PlayStation releases free PS5 download you won't need PS Plus for

Not a PlayStation Plus subscriber? No problem, you don’t need to be to take advantage of this freebie.Obviously if you’re aPS Plusmember that’s not an issue here either, just know that we’re trying to help out the non-subscribers among you first.It’s only fair. After all, they get less free downloads than you do.AdvertWho doesn’t want to play moreAstro Bot? Certainly not us!Now, in the name of full transparency, this freebie isn’t any form of collectible or free store credit....

November 1, 2024 · 6 min · 1249 words · Emma Miller

Pokémon fans lose it over surprise new release we need immediately

There are plenty of great Pokémon out there, but for my money Eevee is quite clearly the best of the bunch.While there are so manyother awesome ‘Mon, IloveEevee. I named my cat after Eevee, and my second cat after Sylveon. I also happen to adore every single one of Eevee’s evolutions (especially Umbreon).You won’t be too surprised, then, to learn that I’m particularly excited about a surprise new release fromThe Pokémon Companythat puts my fuzzy little fave in the spotlight....

November 1, 2024 · 7 min · 1408 words · Richard Cooper

Pokémon finally explains what happens inside a Poké Ball, and I'm honestly relieved

For years I’ve wondered what actually happens to Pokémon when they’re inside a Poké Ball, although I’ve always been a little too scared to really dig into it. I’ll admit I’m not an avid watched of theanimeanymore, but I remember the red beam of energy enveloping aPokémonbefore they were effectively absorbed into their Poké Ball. Advert Advert Thoughts tumbled around in my head like Voltorb in a washing machine. Except, as it turns out, Pokémon gave us a canonical answer to this very question not that long ago....

November 1, 2024 · 2 min · 262 words · Juan Church MD

Pokémon Red/Blue next-gen remake is so gorgeous I could weep

The Pokémon games have come a long way, but gamers of a generation will never forget just how special it was to step out of Pallet Town and onto Route 1 for the first time ever. The originalPokémon Red & Blueremain some of the most special video games of all time, introducing a battle system that was damn-near perfect right out of the gate, and letting us get to know 151 weird and wonderful monsters....

November 1, 2024 · 2 min · 271 words · Mrs. Anne Anderson

Red Dead Redemption surprise new release flooded with perfect reviews

The PC port ofRockstar Games’hit 2010 Wild West epicRed Dead Redemptionfinally dropped on Steam a couple of days ago, and to absolutely nobody’s surprise it is receiving rave reviews. Alright, well, I guess a little bit of surprise is in order, as there was always the chance that Rockstar could have messed up the port of a game that’s almost 15 years old (coughGrand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Editioncough)....

November 1, 2024 · 2 min · 281 words · Thomas Olson

She Hulk returns in the last Marvel crossover we'd have expected

It has been a while since we last saw She-Hulk in action but Marvel’s latest release has welcomed her back, just not in the way we would have liked. Thanks to the 2022 Disney+ series, Jennifer Walters, otherwise known as She-Hulk, became a household name as the female counterpart of the well-known Hulk. Check out the official trailer forShe-Hulk: Attorney At Lawbelow! Advert Advert That is why one recent release,Venom War: Zombiotes!...

November 1, 2024 · 1 min · 204 words · Kimberly Meyer

Skyrim fans wowed by next-gen remaster that would blow my PC up

Skyrim,oh, Skyrim, you’re a beautiful game but you’re also looking your age. We can learn to live with that passage of time, or we can let others remaster your visuals for us to fawn over. Ultimately, the latter decision won out. Advert Advert Reddit user KyleTerra shared their next-gen vision ofBethesda’s RPG with fellow fans on theSkyrimsubreddit. “I tried making Skyrim as next-gen as possible,” they declared. Advert Advert Alongside their words is a video of what they’ve achieved, and quite honestly, it’s stunning....

November 1, 2024 · 2 min · 277 words · Laurie Salazar

Spider-Man 4's official title and plot may have leaked

Spider-Man 4is set to begin filming soon and with the stakes higher than ever thanks to the multiverse, a recent leak may have some information we have been craving.It is hard to believe that it has almost been three years sinceSpider-Man: No Way Homehitcinemasas the third part in Tom Holland’sSpider-Manseries.Check out the trailer forSpider-Man: No Way Homebelow!Featuring the return of Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield as their respective web-slingers, the movie was a hit so it is no surprise that a fourth entry is on the way....

November 1, 2024 · 7 min · 1463 words · Peggy Nicholson

Star Wars quietly confirms real reason Obi-Wan beat Anakin in Episode 3

For years, Star Wars fans have wondered why Anakin Skywalker made the silly choice of losing the high ground during his battle with his mentor, Obi-Wan Kenobi. Fans have come up with countless theories of the battle that concludesStar Wars:Episode III - Revenge of the Sithbut no one has provided a definitive answer. Check out the Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith trailer below! So, why didAnakin Skywalkerlose the high ground?...

November 1, 2024 · 1 min · 176 words · Bobby Olson

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace has a secret alternate ending that'll blow your mind

Star Wars: The Phantom Menaceturned 25 years old earlier this year, and to celebrate this momentous occasion (that definitely doesn’t make me feel old) the officialStar Warssite has been pumping out some fun articles about the film’s development. The most recent of these is an interview with the one and only Iain McCaig, who is quite possibly one of the most talented and prolific concept artists in modern cinema. McCaig has worked on so many incredible films that listing them all simply isn’t feasible, but a few of his most famous projects includeTerminator 2: Judgment Day,Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and several Marvel films such asAvengers: EndgameandGuardians of the Galaxy....

November 1, 2024 · 2 min · 405 words · Rachel White

Steam free game drops, but you've less than 12 hours to grab it

RegularSteamusers will know that there’s almost always a new free game to download and play on the platform, though it has to be said the quality of thosefree gamestends to vary wildly. Fortunately, this particular free game is something of a cult classic. Unfortunately, you really do have a very small window in which to claim it for free. Advert Advert The game in question isUNLOVED, a boomer shooter that started life as a popularDOOM 2mod....

November 1, 2024 · 2 min · 218 words · Daniel Rodriguez

Steam quietly giving away an all-time classic for free, but not for long

Folks, it is my honour to announce to you all that the best game on theSega Saturnis currently free for anyone with aSteamaccount. The cultured among you will undoubtedly already know which Sega Saturn game I am referring to. The one, the only,Nights into Dreamsis up for grabs right now - although, quick heads up, you can’t actually claim this one directly through Steam. Advert Advert Assumedly you’ll then be sent a code forNights into Dreamsthat you can then claim through Steam....

November 1, 2024 · 2 min · 266 words · Stephanie Cervantes

The Elder Scrolls 6 can wait, this Elden Ring first-person mod is a game-changer

I honestly sympathise with anyone out there waiting forThe Elder Scrolls VI. The game was, after all, officially announced way back in 2018. So it’s not like people are clamouring for a game they have no right to even suspect exists. Still, the harsh reality is that we’re still in for a quite a wait when it comes toThe Elder Scrolls VI.But all this means is that we’ll have to find other, similar games to fill that void while we wait....

November 1, 2024 · 2 min · 244 words · Joseph Merritt