Summary With so many boss fights inDemon’s Soulsincluding some sort of gimmick meant to be figured out in order to come out victorious, Old King Allant is a welcome change of pace for the final challenge of the game. Instead of a test of perception and wit forcing victory through some key feature of the fight, this becomes a fight morein line with FromSoftware’s later boss designsthat ask for mastery over combat above all else....

Summary A video game adaptation of Zach Cregger’s 2022 horror hitBarbarianis currently in the works by New Regency Pictures and Diversion3 Entertainment. The upcoming horror title will expand on the film’s universe and themes. Barbariancomes from writer and director Zach Cregger, whose solo directorial debut attained $45.4 million at the box office on a $4-4.5 million budget. The film was a success, garnering praise for its horrifying elements, story, and cast, which includes Georgina Campbell, Justin Long, and Bill Skarsgård....

Overwatch 2players are taking issue with Blizzard’s most recent Pharah skins in the battle pass for Season 1 and Season 2, saying that they’re lacking something all the hero’s other skins feature. Criticism ofOverwatch 2has come in waves since the game’s launch on July 13, 2025. Each new season has brought new content, but also reinvigorated frustrations with decisions Blizzard has made that have yet to be improved. TheOverwatch 2battle pass is a key part of this criticism, and the Pharah skins are a new focus for that frustration....

Though many gamers enjoy the spectacle, vast open worlds and enhanced graphics of games with a massive, AAA budget, it’s no secret that a lot of gaming fans also appreciate the smaller, indie titles out there. As smaller game developers are able to put out their creations more easily, the popularity of indie games has increased, with the genre evolving exponentially, even with its own online marketplaces such as thepopular site Itch....

OnePokemon Scarlet and Violetfan artist reimagines Quaxly as a real duckling.Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare about to release, with rumors circulating about the upcoming titles. Fans are excited to get their hands on manynewly introduced Pokemonlike Fuecoco, Sprigatito, Smoliv, and Farigiraf. Many others are rumored, but The Pokemon Company has not made an official statement. Regardless, fans are eager to test the powers and abilities of new Pokemon like Paldean Wooper and Koraidon....

Quick Links Bonsly was added to thePokemonuniverse in the fourth generation. This turned out to be the pre-evolved form of Sudowoodo, a Pokemon that disguises itself as a tree that first appeared inPokemon Gold & Silver. In its debut, Bonsly was exclusive toPokemon Pearl. This is fortunately averted inPokemon GO. Pokemon inPokemon GOevolve when given candy, but some can evolve via trade. Then there are Pokemon that require an extra step to achieve evolution....

Pokemon GOplayers can get Standard and Shiny Onix in the wild, but it requires intense grinding. Events featuring the monster increase the wild spawn rate for Onix, which comes in handy while Shiny is hunting. While Shiny Onix is available to encounter in the wild, getting a Shiny Steelix isn’t straightforward. WhilePokemon GOtrainers can catch a Shiny Onix as a wild spawn, encountering one requires hours of gameplay. Certain events like theSizeable Surprises 2024boost the monster’s wild spawn rate, which might help to encounter a Shiny variant....

A number of Japanese media outlets and YouTubers were recently invited to a hands-on demo with the soon-to-be released PS5. The event resulted in the Japanese media publishing detailed photos of the PS5’s hardware, as well as gameplay demos ofPS5-exclusive titles likeGodfallandAstro’s Playroom,but Sony barred attendees from playing with the PS5’s most mysterious feature: its user interface. So far, the closest look that fans have received of the PS5’s UI was when Sony teased the console’s startup screen and animation during the official PS5 reveal in June....

Due to the success ofRed Dead Redemption 2and Rockstar Games in general,Red Dead 3seems to be a matter of when, not if. Rockstar has a reputation for releasing big games years apart, and that meansRDR3may not even be a twinkle in anyone’s eyes yet.Grand Theft Auto 6, for example, is still years away, and it would stand to reasonRed Dead 3wouldn’t come until after it. That hasn’t stopped players from discussing what they’d want out of a new game....

Quick Links After several delays, horror-themedScornhits Xbox Game Pass in time for the Halloween season. It’s an atmospheric science fiction puzzle shooter with themes inspired by famed artist H.R Giger. It might not be in the same vein as aResident Evilgameor even the upcomingDead Spaceremake, but there’s enough grotesque horror to keep fans entertained for up to eight hours if they are looking for something a little different. RELATED:Scorn: How Long to Beat Scornis a challenging title that can surprise even veteran players of survival horror....

Debuting last night, Geoff Keighley’s annual Game Awards showcase brought with it a number of huge reveals, including showing off the first-ever gameplay of Turtle Rock Studio’sBack 4 Bloodand teasing the next entry in theMass Effectseries. Among these reveals was the newest IP from the team behind theShadow Warriorgames, with Flying Wild Hog announcingEvil Westthrough a high-octane trailer. Slated to debut at an as of yet unannounced date next year, the title appears to be a peculiar mix of the Western genre, dark fantasy, and an action-packed monster horror....

The DC Universe is undergoing a lot of change under the supervision of newly appointed co-presidents James Gunn and Peter Safran. With some actors recently revealing the end of their tenure with DC, rumors began spreading aboutShazam! Fury of the Godsstar Zachary Levi being recast as well. However, the actor took to social media at lightning speed to debunk said rumors and clarify his stance in the DCU.In the DCU lineup,Shazam!...

A fan ofPokemon Scarlet and Violethas shared their hatred for one of the game’s Elite Four and found that many other players are of the same opinion. The general view among fans ofPokemon Scarlet and Violetseems to be that, while the Pokemon League is forgettable and challenging, one member seems to be particularly out of place. It is no secret that the Elite Four and Champion of the Paldea region are deemed by many to be the most uninspired aspects of the latestPokemontitles by many, with some fans going so far as to try and fix the ridiculously weak team ofPokemon Scarlet and VioletTop Champion Geeta....