For video games, the summer season kicked off with a double-header: the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, smack amid the three-day slew of game reveals that comprise Summer Game Fest (and its surrounding press conferences). But the most exciting games of the summer aren’t all Switch 2 ports or...
How to get Lucky Trinkets in Pokémon Go
A “Lucky Trinket” is an item in Pokémon Go that gives you a guaranteed lucky trade. This mysterious orb can only be obtained through very limited methods and is a hot item due to how useful it is.Below, we explain what Lucky Trinkets do, detail how to get them in...
Assassinâs Creed Shadows is a gorgeous retread of tired RPG mechanics
A shinobi deftly runs across several rooftops after swiftly assassinating several guards. She opens a large castle gate for reinforcements. A hulking samurai walks through, leaving behind a trail of bodies. The two climb up the castle stairs before being greeted by four samurai. They unsheathe their swords, offering me...
Eagerly awaited Ranma 1/2 season 2 trailer reveals premiere date, new characters
The latest trailer of Ranma ½ Season 2 not only confirms that the new season will premiere in October 2025, but also introduces new characters like Mousse and Ukyo Kuonji, who are joining the cast in the upcoming season of the show. Adapted by studio MAPPA and published by Netflix,...
Where to unlock Cloud of Darkness (Chaotic) in FFXIV
Cloud of Darkness (Chaotic) is a high-end duty in Final Fantasy 14, added as part of patch 7.15. This 24-man raid is a hard boss fight that will require lots of coordination to clear, but the rewards are worthwhile.Below, we explain where to unlock Cloud of Darkness and where to...
Final Fantasy 14 to finally be playable thanks to new hat technology
The cat and bunny people of Final Fantasy 14 Online are finally getting the headgear options they deserve, the MMO’s developer announced Friday in a new Letter from the Producer Live stream. Hrothgar and Viera characters will soon be able to display the headgear they’re wearing as part of Patch...
Wizard of Legend 2 is the co-op game of the year — even if it’s broken
Wizard of Legend 2 is about as good as roguelikes get. It’s a shame then that I’ve spent more time trying to play Wizard of Legend 2 than I’ve spent actually playing Wizard of Legend 2.The original Wizard of Legend, developed by Contingent99, quickly amassed a cult following, due to...
We need a new Ring Fit Adventure on Switch 2
It has been six years since Ring Fit Adventure, the Nintendo Switch fitness game that asked players to defeat monsters (and a sexy dragon) through exercise. The workout game used the Joy-Cons’ accelerometers to measure your movements and translate them into fitness attacks on screen. It’s weird, it’s wacky, but...
Pokémon Go Jangmo-o Community Day guide
Pokémon Go is having a Jangmo-o Community Day event on June 21 from 2-5 p.m. in your local time.As expected with a Community Day event, Jangmo-o will spawn in huge numbers with a high chance to appear shiny. There are also several other bonuses and perks, which we’ve list out...
Why 28 Months Later didn’t happen
Nearly 22 years after Danny Boyle shook up the zombie genre with 28 Days Later, the director makes a return to the saga of the infested with this week’s 28 Years Later. As the title implies, it’s been a long time coming. After making future Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy a breakout...