While many would consider the Pokemon formula a tried-and-true method,Pokemon SwordandShielddeveloper Game Freak has shown some willingness to experiment in the past. InPokemonSunandMoon, this formula experimentation took the form of swapping out the 8 standard gym leaders for the Trial Captain and Kahunas of Alola, which was slightly controversial at the time. It didn’t change up the formula much, though, and was eventually accepted as a matter of fact. Now,Pokemon SwordandShieldhas revealed that, while the Galar region will have gym leaders, it will not feature the Elite Four....

Three discs of music, including arrangements by top Japanese composers After our look at theRagnarok Online 10thAnniversary Packagelast week, I wanted to turn my attention to this year’s special release, dedicated entirely to the music ofRagnarok Online.Elemental Tunesfeatures four elemental-themed discs containing the game client, unreleased soundtrack material, and two arrange discs, with one each dedicated to big-name Japanese composers and up-and-coming doujin artists. You can see the fancy packaging and artwork above, but check out our review of the music collection below....

Mortal Kombat 11made waves when it was announced that current WWE superstar Ronda Rousey would be providing thevoice of Sonya Bladein the upcoming fighting game. Besides Rousey, a number of other WWE and professional wrestling personalities were on hand for theMortal Kombat 11reveal event in January, and while John Cena wasn’t present, a new rumor suggests that he could very well be featured in the new game. The rumors started when John Cena posted a picture ofMortal Kombatcharacter Stryker on his Instagram page without any context or explanation, as is typical of the former WWE Champion....

Metal Gear Solidisn’t the only series getting some action figure love from Square Enix. The RocksteadyBatmangames are also marching in the Play Arts Kai toy line parade. To celebrate the recent release ofArkham City,Batman and Joker figuresmade their debut. Next in the set comes a battle armor Batman and Harley Quinn — you can check out their action poses in the gallery below. The battle armor Batman reminds me of those goofy action figure-exclusive costumes that manufacturers concocted to sell more merch, a sentiment share by Jonathan Tubbs of Tomopop....

The demo left me shaking like mad A few months back at E3, I was lucky enough to be able to get my hands on both the retail version of the Oculus Rift, as well as the PlayStation VR, back then known as the Morpheus. As a big fan of VR in theory, if dubious about the tech in practice, I was impressed by the leaps forward being made in frame rate, resolution, comfort, and responsiveness by both manufacturers....

They eat their young and grow antlers Streamers are a bit of a strange lot, with their “Kappas”, raidings, and being sociable to strangers… I don’t really get it, and I’ve streamed for years. However, their mysterious world may have just been opened up, as Ted Lee from LogicHole has carried outa surveyall about streaming and it’s pretty interesting stuff. The key things to take away from Lee’s research is that there are three ‘stages’ of Streamer, each with their own challenges and hurdles to face while regularly streaming:...

Will likely be fixed soon In my review forFallout 4, I mentioned that since the game was so buggy, that players would likely uncover a ton of additional glitches after launch on their own, and it looks like that has definitely been the case. The IGN Wiki has uncovered a pretty big bug that can net you a near infinite amount of bottlecaps, at the mercy of the vendor’s stock. Basically, you’re going to want to buy all of one type of ammo from a vendor, sell it back, and don’t finalize it just yet....

The doctor won’t see you now Two Point Studios has unfortunately had to put the console ports of its fun management simTwo Point Hospitalon hold until 2020. The team had been hoping to get the title out on PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch before the end of this year. In ablog post on the developer’s official site, Two Point cites that more time for coding and engineering is needed, noting that they’re having to “take the game apart and figure out how to fit it into what is essentially a smaller box....

Summary Eight games are leavingXbox Game Passon May 15, includingNorco, one of the service’s highest-rated titles. It’s always sad whenever games are removed from theXbox Game Passlineup, but the good news is new games are added on a regular basis as well. In fact, Microsoft just recently pulled the curtain back on four games that will be coming to Xbox Game Pass as part of the May 2024 lineup. As confirmed by Microsoft, thenew Xbox Game Pass games for May 2024includeTomb Raider: Definitive Editionon May 2,Kona 2: Brumeon May 7,Little Kitty, Big Cityon May 9, andBrothers: A Tale of Two Sonson May 14....

Dragon Ballis most known for its explosive battles, unforgettable transformations, and the lighthearted signature humor of Akira Toriyama. However, beneath the energy blasts and tournament arcs lies a darker side to the franchise. Throughout its many sagas,the series has never shied away from depicting loss, defeat, and destruction.At its most intense,Dragon Ballreminds audiences that even the strongest heroes aren’t immune to tragedy. Some moments carry such emotional weight and brutality that they leave an indelible mark on the series....

Conan , arguably one of the most recognizable tyke to have ever existed in the public consciousness , is coming backin what ’s sure to be a reminder that studios really are supersensitized to new ideas . Deadline reportsthat Netflix has sealed the heap with Conan Properties International to move forrad with a newfangled Conan serial publication . It has no official deed of conveyance or creative squad sequester to it yet , by from executive producers Fredrik Malmberg and Mark Wheeler ....

Universal has rescheduledA Quiet Place Part II . Superman & Loishas found its General Lane . Francisco Angones tease the cameos to come in Ducktales ’ third season . Get a first look atRiverdaletaking on Hedwig and the Angry Inch . Plus , what ’s to number when NOS4A2 returns . spoiler now ! Untitled Japanese Folk Horror In conversation withScreenDaily , Relic director Natalie Erika James bring out she ’s writing a horror cinema with Christian White inspired by Japanese folklore ....

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