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In Google’s Pokémon of the Year list, not a single Gen V Pokémon made it into the top 10. Not. One. Yesterday was Pokémon Day, an international day to celebrate the marketing phenomenon known as Pokémon. Basically no other game franchises have their own day, so this is a pretty big deal. To celebrate, Google held a public poll for the first two weeks of February that asked a simple question: what’s your favorite Pokémon?...

Nvidia Founders Edition graphics cards are often the cheapest models on the market, thanks to Nvidia’s insistence on sticking to their original RRPs. Normally these models sell out immediately, but today the RTX 3060 Ti, 3070 and 3080 are in stock and available at Scan in the UK. Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Founders Edition - £369 (UK RRP) Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition - £469 (UK RRP) Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition - £649 (UK RRP) The RTX 3070 and 3080 remain excellent graphics cards for the money, offering extremely strong performance for 1440p or 4K gaming plus some essential next-gen features: hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS, a feature that uses AI to boost frame-rates considerably....

The System Shock games have had a storied legacy in the gaming industry. The shooter/RPG hybrids have a dedicated following, but it seems like fans of the franchise will have to wait much longer to see a new installment. In a recent interview with Warren Spector via VentureBeat, the original creator of Deux Ex, it was revealed that System Shock 3 has not been in development with OtherSide Entertainment since 2019....

In a surprise announcement at THQ’s 10th Anniversary Showcase, Outcast 2: A New Beginning was announced as a sequel to the original game from 1999. The publisher showed off a visually impressive trailer portraying the return of protagonist Cutter Slade to an expanded lush open-world. In Outcast 2: A New Beginning, ex-Navy SEAL Cutter Slade finds himself back at the alien world of Adelpha, 20 years after the events of the first game....

Activision Blizzard revealed Overwatch 2 has proved very popular since its release on 4th October. After 10 days, Overwatch 2 had 25 million players. Thanks to Activision Blizzard’s third quarter financial report, we know that the game had 35 million players in its first month. The report goes on to state the daily average number of players for Overwatch 2’s first month are “more than double” the number the first Overwatch saw in the same period....

A Microsoft sale on Activision Blizzard games is currently offering an up to 60% discount on games like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, and Call of Duty WWII. Now, Microsoft has another sale running, and it is offering savings of up to 85% off on racing games for the Xbox One. From today until the end of September, players can get Burnout Paradise Remastered for $4.99, which is 75% off from its list price of $19....

You can use some of the best enchantments with your Pickaxe in Minecraft. Doing so will wildly improve their stats in the game as well as increase their durability. You will also be able to get rare items and treasures in the game when you use an enchanted pickaxe. So, scroll down and find out which are the best Pickaxe Enchantments to use. Which are the best Pickaxe Enchantments to use in Minecraft?...

Despite the game nearing its first year in the market, NetherRealms’ Mortal Kombat 11 remains to be one of the most popular fighting games right now. Of course, one of the primary reasons for Mortal Kombat 11’s continuous success is the steady stream of post-launch DLC that it receives on a regular basis. Most recently, the Joker was introduced in the game, which is no doubt one of the biggest DLC characters that joined Mortal Kombat 11’s roster of fighters....

God of War Ragnarok is finally here with a plethora of new gameplay elements and mechanics. The realm of Muspelheim has also made its return into GoW. Similar to the previous God of War (2018), you will unlock it later with two seed halves in GoW Ragnarok. As you find these seed halves, you unlock the access to Muspelheim and the Crucible optional quests. But where to find the two Seed halves?...

Modern Warfare 2 DMZ has a plethora of faction missions and regular missions while in the battle royale. While most of them require a degree of grinding, some of them can be rather confusing. Many players were recently wondering how to Acquire Durable Gas Mask in MW2 & Warzone 2 DMZ. While this is an endgame mission, it is one of those where you will have to explore. However, there is no harm in knowing the estimated location and hence we recommend you check out this guide....

This Nancy Drew review contains spoilers. Nancy Drew Episode 4 Do you have someone in your life who hasn’t tried Nancy Drew yet? Do them a favor and maybe stage an intervention of some sort for them, because this is honestly the bonkers little teen murder mystery that could. Four episodes in, and “The Haunted Ring” is the series’ strongest and most well-rounded effort to date—offering some genuine scares, unexpected character twists and satisfyingly heartfelt character interactions....

Final Fantasy 14 director and producer Naoki Yoshida has once again hit back at the use of third-party mods in the game, which are strictly prohibited. Yoshida’s latest post on the Lodestone follows the success of a Japanese raid team who were the first to defeat The Omega Protocol (Ultimate), a new challenging boss added in the most recent patch update. It has since transpired the raid group was using third-party mods, so their achievement has been stripped....

Naraka: Bladepoint has an excellent system for rewarding players who invest time into the game. You can earn numerous currencies, cosmetics, and skills just by playing. The only problem is that Naraka: Bladepoint has so many ways to acquire currency and rewards, that you’re going to need a guide to help you find your way. I’ll run you through the different currencies and tell you all the ways you can acquire them....

The NBA 2K23 has various editions for players to choose from, with the option to pre-order before the game launches. So, if you are wondering which one to purchase, here’s a breakdown of the Standard, Digital Deluxe, Michael Jordan, Championship, and WNBA Editions. We’ll also provide you with details about the pre-order bonuses to help you get a clear understanding of what NBA 2K23 offers. NBA 2K23 Pre-Order Bonuses Folks who pre-order the game will gain valuable rewards and items for NBA 2K23....

When fans of the time-travel trilogy first heard that the movies would be getting the videogame treatment, it’s hard to know just what feelings ran through them. Sure, it’s nice to see your favorite properties get attention in any form, and to have a say in the story they’ll appear in, but Marty McFly and Doc Brown are immortal icons. It’s always hard to trust that treasured stories won’t be butchered for a buck, but fans can take another look at how the game will turn out, now that TellTale Games has released the first screenshots of their in-production episodic adventure Back to the Future....

Valorant’s Episode 4 has already seen the introduction of one new Agent –Neon, the speedy Philipino duelist–, but there’s another on the way soon, and Riot Games has already begun teasing their arrival. Here we’ll be recapping everything we know about the new Valorant Agent ‘Bounty Hunter,’ including all abilities and information so far disclosed. Update 04/13/2022: Patch 4.07 has added new easter eggs throughout the practice range that refer to a new Agent from Turkey....

Today CD Projekt announced its financial result for Q1 2022, which is related to the period between January 2022 and March 2022. During the presentation, CEO Adam Kiciński explained that the impact of Cyberpunk 2077’s next-gen version and update 1.5 was “definitely positive” both on sales and on the perception of the game among players. The slide below shows the boost in sales before and after the update. That being said, CD Projekt believes that there are still many console players to be reached, and this is the plan for the next major update 2....

2K Games has announced the founding of a new, wholly-owned studio, Cloud Chamber. The studio has locations in Novato, California and Montreal, Quebec, making it the first 2K studio in Canada. It is also the first development studio run by a woman — 22-year veteran Kelley Gilmore. Both are confirmed to be working on the next entry in the BioShock franchise, though few additional details have been given. The next BioShock is still years away, but solid confirmation of its development means that fans can breathe a sigh of relief after Project Parkside went dark....

NHL 23 has a few fan-favorite game modes and Franchise mode just happens to be one of the biggest. Whether you like putting together fantasy-oriented teams decorated with a variety of star players or enjoy managing all of the important off-ice responsibilities that come with running a team, Franchise mode has been a hit in EA Sport’s NHL game for years, and that still holds true for the latest edition of the franchise....

Upcoming colourful Level-5 RPG Ni no Kuni: II: Revenant Kingdom has been delayed, publisher Bandai Namco announced last night. The move means the game, originally scheduled for January, will now release a couple of months later and will now come out in March. The president and CEO of Level-5 issued a statement on the reasons for the delay, saying that ‘with innovation and new ideas come the need to ensure everything works together in a fun and cohesive package....