One Pokemon Game is Practically Begging for a Switch 2 Port, But It May Never Happen

With theNintendo Switch 2finally out and pre-orders being received by many fans, while others try their luck in stores on launch day to get their console, there has never been a more appropriate time to get morePokemongames available. For example,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetrun at 60 FPS on Switch 2for the very first time since its launch, with the new hardware fixing most of the performance issues the games had on the console’s predecessor....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 618 words · Christopher Myers

Outer Worlds 2's Latest 'Controversy' Should Come as No Surprise

The Outer Worlds 2is the sequel to one of Obsidian’s most successful games, so naturally, expectations are high. It debuted a trailer at the 2025 Xbox Showcase, alongside a deep-dive right after the show that featured its new companions, concept and setting, and options for character building. WhileThe Outer Worlds 2had some good buzz coming out of the event, it has also encountered some controversy, particularly among RPG fans. Obsidian has stated that there will be no romance options forThe Outer Worlds 2, which excludes a dynamic that draws many to the genre....

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 651 words · Eric Ellis

Palia's Most Interesting Feature is Just a Chapaa Hair Away From Greatness

Palia’s Maji Market has quickly become one of the most anticipated recurring events in the cozy MMO, transforming Kilima Village’s Fairgrounds into a vibrant night market filled with food stalls, games, and festivities. While the event offers a welcome change of pace from the game’s usual farming and crafting activities, one of its two mini-games—Chapaa Chase—has been both a welcome source of entertainment and tangible frustration for the community. AsPaliacontinues to evolve with each update, it’s becoming increasingly clear that this Maji Market mini-game needs significant improvements for the event to reach its full potential....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 892 words · Joseph Martin

Pokemon Fan Gives Some Shinies a Much-Needed Redesign

Many fans in thePokemoncommunity agree that there are certain shinies in the series that aren’t too nice to look at, and one fan has redesigned a few of the most controversial additions with their own creative vision. Shiny hunting remains an extremely popular activity in just about all thePokemongames, but even in the latest titles, there are certain species that players scarcely bother searching for due to their particularly ugly or unnatural color combinations....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Heather Gamble

Pokemon Fan Makes Adorable Butterfree Cake

Summary OnePokemonfan showcased their baking skills by creating an incredible Butterfree cake, earning the praise of fans online. With over a thousand pocket monsters in existence, thePokemoncommunity often creates artwork based on their favorites. In particular, this Butterfree cake stands out thanks to its stunning details and edible design. There have been manybug-like Pokemonfeatured in the franchise over the years. Among the notables are Caterpie and its evolutions. As the name suggests, the creature looks similar to a caterpillar, and its evolutions, Metapod and Butterfree, represent the other phases of the insect’s lifecycle....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Margaret Wright

Pokemon GO Adding Gen 8 Pokemon in Upcoming June Event

Summary Pokemon GOhas confirmed that Yamper and its evolution, Boltund, are coming to the game later in June as part of a limited event. The Gen 8 Pokemon are the first of a series of debuts expected inPokemon GO’s latest season. Earlier in May,Pokemon GOrevealed its new Delightful Days season, which officially launched on June 3. The developer teased several Pokemon debuts for the summer-themed cycle, including Hisuian Lilligant and all three forms of Tatsugiri....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 515 words · Ronald Armstrong

Pokemon GO Gigantamax Inteleon Max Battle Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & More

Quick Links Pokemon GOreleases Gigantamax Inteleon as a 6-Star Max Battle Boss during the Phantom Ruins 2025 event. Those who win the Gigantamax Inteleon Max Battle get a guaranteed Inteleon that can Gigantamax. But winning a Gigantamax battle requires strategically selected counters. Currently, you can get Gigantamax Inteleon inPokemon GOas a Max Battle Boss during the Phantom Ruins 2025 event. The Gigantamax Pokemon is a pure Water-type with a high attack stat....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Kevin White

Pokemon's Unprecedented Announcement May Be a Sign of Something Big

The recently announcedPokemonPresentsmay be more than meets the eye, as it marks an unusual first for thePokemonfranchise. While it may seem easy to predict what the presentation will talk about, the early announcement may point towards much larger news forPokemonfans. It was announced on May 28th that aPokemonPresents will air on July 22nd, almost two months later. This may not sound like exceptional news on the surface. After all, a newPokemongame is on the way....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 635 words · Jonathan Thompson

Predicting Palworld: Tides of Terraria's Release Window

Summary Since its release,Palworldhas become a highly regarded title by those who gave it a chance to show off what it can offer. Now, it’s considered one ofthe best AA open-world gameswith monster-capturing and survival elements, and a good reason for that is the constant high-quality content updates that its developer, Pocketpair, provides. With the game continuously adding things like new islands to explore, creatures to capture, and even structures to build at a steady pace, it’s no wonder that people continue to enjoy and play it....

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 701 words · Jerry Lam

Preview: EA Sports College Football 26 is Smartly Building on a Solid Foundation

Last year saw the grand return of college football withEA Sports College Football 25, and as expected, it’s following in the footsteps of its older sisterMadden NFLas an annualized franchise.CFB 25was a fantastic game, although imperfect, and EA Sports looks to continue refining it with this year’sEA Sports College Football 26. SportingAlabama WR Ryan Williams and Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smithon the cover,EA Sports College Football 26speaks to the passion of football fans and developers alike....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 540 words · Joseph Church

Pure Mage Build Guide for Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

Quick Links Playing a pure mage character inTainted Grail: The Fall of Avalonis incredibly fun. Not only are spells incredibly powerful with the right setup, they are versatile as well. A mage can easily switch between elemental, life, summoning, and esoteric spells at the drop of a hat with very little drop in effectiveness. Focusing on one aspect over all others is rewarded heavily in this game, and magic is no different....

July 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1244 words · Brandon Fletcher

Rumor: Classic SNES Game Could Be Making a Comeback

Summary A new rumor suggests that theSuper NintendoclassicMario Paintcould be making a comeback on the Nintendo Switch 2. Released in 1992 as a showcase for theSuper Nintendo Entertainment System’s Mouse peripheral,Mario Paintis less of a traditional game and more of an early creation suite themed after theSuper Mariofranchise. As its title suggests, players can paint their own artwork inMario Paint’s graphics editor, as well as create Mario-themed animations and compose music using 15 different instrument samples....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Maria Morales

SK hynix's Platinum P51 SSD Blends Power With Smart Design

When PCIe Gen5 SSDs first landed on the market back in 2023, the numbers were impressive. The earliest models were able to reach read speeds of up to 10 GB/s, which was a substantial leap over the 7 GB/s average read speeds of Gen4 SSDs. However, despite the higher speeds offered byPCIe Gen5 drives, their practical value was a bit harder to pin down. These earlier options required excellent cooling, drew significant power, and relied more on their theoretical, rather than real-world, performance as a selling point....

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 701 words · Wendy Sanchez