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Quick Links InPokemon Friends, the not-so-free-to-play puzzle game themed around, you guessed it: Pokemon!, has a bunch of different types of Yarn to collect, which players can use to make one of dozens ofPokemon Plushies. It’s pretty apparent which types of Yarn will yield which type of Pokemon, as they’re based on the typing, such as Soggy Yarn and Grassy Yarn, which will give you Water and Grass-types, respectively. There are a whopping 150 Pokemon to collect inPokemon Friends, but they are split up based on the different DLC Packs available for purchase....

Battlefieldas a series has a long history of introducing interesting features and never bringing them back, but it would seem that one of them has defied the odds, asBattlefield 6is bringing back Portal.2042may have come and gone, leaving a slightly controversial legacy, but one of the best ideas it brought to the table was Portal. For those who aren’t aware, Portal was supposed to beBattlefield’s answer to a creative mode designed to let the community make anything and everything, leveraging old assets from past titles....

Baldur’s Gate 3 is based on Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition rules, which allows for some creative character build ideas that include dual- and multi-classing. Unlike tabletop players, however, BG3 players don’t need to have specific stats to combine classes and therefore have more creative freedom over how they approach fights, quests, and role-playing.

A glitch is, usually, a good game’s arch nemesis. Things aren’t always so black and white, though, and there are games out there that provide experiences so great that they aren’t hindered by a few glitches. There are even some games that are actually improved by a bit of wonky code — spiced up by a few inspired glitches. Some glitches don’t get enough credit for the fun they add to the game — or for their instrumental role in shaping some projects into the masterpieces they are today....

Summary Feeling like a god in a game isn’t as simple as just playing a literal god. For example,Hadesis a great game featuring a cavalcade of gods that the protagonist, Zagreus, fights or befriends. Even though Zagreus is a god himself,Hadesis a roguelike, meaning death is inevitable. Even when players get some permanent upgrades for Zagreus and have some decent runs, the game never makes players feel overpowered, which is the point of a roguelike....

Quick Links While you can get by with the basic crafting blueprints inGrounded 2, you’ll need to unlock new crafting recipes with Raw Science in order to survive the more dangerous parts of the park. There are multiple ways to obtain Raw Science inGrounded 2, but you’ll need to search every nook and cranny of the park to find enough to unlock the most expensive upgrades. You’ll start yourGrounded 2adventure with plenty of Raw Science as the game takes you through the initial tutorials, but your research will quickly come to a stop once you unlock the first few upgrades....

Summary While multiplayer has been the primary focus of the last fewCall of Dutygames' pre-release marketing, it’s Zombies that’s taking center stage withCall of Duty: Black Ops 6. Following a brief tease at the end of June’s Direct,Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’s Zombies modehas just been fully revealed, with a series of official trailers showing off the mode’s opening cinematic, and revealing a ton of new gameplay. A prison island floating in the Philippine Sea, Terminus looks like a true return to form forCall of Dutyround-based Zombies, hearkening back to iconic maps like Mob of the Dead and Shi No Numa while producing something new and exciting....

Summary Robert Downey Jr. is making a big comeback in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the big bad, Doctor Doom. One of hisAvengersco-stars jokingly said he felt RDJ stole his limelight when the latter’s return was announced on the same day theCaptain America: Brave New Worldtrailer was released at the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC). An exclusive footage of the upcomingCaptain America: Brave New Worldstarring Anthony Mackie was released at the SDCC....

Quick Links The power of love is well and truly alive inCat Quest 3, and players will have the opportunity to play a part in an epic love story that has lasted for ages, that is, if you choose to do so. Throughout your travels across the Purri-bean Sea, it is likely that players will come upon strewn pages in dark dungeons, often leading to a unique book. This is all part of the Lovepurr Chronicles side quest, and it is something that should be pursued to the end to enjoy one of the more unique offerings in the game....

CD Projekt RED has responded to fans, confirming whether the developer plans to add a third-person mode in futureCyberpunk 2077updates. A third-person mode could prove to be a lot of work, but it would be an interesting way to giveCyberpunk 2077a new lease of life. Despite suggestions that previous updates would be the end of the road forCyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt RED has surprised players multiple times in recent years with substantial new content drops for the game....

A recent sneak peek atDeath Stranding 2: On the Beachfrom Hideo Kojima seemingly confirmed that the game will feature a recap option. In a post on X, Kojima revealed an in-progress game menu forDeath Stranding 2that showcased the recap feature front and center. As one of 2025’s most anticipated releases, Kojima Productions' first franchise is set to get a bold new chapter that promises even more mind-bending storylines. Although Kojima made it clear that the menu screen shown was still a work in progress and merely temporary, the confirmation of having a recap option is a game-changer....

Summary As FromSoftware’s first game,Demon’s Soulsis even more uncanny and enigmatic than audiences have come to expect from the developer.Demon’s Souls’unsettling level design, dark and twisted lore, and grim, oppressive atmosphere combine to make it a singularly unique and puzzling experience, even in light of everything that it has spawned in the 15 years since its release. Demon’s Soulspresents players with a world shattered into distinct realms, accessible from the Nexus via Archstones:...

Xur has returned again toDestiny 2, complete with new exotic and legendary gear for players to check out for a limited time.Arms Week inDestiny 2continues on for another few days, letting players chase for new rolls on the Ribbontail trace rifle or Phoneutria Fera hand cannon, as well as the Holofoil variants. Even qwith the first round of Arms Week ending next Tuesday at reset, players won’t have to wait long for the next event....