Monster Crown: Sin Eateris an ambitious sequel to match its predecessor, with the game bringing back many of the same systems and promising to make them bigger and better than before. Despite only heading for its second entry, theMonster Crownseries has already carved out a definitive identity as a moreadult alternative to monster-taming games likePokemon. Monster Crown: Sin Eaterwill feature a wider array of monsters, along with more polished system mechanics to support this....

PlayStationhas been the home to a diverse offering of fantastic stories. The brand has built its reputation on single-player narrative-driven titles, and asPlayStationcontinues to evolve, its stories have gotten even stronger as a result. The legacy of PlayStation is truly impressive, and with franchises likeThe Last of UsandGod of Warunder its belt, that success continues. The Last of UsandGod of Warhave been some of the company’s most successful exclusives, in general....

Summary TheNintendo Switch 2Pro Controller hasn’t reached gamers yet, but it already has a significant advantage over its predecessor in its charging time. Gamers using the newNintendo Switch 2Pro Controller will be able to spend less time tethered or waiting for their controller to finish charging before using it. The Nintendo Switch 2 is still a couple of months out at time of writing, but gamers are eager to learn everything they can about the upcoming gaming device....

With the announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo has confirmed an influx of games coming to the new system. Some of these games are familiar to Switch users, especially the AAA titles that Nintendo has decided to port to the Switch 2. Among these familiar titles isSuperMario Party Jamboree, the latest installment of the beloved party game franchise. Though initially developed for the original Switch,SuperMario Party Jamboreeis uniquely positioned to thrive on next-gen hardware that offers a smoother, more robust experience that could redefine what fans expect from aMario Partytitle....

Summary Given the mad, epic, and often nigh-impossible feats that most RPG protagonists are expected to pull off during their adventures, it is somewhat bewildering to find non-playable characters, who demonstrate realistic animations, dialogue, and behavior, utterly oblivious to the greatness of the hero (or antihero) standing before them. It’s nice to be appreciated, whether for saving the world or being the fasted gun-slash-spell-slash-bow slinger in the land. While they may stay quiet in the early stages of theplayer’s zero-to-hero journey, NPCs in these games will eventually call out to players and call out their achievements, status, skills, or notoriety in interesting or amusing ways once they have attained them....

Summary TheOverwatch 2skins from its past collaborations withDiablo 4andWorld of Warcraftcan now officially be obtained via Loot Boxes as of Season 16. Though these cosmetics can no longer be purchased directly, lucky players might be able to find these rareOverwatch 2skins in their Loot Boxes. In Season 15, Loot Boxes made their return toOverwatch 2after being discontinued at the end of the originalOverwatch. Obtained through gameplay, events, and promotions like the ongoingOverwatch 2Season 16 Discord Quest, fans have the chance to crack open rare cosmetics from Loot Boxes, including most items from the first game, plus Battle Pass and shop skins from past seasons of the sequel....

Summary Overwatch 2has officially announced that the 6v6 Open Queue game modes from Season 15 will remain available throughout Season 16 in both Quick Play and Competitive. Though there is no official confirmation by Blizzard yet, it seems like 5v5 and 6v6 will likely continue to coexist in the future ofOverwatch 2. One of thebiggest changes betweenOverwatch 1and2was the transition from six to five players on each team. This controversial decision eventually ledOverwatch 2to begin experimenting with 6v6 games again, beginning with a series of tests that took place in Season 14....

Summary AnOverwatch 2player has discovered an exploit that allows players to leave a match without facing any penalties. Like other competitive games, Blizzard is actively working to ensure a fair environment forOverwatch 2players. To this end, the developers apply penalties when toxic behavior is detected. Players who abandon two or three matches out of the last 20 times they played unraked modes receive a penalty wait time of 2 minutes, which can increase to 10 minutes, 2 hours, and 48 hours depending on the recurrence....

Overwatch 2’s Stadium mode launched with a wealth of new features and mechanics. Debuting in Season 16,Overwatch 2’s Stadium gameplayis generating excitement for its lengthier matches, best-of-7 format, and selectable Items and Powers. Unfortunately, for better or worse, the mode is launched with only 17 of the 43 heroes available in other game modes. Notably, the smaller roster should make it easier for newcomers toOverwatch 2and allow veteran players to get a feel for the mode without feeling overwhelmed by the influx of information....

People who choose to playPalworldwill find that it’s different from other monster-capturing titles. One thing that sets it apart from other games in the genre is the variety of ways players can encounter its in-world creatures, also known as Pals. One of the more challenging ways to encounter Pals is to enter the manydungeons ofPalworld, each of which is home to different monsters and a boss that can either be defeated or captured....

Summary APokemonfan has given Crustle a redesign that blends a classic RPG enemy and an existing Pokemon form. The creative design looks interesting, but would probably be horrifying for someone in thePokemonuniverse to actually encounter. Pokemonhas expanded over the years not only by introducing entirely new Pokemon, but plenty of new forms and evolutions, as well. Gigantamax, Mega Evolutions, andTerastallizationare a few examples of temporary transformations, but some Pokemon have also gained different forms entirely, leading to differences between two Pokemon of the same species, like with Gimmighoul....

Summary SomePokemon TCG Pocketplayers have suggested that the game should automate “inevitable actions” in battles. Since its launch,Pokemon TCG Pocket’s combat mechanics have remained pretty much the same, with a few core elements such as coin flips, Energy distribution, and Pokemon Checkups. Now, fans believe it may be time to update some of these features, as they claim certain ones are slowing down PvP combat. Whatplayers refer to as “inevitable actions” are the game’s Hobson’s choices, or choices that appear free while there’s only one option available....

Power Rangers is one of the most successful television franchises in history, spanning over thirty years, with nearly just as many seasons across nine hundred episodes. The theme of Power Rangers comes from the Japanese property called Super Sentai. Power Rangers acts as a western version of the series and was first adapted with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. The show took off and was incredibly well received and sparked an entire universe....