Games

There are techniques to influence random number generation (RNG) in older Pokemon games, letting you obtain specific Pokemon by carefully choosing a ‘seed’ value. This is different from Action Code Editor (ACE), which creates Pokemon from nothing and even lets you make NPCs for trading, letting you evolve Pokemon that normally require trades on your own. Manipulating RNG in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen can be tricky and requires a lot of precision, but if you succeed, you can essentially get any Pokemon you want.

The latest Pokemon game, Pokopia, is letting players show off their creativity. The game has a wide range of building tools, allowing players to construct incredibly detailed buildings and even recreate famous Pokemon locations. They can also use in-game abilities to change the landscape, build roads, and customize their homes. Recently, one fan took things a step further, using a complex arrangement of music blocks to recreate a popular song by Paramore within Pokopia.

Brian Tyler, the composer returning for the Galaxy Movie, knew exactly how important the project was. He had previously composed music for video games like Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag (2013) and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011), which prepared him well for working on the Super Mario universe. The score is amazing, blending familiar musical nods with brand new pieces that perfectly capture the interstellar feel of Galaxy.

The recently released Pokemon life simulation game, developed by Omega Force, has quickly become popular with fans since it launched in early March. Players of Pokopia are sharing impressive creations, rebuilding everything from real-world places and locations from the Pokemon universe. People have built functioning subway systems, paid tribute to classic Pokemon games, and even recreated an Olive Garden restaurant! Now, one creative fan of Final Fantasy 9 has rebuilt a famous location from that Square Enix RPG within their Pokopia world.

The 2001 movie Summer Catch, featuring Freddie Prinze Jr. and Jessica Biel, is often considered one of the most disappointing baseball films.

Recent Naruto games feature many different versions of Sasuke, often with unique abilities reflecting different stages of his life. Some of these versions are particularly enjoyable to play, thanks to a combination of their skills, how his story is presented, and how well the gameplay matches his character.

Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem has been a massive hit, achieving record-breaking sales for the series. The game introduced Grace Ashcroft as a new main character – her mother, Alyssa, was last seen in Resident Evil Outbreak back in 2003. The combination of a fresh protagonist and the return of popular character Leon S. Kennedy created a lot of buzz, making it one of the year’s biggest game launches. Critics have praised the game as well, giving it an average score of 89 on OpenCritic.

The success of the Switch 2 highlights how much console launches have improved over the years. Many will remember the difficult starts of consoles like the Xbox 360, plagued by issues like the “Red Ring of Death,” or the unusual Nokia N-Gage. But those weren’t the only consoles to struggle; several failed so badly they quickly disappeared, taking their games with them. While the PlayStation and consoles like the Sega Saturn and Nintendo 64 thrived, others couldn’t compete and were ultimately forgotten.

So, I just got my hands on the new Switch 2 Pro Controller, and it’s awesome! It basically lets you play all your Switch and Switch 2 games the way you’re used to, with a classic controller feel. It’s got all the stuff the original Pro Controller had – amiibo support, motion controls – but they’ve added a few cool things. There’s a dedicated button for GameChat, which is super handy, and two programmable back paddles on the grips. You can map those to any button you want, which is a game-changer. It ended up costing me $84.99, a little more than they originally planned, because of some tariffs, but honestly, it’s worth it.

The Game & Watch series was one of Nintendo’s earliest steps into making video games. Throughout the 1980s and 90s, they released a lot of simple, handheld games. Many of these featured Mr. Game & Watch, the series’ character – a simple black silhouette. While he’s not as famous as characters like Mario or Link, he played a significant role in Nintendo’s history.