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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When early rumors suggested that Battlefield 6 would include a battle royale mode, excitement quickly built. Battlefield games are naturally well-suited for large-scale combat, making a battle royale a logical fit. With Call of Duty‘s Warzone starting to lose some of its appeal, it seemed like Battlefield RedSec could arrive at just the right moment to gain a significant advantage.
As a gamer, I’ve played a ton of great games, but honestly, some just hit different when you play them right. And by ‘right,’ I mean with all the lights off! It doesn’t even have to be a horror game – it’s all about creating the perfect atmosphere. Loads of games are awesome in the dark, but I’ve put together a list of the ones that really stand out and give you an unforgettable experience.
NBA 2K26 is already the top-selling game of 2025, but many players still wanted a return to the classic NBA Streets style of gameplay. Now, Play by Play Studios is delivering just that with their new game, NBA The Run – a fast-paced, 3-on-3 street basketball game you can play online. Find out more about it below.
We’ll always look back fondly on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One generation. It likely marked the last time we saw such a huge leap in graphics and gameplay between console generations. This era took us from amazing moments like the destructible environments in Battlefield 4 to a low point for the series with Battlefield 2042.
PlayStation Plus subscribers can now find out which free games are coming next month. We already knew Stray would be included thanks to a recent leak, and now the other two games have been announced.