ThePokemongame that is not actually aPokemongame is shedding more light on just what players can do inPalworld. Long billed as a “Pokemongame with guns,“Palworlddropped a new trailer recently that sheds a bit more light on aims and activities that will take place in this upcoming title. Considering the massive success that thePokemonfranchise has had over the years, it shouldn’t surprise anyone that there are developers out there willing to make titles that look quite a bit like another installment in the series, without actually being attached to it in any way....

In this time of social distancing and watching the full roster of Netflix, video games are our last line of entertainment before we finally lose our minds to boredom. This past Friday, the hardcore shooter fanatics were finally presented withDoom Eternal, the much anticipated follow-up to 2016’sDoom. Thankfully it lived up to the expectation, thrilling gamers with it’s smooth gameplay, beautifully grimy graphics, and so many Easter eggs to find....

Sometimes, the focus of a game isn’t on story, and that’s okay. Games likeApex Legendsstrive on lore bitsand delivering a solid multiplayer experience, whereas others likeBorderlands 3have a gimmick or genre it actually defines. As a threequel to the original looter shooter, many heldBorderlandsto this light, in which it mostly delivers, yet there will always be gamers who prefer a solid story. Plot holes can sometimes mess with a solid story, and sometimes things just don’t make sense....

Modern movies and television like to point to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the epitome of interconnected storytelling, but theStar Warsuniverse has been doing it for just as long. The original trilogy of movies, the prequels, the sequel trilogy, standalone movies, and animated series are all connected in a uniqueStar Warstimeline. Comic books, novels, and games flesh out the universe as well, though they aren’t all as connected. Now, one of the characters from the animated arm of theStar Warsuniverse is headed to Disney Plus....

Some details about the next expected Sony PlayStation console, that will supposedly be called PlayStation 5, have surfaced from a source that has managed to correctly predict/reveal some details regarding other consoles in the past. SemiAccurate has successfully predicted the Nintendo and Nvidia partnering for the Nintendo Switch, as well as the specs for the PlayStation 4 in 2012, so these predicted PlayStation 5 specs that SemiAccurate lists might not be far off....

TheAssassin’s Creedfranchise is a staple of open-world gaming, and its popularity has helped to make Ubisoft a formidable force in the gaming world. The first game in the series, released in 2007, introduces gamers to some of the gameplay that would eventually characterizeAssassin’s Creed. Movement is fast and fluid, allowing Altaïr to engage in dynamic combat before quickly switching to Parkour and stealth. Although the first game is set in the Middle East, subsequent titles have taken players worldwide, including to locations such as Egypt, Louisiana, and Italy, to name a few....

Quick Links Protagonists with various romance routes and vague romantic labels have always been a popular trope in fiction. Anime, however, ups the ante with its harem genre. This sitcom formula has withstood the test of time, and viewers can now consume a plethora ofharem animein case they want to see some hyperbolic gender dynamics and exaggerated attraction. Some of the shows in this theme or genre can be rather “daring” or, worse, a crass representation of harem....

Few names in the anime fandom spark as much hype and excitement as Masaaki Yuasa. The legendary director is known for his distinct, off-the-wall animation style and is a well-respected figure in avant-garde anime. Hisunique visual style is instantly recognizable, using bright colors, surreal imagery, and shifting art styles. From humble beginnings as an animator for series likeCrayon Shin-chan, Yuasa moved on to directing after being asked to adapt the relatively obscure mangaMind Game....

Xbox burst onto the gaming scene with a steady flow of great video games for everyone to enjoy. Just recently, Xbox acquired Bethesda, detailing their plans for longevity and a long list of plans for exclusives and story-based content. The future of Xbox is bright, but since story games are in the works, it’s no surprise that many of those may include some plot twists. RELATED:Games That Are Basically Die Hard Video games are no strangers to plot twists....

In the calm before the storm, among smaller announcements, many leaks and announcements are preparing for E3 season in this week’s video game news. Game Rant has compiled some of the biggest gaming news stories from this past week together into a concise post for fans and enthusiasts to stay up to date on the most important events in the industry per week. Highlighting the most relevant stories, this list is not inherently and totally objective, and will not contain every news story this week....

BioShock 4carries the long and lofty legacy of the series, and the lack of anything other than an acknowledgment of its existence is a concern. The series has been dormant, save for a few remasters, for a decade, but theimmense quality of 2007’sBioShockand 2013’sBioShock Infinitemeans that regardless of how much time passes there will always be huge expectations on a game that carries the same name. This would be enough pressure on new developer Cloud Chamber, but the ever-changing times and the lasting impact of the Irrational-made trilogy has nurtured the perfect environment for similar games to flourish....

Of all the animals that can be found inBreath of the Wild, the Stealthfin Trout might live up to its namesake the most, being a fairly difficult to find fish that only spawns in a handful of locations. Despitehow difficult Stealthfin Trout are to find, they are one of the more useful food items in the game and are well worth tracking down whenever the player gets the chance. Related:The 10 Rarest Enemies In The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild...

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’snew Season 2 update holds some interesting options for an open-world Zombies experience. With the next map already raising fan excitement, players are now gathering information on what could be the next location.Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Wartakes place in an alternate version of Earth, and so anywhere in the world could be a possible drop location for a zombie operation. A recent intel drop has caught fan attention, and some players believe that it may hint at a future map location....