ThePokemonfranchise has gone where very few franchises have gone. It has made blockbuster films likePokemon: The FirstandDetective Pikachu, a massive trading card game withcards worth thousands of dollarsand an endless supply of Pokemon-themed video games, many of which have been huge hits with fans and critics alike. But, one of the most successfulPokemongames to date, reaching over 130 million players at its peak, isPokemon GO. RELATED:Pokemon GO: All The Pokemon That Can’t Be Caught In The Wild...

After a long wait for information onAnthem’s rework, Bioware has finally revealed some of its plans for the future of the game. Developer Christian Dailey has taken to Twitter, answering questions from fans regarding a new enemy type, ahead of a second long-awaited developer blog update. Responding to players' questions, Dailey shared information on some of the new elements the team is working on forAnthem. He mentioned some work-in-progress PvP modes,including a potential battle-royaleand a new enemy faction named the “Pirates of Blood Wind....

When it comes to taming tricky creatures in the open-world survival gameArk: Survival Evolved, it can be a real frustration. For the most part,players either have to follow the creature around or knock it out with a tranquilizer before beginning to feed it. The Equus is a little different and can be a slippery creature to tame. RELATED:Pro Tips For Ark: Survival Evolved You Need To Know Luckily, with the right advice, the correct location, and the best food in the player’s inventory, many could see themselves quickly riding this almost Horse crossed with a Zebra....

Summary With a few years having passed since the 2021 launch ofBattlefield 2042, fans are starting to wonder what experience will come next for the franchise. Even though2042has made some excellent changes in recent months to reinvigorate its playerbase, it seems that many fans are hopeful for a change of scenery in the near future. Given howBattlefield 2042garnered a lot of controversy due to the sweeping changes it made to the core formula of the IP, it only seems right that the nextBattlefieldgame should pay extra attention to beloved mechanics that made past entries to the franchise so popular....

Aztech: Forgotten Godstakes the concept of the ancient civilization of the Aztec people and puts a twist on history. The game follows the exploits of Achtli, a seemingly ordinary girl despite her cybernetic enhancements. This is commonplace for her people living in this thriving cyberpunk future. RELATED:Top Retro Indie Games That Will Make Players Feel Nostalgic However, while exploring her mother’s lab one day, an ancient giant arm attaches to her....

Summary TheSEGA Genesisis a console that has mostly been forgotten about today. Many of the games from theSEGA Genesisera are too old even for the modern remake craze, but it was a time of great innovation for gaming, and many of the games created during this time inspired their more famous successors on later consoles. Whether players are fans of strategy games today or not, older gamers will remember a time when it was one of the most popular genres....

There have beenStar Treknovelsalmost as long as there’s been a show. The earliest books to take place in theStar Trekuniverse were released as early as 1967, and the trend continues right up until the present day. Given the popularity of the IP, there might be a new novel every day, and that’s not including all the fan fiction. Related:Star Trek: Saddest Deaths In The Franchise, Ranked Given the breadth of choices when it comes toStar Treknovels, it’s tough to choose only a few that could be the best....

The ubiquitous Shovel Knight has now made an appearance in a real genre-blend of a spin-off.Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeonis a puzzle title with roguelike aspects, with a heavy emphasis on combat against the falling ‘blocks’ (which consist of actual blocks as well as familiarShovel Knightenemies). It’s all quite tough to get a handle on at first, and thoughthere are tweakable options to make the experience a little more forgiving, it’s a challenging title whether you’re playing with unlimited lives or not....

While not a recent invention,isekaihas grown especially popular in manga andanime over the last decade. The success of series likeSword Art Onlinehelped usher in a new era when everyone and, occasionally, their mother is being sent to alternate worlds defined by RPG mechanics. As tired as the formula can get at times, isekai has produced some gems that serve as fantastic wish-fulfillment series. Which are thebest isekai game anime? Synonymous as the theme might be with RPGs, only a handful of shows state that they take place within games, even though plenty of shows are set in fantasy worlds built upon traditional gaming conventions....

Cheating has been an issue inCall of Duty: Warzonepractically since launch. Many fans were hoping that this problem would have been solved when theRicochet anti-cheat system launched, but, unfortunately, this does not seem to be the case. Call of Duty: Warzonecheaters have recently become so bold that they have taken to openly mocking the game in their usernames. Activision’s Ricochet anti-cheat system has certainly reduced the number of cheaters found in the game, but it seems some cheaters have been able to bypass the system....

Summary The fourXbox-exclusive games Microsoft said were going multiplatform were recently confirmed to be Pentiment, Grounded, Sea of Thieves, and Hi-Fi Rush. This confirmation followed over a week of drama and controversy, as many debated whether or not this would be good for theXboxplatform. For now, fans can only let it shake out and go from there, but prior to this confirmation, Game Rant spoke withGears of Warcreator Cliff ‘CliffyB’ Bleszinski....

Summary Ironmace has rolled out two updates forDark and Darker, which add balance adjustments, bug fixes, and new content like artifacts and mining items. It has been a while sinceDark and Darkersas been delisted from Steamdue to copyright issues surrounding the game. However, that hasn’t stopped Ironmace from releasing its game in other ways and working to improve the overall experience.Dark and Darkerhas continually received updates after its release in early access, enhancing the gameplay with hotfixes and balance changes....

In the lore of theDark Soulsuniverse, The Abyss is referred to as a place, though it is sometimes given characteristics of foul and sinister creatures. It hungers and it corrupts all those it touches. It fells common mortals, great champions, and even some of the gods. RELATED:The 5 Best Axes In Dark Souls 3 (& 5 Worst) Though, The Abyss did not always exist. Prior to the war between the Lords and the everlasting dragons, there was little other than a grey expanse accompanied by massive trees and stoned-scaled titans....