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The fourth generation of the Pokemon franchise was revealed to the world in 2007 with the release of Pokemon Diamond & Pearl, and the games were mostly received well. Diamond & Pearlwere praised for their innovation in the franchise’s shift to a more 3D style. View the full article

Alchemy in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a means to craft potions that can heal Henry and provide various other effects. It is introduced fairly early in the game when Henry and Sir Hans barely escape the bandit attack and are taken in by an old woman. Players will frequently use alchemy throughout the game, and some quests even require brewing specific potions. View the full article

Thanks to a recent Genshin Impact leak, players can take an early look at the overworld map of the Great Volcano of Tollan, the upcoming Natlan zone in Version 5.5. While the Archon Quest has concluded for Natlan in Version 5.3, the Traveler's journey in the Pyro Nation is far from over. After concluding their detour to Inazuma in Version 5.4, Genshin Impact players will go back to Natlan to continue the World Quest series in the Great Volcano of Tollan. View the full article

Triple collaterals are featured in these accidental wins. View the full article

As we have discussed multiple times, solid audio quality is a quick and easy way to boost your gaming experience. While wireless headsets and headphones have improved greatly over the last couple of years, there is still a noticeable difference between wired and wireless headphones for the keen ear. However, a new patent filing from Samsung for Ultra-Wideband or UWB technology might shorten even that gap. View the full article

Pokemon GO has announced that Fuecoco will be the star of its upcoming March Community Day event. It will also be the first Community Day of Pokemon GO's next season, which is expected to release several events. View the full article

It has been nearly ten years since the release of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, which is widely considered one of the best RPGs of all time. However, The Witcher 4 is now on the way, with plenty of changes in store for fans of the franchise, as well as a bit more of an open door for potential newcomers. Effectively, The Witcher 4 is the start of a brand-new saga for the series, which gives it the upper hand over its predecessor when it comes to attracting a new audience. The Witcher 3 was certainly the most accessible Witcher game ever made upon its release, but The Witcher 4 may be even more of an entry point for the series thanks to its status. View the full article

South Korean holding company and video game publisher Krafton recorded record-breaking earnings for 2024, with all-time highs in both its sales and operating profits. Krafton is perhaps best known as the publisher behind the highly successful PUBG: Battlegrounds, as well as being the parent company of subsidiaries like TERA's Bluehole Studios and Subnautica's Unknown Worlds Entertainment, all of which have contributed to the Korean company reporting massive earnings increases in 2024. View the full article

Fusion rifles have occupied a constantly shifting role within the Destiny 2 PvE meta over the years, going in and out of popular favor largely thanks to the available artifact mods in any given Season/Episode. Thanks to the Episode Heresy artifact being largely focused on fusion rifles, with Particle Reconstruction giving them a huge boost in power, many players are looking for the best possible choice for any given situation. View the full article

Major spoilers ahead for Red Dead Redemption & Red Dead Redemption 2! View the full article

Magic plays a large role in Baldur's Gate 3, be it during exploration, in combat, or as a major part of the overall plotline. To be expected for a game that adapts the magic system within Dungeons and Dragons, BG3 alsoboasts a wide selection of arcane schools and damage types. View the full article

A streamer has shared their comical battle against a creature in Monster Hunter Wilds by using a unique, musical weapon in-game. To add to the feat, the player also used a saxophone as a controller, which has unanimously impressed the community. Monster Hunter Wilds' Hunting Horn has become a popular song-playing blunt weapon to use during the game’s beta test, capable of mixing powerful hits with rhythmic melodies and designed to look like a saxophone that has seen better days. View the full article

Drawing something by hand well is a valuable talent even in the modern day where computers are in charge of everything. The video games below understand this well since they all include some type of drawing mechanic. Some of them encourage players to unleash their inner artist and put their imagination into the game, while others use it to activate abilities. View the full article

February marks the third anniversary of Smilegate’s popular MMORPG Lost Ark and the jubilee celebrations have been in full swing. Observance of this milestone started early and players have already been treated to events on Anniversary Island with much more still to come. There are plenty of free gifts up for grabs too, so Arkesia is very busy around this time. View the full article

There are countless outfits to collect in Infinity Nikki in various different ways, whether it's by completing quests, taking on styling challenges, discovering rare chests, pulling outfits directly from Resonance banners, and more. With fashion as the game's core feature of progression, it further incentivizes players to thoroughly explore every corner of Miraland and complete as many objectives as possible. View the full article

On February 9, 2525, on Earth’s moon colony later known as Luna, a man named Jonathan Doherty would be born, but for most Halo 3: ODST fans this man would be known as simply "the Rookie." Seldom Halo video game protagonists achieve as high prominence in Halo stories or popularity among fans compared to Master Chief or the Arbiter. This is primarily due to the other protagonists' fewer appearances in the franchise's various media. Despite this, Halo 3: ODST’s Rookie remains an enigmatic and intriguing figure for many Halo players. With the Rookie turning -500 years old this year, here’s an in-depth look at Doherty’s life, death, and legacy. View the full article

The Sims 2was no stranger to outrageously-priced in-game items. While most players might assume that the game's most expensive items come in the form of appliances, this is far from the case. Rather, the most expensive items in The Sims 2 come in the form of things that are either purely decorative or offer little in terms of actual game progression. View the full article

When it comes to evaluating fight scenes in anime, there have been a lot of extraordinary fights seen in several anime shows, but there are some that can make the hearts of the viewers pound in shock and amazement. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is one of the shows that did exactly this. Since its premiere, this anime has brought on some of the best and most enchanting action sequences and battle scenes that will be seen in the style of anime. View the full article

Ichi the Witch is the newest manga everyone should hop on right now. The manga, which just started late last year in 2024, is gaining huge traction in the manga community. View the full article

A few years ago, One Punch Man was one of the biggest shonen anime out there. The popularity might be reignited soon, however, as the third season of the series is set to drop in 2025. View the full article

One Piece is one of the most beloved mangas out there, and for very good reasons. The story and characters have always captivated readers, and now more than ever, fans should get caught up with the manga as the Final Saga unravels. View the full article

The next mainline entry in the Fallout is likely quite a long time away, but there is still plenty to be excited about regarding Bethesda's nuclear tale. Fallout has been a staple in gaming for years now, and that popularity spawned a strong live-action adaptation on Amazon Prime. Between the impending arrival of the show's second season and Fallout 76's ongoing content, the Fallout franchise is still thriving, even if another main entry is far off in the distance. View the full article

One Piece’s Live Action was a huge hit in its first season. View the full article

Marvel Rivals, like Marvel’s Avengers was, is committed to debuting character skins (‘costumes’) that feature looks inspired by their counterparts in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The MCU may not be enjoying the heyday it once boasted, but the popularity and nostalgia they represent demonstrate how iconic these appearances have been in the last two decades. This is especially true of the unique rugged aesthetic Captain America wore in Avengers: Infinity War, where he has longer, slicked-back hair, a full beard, a tarnished uniform, and no red, white, and blue shield. View the full article

Though there is no clear date or window for Path of Exile 2's next big update, which would be patch 0.2, one could argue that the current early access "League" and its economy are nearing their end. Item prices plummeted for anything that is not high-end, with little in between, which was and still is quite common for the game's predecessor whenever a League is ending. More importantly, based on the current state of the game, some builds are clearly much stronger or weaker than others, and GGG itself stated that Path of Exile 2 will need a major balance pass in the near future, with one build being much more at risk of getting nerfed. View the full article