After the release ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet,Pokemonhas returned to the cultural zeitgeist in a big way, as even members of the Detroit Lions weighed in with their favorites. Coming off an unfortunate-yet-competitive loss against the Super Bowl favorite Buffalo Bills, breaking Detroit’s three-game win streak, Lions players were asked about theirfavorite Pokemonfollowing a practice session, with many of its players being cheerfully receptive to the question. This hardly marks the first time Detroit’s NFL team engaged with a popular Nintendo Switch title, as theDetroit Lions revealed their 2020 schedule throughAnimal Crossing....

With its tentative acquisition of ZeniMax Media, including subsidiary studios including Bethesda Softworks, Microsoft has delivered a message that it’s going to deliver more first-party games during the Xbox Series X generation than perhaps ever before. One developer primed to deliver on that message isArkane Studios.Arkaneis already hard at work on releasingDeathloopin 2021, but it also is preparing for what comes next, and apparently the co-creator ofDishonoredhas a new project in the works....

Summary ABaldur’s Gate 3player has shown off an extremely cursed bug in the game, that appears to make characters look horrifying.Baldur’s Gate 3is one of the most popular games of the year, and even a frontrunnernominee at The Game Awards 2023. However, glitches like this show the game isn’t quite perfect. In a game as ambitious asBaldur’s Gate 3, some bugs are to be expected. It’s a branching narrative game where many players will have different experiences from others....

As the world watched Joseph R. Biden Jr. swear the oath of office to officially become the President of the United States, another inauguration attendee snagged the attention of the internet. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders made an appearance, wearing a disinterested demeanor and stylish mittens, which were quickly turned into a huge string of memes. This isn’t the first time theDemocratic Socialist Senator has given the internet meme material, but this time his mittens have been turned into an extremely powerful item inDungeons and Dragons....

A new trailer forEarth Defense Force 6promises a design overhaul for the four selectable classes in the game, as well as other additions and quality-of-life improvements new to the series. The long-running cult classicEarth Defense Forceseries is an unapologetically overwhelming and bombastic third-person shooterabout blasting massive insectsand robots with a vast array of powerful weaponry. Over the course of the series, the character roster has expanded from one class to four, allowing players to combine class-specific weapons and strategies to more effectively wipe out alien invaders....

Currently, some of the best spells inElden Ringconsist of Comet Azur (Kamehameha) and the lowly Glintstone Pebble. Following the meta is fun and all, but meta spells or items are often at the mercy of the developer’s balancing. And what happens if a player’s favoredboss killeror cheese mechanic gets nerfed to the ground? That’s why it’s great to have backups. Some backups can be just as good or just as effective as the meta spells inElden Ring....

Summary In the world ofOne Piece, the Yonko are often considered to be the strongest currently active pirates who are capable of causing an incredible amount of destruction. Just like withthe Shichibukai, characters are always joining and leaving the Yonko ranks, and as a result, there’s been quite a wide range of individuals who have earned the label asOne Piece’s story has progressed. Not only are the Yonko members vastly different in their personalities, but they also bear virtually no resemblance to one another in terms of their appearances....

Of the many excellent titles to release in 2020,Hadeswas an extremely impressive and memorable game for many players. With a multitude of unique, well-designed characters, tight and responsive combat mechanics, and a cacophony of different ways to approach the gameplay,Hadesleft an incredibly strong impact on nearly all who played it. It’s even starting to get compared to some of the most beloved games ever created. Hades’community of fans that has been cultivating since well before the game even launched has managed to accomplish quite a lot....

In order to complete one ofFortnite’s Season 5 Week 11 challenges, players will need tocollect Grimbles' love potion from Fort Crumpet, Coral Cove, or Stealthy Stronghold. When that has occurred, these fans will gain access to another challenge that centers around delivering the love potion to Slurpy Swamp or Shanty Town. For those players that want to simplify that process, this guide will detail exactly where the brew needs to be placed....

The Game Devs of Color Expo has officially announced its plans for 2021, continuing a tradition that’s been running since 2016. As with 2020, the Game Devs of Color Expo for 2021 will be an entirely online experience, a decision made for the health and safety of all participants due to the ongoingCOVID-19 pandemic. Games Devs of Color Expo 2021 will run from September 23 through September 27, so video game players can mark their calendars early....

Summary American culture is obsessed with coffee. One can find a Starbucks on pretty much every corner in every major city. It can be a good pick-me-up for that afternoon slump on the job, or if one has a major assignment coming up the next day. Eastern culture, however, has a much greater appreciation for tea. Tea has been drunk and celebrated for centuries. It can be used to provide a small energy boost, to relax, or to comfort one when they are cold or sick....

TheHalo Infinitetest flight finally got players' hands on the game—including its fruit physics. A video showing the way they respond to gunfire has lead to many comments, now including those ofHalo Infinite’s Creative Director, Joseph Staten. During theinitialHalo Infinitetest flight, many players took the opportunity to test many of the game’s mechanics to see how far along the game has come and compare them to older titles. A particularly revealing video uploaded to Reddit compared the game’s fruit physics to those of found inCall of Duty: Modern Warfare(2019)....

One of the most confusing challenges to unlock inHitman 3’s Dubai level is the “flying monkey business” feat that awards 4000 xp. Players are likely to discern from the challenge photo that the task involves placing a banana somewhere, but there is a trick to unlocking the challenge that is easily missed. To unlock the in-game challenge and “Keep your Eyes Peeled” achievement/trophy,Hitman 3players must make either target slip and fall while evacuating in a skydiving suit....