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Summary Pocketpair’sdefence in its lawsuitwithNintendohas been shared publicly. Here, thePalworlddev argues that Nintendo can’t come after its own game because it ignored multiple other titles - and fan-made mods - with similar mechanics. This comes after Nintendolaunched a lawsuit against Pocketpair back in Septemberof last year, alleging patent infringement. This centres aroundthe monster capture mechanics in Palworld, which Nintendo argues are too similar to the systems it has patented for thePokemonseries....

Summary Persona 5: The Phantom X, at least by the sounds of things, should worry Persona fans. It started as a mobile game and remains a gacha game, two pretty big red flags among a large contingent of the gaming audience. However, after playing it at Tokyo Game Show,I found that it’s actually very good. The game was initially released in China last year with an open beta, and awider release was later confirmed by Atlus....

Death Stranding 2: On The Beachis coming toPS5onJune 26, 2025. It’s a lot earlier than many of us expected Hideo Kojima’s latest game to arrive, but I’m not complaining if it means I’ll be tumbling down ravines with dozens of packages in just a few months’ time. Everything about it looks incredible yet ridiculous, sharing in the same excess and innovation that the first game had in spades. It was divisive, but it was this unashamed ambition and desire to be whatever it wanted to be that made Death Stranding so memorable....

Summary If you assumedBorderlands 4’s release date was movedto make room for a certain otherTake-Two Interactivegame still slated to be dropping in 2025, think again. Randy Pitchford has denied rumors that its release date was moved so it doesn’t clash with any other big games. Everyone is waiting forRockstarto say something, anything aboutGTA 6. Not just those of us who plan on playing it, but studios with games in development who want to avoid their next title’s release being swallowed up by the gaming behemoth’s imminent arrival....

Summary Today’s dedicated panel forDeath Stranding 2: On the Beachconfirmed for good that Sam Porter Bridges and Fragile are romantically involved, as a scene shows them kissing for an uncomfortably long time. Thanks to Norman Reedus' loose lipsand a proper confirmation at The Game Awards in 2022,we’ve known about Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for quite some time now. That being said, it’s been aquiet year-and-a-bit when it comes to news on the game, something that’s just changed thanks to a panel at SXSW....

Summary If you can believe it, Superbad is turning 18 this year. That is, frankly, absolutely terrifying. Hitting theatres in 2007, the film was distributed bySony Pictures. This was well into the lifecycle of another Sony product, thePlayStation 2, and a year after its successor, thePlayStation 3, had hit stores. So, it’s no surprise that when a video game is shown in the movie, it’s clearly being played through a PlayStation....

Summary As the larger gaming world continuesto trend more toward an all-digital future, the preservation of games becomes increasingly important. That importance is increased tenfold when you factor in the potential for games to be delisted,as was the case last year with The Crew. So much sothat Ubisoft began working on offline modes for The Crew 2 and Motorfest following intense backlash. That much seemingly isn’t lost onSonyand itsPlayStationbrand. As it turns out, Sony is currently attempting to build a large-scale preservation vault where 30-plus years of history can safely reside for generations to come....

South of Midnightis the sort of game you’d feel nostalgic for if you played it 15 years ago. You’d have conversations starting with lines like “I know the combat is repetitive, but…” while your friends scoff at you. You’d remember it in a way that accentuated its best features and obscured its flaws, you’d think about how you felt playing it rather than how it actually played. Put simply, it’s a game I think some people will love, but I’m not sure many of them could tell you why....

Summary Stellar Blade’slong-awaited PC release is on the horizon, which brings with it an unlocked frame rate, ultrawide screen support, a bunch of new outfits, a new boss battle,and a lot more. Most importantly, it will be the first time a lot of people can try the game out, as Stellar Blade has been stuck on PS5 thanks to a publishing deal betweenPlayStationand developer Shift Up. Unfortunately, a lot of people are being hit with the news that they may not be able to try out Stellar Blade after all, as PlayStation’s awkward PSN requirements have spoiled the fun once again....

WithMario Kart Worldexpanding its roster to include unexpected picks like a Moo Moo Meadows cow and a Super Mario World dolphin, the rules of who can race have officially been thrown out the window. This shift opens the door for more obscure, beloved, or outright bizarre characters from Mario’s vast universe to finally get their time in the driver’s seat. From oddball sidekicks to forgotten NPCs, these characters would not only fit the tone of Mario Kart World but also deepen its fan-service appeal....

Once you’ve decided to wield the Heavy Bowgun inMonster Hunter Wilds, you’ll find a weapon that packs so much firepower it can make even the fiercest monsters consider a career change. Whether you’re a series veteran or a new hunter looking for a ballistic introduction to Monster Hunter, choosing the right Heavy Bowgun can make all the difference. With an arsenal this vast, it’s easy to feel as overwhelmed as a Palico in the hunter gadget store....

Tales of Graces f Remasteredis packed with fun surprises for longtime Tales of fans. As you explore the world of Efinea, you’ll come across all kinds of Easter eggs—clever nods to other games in the series. Some are small details, like a familiar face on a statue or a password with a hidden meaning, while others are full-on throwbacks, like unlockable costumes that change the battle music. From special side quests to collectible Magic Carta cards featuring past Tales of characters, the game is full of fun ways to celebrate the series' history....

Much of the fun with thePokemon Trading Card Gameis seeing all your favorite Pokemon with their trainers, which is why sets like Journey Together are an absolute delight for players and collectors alike. Many of the cards in this setare from the Japanese Battle Partners set, though some cards are from other collections. Much of the appeal of Journey Together are the Trainer’s Pokemon (formerly Owner’s Pokemon), cards that feature a trainer’s name associated with the card....