Microsoft has begun issuing refunds for a number of games that recently went up onXbox Livefor players on Xbox One looking to get their hands on some classic titles that had previously been unavailable. The refunds in question are coming forde-listed Xbox 360 gamesthat became suddenly available earlier in August with no explanation or announcement as to why they had been returned to the Microsoft Store in the first place....

One of the mostmemorable parts of the Nintendo Wiiwas the console’s Mii system. Nintendo came up with a simple and approachable way for families with Wiis to make avatars for themselves that they could use in all kinds of Wii games, like the launch titleWii Sports.Although the Wii has long since aged out, Miis live on without it, and have become part and parcel to the Nintendo brand. One fairly recent game that made use of Miis well beyond the Wii’s time isMiitopia,a turn-based RPG where every character is one Mii or another....

A new trailer forHorizon Forbidden Westhas arrived, emphasizing the story for Guerrilla Games’ hotly anticipated sequel to the 2017 Sony exclusive.The originalHorizon Zero Dawnwon critical praise from critics for it’s thematically rich story and colorful cast of characters, led by Ashly Burch as protagonist Aloy. Now, with the next generation sequel due out in a few short weeks, Guerrilla has shed some light on what entails Aloy’s next adventure. Horizontakes place in a post-apocalyptic 31st century, where humans live in tribal like populations with limited technology, except for large robotic creatures known simply as “the machines” that roam the earth....

Following the announcement earlier this month thatRemedyis working ona game that ties into both theAlan WakeandControluniverses, it seems fans are more excited than ever to find out what the storied studio is working on next. A recent DLC forControlonly heightened this desire, with the team bringing Alan Wakeinto the game and bridging the narratives of the two titles closer together. A recent mini-doc published byEpic Games, however, goes a little bit further, with the team revealing a number of interesting new details during the 3-minute video....

Connectionsis a short puzzle game that players can play daily. This little game is all about guessing word categories, and it can be quite a challenge. ThisNYT Games puzzle gamecontains 16 words, and each of them belongs to just one of four categories. Players will have four chances to get the answers correct before they lose. And today’s puzzle is a big enough challenge that many may need a hint or two to get by with a win....

Summary Despite the rumors of an imminent Switch 2 announcement,Nintendofans may have some disappointing news to deal with first before any update on the next-gen console. To be more precise,Nintendohas reportedly confirmed that it is set to miss a major gaming exhibition later this year. Thewildly successful Nintendo Switchis in its 7th year of existence, and it is finding it increasingly hard to keep up with demanding AAA games. With the rumored Switch 2 waiting in the wings, these hardware limitations could soon be addressed as Nintendo looks to write the next chapter of its console legacy....

Overwatch 2, for all its issues at launch, seems to have a bright future ahead of it.Ramattra looks like an exciting Tank, and his debut should make Season 2 a lot of fun for players. The addition of another core multiplayer mode in 2023 could shake things up, and with PvE content still in the works, there is a lot to look forward to in the coming months. Though Blizzard has plenty to work on, one small quality of life addition for the main menu could make fans a bit happier when logging in....

APokemonfan on Reddit has recently shared their recreation of all of Eevee’s first generation evolutions, which they have made out of paper. The user pokemonnnn93 posted theirPokemoncreation, which consisted of beautiful origami art for the Pokemon Flareon, Jolteon, and Vaporeon, respectively. The paper creations each look strikingly accurate to the three Kanto region Pokemon, and is currently receiving plenty of praise from fellow Reddit users. It’s a wonder whether they will end up recreating the rest of Eevee’s evolutions next, with Umbreon, Espeon, Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon, and Eevee itself, still remaining....

Pokemon GOplayers can encounter different variants of the same monster, and the Shiny variant of Darkrai falls under some of the rarest. Shadow, Mega, andShiny Pokemon are some of the most in-demandvariants regularly appearing in the game. In-game events offer several chances to get some of these extravagant variants, and Shiny Darkrai is featured in the new Halloween 2023 event. The first part of thePokemon GOHalloween 2023 event starts thisThursday, October 19, at 10 AMand runs untilThursday, October 26, at 10 AM Local Time....

Quick Links Feebas is known for being a shabby-looking fish that evolves into the beautiful Milotic. Unlike Magikarp, Feebas are incredibly rare and would only spawn on certain “tiles” back inPokemon Ruby/Sapphire/EmeraldandPokemon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum. While it’s still rare inPokemon Scarlet/Violet, finding and catching Feebas isn’t nearly as challenging as it was back in Generation 3-4. Prior to The Teal Mask, Feebas and Milotic were unobtainable inPokemon Scarlet & Violet. Trainers hoping to catch one for evolving it into Milotic or just to complete the Pokedex will find out that Feebas only spawns in one area in Kitakami....

Nintendo and Game Freak continue to unveil new details aboutPokemon Scarlet and Violet, causing manyPokemonfans to speculate more on teasers included in the brief trailers released so far. In celebration of the upcoming generation ofPokemon, onePokemon Scarlet and Violetfan has remade the starters in thePokemon Gold and Silvergraphic style. Reddit user The_Internet_Goblin recently posted a piece of fan art that includesSprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly from the unreleasedPokemon Scarlet and Violet. The three starter Pokemon were confirmed months ago in thePokemon Scarlet and Violetreveal trailer, with Sprigatito as the new generation’s Grass-type, Fuecoco as the Fire-type, and Quaxly as the Water-type....

ThePokemonseries is known for having some of the most iconic villains of any franchise, with some of them even reappearing in later games. Like any long-running series, the antagonists' motivations vary from character to character. Some of the villains are evil simply for evil’s sake, while some have more complex motivations and lengthier backstories. RELATED:Pokemon: Most Ruthless Characters In The Games Not all villains inPokemonare quite as one-dimensional as people often expect from games that are aimed at children, and some of them haven’t always been evil either....

Sony recently revealed its upcoming batch ofPS Plus Extra and Premiumgames, featuring 13 total in all. Each stands out for different reasons, appealing to a variety of gaming fans to boot. However, one of thesePS Plus Premiumtitles is of particular note, just because it brings one entire classic franchise closer to being playable on modern hardware. The Jak and Daxter Games on PS2 It’s no secret that theJak and Daxterfranchise has received little-to-no traction in recent years....