Pokemonhas remained one of the biggest family-friendly entertainment franchises on the planet since its debut in 1996. A long-running series of beloved RPGs, an immensely popular trading card game, and multiple anime series are just a few ofPokemon’s most successful pieces of media, and that’s barely scratching the surface. It’s nearly impossible for any competitors to reach the same heights asPokemon, but that hasn’t stoppedTemtemfrom trying - and Xbox Game Pass could allow it to reach a much bigger audience....

Fighting games making the translation to a strictly online-only competitive environment has resulted in a mixed bag of gameplay experiences. Placing players in scenarios inherently dependent on solid, unproblematic netcode has shone a light on which fighting game franchise is doing its best to make online play the best it can be. Outside of online infrastructure, many of the premier fighting games are reaching the twilight of each game’s lifecycle, likeStreet Fighter 5andTekken 7....

A remake or remaster of the originalRed Dead Redemptionhas been through the rumor mill time and again, but various leaks in recent months have suggested that fan wishes could finally be granted in the not-too-distant future. The same leak suggested thatGrand Theft Auto 6has an aimed release window in 2023, and would release after aRed Deadremaster. While that particular leak is far from confirmed, there are reasons that aRed Dead Redemptionremake or remaster should come beforeGrand Theft Auto 6....

WithMinecraftbeing the juggernaut that it is, it is no surprise that Mojang has been able to secure several high profile crossovers. Recent team-ups include Batman,Avatar: The Last Airbender, andSpongeBob SquarePants, but video games have also been a consistent point of inspiration for skins and texture packs. FromMass EffectandFallouttoLittleBigPlanetandFinal Fantasy 15, gamers can celebrate their favorite franchises withinMinecraft- andGod of Warshould be next on the list. Currently, only Kratos has a skin withinMinecraft, and it is based on his Greek design as opposed to his recent Norse appearance....

The Sims 4: Spa Daywas the second game pack for the franchise; it was released on June 17, 2025, and provides a relaxing and rejuvenating experience for Sims. The pack allows Sims to visit the spa, a new type of venue that offers a range of services, such as massages, yoga classes, and meditation sessions. The pack also introduces new objects and furniture that players can use to create their own spas in their homes....

Though its market segment certainly did exist for a good long while before theSteam Deckmade its way onto the market, the niche has now proliferated to an unprecedented level. New competitors to Valve’s handheld gaming PC are coming at a brisk pace, and though the Deck remains one of the most powerful devices in this category, a more powerful competitor may have just been announced. Specifically, the upcoming AOKZOE A1 is seemingly on track to beating theSteam Deckperformance-wise, as it’s supposed to be the very first handheld gaming PC to come equipped with the powerful AMD 6800U APU....

Marvel’sever famous superhero Thor, the God of Thunder, is one of the most recognizable fictional characters in today’s media. His incredible strength, powerful abilities, and adventurous journeys across Asgard and the other eight realms make him such an enjoyable hero to keep up with. RELATED:Marvel’s Avengers: The Best Thor Outfits In The Game, Ranked The Thor the mass media knows and loves is actually very different than the real Thor that was created as a part of the fantastical Norse Mythology....

Acidmanis a complicated love story between an eccentric father and his adult daughter who is desperate to rebuild their relationship. Tugging at its viewer’s heartstrings and leaving them in awe as the pieces began to come together, the movie is a mature take on the"dysfunctional family" genre. Director Alex Lehmann is not new to the movie scene. Previous helming the acclaimed dramasPaddletonandBlue Jay, both in collaboration with his longtime filmmaking partnerMark Duplass, he demonstrates his skill and talent through the movie by intertwining a slow-but-steady and dialogue-heavy script (written by Lehmann and Chris Dowling) with the most gorgeous scenery, captivating camerawork, and an electric chemistry between the two leads, making it impossible to look away from the screen....

Elden Ringhas a massive open world for players to explore, filled with secrets and hidden pathways. Sometimes these secrets are hidden behindElden Ring’s illusory walls, but other times they are only accessible by falling off ledges at specific points. However, it can be tricky forElden Ringplayers to figure out if a fall is going to kill them or not, which is why one supposed fall damage trick went viral, though fans shouldn’t get their hopes up....

Movies about apocalypses and the end of the world (as people know it) are a favorite genre of all horror and sci-fi fans. Sometimes a natural disaster is to blame for what happens, sometimes a pandemic erupts or people do the damage themselves. And other times, aliens enter the scene, and they’re not friendly. RELATED:Best Western Isekai MoviesWhatever the cause is, the end of the world has happened many times in movies, both old and new....

As if the last year and a half was not terrifying enough, there have been numeroushorror films releasedthat can give one nightmares. Recently, horror films have evolved beyond mere slashers and by the numbers supernatural tales. They have become more cerebral and introspective by taking a deeper look at why certain things are scary. RELATED:10 Best Horror Games you may Play On Steam For Free Also, historically underrepresented communities are getting to tellhorror stories of their own....

Miles Morales, the fictional teenager who similarily to Peter Parker, was bitten by a genetically altered spider, later takes the mantle of his hero and inspirationSpider-Man. InMarvellore this has happened in comic adaptions and film, the character gaining massive traction worldwide upon the release of theGolden Globe and Oscar-winning movie,Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, in which Miles is the protagonist. With the success of the character catapulting to the forefront, it was only a matter of time before he got aplayable videogame interpretation....

The anticipation for new fighters often fuels excitement leading to the new release of aSuper Smash Brostitle. Since the series' fourth installment,Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS & Wii U, a lot of attention has been given to revealing each individual fighter. This is often done with a cinematic video that surprises fans. RELATED:Potential Super Smash Bros Fighters From Series With No Representation Oftentimes, these videos are shown in conjunction with one another at events like E3 or in Nintendo Directs....