APokemonfan has come up with an interesting concept for a Ghost/Ground-type Diglett parallel that is rather morbid. The upcomingPokemon Scarlet and Violetgames are introducing a kind of Pokemon that leakers have referred to as “regional fakes.” Essentially, these arenew Pokemon that are very similar to a pre-existing Pokemon, but just different enough so they’re not labeled as regional variants. So far,Pokemon Scarlet and Violethave revealed one regional fake in the form of Wiglett....

Pokemon SwordandPokemon Shieldhave ushered in a new era of Pokemon on Nintendo Switch,complete with new ways of catching & evolving them. Players and fans may still remember the days when Eevee evolved into just Flareon, Jolteon, and Vaporeon, but no longer is the little critter limited to these three choices for Eeveelution. Just before Turffield are wheat fieldswherePokemon SwordandShieldplayers can catch themselves an Eevee. From there players will need to level up their friendship with the creature, and by fostering a the right conditions, players can ensure their Eevee evolves into Umbreon, Espeon, or Sylveon....

On May 7, Capcom will launchResident Evil Village, also known asResident Evil 8, which functionally serves as the eighth “numbered” entry in the series, though it has dropped the number from its name. Apparently, Capcom may avoid numberingResident Evilgames in future as well, instead sticking to unique titles likeResident Evil Village, though fans will have to wait and see on that front. If Capcom is really done numbering itsResident Evilgames, that means that there have been a total of eight numbered entries released so far, including the prequelResident Evil Zero....

Summary TheCall of Dutyfranchise has always had a relatively fast release schedule for new games in the series, with the past few installments even having as little as one year between their releases. While it is impressive that the franchise has consistently maintained this pace for as long as it has,Call of Duty’s frequent release schedule isn’t without its downsides. The main flaw with theCoDfranchise’s rapid release schedule is that the player base inevitably gets divided every time that a new game becomes available....

Spider-Man: Miles Moralesis preparing to release alongside Sony’s PlayStation 5 next month, and recently Insomniac Games confirmedMiles MoralesandSpider-Man PS4 Remasteredhave gone gold, meaning they are officially done with development. Marketing for the games will undoubtedly ramp up as they approach their official launch, and an interesting new piece of content unveiled one of Miles' suits that many should want to get their hands on. Insomniac posted a blurb from the “crime” section of the in-universe publication Daily Bugle Now on Twitter and Instagram that questions the sudden appearance of a second Spider-Man....

Starfieldfans' excitement continues to grow regularly as the new year approaches. While no confirmed release date has been announced, the fact thatStarfieldis scheduled for the first half of 2023 creates more anticipation among fans of Bethesda’s first new IP in 25 years. Even though essential story details have been kept under wraps, players know there will be many star systems and planets to explore. Despite that no sentient alien species have been mentioned yet, the game can explore and embrace the themes associated with first contact....

The galaxy is a dangerous place inStellaris, the hit sci-fi grand strategy from Paradox Interactive. As players guide their chosen civilization across the stars, they’ll encounter to threats ranging fromStellaris' take on space pirates, all the way up to the terrifying Guardians, massive spacebourne entities of incredible power. One of themost interesting Guardians inStellarisis the Scavenger Bot, a vast spherical robot that used nanotech to cobble itself together from the wrecks of an ancient battlefield....

Summary With the casting of the upcomingFantastic Fourfilm finally rolling out, fans are harkening back to one of the newly cast stars’ comments on joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the first family’s impending debut looms closer. TheFantastic Fourhas been a longtime headline of Marvel Comics and was unfortunately outside of the purview of Marvel Studios at its inception, with the rights to the iconic characters instead being in the hands of 20th Century Fox....

Although undeniably charming, BlueTwelve Studio’sStrayisn’t especially lengthy or content-rich. Most players will be able to finish the game in four to five hours, and completionists should be able to hundred-percent the title in eight to ten. Still, while few players will struggle with the base experience, some ofStray’s achievements—the rare Can’t Cat-ch Me, and I Am Speed, in particular—can be a major pain. Sneakitty could also be counted among the title’s less-accessible accolades due in part to its vague description....

Summary WhileTekkendoes contain an intense, wider story that often centers on the fearsome disputes between the Mishima family, the games still do a good job of inserting a lot of lighthearted comedy to ensure things never become too dark or serious. Sometimes, this can come in the form of quirky characters or even the character arcade endings, which are always known for beingoutlandish and hilarious. Because theTekkengames never take themselves too seriously, it means that Bandai Namco has a lot of freedom to insertsmall secrets and easter eggsinto them without them ever feeling too out of place or tonally inconsistent, and it’s, therefore, always a lot of fun to discover them....

Summary One of the standout entries into the isekai genre,That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slimetakes viewers on a journeyalongside Rimuru Tempest, the reincarnation of Satoru Mikami, a romantically despondent corporate worker who gets stabbed in the streets. He wakes up as an amorphous entity later named by Veldora as Rimuru Tempest. Rimuru meets several individuals in this world who are as diverse as they come. From Majins to Orc Kings and Demon Lords, these characters come with varying levels of strength, but each possesses unique traits and skills that make it tough but not impossible to categorize them according to strength....

After several generations in gaming and a collection of unique entries throughout the years, many series execute combat in their own unique ways. Despite many of the modern-day titles opting for a more narrative-driven focus, many core aspects of thehack and slashandbeat ‘em upgenres still remain a pivotal factor in some mainstream AAA IPs. RELATED:Best Story-Driven Games From Capcom, Sloclap, Santa Monica Studio, and many more, fans will be aware that these two gameplay styles are integral to these titles’ success....

First love is the subject of many a story, from the classic romances of yesteryear to newer tales and modern reimaginings. These stories carry a strong relatability across various barriers, partly due to how universal the idea of first love is. So, it’s no surprise that plenty of anime series have attempted to tackle this timeless theme, and the typical romance anime fan can rattle off a long list of these narrative pieces without breaking a sweat....