As a huge Pokémon fan, I’ve often wondered how this little RPG series became such a massive phenomenon! It’s honestly hard to imagine life *without* Pokémon, especially since the franchise will be thirty years old in 2026. There are so many reasons why it’s become one of the biggest names in gaming, but if I had to pick the most important, I’d say there are eight key things that really made it special.
One of the highlights from June’s Xbox Games Showcase was the reveal of the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, designed to combine the best of console and PC gaming. Xbox showcased two models, with the ROG Xbox Ally X being the more powerful of the two. Now that the release date – October 16th – has been confirmed, details about pricing and how to pre-order have been announced.
The recent Teraleak revealed some unused designs for Mega Evolutions, including one for the Pokémon Zeraora, which came as a surprise to many. With Game Freak confirming Mega Evolutions would return in *Pokémon Legends: Z-A*, fans anticipated Zeraora might be included. However, as the game’s release date approaches, there’s been no official announcement about Mega Zeraora. Despite this, fans are still hopeful that Game Freak might add it to the game in a future update.
So, Nintendo of America’s president, Doug Bowser, is stepping down after six years! It’s kinda wild to think he took over from Reggie Fils-Aime back in April 2019. Before becoming president, he was in charge of sales and marketing, and actually oversaw the launch of the Switch here in North America in 2017 – that was a big deal! He first joined Nintendo of America in 2015 and quickly moved up to lead the company. And you gotta love the irony – his last name is Bowser, just like the villain in *Super Mario*! Everyone noticed that when he took the job, it was a funny coincidence.
Behold, Chainlink teeters at $21.77, with $22.00 looming like a gatekeeper to the heavens. Analyst Crypto Monkey, that sage of the charts, observes the price testing this threshold after a series of humiliations. Will it break through, or shall it be repelled like a poorly timed joke at a funeral? The market holds its breath, and the outcome shall dictate its next whimsical move. 🤡📉
You can find the Core Observer inside the Blacklime Bunker, which is located in The Howl of the Fadefields. To get into the Bunker, you’ll first need to finish the “One Fell Swoop” Main Mission. Once that’s done, go to the Bunker and use a Locust canister to open the door. You can find a canister by double-jumping from a ledge onto the central platform with the tree. There, you’ll find a Locust station where you can grab a canister and throw it at the door to get inside.
Unlike some other recent entries, *Silent Hill f* offers a genuinely original story – it’s not simply a rehash of familiar themes with a Japanese setting. The game presents a unique and captivating plot that successfully captures the essence of *Silent Hill* without feeling like a copy. It echoes the unsettling atmosphere and character dynamics found in Ryukishi07’s previous work, particularly the anxieties of small-town life and the struggles of young people facing difficult situations. Ryukishi07’s distinct artistic style is central to *Silent Hill f’s* identity and contributes significantly to its artistic merit. Konami should embrace this kind of fresh, creative approach more often in future installments.
Many beloved PlayStation games, both old and new, feature characters we’ll never forget. However, some equally interesting characters from other great PlayStation titles haven’t become as widely popular, which is unfortunate.
With Halloween just around the corner, playing a scary horror game is a fantastic way to get into the spooky mood. There are plenty of great options available, but we’ve rounded up some of the very best horror games to play this Halloween 2025.
The final arc of *One Piece* has been incredible so far, and Oda is delivering exactly what fans have been waiting for: a greater focus on the series’ most powerful characters. As Oda himself has stated, this final arc is centered around unraveling the biggest mysteries and showcasing the strongest fighters. It’s well known that Oda intentionally held back information on these key characters until now, and he’s gradually revealing their stories one by one.