Pokemon ScarletandVioletbring back the Mystery Gift system, which allow players to claim free prizes that Game Freak occasionally hands out. It is a good idea in theory, though the reality of it is rather underwhelming, as the gifts are typically of low-value. Instead of attracting players back to the game, the gifts are easily forgotten or ignored. This isn’t a problem that started withPokemon ScarletandViolet, though it has been particularly bad since the launch of these games....

Quick Links If players need a perfect bat carcass for the Hunting Requests from Ms. L. Hobbs inRed Dead Redemption 2, then they can find the exact location of this small insectivore below, where players will have a guaranteed opportunity to kill a bat or study it for Arthur’s journal. While small, they are not exactly rare, as they do seem to inhabit specific locations in theRed Dead Redemption 2map....

The world of Rockstar’sRed Dead Redemption 2is full of mysteries, but one stands out as particularly creepy. The town of Valentine is repeatedly mentioned as being under some kind of curse. The more the player explores, however, the more the true nature of the curse and its victims are revealed. Some players have even dug into the game’s files to find out more details about the Valentine curse and the chilling story behind it that was cut from the retail release of the game....

Housemarque has been doing its best to release consistent updates forReturnal, as the studio’s first AAA game has been dealing with some issues. While these problems have been both minor and major,Returnalfans should be pleased to see that many of the biggest issues have been solved. Housemarque had detailedthe fixes inReturnal’s new updateprior to its release, and the patch itself has delivered on al the promised changes. It is now available to download, though some gamers may need to start the process manually....

In the mind-bending PS5-exclusiveReturnal,fans are sent on a journey through Selene’s life and relive some of her past, present, and future. The game tells its complex narrative through short flashes and a few dynamic cut scenes that make up three “endings” to Selene’s journey.MASSIVE SPOILERS AHEAD. The last two of these endings ofReturnalcenter around a car driven by Selene’s mother Theia, little girl Selene, and someone in an older astronaut suit....

Summary A couple of 343 Industries developers may have hinted at an upcomingHalogame that has reportedly been in the works for a while. Following the release ofHalo Infinitein 2020, the franchise’s trajectory has been rocky. Fortunately, fans won’t be short onHalocontent in 2024, which includes a new season of theHaloshow on Paramount+. Now, it appears that fans could also expect a new game in the future. Expectations overHalo’s future have dwindled in recent years, particularly after Microsoft’s layoffs impacted the 343 Industries team....

Most gamers are used to saving their progress in their favorite game and picking right back up where they left off later. But inRust, a multiplayer-only survival game, every player’s progress is regularly force wiped by developer Facepunch Studios to keep game servers running smooth. The next forced progress wipe inRusthappens today, so players can expect a clean slate to work with for the next month in the game. Rustwas originally released in early access in 2013....

Launching last year alongside the debut of the PlayStation 5,Sackboy: A Big Adventureprovided players with a new adventure set intheLittleBigPlanetuniverse, offering platforming gameplay, cooperative multiplayer, and the official return of franchise mascot Sackboy. Following its launch, developer Sumo Digital has worked on several post-launch updates, adding outfits to celebrate the release of some prominent PlayStation titles. As of today, players can get their hands on a new batch of post-launch costumes, with Sumo Digital confirming thatSackboy: A Big Adventure’s latest update will addThe Last of Us 2-themed DLC....

Summary WhileSkull and Bonesmay have just launched, some players are already looking at the post-launch content that Ubisoft has planned. Currently, the game is rather lackluster, with many struggling to find things to hold their attention. Luckily, the studio does have multiple seasons of content on the way that should help liven up the experience a bit. However, it seems like Ubisoft’s plans may not be tapping intoSkull and Bones' full potential....

Old-school Bethesda fans know that if an item is sitting there quietly, it probably has a hidden purpose. And now, with the company’s most ambitious game visiting space, players are curious to know if the same holds true for objects inStarfield. The good news is, yes, like most Bethesda games,Starfieldlets players interact with random stuff—and use them to manipulate level designs. But the game won’t tell players about this mechanic; it wants them to stumble upon it themselves....

Quick Links The first area that players explore inStellar Bladeis Eidos 7. The place is crawling with all manner of enemies, so gamers have to be mindful of what part they decide to rummage through. When they visit Eidos 7 in the beginning, players won’t be able to explore all the regions. Naturally, it won’t be possible to find all the chests. As players progress through the story and complete the side missions, they will be able to unlock new side quests that, in turn, will give them the tools needed to open up new areas....

That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slimeis one of the more successful isekai series around, having not only a long-running light novel series but a popular manga series and an even more popular anime serieswith a third season on its way. The story features a main character who gets reincarnated as a slime and uses his unique powers to carve out a nation for himself and the monsters under his protection....

TheFinal Fantasyfranchise is a storied video game series that originated out of desperation, and his continuously persisted as one of the oldest gaming franchises still in existence today. The creator of the series, Hironobu Sakaguchi, created this series several decades ago as a final effort to be successful in the game industry. Having a successive standalone title continuously release since 1987, the series has seen evolution and revolution from each entry that’s proved the series is worth it, and is here to stay....