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PlayStationhas just released new images of its accessibility-focused controller, as well as its official name and information about its user interface. While gaming has become a popular hobby across all demographics, not everyone can play using traditional controllers like thePlayStation 5’s signature DualSense. Hence, developers and hardware manufacturers have taken incredible steps to ensure that more people can enjoy video games over the past few years in the form of special accessibility options in titles likeGod of War Ragnarok....

Pokemon Scarlet & Violetsaw the return of a few Gen 2 Pokemon, including the likes of Wooper, Sunflora, Mareep, and of course, Sudowoodo. In Gen 4, the world was introduced to Bonsly,the Baby Pokemonand pre-evolution of Sudowoodo. Both are available inPokemon Scarlet & Violet, though neither is particularly strong in competitive play. Nevertheless, players will need them for the Pokedex. Here’s how to get both. RELATED:Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How To Get Swablu & Altaria How To Get Bonsly in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Bonsly can be found in a few locations inPokemon Scarlet & Violet, thoughit won’t spawn in the rain....

The popularity ofRobloxwith children was proven by a study that demonstratedover half of kids in America use the platform. It is this popularity with children that has gotten its developer, Roblox Corporation, in hot water numerous times. In 2018, the game was completely banned in the United Arab Emirates after the attorney general deemed the game damaging to children. Just a year earlier in 2017, there was controversy in the media over the chat system in the game being used inappropriately....

TheBioShockfranchise is one of the most beloved, critically acclaimed video game franchises of the last generation and perhaps of all time. With three games in the series includingBioShock,BioShock 2, andBioShock Infinite, the industry has spent years wondering why it has remained dormant for the last five years following the release of Infinite’s final DLC, Burial at Sea - Part II. BioShockandBioShock Infinitewere both praised for story, gameplay, and characters, but where Irrational Games succeeded the most were the settings (BioShock 2shares the same setting as the original)....

Tales of the Shirewill be a welcome addition to the cozy game genre of video games, especially for fans ofThe Lord of the Rings. For those familiar with the Shire, the land of the hobbits, there is no other setting that better captures the appeal of the cozy game genre, with repetitive tasks such as farming, homesteading, and baking becoming a joy. Added appeal toTales of the Shireis thesetting ofThe Lord of the Rings, and the ability for players to customize their own hobbit....

Summary Skate 4’s cheeky Summer Games Fest trailer was one of the most pleasant surprises of the show. StarringI Think You Should Leave’s Tim Robinson, the trailer is framed as anupdate fromSkate 4’s M-Corp, a bumbling corporation whose apparent incompetence has done little to get in the way of their abuse of power and corruption. Tim Robinson is a fairly active skateboarder in real life, even being profiled by Thrasher Magazine last year....

Standing atop a surfaced submarine floating off the French shoreline on the eve of D-Day, newcomers toSniper Elite 5quickly learn the draw of the series. Marksman Karl Fairburne lines up the perfect shot on a German searchlight operator and watches inx-ray-assisted detailas the round destroys its target. After coming ashore, the player picks their way through patrols and enemy snipers for a bit of sabotage on a long-range radar threatening the Allies’ invasion....

Summary Star Trek’s 23rd century is a key period in the franchise’s internal history. Some of Starfleet’s most notable figures, such as Kirk, Spock, Burnham, and Pike, operated during this time, and the choices they made had repercussions for centuries to come. This is undoubtedly why modern iterations ofStar Trekcontinue to return to a century first realized inThe Original Series. RELATED:Best Starfleet Ships During The Dominion War Yet the Starfleet of any era is nothing withoutits incredible vessels....

Quick Links Fishing can be one of the most lucrative possessions inStardew Valley, but you have to know where to find certain fish and how to get them. Some fish, like theRainbow Trout, can only be found in specific bodies of water rather than just your typical beach or lake. Rainbow Trout can be used for several things, including a tailored shirt, some Help Wanted requests, and even to farm some Prismatic Shards....

Sumo Digital, the developer behindSackboy: A Big Adventure, started with a single studio and now has fourteen other studios in five countries. The developer has also worked on other video games over the years, such asCrackdown 3andHood: Outlaws and Legends. It was recently revealed that Sumo Digital was fully acquired by the Chinese tech giant Tencent. Tencent has stakes in other companies responsible for publishing and developing well-known video games, including the popular MOBALeague of Legends....

Metacritic is a great tool for seeing the aggregate review score for just about any piece of media. According to the website, the PlayStation 5 now has a new highest-rated game of all time. After being ported to the console earlier this month,Hadessits at the top of all other PS5 games on the website with a score of 93 from critics. This comes as little surprise asthe rogue-like received plenty of Game of the Year nominations and awardslast year when it was officially released on PC and the Nintendo Switch....

Summary Just like with everyTotal Wargame before it,Total War: Pharaohwill feature an in-depth campaign mode with dozens of factions to choose from. This time around, players will be taking control of one of the many factions vying for control during the Bronze Age collapse. It is a turbulent time that only the bestTotal War: Pharaohplayers will be able to survive, so interested players may want to be ready. Game Rant was recently able to get our hands on one ofTotal War: Pharaoh’s unique factionsand its leader: the Hittite Great King Suppiluliuma II....

The nextMagic: The Gatheringset release,Theros: Beyond Death, is right around the corner. Although the official street date isn’t until January 24, players around the world are already diving into pre-release events to take the new cards for a spin. Most in-person pre-release events will take place today or over the weekend, but digital players can get some extra practice in onMagic Arena, as well. Although jumping into one of the Limited pre-release events will cost some resources, there is a way forArenaplayers to pick up a few new packs for free....