Pokemon GO Players Are Getting Frustrated With Max Raids

Summary Pokemon GOplayers have been complaining about the extreme difficulty of the game’s Max Raids, especially when they can’t get a full party of 39 other players to join in. Max Raids inPokemon GOmake it possible to add massive Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokemon to players' rosters, but actually defeating and capturing them seems like an insurmountable task for many. Pokemon Sword and Shieldintroduced Max Raidsin its November 2019 launch, allowing groups of up to four players, or a combination of players and bots, to go to specific points and try to take down and capture Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokemon of various star ratings....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 590 words · Cody Hernandez

Pokemon’s Leaked Series Timeline Explained

The timeline of events throughout thePokemonseries is complicated - much, much more complicated than many fans just getting into the franchise would think. Various minor inconsistencies, rampant misinformation among fans, and the fact that there’s a lot more than just a single timeline to thePokemonseries are all factors that play into this complexity, but in one of the only instances in the franchise’s history, fans recently got a look at an official and pretty in-depth breakdown of the series' timeline… or part of it, at least....

July 31, 2025 · 4 min · 789 words · Christine Padilla

Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed Gaming Mouse Review

Quick Links The Razer DeathAdder V3 family has become crowded enough to cause some confusion. Yet, each wireless andwired gaming mousewith this moniker offers different features and performance levels. The new DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed is a more economical version of the cordless DeathAdder V3 Pro, released in 2022. In the few years since the V3 Pro’s debut, Razer has found additional ways to downsize the mouse. The DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed is smaller and lighter but houses a comparable optical sensor....

July 31, 2025 · 9 min · 1865 words · Elaine Farley

Reasons Why You Should Replay Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077has had a long road, but CD Projekt RED has pulled off one of the greatest gaming experiences of all time, and that’s something that deserves a second chance and another playthrough to truly experience everything thatCyberpunk 2077has to offer its fans, whether new or old. Returning players are in for a great time, and those who have never experiencedCyberpunk 2077are truly in for a treat. Heading into Night City is an unforgettable experience in terms of combat, consequences, and woven stories, so why not give the game a second chance?...

July 31, 2025 · 5 min · 998 words · Nathaniel Walker

Rumor: Nintendo Direct Happening Within the Next 9 Days

A well-known leaker thinks that there will be aNintendo Directlivestream in the next nine days. 2025 has been an exciting year forNintendofans thanks to the Switch 2, which launched in June alongsideMario Kart Worldand a host of other launch titles. A little over a month later,Donkey Kong Bananzawon gamers over with its fun destruction mechanics, providing the Switch 2 with another smash hit right out of the gate. Nintendo still has several promising first-party games planned for the remainder of 2025, and rumors suggest that anew Nintendo Direct livestreammay showcase some of them in July....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Heidi Conley

Sandbox Game With ‘Very Positive’ Reviews Passes Impressive Milestone on Steam

A Game About Digging a Hole, which is exactly what it sounds like, has hit a surprising sales goal, surpassing one million copies sold nearly six months after its release on Steam. The gameplay loop ofA Game About Digging a Holeis simplistic, and clearly quite addictive, considering the number of people who have picked it up and the positive reviews they’ve left. Steam’s cumulative user reviews forA Game About Digging a Holehave it sitting in the “Very Positive” category, with 89 percent of the more than 14,000 players who have left a review giving it their approval....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Margaret Higgins

Should You Punch or Talk Sense Into The First Warden in Dragon Age: The Veilguard?

Quick Links To put a stop to the sinister plans of Ghilan’nain and Elgar’nan, players will need to enlist the help of just about anyone they can find. While much of these can be achieved through completing side quests that aid thecauses of the many factionsinDragon Age: The Veilguard, Rook will experience some resistance from one particular faction leader. The leader of the Grey Wardens, the First Warden, proves to be a thorn in the side of Rook from their first interaction, something that becomes a roadblock at a time when immediate action is needed....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 527 words · Timothy Reed

Solo Leveling Is a Great Show, But It Will Never Beat Demon Slayer

Summary Quick Links Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaibahas emerged as arguably the greatest shounen anime of the last decade. Its captivating storytelling, brilliant character development, and unforgettable fight sequences have carved a place for it in the hearts of countless anime fans all over the world. While the series appears to be still growing in popularity, especially with the release of its highly anticipated film trilogy, a new anime that was released just last year is already making waves....

July 31, 2025 · 4 min · 817 words · Maria Fischer

Sony Comments on Steam PlayStation Account Controversy

Summary Sonypresident and CFO Hiroki Totoki commented on the controversy surrounding the company’s push to require a PlayStation Network account for its PC ports on Steam. This requirement caused a lot of frustration and resentment towardsSonyin theHelldivers 2community earlier this year, and the release ofGod of War Ragnarokon Steam also raised some pushback from fans wanting to enjoy the title without logging in. Sony continued its push on PC with various game releases throughout 2024, including a day-and-date launch forHelldivers 2and ports ofGod of War RagnarokandHorizon Forbidden West Complete Edition....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 519 words · Seth Dixon

The Art of Filler Episodes: Why Some Are Loved and Others Hated

Summary Filler episodes are a long-debated feature inanime, known both for enriching stories and, at the same time, frustrating viewers. Primarily designed to provide content while the source manga develops, fillers can bridge gaps between story arcs or dive into character backstories. They often serve as refreshers or recaps that help viewers reconnect with complex storylines and characters. They do, however, have some controversy about them: fillers reduce the momentum of the main story, especially in extended anime series....

July 31, 2025 · 6 min · 1103 words · Jamie Morris

The Best Digital Worlds In Digimon Games

Summary Digimonhas long been branded as an offshoot ofNintendo’s juggernaut franchisePokemon, but aside from the obvious suffix the similarities between the two series are threadbare.Digimonis more focused on the actual raising of the titular creatures true to itsTamagotchiroots, and in video game form at least, has much more in commonwith traditional JRPG serieslikeMegami Tensei. TheDigimongames have consistently reinvented themselves, producing a variety of rich worlds, complex characters, and in-depth leveling-up systems....

July 31, 2025 · 6 min · 1115 words · Kimberly Taylor

The Forest: How to Get Map and Compass Quickly

When you start your first playthrough ofThe Forest, one of the biggest problems you’ll face right away is getting your bearings straight. There’s no map when you wake up after the plane crash. And to make matters worse, there doesn’t seem to be any clear objective about what you should do next. Sure, you canstart building a baseand gathering some food, but soon, you’ll find yourself getting attacked by cannibals. That’s when things start to get complicated....

July 31, 2025 · 4 min · 646 words · Jennifer Gillespie

The Sims 4’s Baldur’s Gate 3 Easter Egg Explained

The Sims 4is known for including quirky references in the description of items in its Build and Buy Mode. With the release of the Life & Death expansion pack on Halloween, players were keen to spot any references Maxis threw in. Simmers quickly recognized a reference to one ofBaldur’s Gate 3’s fan favorite companion in the latestSims 4DLC. Build and Buy Modeisn’t the only part ofThe Sims 4that has seen pop culture Easter eggs....

July 31, 2025 · 5 min · 857 words · Jamie Mcpherson