and Shiny Swanna are also debuting during the event. The Aquatic Paradise event commences onSaturday, July 02, 2025, at 10:00 AM Local Timeand runs untilTuesday, July 23, 2025, at 8:00 PM Local Time. In addition to the two Research quests, there is a Collection Challenge with numerous rewards....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 283 words · Jennifer May

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Anime Could Have the Best of Both Worlds

No matter how players choose to make their way throughPokemon ScarletandViolet, there will always be a number of key differences between both versions of the game. It could be argued that the latest entry to the franchise’s long list of generations has the most changes between them, which might pose a problem withthe nextPokemonanime’s adaption choices. Pokemon Scarlet and Violettake a different approach to its version differences, as which game players purchase affects not just what creatures can be found, but also what school fans go to, which professor they get to meet, and if the story deals with the distant past or the far off future....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 614 words · Jean Pope

Polish High Schools Adding This War of Mine to Curriculum

Storytelling in video games, whether environmental, character-based, narrative arc, or otherwise, has always been a strength of the industry, andThis War of Mineis no different, containing a historical narrative focusing on the civilian experience of war. It is for this reason that Polish High Schools have decided to includeThis War of Minein the academic curriculum for older students as material to be studied for educational purposes rather than just entertainment....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Corey Ramos

Red Dead Online Player Turns Their Character Into Batman’s The Penguin

ARed Dead Redemption 2player has managed to plunge the DC universe into 1898 by recreating one of Batman’s notorious villains, The Penguin. With a bit of ingenuity and careful consideration of customization choices, an unmistakable tribute to the one-and-only Oswald Cobblepot was made in the world ofRed Dead Redemption 2. WhileRed Dead 2offers a slew of elaborate character customization choices, it’s not often that players take advantage to such brilliant lengths, but Redditor maxik334 did exactly that utilizing everything from the weight gain slider to the various clothing options available in-game....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Wendy Little

Remedy Gives Update on Max Payne Remake and Release Window

Remedy Entertainment has given an update on the development of the upcoming remakes ofMax Payne 1and2. It has been over a year since the initial announcement of the next-gen remakes ofMax Payne 1and 2, with Remedy first announcing the project on August 02, 2025. In the time between now and April 2022, all that was really known about the project was that the remakes of the two classic games will come packaged together and be sold as a single title in a similar vein to howTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2was released back in 2020....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · Jillian Thomas

Score $20 Off on The Diofield Chronicle for Switch

The DioField Chronicle WHERE TO PLAY These are the records of a mercenary band that passed into legend. A gritty and immersive story brought to life with the latest technology.Introducing “Real Time Tactical Battle” (RTTB), a new, deeply strategic, real-time battle system. The beginnings of a new Strategy RPG, crafted by a skilled and experienced development team.An all-new Strategy RPG that chronicles an epic tale of war and honour. Featuring a unique and beautiful world that blends fantasy, medieval and modern-day influences, and a deep yet innovative real-time battle system....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Carrie Martinez