A talentedPokemonfan has given Blastoise a new regional variant, making the classic Water-type Pokemon into a new Ghost-type form. This is the latest of many Pokemon reimaginings made by the community, as fans create several new forms of Pokemon daily, includinghuman versions of Pokemon, fusions, as well as past and future Paradox forms. Regional Pokemon forms were introduced inPokemon Sun and Moonduring the seventh generation of the franchise. These are alternate versions of previously known creatures that get different shapes and colors in other regions due to different types....

A fan ofPokemon ScarletandVioletdecided to have a little fun with their bottle of olive oil by designing and printing a new label that implies the oil comes from the Pokemon Smoliv. And while Smoliv can probably live without its oil, this humorous fan creation set off a conversation about someunpleasant implications of the Pokemon world. Smoliv is one of the new Generation 9 Pokemon players can catch during their adventures across Paldea inPokemon Scarlet and Violet....

Summary Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s first DLC came out just a week ago, and while its story may not be on the same level as the base games', it is a good way to set up the events of The Indigo Disk and possibly futurePokemongames as well. For starters, although it’s never explicitly referred to as such, there are several clues that point to the existence of a newmaster “peach” Pokemon in The Teal Mask- one that seemingly gave the Loyal Three their powers and brought them back during the events of the DLC....

Summary ModernPokemongames have constantly tried and succeded to reinvent the classic formula that has been used all the way sincePokemon Red and Blue, andPokemon Scarlet and Violetmight have done so in the most astounding way. While Gen 8 games andPokemon Legends: Arceusexperimented with the open-world formulain different ways, it wasPokemon Scarlet and Violetthat broke this tradition first, offering a fully explorable region with close to no separate areas. Gen 9 has done even more than that, however, and it has broken plenty of franchise-long traditions along the way, and it seems like The Indigo Disk DLC will this prove once more....

Red Dead Redemption 2has gamers exploring pre-industrial America as outlaw cowboys, and while there are plenty of pleasant moments spent enjoying the tranquility of nature, there are also tons of bullets and blood.The game’s protagonist is Arthur Morgan, and through the decisions that players make, they decide whether he is an honorable man or simply a two-timing thief. It takes a series of tragic life events to make a man like Arthur, and this is revealed when one looks at his family....

During the penultimate episode of the first series ofRings of Power, there was much devastation after Adar and his band of orcsfinally brought Mordor to Middle Earth. Many good lives were lost, and the Southlanders were pushed out of their home. Galadriel’s mission to rid the lands of the evil that had so long kept her awake at night was weakened one step further. Even Elendil, the mighty captain of the Numenorian ships, left Middle Earth angry and distraught, believing his son Isildur had died after a burning building collapse engulfed him....

Summary With the release of theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC, FromSoftwareunleashed a massive updateto the Lands Between that could’ve been a sequel toElden Ringin its own right. There’s an entire new region to explore that’s as deep as it is wide, with a plethora of weapons, spells and secrets just waiting for eager players to discover them. Building on the base game’s already expansive and intriguing lore,Shadow of the Erdtreecontinues the time-honoredtradition of vague storytellingthrough cryptic item descriptions, carefully placed environmental hints, and important NPCs who talk a lot without saying much....

Skyrimis a title that brings with it a massive presence due to its sizable loyal community and the longstanding impact that it has had on the wider gaming industry. Despite releasing over a decade ago in 2011, the title remains at the forefront of gaming discourse and is still subject to an unprecedented amount of attention when considering its age. A huge part of this continued relevance forSkyrimundoubtedly stems from the many re-releases that the game has been subjected to over the years....

A new study claims to reveal the 10 most highly-anticipated game releases of January 2023. January is typically a slower month for the gaming industry in terms of new releases, butJanuary 2023 looks reasonably stacked. Gamers across all platforms have new titles to look forward to this month, including some rather high profile games. A study by Top10Casinos, analyzing Google search trend data, has looked to determine the 10 most anticipated new game releases of January 2023....

Summary ThoughCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3Zombies has been a major success in terms of player count, fans certainly have their share of criticism about the mode. While there are obviously players who only want round-based Zombies content and are making bad faith arguments about the mode, those that have given MWZ a fair chance have been able to point out some key flaws. Storytelling is one of them, as islost loot inCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3Zombiesdue to disconnects....

Valheimis a massive survival game with procedurally generated worlds that are best enjoyed with friends. On their Viking travels, players will stumble upon a wide array of raw materials and resources which can be used to craft new weapons and armor, among other things. As they progress through the various biomes inValheim, players will unlock better components for their builds, which will help them in new and more dangerous environments. Some character builds inValheimare so strong they can be considered overpowered, especially when players upgrade all the components to max rank....

Summary Overwatch 2fans have been waiting quite some time for a new animated short, with several months having passed since Kiriko got her time in the spotlight. Fortunately, the wait is always worth it, as the level of polish, storytelling, and character development within the animated shorts has yet to disappoint. Sojourn’s “Calling” short is another success, and intriguingly, it ends on a cliffhanger that will be followed up on via in-gameOverwatch 2story missions - a first for the series....

Summary Xboxapparently wants to create an achievement equivalent for PlayStation’s Platinum trophy.Xboxachievements were first introduced with the Xbox 360 and proved to be a massive hit with fans. Xbox achievements became so popular that they eventually inspired PlayStation to follow suit and have remained a staple of gaming ever since. PlayStation’s version of achievements are trophies, with four different trophy tiers for players to unlock. There are Bronze trophies, Silver trophies, Gold trophies, and finally, Platinum trophies that players earn by unlocking all the other trophies in a game....