As a big Xbox fan, I’ve been a little worried lately. Even though games like Ninja Gaiden 4 and The Outer Worlds 2 have been great, things haven’t been smooth sailing for them. Seeing Game Pass titles get cancelled and even pulled from stores like Costco was a real bummer. Now, it looks like those issues are starting to show up in Microsoft’s overall earnings, with a reported 2% drop in revenue. It’s definitely a concerning time to be an Xbox enthusiast!
It’s expected that Pokemon Legends: Z-A will include downloadable content featuring Hoopa, a popular Mythical Pokemon from Generation 6. Hoopa’s ability to manipulate dimensions gives the developers, Game Freak, a lot of freedom in creating new areas to explore. While not officially announced, a Mega Evolution for Hoopa seems likely, as other Legendary Pokemon have received this transformation. Interestingly, Hoopa could potentially have two Mega Evolutions, one for each of its forms: Hoopa Confined and Hoopa Unbound.
The biggest news about Halo: Campaign Evolved is that it will be released on PlayStation consoles. This is a huge shift, as Halo has always been a flagship series for Xbox, just like Mario is for Nintendo. This move feels like Xbox is abandoning the idea of keeping games exclusive to its platform – essentially waving a white flag in the so-called “console war.” If even Halo is now available on PlayStation, it suggests that Microsoft might make other exclusive games available on other platforms too, which could significantly change the gaming landscape, for good or ill.
For ten years, My Hero Academia was a major success for Shonen Jump, consistently ranking among its top-selling and most beloved series. Created by Kohei Horikoshi, My Hero Academia has become one of the most popular anime and manga series today, and Horikoshi’s artistic talent is truly remarkable. He’s consistently proven himself to be one of Weekly Shonen Jump’s best artists with his stunning manga artwork.
This week, Ball x Pit launched an updated version for the Nintendo Switch 2. If you already have the game on the original Switch, you can download the upgrade for free from the Nintendo eShop. The new version will replace your current copy, but you won’t lose any of your saved progress.
AdHoc Studio’s Dispatch is a funny superhero game about managing a team of quirky heroes. Players decide which heroes to send to city-wide emergencies and also navigate their personal lives. The game features a fantastic voice cast, including Aaron Paul, Laura Bailey, and Jeffrey Wright, plus popular online creators like MoistCr1TiKaL, Jacksepticeye, and Alanah Pearce. With writers and directors from acclaimed games like Tales from the Borderlands and The Wolf Among Us involved, Dispatch is quickly gaining attention.
The final arc of One Piece was expected to showcase the strongest characters, and it’s certainly delivering. Currently, all the major groups are competing for dominance, and they’re all aware that each one is led by incredibly powerful individuals.
The game features several Dispatch missions. Players can earn extra experience points – which are used to unlock skills – by sending the most suitable superheroes to handle each call. Here’s a guide to the dialogue choices and best options within Dispatch.
Battlefield RedSec has a lot of new features that might take some getting used to, changing up the usual Battle Royale experience. But like other games in the genre, you can still find containers with better loot inside. One of these is the Locked Safe, which you can open with the right item to get valuable rewards. Here’s a guide on how to do it.
Despite a lot of information being revealed before its release, the new Pokemon game is starting off well. Pokemon Legends: Z-A sold 5.8 million copies globally in its first week – not a record for the series, but better than Pokemon X/Y and Let’s Go Pikachu/Eevee. However, some players have discovered a disappointing issue after playing the game.