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Pokemon SwordandShieldare coming to Nintendo Switch this November, and developers have taken some bold decisions regarding some old-school Pokemon gameplay features. For example,Pokemon SwordandShieldwon’t have Hidden Machines a.k.a HMswhich have been a staple part of the series for a long time (minus some other recent entries). But beyond HMs,Pokemon SwordandShieldare making some other big changes as well, some of which are a bit more controversial. Change is not necessarily a bad thing, but sometimes drastic changes can alienate a specific part of the fanbase....

After one more video game movie came out to mark the bitter end of 2020, there’s no more denying it, video game movies are cursed. In fact, the number of decent video game movie titles can be counted with one hand. Sadly,Monster Hunterdoes not count, not with the backlash it faced and that is despite Milla Jovovich’s star power. RELATED:5 Best Cinematics In Resident Evil (& 5 Everyone Skips) Ever since she starred in the Resident Evil movie, she has been the face of the franchise in Hollywood and while those also don’t count toward critically-accepted video game movies, they’re still no doubt in-demand with how many sequels are available....

Roguelikes have been getting a ton of love lately. One of the biggest games of 2020 wasHades,Supergiant Games' roguelikeinspired by Greek mythology.Hadeshas already had its day in the sun, but the roguelike genre isn’t going anywhere. One game that’s still on the way isReturnal,the new IP from Finnish developer Housemarque. This PS5 exclusive has been turning heads for a few months, ever since it was revealed last summer in the heat of Sony and PlayStation’s battle for console supremacy....

More information on the much anticipatedElden Ringhas leaked, revealing speculations about the game’s setting and stage of development along with some beautiful concept art. The leak only adds to the excitement fans of theDark Soulsgames are feeling as FromSoftware’s next dark fantasy epic couldpossibly come out within the next couple of months. News surroundingElden Ringhas been circulating ever since the game’s announcement following The Ringed City DLC forDark Souls 3.The director for theDark Soulsseries, Hidetaka Miyazaki, is directingElden Ringas well and has been working in tandem with the writer of the famousGame of Thronesnovels, George R....

While the main goal ofThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimis for the Dragonborn to defeat an ancient dragon named Alduin, players also have plenty of opportunities to seek out side quests and complete them for unique rewards. Some side quests are available immediately upon leaving Helgen at the start of the game, but others, like"The Wolf Queen Awakened,“can only be started after the completion of a different side quest. RELATED:Skyrim: Forgotten Names Quest Guide (How To Solve The Midden Hand Puzzle)...

When a video game cancellation is announced, generally gamers are divided into two groups. The first group is heartbroken, saddened by the loss of what could have been and jilted that their favorite titles won’t ever get the chance to really thrive. The second group is relieved, thankful that such a commercial flop has been abandoned and excited that the freed up time and resources can be better spent elsewhere....

A dedicated Mario fan on Etsy has created a manual forSuper Mario 3D All-Stars, covering all three titles included in the compilation. The collection does not come with a manual, so this is the only way that fans can add a booklet to their copy. Super Mario 3D All-Starsreleased in September to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the originalSuper Mario Bros. video game. This represents the first time that Nintendo Switch owners can accessSuper Mario 64,Super Mario Sunshine, andSuper Mario Galaxy....

Sony’s latest PlayStation showcase served as a valuable reminder that the company is making the most out of some major IPs right now. For instance, Sony confirmed that Insomniac is working onMarvel’s Spider-Man 2,a sequel to the PlayStation hit that’ll bring Peter Parker and Miles Morales together again to face a new threat. Then, Sony also revealed a significant amount of plot and gameplaydetails aboutGod of War: Ragnarok,another Sony sequel that fans are dying to get their hands on....

The originalLast of Usfeatured a multiplayer mode that was actually fairly popular with the game’s community, and so many were disappointed whenThe Last of Us 2launched without multiplayer of any kind. However, Naughty Dog has said for some time that multiplayer would be added to the game at some point after launch, and now the very first gameplay footage ofThe Last of Us 2multiplayer has leaked online. The Last of Us 2multiplayer gameplay footage is low quality and only 11 seconds long, but fans can still learn a lot from it nevertheless....

Even if Saul Bass' name isn’t familar, his work certainly is. Over the course of his 40-year career, Bass worked for some of Hollywood’s most prominent filmmakers and produced some of the medium’s most iconic posters. Contributing to legendary directors like Alfred Hitchcock, Otto Preminger, Billy Wilder, Stanley Kubrick andMartin Scorsese, Bass also produced title sequences for some of the most popular films of all time as well as some of the most enduring company logos as well (AT&T?...

Netflix’sThe Witcherwouldn’t be complete without its monsters. In a new featurette, the streamer has offered fans a behind-the-scenes look at how the various creatures that showed up in season 2 were created. Ever since the season premiered, Netflix has been revealing images and videos to offer more insight into the much-loved series, and the latest featurette is an eye-opener. Fans ofThe Witcherknow thatHenry Cavill’s Geralt of Riviais a monster hunter, known as a witcher, with supernatural abilities....

In recent years, video game controllers have suffered from an issue players commonly refer to as “joystick drift.” Almost every current major console on the market has acontroller known to deal with driftafter numerous hours of playtime, and this has resulted in major frustration among many fans. However, this problem is close to being solved thanks toGulikit, a company that has reportedly developed a joystick that hardly ever drifts. Gulikit describes itself on its website as a “design-based” brand of gaming accessories....

Quick Links The launch ofV Risingcame with another reshuffle of the world map. It’s significantly larger than it was during the game’s early access period, and getting around can be a bit more tedious if players aren’t actively using the Vampire Waygates all over Vardoran. Now thatV Risingis bigger than it used to be, Vampire Waygates are now much more valuable. Knowing where these handy platforms are can significantly cut down the travel time between points of interest and player bases....