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Summary A talentedPokemonfan has recently designed a Mega Evolution for Electrode. While Electrode’s popularity pales in comparison to other Gen 1 Pokemon such as Pikachu, for example, its unique design that resembles a Poke Ball makes it an excellent choice forPokemonfan art. Electrode isa powerful Electric-type Pokemonthat first appeared inPokemon Red and Blue, and could be caught in locations such as the Power Plant, or the Cerulean Cave. Alternatively, players could first capture a Voltorb and then evolve it starting at Level 30....

Summary Pokemon GOhas announced the debut of Dynamax Drilbur in a new event that will run from November 15-17. On September 3,Pokemon GOstarted Season 16 and ended a long wait for players by finally adding the Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokemon to the game. The Dynamax forms, specifically, debuted with the addition of anew Special Research, which rewarded players with Wooloo and Skwovet encounters in the new raids called Max Battles. A few days later, Niantic added the Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle Dynamax variants via the GO Big event, with Dynamax Beldum and its evolutions becoming available in the Psychic Spectacular event....

Summary Pokemon Legends: Z-Ais one of the most anticipated games coming down the line, considering it is set to be the next mainline game in the massively popular series. Furthermore, its status as the second entry in theLegendsseries makes it seem all the more promising. However, its official release date is still somewhat vague, and may leave room for otherPokemontitles. Pokemon Legends: Z-Ais currently the only major release scheduled for thePokemonseries....

DeNA rose to the occasion after its mobile game,Pokemon TCG Pocket, was hit with controversy, proving that gamers can indeed forgive major missteps if the apology is handled well. The way the Japanese company resolvedPokemon TCG Pocket’s recent drama offers an important lesson for all game developers. On July 29, just hours before its official launch,Pokemon TCG Pocket’s A4 set leaked online. At first, the focus was on the upcoming Pokemon EX and new Trainer Cards....

A change made toPokemon TCG PocketWonder Picks has increased the number of Pokemon ex cards guaranteed to appear in Rare Picks. With over 200 ex cards inPokemon TCG Pocketto collect at the time of this writing, the higher pull rates should prove to be a boon to hardcore collectors aiming to rack up as many rare cards as they possibly can. Wonder Picks inPokemon TCG Pocketallow players to pull extra cards without opening booster packs, with each Pick providing a pool of cards based on rarity....

ThePlayStation Plusgames for August were recently announced, with the latest lineup’s offerings of:Lies of P,My Hero: One’s Justice 2, andDayZhitting the service on August 5. One big surprise this time around was that the reveal came a full day earlier than the normal window.PlayStation Plushas been on more of an active streak in the past couple of months, as the service has been celebrating its 15th year, officially starting on June 29....

During a recent interview,Invinciblecreator Robert Kirkman confirmed a massive roster of playable characters coming toInvincible VS, the highly anticipated 3v3 tag fighter based on the comics and animated series by the same name. Developed by Skybound Games and Quarter Up,Invincible VSis currently slated for a 2026 release for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5. Invincible VSstarted as a crowdfunding project back in 2024 aimed at delivering a AAA fighting game that promised to be a “high-octane blood bath....

The Time of Ninjais one of the RPGtitles based on the popularNarutofranchise. In it, you have to become a real shinobi with unique abilities and weapons. However, your clan and elements depend on RNG, so to get the desired bonuses, you will need Spins. Luckily, they can be easily obtained withThe Time of Ninjacodes. Each of these codes can provide you with useful rewards, including currency, boosters, and Spins. However, their validity period is quite short....

Summary It Takes Twocreator Hazelight Studios is working on a new game reportedly titled “Split Fiction,” which may also be a possible nod to its gameplay. AfterIt Takes Two, the Swedish developer is now focused on shipping its third consecutive EA-published game. On October 17,Hazelight Studios head Josef Fares posted an intriguing tweet, partially revealing the name of the studio’s forthcoming game. They confirmed that it was a new IP, while revealing their excitement to give out more information in the near future....

Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for Smile 2. Summary The apparent goal ofSmile 2is to scare the pants off of everyone who goes to see the film. One little-known fact is that horror movies are best when the tension isn’t non-stop. There have to be a few scenes where the audience can let its guard down. Then, as Parker Finn is quite talented at doing, the director can pull the rug out from under the people just as they’re relaxing....

Summary Tekken 8is getting into the Halloween spirit by offering a selection of spooky costumes in its in-game shop. The special, holiday-themed costumes inTekken 8are split between two packs, with one containing general Halloween costumes and the other focused on lending female members of the roster a more demonic look. Reviving the fighting game series after nearly a decade,Tekken 8launched as a huge hitin January, holding a Universal Acclaim score of 90 among professional reviewers on Metacritic....

Summary While theAssassin’s Creedfranchise has its fair share of fans, many of its entries have been polarizing, to say the least. Like any franchise, it has grown, evolved, and course-corrected many times over its lifetime, making for some games where the fanbase is split down the middle. Whether it’s the switch to an RPG, the switch back to a more linear experience, or times when the games have leaned too heavily in either direction, some entries in the franchise are bound to pick up controversy....

Wartornis a turn-based tactical roguelite by Stray Kite Studios, a team headed up by industry veteran Paul Hellquist. Hellquist has had an impressive career run: he served as the creative director ofBorderlands 2,a lead designer forBioShock, and a lead designer forSWAT 4, among other projects. Though he cut his teeth working on first-person shooters,Wartorncouldn’t be farther outside the usual. In fact,Wartorncouldn’t be farther from the idea it evolved from—a free-to-play multiplayer title, as Hellquist revealed....