Summary Nintendohas acquired Shiver Entertainment, Inc., the studio that has been behind the Nintendo Switch ports of games likeHogwarts LegacyandMortal Kombat 1. While acquisitions like these can be good news for fans, this one seems to have surprised many in theNintendocommunity. There has been an unprecedented rise in the number of acquisitions by gaming giants like Xbox and Sony in the past few years. From the controversial Activision-Blizzard acquisition by Microsoft to Sony’s purchase of Bungie, it’s been a series of events nobody would have expected from afar....

Summary One Piece’sEgghead Island arc is now close to its endand while this arc has been nothing short of spectacular, it is also nerve-wracking for the fans at the same time. This is down to the fact that some of the biggest secrets of the One Piece world are being revealed slowly, thanks to Vegapunk’s message, and at the same time, Oda is also using this opportunity to serve up the reminder thatOne Pieceis edging closer to its end with each passing chapter....

During the most recent Nintendo Direct, Nintendo announced thatPikmin 4is real and coming to the Switch. This was one of thetitles that the June Nintendo Direct left in limbo, as many players opined the lack of news about a new title in the beloved series. Almost since the release of its previous mainline title, players have wondered when Nintendo would bring forthPikmin 4and have waited for it with baited-breath. While this may confuse those who have never played the titles, those who have often become die hard fans, drawn in by the engaging gameplay and colorful worlds ofPikmin....

In this day and age, it is certainly not uncommon to see people yearn for a simpler time by feeling nostalgic for their childhood experiences. For now, it seems the best way to capitalize off that nostalgia is through rebooting a beloved franchise like 2018’sGod of Waror by remaking a groundbreaking classiclike the blossoming world of theFinal Fantasy 7 Remakefans were treated to this year. One of the more recent nostalgia trends harkens back to a time when Pizza Hut’s Book It program would reward children and their families with free food, barring that their child read a certain milestone of books....

Summary With Niantic’s reliance on Team GO Rocket as its antagonists,Pokemon GOhas inadvertently landed the ideal opportunity to introduce the Aether Foundation, not only as a tie-in with its integration of Gen 6 like its Zygarde event but also to offer players a different experience. After a recent spate of events and updates centered aroundPokemon GO’sfaction of the villainous team, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the fatigue amongplayers annoyed at Team GO Rocketand their repetitive use....

Team GO Rocket Balloons givePokemon GOplayers the opportunity to battle Team GO Rocket Grunts and, if they have activated a Rocket Radar, Team GO Rocket Leaders. However, these balloons have not been appearing inPokemon GOfor the past several days, and some fans may be wondering about what is going on. Shining some light on this matter is the exact purpose of this guide, and players that read on will know why they are not currently encountering Team GO Rocket Balloons....

One of the surprise game announcements at Microsoft’s E3 2021 press conference was the co-op vampire slaying gameRedfallfrom Arkane Studios. Arkane is primarily known for its single-player experiences, soRedfallis quite the departure from the studio’s usual work, but that has lent itself to some extra intrigue from the community. While a specific release date for the game hasn’t been announced at the time of this writing, it’s believed thatRedfallis looking to launch at some point in the summer of 2022....

Saints Rowwas officially unveiled at Gamescom earlier this year with a confirmed release date of July 13, 2025. It is a reboot of theSaints Rowseries that reduces some of the absurdity found inSaints Row 4, and also aims to bring a better balance to its themes as well as the overall tone. Its developer Volition was acquired by Deep Silver in 2013, and has since releasedSaints Row 4,Gat out of Hell, andAgents of Mayhem....

While initially no more thanCaptain America’s best friend, Sebastian Stan has seen Bucky Barnes' stock soar over the last decade as the Winter Soldier’s importance in the MCU grows, and he’s well aware if there’s someone to thank for the meticulous planning that led to that, it’s Kevin Feige. Since being hired by Marvel in the year 2000, Feige’s vast comic book knowledge propelled him as an essential component for every studio trying to make a Marvel superhero movie....

Development of theSilent Hill 2remake is said to be “close” to finishing. DespiteSilent Hill 2’s official announcement in late 2022, a release date for the highly-anticipated survivor horror game remake has yet to be officially announced. Rather than keep fans in the dark regardingSilent Hill 2’s development, Bloober appears to have decided to let fans know the game’s current status without giving away any official release date info. 2023 has been the year of survival horror game remakes....

After years of rumors and speculation, Konami has officially announced theSilent Hill 2remake, confirming the studio behind the project as well as the fact that the game will be a PlayStation 5 timed console exclusive. Konami kicked off itsSilent Hillevent with the blockbuster announcement, showcasing footage of theSilent Hill 2remake while also providing insight from the developers on what the project will entail. TheSilent Hill 2remake is being developed by Bloober Team, the studio best known for games likeLayers of FearandThe Medium....

Summary Unfortunately forPlayStation 5gamers, Sony will not be releasing any major first-party games at the level ofGod of War RagnarokorMarvel’s Spider-Man 2for this coming fiscal year. Sony has consistently delivered big budget, award-winning first-party exclusive games for its platforms, and they are a big reason why the company has enjoyed as much success as it has with thePS5and its other systems over the years. System-selling exclusives helped Sony dominate the last generation of consoles, with the PS4 home to a nice selection of exclusive games that, at the time, couldn’t be played anywhere else....

Nintendo Switch owners got their first taste ofSplatoon 3through the Splatfest World Premiere demo in August, introducing them to the Tricolor Turf War format that makes use of allthree idols in music group Deep Cut. Those who jumped into the full game on September 9 have had the opportunity to experience a lot more, including the Return of the Mammalians storyline, Salmon Run: Next Wave, and the Tableturf Battle card game....