Nintendo Reveals New Switch 2 Console Bundle That Doesn't Come With Mario Kart

Nintendo has unveiled a newSwitch 2bundle that will includePokemon Legends: Z-A. Scheduled to be released for both the original Switch andSwitch 2in October,Pokemon Legends: Z-Ais one of the most highly anticipated first-party titles for Nintendo’s new hybrid console, and fans of the franchise who haven’t snagged the new system yet may want to wait until this exclusive bundle drops later this year. Pokemon Legends: Z-Awill transport players back to the Kalos region, first introduced inPokemon X and Y, and will feature a real-time combat system for the first time in the series....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Benjamin Cox

One Piece: Zoro And Sanji Are Luffy's Wings, But One Straw Hat Could Be Even Stronger

Summary Quick Links When it comes tothe Straw Hat Pirates,One Piecefans know that along with Luffy, two fighters stand out more than the others,and that’s Zoro and Sanji. These three are collectively known as the Monster Trio, and Oda has already established that they’ll always be relative when it comes to strength. Zoro and Sanji are monsters in their own right, and together, they’re known as the Wings of the Pirate King because they’re going to be crucial to making Luffy the King....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 635 words · Michael Brandt

Open-world Games With Groundbreaking Combat Mechanics

Summary The open-world genre is a diverse category full of titles that explore vast landscapes and even entire universes, immersing the player in aworld of villainsand heroes just waiting to be discovered. A big draw to these games (aside from the environments) is the ability to fight and battle against an array of enemies in a unique manner that is both fun and rewarding. Often, a game will take an existing concept and refine it in a way that keeps the original DNA while providing something slightly new....

July 27, 2025 · 5 min · 1043 words · Hannah Sullivan

Persona 5: The Phantom X's Famously Long Runtime Comes With a Big Asterisk Attached

Persona 5: The Phantom Xhas finally arrived in western markets, and audiences' opinions on it are somewhat mixed. For better or worse,Persona 5: The Phantom Xis about what one would expect: it’s a gacha-infused spin-off ofPersona 5, carrying over that iconic game’s mechanics, world, and design elements with a hefty dose of in-game purchases. Thankfully,Persona 5: The Phantom X’s monetizationisn’t too egregious—by gacha game standards, anyway. Players can technically experience the entirety of the game’s narrative without spending a dime, but its various premium currencies make that a difficult task....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 601 words · Anthony Welch

Pokemon Gen 10's Pokedex Should Break a Tradition that Scarlet and Violet Upheld

ThePokemonfranchise is still going strong after nearly thirty years, and its future on the Nintendo Switch 2 already looks bright. Indeed,Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s Switch 2 Edition will offer an experience that appears to be far beyond what the aging Switch 1 hardware is capable of, and the game itself looks like the most promising and experimental title the franchise has seen from Game Freak in years. Meanwhile,Pokemon’s tenth generation is expected to follow soon after, and it could finally shake some of the difficulties the series has been suffering due to the power of the Switch 2....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 586 words · Maria Delacruz

Pokemon GO Announces New July Max Battle Day

Pokemon GOhas revealed that a new Max Battle Day featuring Lapras will take place on July 19. That will be another opportunity forPokemon GOplayers to catch the Gigantamax form of the Kanto pocket monster that Niantic added in 2024. Lapras is one of the critters available sincePokemon GO’s release. Its regular form has appeared frequently in events over the years, including the 2021 editions of Pokemon GO Tour: Kanto and Pokemon GO Fest....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Richard Lee

Pokemon GO is Still Missing One Hisuian Form After Lilligant’s Debut

Pokemon GO’s Summer 2025 schedule has been filled with exciting events and new additions for players to check out. Between the game’s 9th anniversary and the Water Festival,Pokemon GOplayers have had plenty of reasons to get out and catch, battle, and trade mons this summer. In particular,Pokemon Legends: Arceusfans have been treated to the introduction of several Hisuian forms recently, leaving only one Hisuian mon yet to make itsPokemon GOdebut....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 537 words · Dr. John Sawyer

Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s Mega Dragonite Takes a Long-Standing Design Criticism in the Wrong Direction

After an entire year going by without a mainlinePokemontitle, fans luckily don’t have much longer to wait beforePokemon Legends: Z-Alaunches in October. In it, players will explore Lumiose City fromPokemon XandYas it undergoes an urban redevelopment plan to encourage the coexistence between people and Pokemon. Exploring the city and battling trainers by night,Pokemon Legends: Z-Aseems to be doing a great job at capturing the Generation 6 nostalgia while bringing back what many fans loved aboutLegends: Arceusat the same time....

July 27, 2025 · 4 min · 651 words · Miguel Hamilton

Pokemon TCG Pocket's Baby Cards Could Mitigate a Long-Lasting Issue

One of the highlights ofPokemon TCG Pocket’s recent A4 leak was the addition of baby Pokemon like Pichu and Cleffa, which are now seen as a band-aid solution for the game’s coin toss problem. RNG-based coin tosses play a significant role in various aspects ofPokemon TCG Pocketmatches, but the one at the beginning of matches has long been a point of criticism. Currently, a coin toss decides which player will start the game, and the first player receives no Energy on their opening turn....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Lori Rollins MD

REPO: All Moon Phases, Explained

Quick Links Moon Phasesare more than just visual changes inREPO. They’re a core gameplay mechanic that ramps up the difficulty of thissurvival horror game. As you level up, the Moon Phases change and introduce harsher conditions, making enemies stronger, tools less effective, and your usual strategies harder to rely on. If you want to survive, you’ll need to understand exactly what each Moon Phase changes and how to adjust your strategies....

July 27, 2025 · 4 min · 698 words · Patricia Miller

Resident Evil Requiem Was Almost a Very Different Game

Resident Evil Requiemwas almost an open-world title with multiple protagonists, with another early build of the game featuring online co-op gameplay. One of the most highly anticipated horror games in recent memory,Resident Evil Requiemwill take players back to Raccoon City in the franchise’s ninth main entry when it’s released for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on Jun 17, 2025. Summer Game Fest 2025 ended with a bang, asResident Evil Requiemwas the final game announcement during this year’s presentation....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Luis Williams

Roblox Doing Away With Star Codes

Robloxis reportedly removing Star Codes entirely on or before October 24, as the platform will prioritize its new Creator Rewards program. The Creator Rewards program is expected to giveRobloxcreators more opportunities to earn on their creations, and it’s expected to replace the platform’s current engagement-based payouts and Creator Affiliate programs. Robloxis one of the world’s most popular games with millions of players and creators engaging in its content every month. Although the title first launched in 2006 for PC,Roblox’s popularity grew steadily over the years and later experienced a major surge after the Xbox One release in 2015....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Mark Garcia

Roblox: Be a Nurse Codes

Quick Links Be a Nurseis a well-made hospital simulator where you can build and develop your medical career. By treating patients with different diagnoses, you can earn Cash and progress in the game, but it will take a lot of time and effort to reach the top and become the best doctor. As in mostotherRobloxgames, inBe a Nurse, you’re able to redeem codes to partially facilitate the gameplay and get cool rewards from the developers....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Joshua Stewart