Games

With anticipation for the Switch 2 and its potential to revitalize the Pokemon series, some gamers have been exploring other monster-collecting games as possible alternatives. Voidling Bound, the debut title from Hatchery Games, offers a unique take on the genre. Players discover, hatch, and evolve strange alien creatures called Voidlings. Unlike traditional turn-based combat, battles in Voidling Bound are action-packed and happen in real time, requiring players to aim weapons, dodge attacks, and work together with their adorable alien companions.

Pokemon GO is constantly updated with events and new Pokemon to keep players engaged, and March promises some exciting content. Super Mega Raids are starting at the end of February and running until March 1st, and a special Community Day featuring Scorbunny will also be happening in March.

The new World of Warcraft: Midnight expansion is launching soon! Players with early access can start playing on February 26th, and everyone else can join in on March 2nd. To mark the occasion, World of Warcraft is offering special rewards on Twitch: you can earn Alliance and Horde Murloc decorations as a free Twitch Drop, and get the Fishmonger May pet by supporting your favorite streamers.

Life simulation games have become incredibly diverse, offering everything from complex social interactions where characters evolve based on your decisions, to expansive worlds you can build and personalize. This list highlights the life sims that provide the richest and most rewarding gameplay.

If you want to craft anything in Resident Evil 7, you’ll always need either Chem Fluid or Strong Chem Fluid. After that, you’ll also need items like Gunpowder, Herbs, Solid Fuel, and Supplements. The specific type of Chem Fluid you use changes what you can make. If you craft every single recipe in the game, you’ll earn the “1st Place at the Science Fair” Trophy/Achievement. Because Supplements are the hardest item to find, be sure to save them!

Valve is famous as the company behind Steam, but they’ve also created many popular online games. Titles like Dota 2 and Counter-Strike 2 remain incredibly popular, with hundreds of thousands of players enjoying them and competing daily. They’re currently developing a new multiplayer shooter called Deadlock, which is being tested with a limited number of invited players. Recently, Valve has also been named in a lawsuit concerning the use of loot boxes in their games.

Everyone has those go-to games they love to play when they need to relax and unwind – I call mine ‘comfort games.’ They’re familiar, cozy, and perfect for when you just want to play without any stress. I’m going to share a few of mine, and maybe you’ll discover some new favorites or find that we already have some in common. Let’s take a look!

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Despite the seemingly simple names, there was a specific reason Game Freak chose Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen. With the games soon to be released on Nintendo Switch, many fans are wondering about the story behind the titles. The answer actually comes from a 2004 blog post by Junichi Masuda, a co-creator of Pokemon who worked with Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori to launch the series.