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Yoko Taro, the mind behind theNierfranchise, is known for creating twisty plots which keep players guessing until the very last moment. Now, the director is getting ready to tell a whole new story - and this time, it will be his own. The ongoing mangaTrue Legends of GameCreators, but is sometimes rendered in English as the less adventurousGame Creator Biographies,does exactly what its name suggests. Drawn by manga and superhero comic artist Kenji Yoshida, the series covers the lives and histories of real-life industry figures....

Summary Nintendohas dropped a major hint about what the Switch 2 will look like, suggesting that its next console will retain the hybrid form factor of its predecessor. This bit of insight into the much-anticipated device emerged fromNintendo’s latest earnings call. Speaking to investors and analysts on May 7, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed that theSwitch 2 will be revealed during the company’s current fiscal year, which ends in March 2025....

In an impressive feat of 3D printing, oneNo Man’s Skyplayer has created heir own multi-tool, one of the most important items in the game, complete with a laser and battery pack. Although it initially went down asone of the most disastrous launches in video game history, Hello Games' galaxy exploration release has progressed in leaps and bounds over the years. Since the 2016 controversy, the studio has been working diligently to turn things around and now the title enjoys a dedicated fan base....

Monkey D. Luffy has grown to become one of the mightiest pirates in the world ofOne Piece. Although Luffy started small from the weakest sea of all, he has made the biggest impact in the Great Pirate Era. From taking down Crocodile to breaking into the government strongholds such as Enies Lobby, and even attacking places such as Impel Down and Marineford, Luffy has amassed great notoriety over the years....

Summary APalworldplayer has recently created a Lifmunk with an absurdly high attack value using the breeding mechanics of the game. Despite still being an early access release,Palworldsold over five million units, and it already has a fanbase of players who are exploring each of the game’s mechanics to their full potential. Breeding inPalworldis simple at its core. After players unlock a Breeding Farm and an Incubator, they can place two of their Pals together on the farm and give them a Palworld Cake, which allows them to breed....

The Phantom Thieves ofPersona 5 Royalmeet Yusuke Kitagawa under some shady circumstances, and what he does after that doesn’t help matters. Still, Yusuke eventually comes tounderstand the circumstances he’s inand awakens to his Persona, joining the Phantom Thieves in their search for justice. However, players won’t get to access the Emperor confidant right away. His first rank becomes available on 6/18, well after Madarame’s Palace finishes up. On the bright side, Yusuke’s special ability offers some interesting possibilities, though only if players consistently remember to make use of it throughoutPersona 5 Royal....

Pokemon Brilliant DiamondandPokemon Shining Pearlarrived this month, the latest titles in Nintendo’s campaign to remake the earlyPokemongames. Based on the originalPokemonDiamondandPokemonPearlfor the Nintendo DS, which launched back in 2006, the remakes remain faithful to the original gameplay while introducing some quality-of-life and modern improvements. One of these improvements is the expansion of themultiplayer systems inPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearl. The classic Union Room, which allowed players to battle and trade while within a short distance of each other, has been split into the Local Club and the Global Club....

The long-awaited fourth generationPokemonremakes,Pokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearl, have now officially been released. The originals are beloved by fans of the series, with many of thePokemon BDSPreviewsbeing rather positive. Fans who are exploring the Sinnoh region have some Pokemon that are standout favorites of the roster. This includes the humble Bidoof, the plump mouse Pokemon that has earned the nickname “HM Slave” when it was introduced. This nickname is tied to aPokemonmechanic known as the Hidden Machine, or HM for short....

PokeStops are a crucial part of thePokemon GOworld. Not only are they the chief source of items for players, but their association with landmarks all around the world encourages the type of real-life exploration thatPokemon GOis built on. In spite of their importance, though, PokeStops haven’t changed much over the years, simply serving their purposes as item fountains and hosts for Lure Modules. Thanks to a recent announcement, though, that’s changing....

Pokemon Scarlet and Violetinnovate on the classic formula in numerous ways, but one leap these games do not take is with voice acting. Indeed, becausePokemonfills a hyper-specific niche in the industry, there are several common features in AAA games that fans may not mind passing on.Pokemonwill never be on the cutting edge of graphics, for example, and voice acting falls in line with that too. However, while many may be okay withPokemon Scarlet and Violet(and perhaps even future gens) not featuring voice acting, some fans really want to see Game Freak push forward with this....

Game Rant is committed to highlighting these voices year-round, not just during Pride Month, but June seemed like as good of a time as ever to have a Pride Month Streamer Spotlight to highlight LGBTQ streamers onTwitch. The individual profiles composed for every featured streamer were meant to highlight the amazing work each creator is doing within their own space. There were also a series of questions asked of each creator in regards to their LGBTQ identity and how it impacts their life on Twitch....

Meet the face behind the face of theResident Evil3remake’s Jill Valentine. Like the characters from the previous remake, the game’s leading lady got her looks from an actual model, who recently revealed herself to the world online. Leaks of theResident Evil 3cover art gave audiences their first glimpse at Jill Valentine’s new appearance, andthe game’s first trailer, which was shown at State of Play earlier this month, really let audiences become familiar with the character....

Xbox Game Pass is partnering withRiot Gamesfor a series of exclusive benefits available toLeague of Legends,Wild Rift,Valorant,Legends of Runeterra, andTeamfight Tacticsplayers. In June, Xbox announced that it was bringingRiot Games' free-to-play offerings to Game Pass on PC. The effort appears to have been a success, as Xbox is now working to make even more players treat Game Pass as their home forLeague of Legendsand Riot’s other games.The launch ofLeague of Legends,Wild Rift,Valorant,Legends of Runeterra, andTeamfight Tacticswasn’t simply a matter of making the games available through Game Pass, of course....