Nintendo’s Character-Summoning Patent Has Been Rejected

In September 2025, Nintendo received a patent for a system that allows characters to be called into battle. Some viewed this as a way to protect Nintendo’s intellectual property while they were involved in a legal dispute with the game Palworld. Although the patent detailed a process very similar to Pokemon gameplay, legal experts were initially surprised it was approved, suggesting it could have wider consequences for the gaming industry. At the time, it seemed like a significant win for Nintendo, but the situation has changed considerably in the past year.

Mortal Shell 2 Reveals Open World and 3 Playable Shells

Cold Symmetry, the team behind the action-RPG Mortal Shell, is developing a sequel, Mortal Shell 2. First revealed at Summer Game Fest 2025, the project builds on the success of the original game, which has sold over 2 million copies. Now with a team of 30, Cold Symmetry is aiming to improve and expand on their previous work and is preparing to share more details about Mortal Shell 2 after a well-received debut trailer last year.

SIREN’s Cosmic Crash: Binance’s Galactic Conspiracy?

Just days ago, SIREN was strutting around like the crypto equivalent of a celebrity influencer, hitting an all-time high of $3.60 and slapping its market cap up to $2 billion. It flipped Pi Network’s PI with the enthusiasm of a toddler toppling a Jenga tower. Alas, such glory is rarely sustainable, like a balloon filled with helium and hope. Now, it’s 85% less SIREN and 100% more sigh.

10 Games Crimson Desert Fans Should Play

Open world games have become incredibly popular over the last ten years, with many new titles being released. But Crimson Desert is different – it stands out from the crowd. It’s a challenging game that requires effort from players, but rewards them for it. We’ll be highlighting similar games for fans who enjoyed Crimson Desert.

Pokemon Pokopia’s April Fools’ Freebie is Available For Only 24 Hours

Launched just last month, Pokemon Pokopia is quickly becoming a hit on the Switch 2, with over 2.2 million copies sold globally in only four days. Players take on the role of a Ditto that can change into a human trainer, tasked with restoring life to several islands and bringing back the Pokemon who live there. The game is full of nods to previous Pokemon titles and features fun items inspired by beloved characters, such as the new Inflatable Sudowoodo.

PS5 Exclusive Saros Goes Gold Ahead of April Release Date

Housemarque revealed its latest game during a February 2025 State of Play event with a captivating trailer. The game follows Soltari enforcer Arjun Devraj, portrayed by Rahul Kohli, as he relentlessly seeks the truth behind the mysterious and dangerous world of Carcosa. While the trailer might remind players of Housemarque’s Returnal, this is a brand new story with key differences. Saros remains a third-person shooter with roguelike features, but it adds permanent upgrades, gear, and progression, making it less punishing when you die.

6 ‘Dead’ Multiplayer Games You Can Still Play in 2026

Even when faced with closure, some games are remarkably resilient. A small, passionate community often steps in to keep them alive, continuing the fun despite the wider gaming world – or even the original developers – moving on. These games somehow manage to stay playable and are still enjoyed today.

XRP’s Epic Q1 Crash: Crypto’s Wildest Rollercoaster Yet!

This isn’t just any old dip-oh no. This is the kind of plunge that makes you wonder if XRP took a wrong turn at Albuquerque and ended up in the Grand Canyon. According to the wizards at CryptoRank (who, let’s be honest, probably have more screens than a NASA control room), XRP has just wrapped up its worst quarter since 2018. That’s right, eight whole years of relative calm, and then-splat.