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APokemon Scarlet and Violetplayer and artist took it upon themselves to create a Paradox concept for Poliwrath, a Pokemon from the first generation of games. The artist then posted their handiwork on social media for otherPokemonfans to see, and received compliments for their creativity and design. Known as the Tadpole Pokemon, Poliwrath is a Water and Fighting dual-type Pokemon that first appeared inPokemon Red and Bluefor the Game Boy. It was the only Pokemon with that type pairing until the appearance of Keldeo inPokemon Black and Whiteand is one of the final forms of the Poliwag line....

The second day ofPokemon GOFest 2021 puts a majority of its focus on battling in raids, and indeed players will have the opportunity to take on numerous Legendary Pokemon over the course of the day. Fans will also be able to enjoy a couple of new sets of research during Day 2, one of which is a Special Research called Strange Rings. ThisPokemon GOFest 2021 Special Research centers around the Mythical Pokemon Hoopa, and players can find details on all of its tasks and the associated rewards in what follows....

Quick Links Gym Battles have become a staple in thePokemonseries, as players of a region have to gather Gym Badges on their way to become the best that no one ever was. Such a feature returns inPokemon GO. Only this time around, players themselves get to become Gym Leaders in Gyms scattered in various areas. Players who want to dominate the PVE game may aspire to secure Gyms to prove their superiority in thePokemonmobile game....

The reveal ofPokemon Scarlet and Violethas left fans around the world desperate to learn more about the new region and the array of new Pokemon that are sure to come with it. Currently, the announcement trailer and associated marketing materials have focused attention on the new starter trio: Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. Now, onePokemon Scarlet and Violetfan has created a set of possible designs for these starters' final evolutions. Many theories about thePokemon Scarlet and Violetstarter trioare circulating around the internet at the moment....

Pokemon Uniterecently passed its six-month anniversary just a few weeks ago and the popular MOBA has seen plenty of iconic creatures added to its roster in recent months. The last month of 2021 saw two new additions to the game’s roster with Tsareena and thehighly-requested Dragonite joining the fightand thePokemonMOBA welcomed Trevenant as its first new addition for the new calendar year. Now, developer TiMi Studios has officially revealed the newest addition to the game’s lineup with a battle-ready sword and shield slashing its way into battle....

A facet of Sony’s dominance in the video game console business has been its dedication to the Japanese market. Ever since the originalPlayStation, Sony’s consoles have been home to the biggest Japanese games. Looking toward the release of thePlayStation 5, that dominance is unlikely to change. However, there are some who question whether Sony may be shifting its focus away from the Japanese market in favor of western audiences. In comments made to Bloomberg, Sony spokeswoman Natsumi Atarashi said it’s incorrect to believe PlayStation’s focus is shifting away from Japan....

Summary A talentedStarfieldplayer has built Greez Dritus' Stinger Mantis ship from theStar Wars Jediduology. As Bethesda Game Studios' latest RPG, and its first new IP in almost 30 years,Starfieldreleased to great reception earlier this month and has become Bethesda’s biggest game launch ever, garnering over 10 million players in its first two weeks. Respawn Entertainment’sStar Wars Jedi: Survivor,sequel to 2019’s critically acclaimedStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order,also released earlier this year. While it had initially launched in a subpar technical state,Jedi: Survivorreceived high praise for its impeccably written story and characters....

Summary AStarfieldplayer finds a tragic scene involving two skeletons while exploring a random outpost. Since releasing on September 6, players have been exploring hundreds of planets withinStarfieldas they make their way through Bethesda’s sprawling space game. When the game was released for PC and Xbox Series X/S consoles,Starfieldquickly became the biggest-selling game for Microsoft in September in the US. The open-world RPG proved a hit with the players, and even after a month of being on the shelves, gamers are still making unique discoveries and finding hidden Easter Eggs on planets all across the galaxy....

Though the recent Xbox Showcase has finally relieved some of the pressure onStarfield’s shoulders, there’s still a lot riding on the game, with it being Xbox’s next big first-party title and Bethesda’s chance at the limelight. Thankfully, things are looking pretty great so far. Even if it’s understandable for fans to be skeptical of Bethesda, especially when its trailers use a lot of the same hyped-up language thatFallout 76andFallout 4used, the recentStarfielddeep-dive gave fans a 45-minute overview of a good portion of the game and a lot of its new features, and the general consensus has been pretty positive....

Summary After a 9-year wait, theBatman: Arkhamseries has made its grand return throughSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. While it is great to see all of these iconic characters again, the actual game has proven extremely controversial with the fanbase. From its focus on live-service elements to the story being told here, fans have not really flocked toSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguelike Rocksteady hoped. Yet, the studio had the perfect blueprint laid out for it, but what fans got was very different....

Summary Survival horror is one of the mainstays of the gaming medium. Many survival horror games often share the same common tropes, such as distinctive fixed camera angles, which made old-school titles such asResident EvilandSilent Hillso cinematic. Although theResident Evilfranchise has improved upon the realism of its graphics as time has gone on, many indie survival horror titles in the modern era take after the retro aesthetic of the original PlayStation....

Players tired of the swords-and-sorcery of fantasy games or the blaster-toting adventures of sci-fi titles might have a hard time finding a game for their fancy. However, players with a knack for history might appreciate video games that dabble into “what-if?” territory. Moreover, a lot of titles actually add unique twists to historical events that result in crazy and memorable video game stories. RELATED:Space Case: 5 Things Sci-Fi Games Get Wrong About Space (& 5 Things They Actually Get Right)...

AfterThe Flashbombed, Dwayne Johnson may have been onto something when making his case for whyBlack Adamwas a financial success despite being seen as a box office failure upon its release. Following the Discovery merger with Warner Bros. that saw WBD CEO David Zaslav shelveBatgirland remove previous WB President Walter Hamada,Black Adam, a film part of the previous WB regime, was still on the horizon after the financialfailures ofBirds of Prey,Wonder Woman 1984, andThe Suicide Squad....