Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Indigo Disk DLC Uses Real-Life Time Zones

Summary The Indigo Disk DLC forPokemon Scarlet and Violetappears to use real-life time zones to determine the fictional time zones for in-game regions. InPokemon Scarlet and Violet, players may venture out of the Paldea region after completing the base game’s main story and purchasing The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC, which includes two DLC expansions. More than one year after the launch ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet, The Pokemon Company released The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk, a new DLC that takes players to the Terarium....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 537 words · Jonathan Moore

Reasons to Play Chaos Space Marines In Warhammer 40k

Few tabletop games garner as much passion asWarhammer 40k, with a worldwide fanbase dedicated to collecting, painting, and competing in multiple events. Set in the grimdark future, where all hope of progress and reason has long been forgotten,Warhammer 40khas steadily grown in popularity. New hobbyists are discoveringthe vast universe of40kevery year, and while many are drawn to the poster boys of the setting, the Space Marines, each faction in the setting has a rich lore and well-designed model range....

August 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1044 words · Erica Hayes

Red Dead Redemption 2 '100-Hour Weeks' of Work Comment Clarified

Rockstar Games co-founder and vice president of creativity Dan Houser clarified comments that he made this past week in which he described “100-hour weeks” of workduring the development ofRed Dead Redemption 2. Houser says that he was referring solely to the four-person senior narrative team, that the long hours were a choice made by the team, and that such hours are not expected of anyone else in the company. “That additional effort is a choice, and we don’t ask or expect anyone to work anything like this....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 563 words · Dean Watkins

Sasuke Retsuden Chapter 5: Sasuke And Sakura Infiltrate

The following contains spoilers forNaruto: Sasuke’s Story - The Uchiha and the Heavenly Stardust Chapter 5, by Masashi Kishimoto and Jun Esaka, translated by Mr. Underhill available in English fromViz Media. Sasuke Retsuden Chapter 5 dropped recently and after a two-week break, the manga once again delivered what could be considered a very solid chapter. The majority of this week’s chapter saw the story being built up right from where it left off, withSasuke and Sakura figuring out more cluesabout the Ultra Particles through the Map of the Heavens....

August 4, 2025 · 5 min · 865 words · Stephen Simon

Shadow and Bone: What Could Happen In Season 2

The following contains spoilers forShadow and Boneseason 1, as well as minor spoilers forThe Grisha TrilogyandSix of Crowsbook series. Season 1 ofShadow and Bonedropped on Netflix last week, and it has consistently beenthe most viewed show on Netflixsince then. Clearly, the show has been a success so far, and while there hasn’t been an official announcement of a renewal for season 2, things are looking pretty good forShadow and Bonemoving forward....

August 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1120 words · James Baker

Shadowlands: 10 Things You Missed In Revendreth

Every time aWorld of Warcraftexpansion comes out new zones are introduced, usually stuffed to the gills with exciting new content for players to explore. InShadowlands, there were five major zones introduced upon release – Bastion, Maldraxxus, Ardenweald, Revendreth, and The Maw – each home totheir own unique secrets. RELATED:Shadowlands: 10 Best Raiding Guilds In The World Revendreth is the last of the four planes of the afterlife the player is sent to after the Winter Queen asks the player to seek out Sire Denathrius....

August 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1048 words · Austin Lindsey

Sports Story Update Shuts Down Secret Dev Room

A new patch prevents players from entering the secret dev room inSports Story. There is no indication whether the room will return in a later version ofSports Story, though it seems unlikely. Developed by Sidebar Games, the same studio responsible for theeminently replayableGolf Story,Sports Storyexpands on the sports-themed RPG franchise while offering a widening range of non-athletic diversions. That ambition, though admirable, seems to have caused issues. The game’s flawed state at release frustrated fans who waited so long for a proper followup to the indie darling,Golf Story....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · John Whitaker

Stories: The Path of Destinies Review

It has been a notably strong 2016 for indie games with a penchant for telling off-beat stories thus far.Salt & Sanctuarymanaged to mimicDark Soulsfavorably in keeping dialogue sparse and enemies plentiful, whileFuri’s story of moral consequences in a neon-infused prison world was supplemented by increasingly fun boss fights. Spearhead Games’Stories: The Path of Destiniesis yet another title released this year with a twist on an old narrative classic, and despite some strong competition, the reasonably short action RPG more than holds its own thanks to its strong, clever story and tried-and-true gameplay mechanics....

August 4, 2025 · 5 min · 958 words · Tammy Holmes

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Officially Confirms New Mario and Luigi Voice Actor

Summary With only a week before the launch ofSuper Mario Bros. Wonder, the new voice actor for both Mario and Luigi, Kevin Afghani, has announced his role on social media. For many fans, Charles Martinet has been considered the de facto voice for both Mario brothers, voicing Mario since 1994’sMario Teaches Typingand Luigi since 1996’sMario Kart 64. This initially drummed up a lot of speculation forWondersince the torch was being passed from the veteran actor to someone new....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Janet Young

The Best Characters Who Debuted On The SNES

Summary TheSuper Nintendo Entertainment Systemestablished itself as a major game-changer soon after its initial release back in 1990. The seminal 16-bit console ushered in a new era of graphics and gameplay, setting the stage for dozens of technological advancements in gaming that followed in the years after. Many of its finest characters struck a chord with players thanks to their richness and depth, shedding light on the storytelling potential of gaming....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 849 words · Robert Lopez

The New ‘Leaked’ Trailer For The Suicide Squad Has Even More Wild Action

Warner Bros. recently dropped an exclusive “leaked” trailer for James Gunn’s upcoming filmThe Suicide Squad. The fans who are willing to go on a bit of a scavenger hunt for the leaked footage will most likely be the sole audience thatthe newThe Suicide Squadtraileris targeting. The trailer was categorized on YouTube as being unlisted, with the title stating, “Early Access Trailer Do Not Share.” Despite Warner Bros.' warning, the trailer racked up half a million views in only a few short hours and the count is only going up from there....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Catherine Simpson

The Significance of Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra’s Title Explained

Summary Skydance’s four-protagonistMarvelgame was announced a while ago now and, without a title to support its themes, it was upheld solely by its playable characters and WW2 setting. Thankfully, a story trailer and additional details unceremoniously dropped today and, given how robust and niche thisMarvelgame’s premise is, it is exciting to see it’ll officially be known asMarvel 1943: Rise of Hydra. The title ‘Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra’was recently leaked by the reputable Kurakasis only days before....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 539 words · Jeremy Robinson

The Sims: Classic Features That Should Return In The Sims 5

The Simsfranchise first appeared in 2000, allowing players to enjoy life simulation, character creation and building all in one place. Since, the series has released three furtherSimsgames and are currently working on their fifth title,The Sims 5. Related:Every The Sims 4 Game Pack, Ranked Although the games complexityand graphics have improved over te last 20 years, some players feel as though some elements are missing and thatfeatures from the older games that once were removed should be making a comeback inThe Sim 5....

August 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1273 words · Melissa Knox