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Microsoft is making Xbox Game Pass even more valuable after a recent price increase. They’ve added perks like a Fortnite Crew membership to Game Pass Ultimate, which includes free in-game items and currency. If you already paid for both Fortnite Crew and Game Pass Ultimate separately, you’ll now save money with the combined subscription. For others, Microsoft hopes a strong lineup of new games this month will justify the higher price.

Listing every Devil Fruit and Navy officer would be incredibly long, so it’s more helpful for new One Piece fans to understand how the Navy functions. This includes their ranks, the types of Devil Fruits used by Navy personnel, their equipment, and the tactics they use in battles – whether against groups like the Revolutionary Army or during events like the destruction of God Valley and Ohara.

Just weeks after Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade came to Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth was announced for those same consoles. The Switch 2 version was revealed during the February 5 Nintendo Direct, and the Xbox version was announced right after. You can now pre-order Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for $50 on both Switch 2 and Xbox at many stores. If you pre-order the Switch 2 version, you’ll also get a special Zack Fair promo card from the Magic: The Gathering and Final Fantasy collaboration, while supplies last. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will be released on Switch 2 and Xbox on June 3.

As a huge PvP fan, I’ve been noticing a ton of extraction shooters popping up lately, and it feels like this genre is really taking off! But what’s exciting is that developers aren’t just sticking to the same old formula of looting and shooting. We’re seeing a lot more creativity, with new games trying out different ideas and even mixing genres together. Some of these are from big names and well-known franchises, while others are from smaller teams trying to make something special. Either way, there are a bunch of really interesting PvP games coming out soon that I definitely have my eye on!

The Resident Evil series has always had a lot of merchandise, like statues and collectibles – it’s typical for popular games. Usually, these items are just for show and don’t impact how you play the game. For example, the Resident Evil Requiem Amiibo and even the unusual chainsaw controller for Resident Evil 4 didn’t change much about the gameplay itself. However, with Resident Evil Requiem coming soon, it looks like the game might be doing things differently, with accessories that could significantly alter the player’s experience.

Recent chapters of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex are finally showcasing the Byakugan’s power, largely due to Boruto Uzumaki. The artist, Ikemoto, had downplayed this important visual ability for a while, but now it’s taking center stage thanks to a surprising team-up between Boruto and Momoshiki Otsutsuki.

HumanitZ is the debut game from indie developer Yodubzz Studios. The team has spent years creating the game, starting development long before its Early Access release in 2023. With the recent launch of the full 1.0 version, the developers announced that after years of work, including two years in Early Access and months of improvements and remastering, HumanitZ is now complete. They also plan to continue adding content, viewing this release as the start of the game’s next phase of development.

If you’re easily scared like me, but still want to enjoy horror games, don’t worry – there are options! These games focus on building a creepy atmosphere and keeping you constantly tense, rather than relying on sudden shocks. Some include chases, which can sometimes lead to startling moments, so be prepared. While most are mostly free of jump scares, a few might have a couple of unexpected surprises, but nothing as intense as games like Outlast.

Information about the next Pokemon games, Generation 10, has been appearing online since a large leak in October 2024, which seems to have come from a security issue at Game Freak. According to the leaked details, the new games will likely be called Pokemon Wind and Wave or Winds and Waves. Experts studying the leaked information believe the games will take place in a region inspired by Indonesia and other parts of Southeast Asia.

Okay, so you get Essences by beating those Energy Alluvium fights. The enemies there have a chance to drop them, but here’s the cool part: as you level up your Exploration Level, you unlock Severe Energy Alluvium fights. These let you spend Sanity to basically guarantee you get high-rarity Essences. It’s pretty similar to how relics or artifacts work in other gacha games – a way to grind for better gear!