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Over the past 30 years, the number of collectible Pokémon has expanded from the initial 151 to more than 1,000. Traditionally, the main Pokémon video games haven’t used voice acting, instead relying on text. This means players have to figure out how to pronounce the Pokémon names based on puns or words from other languages. Because there’s no official pronunciation guide within the games, fans often mispronounce names, stressing the wrong syllables.

Fans have learned quite a bit about the Ancient Weapons thanks to recent events in the story. Over the years, Eiichiro Oda has also given clues about where they might be found. Although many mysteries remain, the truth about these powerful weapons is gradually being revealed with each new story arc.

In 2026, most big games are available on the PS5, with only a few exceptions. Several PS5 exclusives, like Nioh 3, have also received excellent reviews. Saros, a game only available on PS5, is currently a top 10 title of the year with a score of 87. While this list is sure to change as more games come out, another highly-rated game has now been confirmed to be launching on PS5.

In 007 First Light, players can select from seven different Q-Watches. These are all the watch options available in the game.

According to an internal memo from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma obtained by The Verge, the company experienced slower growth and increased subscriber losses following last year’s price increases and changes to available options. These changes refer to the October 2025 price hike for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which went from $19.99 to $29.99 per month. Sharma notes that since lowering prices, the company has seen an increase in new customers and improved customer retention – a positive initial sign. While specific numbers weren’t shared in the memo, it confirms that the recent price cuts are already having the desired effect.

Now that the movie is out, let’s look back at the best video games that really captured the eerie feeling of the Backrooms. Get ready for unsettling locations like yellow rooms and creepy pools, and meet the researchers trying to survive – here are the top Backrooms games you need to play.

In TBH: Task Bar Hero, you’ll use the Cube to sell items. The Cube becomes available when one of your Heroes reaches Level 4, and it lets you do two things: Synthesis and Alchemy. With Synthesis, you can combine nine identical items to get a random item of higher rarity. If you want to turn items into gold, use Alchemy.

It’s always challenging to create a game as popular as Baldur’s Gate 3, and Hasbro faced difficulties from the start. While Larian Studios earned praise for BG3, they’ve chosen to move on to different projects and won’t be developing a sequel, BG4. This means Hasbro now needs to find a new studio to take on the project.

LEGO began releasing Pokémon sets in January 2026, coinciding with the introduction of their new Smart Play line. Although these two product lines haven’t connected yet, recent information suggests that over six Pokémon sets designed to work with LEGO’s sensor-equipped bricks are planned for release later in the year. Previous reports have indicated that while these sets will be compatible with the Smart Play system, the Smart Brick itself – the piece that adds the sensor functionality – will be sold separately.

So far, only one game has been officially announced for the Xbox Games Showcase 2026. However, some fans believe a recent change to the Xbox Game Pass catalog might have revealed a few more. Several games were recently moved to a ‘coming soon’ status, leading people to speculate they’ll be shown at the Showcase. The games rumored to appear are Clockwork Revolution, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Tropico 7, Armatus, Witchbrook, Fable, and There Are No Ghosts at the Grand Hotel. It’s worth noting that none of these are the game that’s already been confirmed.