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Summary This week, we finally heard more about the mysteriousZeldamovie. We know thatit will hit theatres on July 14, 2025, should everything go to plan. This is also being described as a global release date, so we shouldn’t have the same situation asThe Super Mario Bros. Movie, where it came to different countries on separate dates. Now, more details are coming out, as it seems thatNintendoandSonyPictures have high hopes for Zelda’s film adaptation....

A Minecraft Moviehad a gigantic start at the box office, and that is massively understating it. Director Jared Hess' adaptation ofMojang’s beloved game hadthe best opening weekend ever for a video game movie(beatingThe Super Mario Bros. Movie) and the third-best ever for Warner Bros. (beatingBarbie). I wrote recently abouthow impressive it is that the Minecraft brand has achieved that kind of dominance in just 14 years. What other IPs can boast a cultural cache that rivals Mario, who has been beloved since the ’80s?...

Summary Earlier today,we got our first lookat the upcomingElder Scrolls IV: Oblivionremaster, thanks to a truly spectacular goof from developer Virtuos, which accidentally left access to a folder full of screenshots open for fans to find. Those screenshots have now been shared far and wide, and we finally have an idea as to what exactly this game will look like. We only have a few screenshots to go off, but they’re enough to get a good picture....

Oblivion Remasteredhas a total of 21 skills that you’re able to level up and eventually master. The starting value of the individual skills depends on your chosen class, but each skill has five tier levels, with every upgraded tier significantly improving actions and abilities tied to that skill. Skills are divided into major and minor, which you can set according to a prebuilt class or make a custom one. Seven skills are set as major, and the others are minor....

Summary Over the last few weeks,Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket’scompetitive scene has gotten a lot more interesting. The release ofTriumphant Lightadded some new cards, givingthe meta one of its biggest shake-ups to date, and it was needed, given that the expansion also ushered in the game’s ranked battles. While many of TCG Pocket’s meta cards come from the release of new expansions, occasionally, new events add some really competitive cards. It happened with a Cresselia ex promo that saw play for a while, and now, the newPawmot Dropevent hasadded five new promo cards for players to collect, one of which seems meta-ready — and it’s not the featured Pokemon....

Summary The first trailer and gameplay footage ofStar WarsZero Company has been revealed during Day 2 of Star Wars Celebration, and it’s aiming to launch in 2026. Throughout most of the franchise’s lifespan, Star Wars games haven’t made much of an impact, outside of theoccasional hits like the Lego games, KOTOR, and the first Force Unleashed. That all changed whenRespawn Entertainment, best known forTitanfallandApex Legendsat the time,jumped in with Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and blew us away....

The last few years have been good forTetrisfans, man. We’ve gotTetris Effectin VR making us feel like we’re hallucinating in geometry class. We’ve got the original NES and Game Boy versions on the Switch reminding us of the first time we shot that good stuff straight into our eyes. We’ve got a ton of obscure versions inthe Tetris Forever collection by Digital Eclipsegiving us a glimpse into the odd diverting paths the series has taken....

Summary Developed by SNK in 1990, Neo Geo targeted both arcade halls and the home console market, carving out a unique place in the gaming world. Offering superior hardware compared to other consoles of the time, Neo Geo paved the way for stunning and unforgettable games with remarkable visual quality, sound design, and animation. Providing a futuristic gaming experience, Neo Geo also fueled the creation and growth of many iconic franchises by SNK....

Within memories lies the true key to the truth, as described inAtelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & The Envisioned Land. You and your party set off on a course to find that truth and reputation of alchemy, which the Aladiss have long since declared taboo and dangerous. As you travel and gain party members, you’ll get to know them through trial by combat, sidequests, and stories of their own. Which ones are your favorites?...

Great single-player experiences don’t have to come with a price tag. Some of the best games available today are completely free, offering immersive storytelling, deep mechanics, and hours of entertainment without requiring a purchase. Whether you’re looking for anRPGwith classic charm, a bullet-hell survival challenge, or a massive online world that can be explored solo, the free gaming landscape has never been more rewarding. While some of these titles offer optional paid expansions or premium versions, their core experiences remain free to play....

There are a ton of greatPokemon TCGproducts out there, but one of the best you may buy at any given time is the Elite Trainer Boxes. These bundles are great for Pokemon TCG players and collectors of all levels, giving a healthy number of packs, some neat accessories, and a nice little storage box you can use to store your cards in. Most modern Pokemon TCG sets have Elite Trainer Boxes released with them, and while it’s not always the case, it does make for a great budget-friendly option for anyone looking to pick up some packs....

When revisiting regions inPokemongames, usually the starter Pokemon in the game gets some form of new addition. Whether it’s a new typing, new abilities, or a new ability such as Mega Evolution or Dynamax, it’s always exciting to see old favorites get a new coat of paint. Pokemon Legends Arceus gave the starters new appearances and new typing combinations. Hisuian Decidueye became a Grass/Fighting-type, Hisuian Typhlosion became a Fire/Ghost-type, and Hisuian Samurott became a Water/Dark-type....

In a world of unfinished, buggy, and corporate-commanded AAA games, indies are usually a safe haven for people looking for experimental, innovative and original ideas that aren’t restricted by holiday deadlines, massive appeal, or revenue expectations. Indie games, if anything, are only restricted by their developer’s creativity, and their budget. But that certainly hasn’t stopped them making some of the best and hardest games ever created, those being shooters, platformers or puzzle games....