Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Adds Highly Anticipated Day One RPG

Okay, so I’ve been checking out what the critics are saying about The Outer Worlds 2, and it sounds awesome! Everyone’s calling it a really strong sequel, even better than the first game. It’s currently sitting at an 83 on OpenCritic, and reviewers are loving the RPG stuff, the characters, and just the whole sense of adventure and beautiful worlds. Honestly, as someone who played the first Outer Worlds, I was already hyped, but these reviews are making me even more excited to jump in!

Nintendo’s Anti-Palworld Patent Application Gets Rejected in Japan

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have been involved in a legal dispute with Palworld’s publisher, PocketPair, over patent infringement. Recently, a patent expert stated that Nintendo’s argument about mods not being considered existing technology is very weak. This argument was a key reason Nintendo’s patent application was denied in Japan.

Early Pokemon Pokopia Prototype Leaks Online

The new Pokémon game, Pokémon Pokopia, was revealed during the Nintendo Direct in September and is slated for release in 2026. A unique feature of the game is that players control a Ditto that has taken human form and can learn moves from other Pokémon. While the initial announcement gave off Minecraft vibes, an early version of the game actually looks and plays quite differently.

Xbox is Down Right Now

I’m able to play multiplayer games on my Xbox, but I can’t get into the store or access Xbox Game Pass. Games aren’t updating either, though my friends list is working fine. This might not be happening for everyone, and Xbox Support hasn’t said anything about it yet.

Toei Animation Has A New 2026 Anime Of The Year Contender

2025 has been an amazing year for fans of One Piece! Both the anime and manga have delivered incredible stories that have captivated audiences. While the manga has been praised for years, the anime started receiving widespread positive attention more recently – particularly with the Wano Country arc, when Toei Animation significantly improved its production quality.

Nintendo’s Creature Capture Patent Dealt Blow Amid Palworld Lawsuit

September 19th marked one year since Nintendo and The Pokémon Company sued Palworld’s developer, Pocketpair. They claim Palworld copies features from their games related to catching creatures and swapping between rideable creatures. The lawsuit is currently with the Tokyo District Court and hasn’t gone to trial yet.

New Return to Silent Hill Movie Poster Accused of Copying Fan Art

The 2006 movie Silent Hill, even though it significantly changed the original story, has gained a dedicated fanbase over time. When director Christophe Gans announced he was also heading up Return to Silent Hill, fans were cautiously hopeful it would be a good addition to the series. Unfortunately, ongoing issues with the new film have dampened that excitement, and now the project is facing criticism for allegedly using fan-created artwork in its official marketing materials.