Summary The end of 2023 looks packed with massive releases. Among these games,Mortal Kombat 1is one of the sooner titles in September, whileMarvel’s Spider-Man 2should follow in October. These games don’t initially seem to share much besides their release window, in addition to selling themselves on their AAA singleplayer campaigns. One could also say they both have misleading names, asMortal Kombat 1is the twelfth mainline entry in the gory fighting game franchise, whileMarvel’s Spider-Man 2is the third game in its Insomniac Games-developed line....

Summary Likely the most common title that comes to mind when discussing the stealth-action genre is Hideo Kojima’sMetal Gear Solidseries. Aside from last year’sMetal Gear Solid Master Collectionand the upcoming remake ofMetal Gear Solid 3,there haven’t been many recent titles in either the franchise or the stealth genre. Even formerly stealth-focused series likeAssassin’s Creedhave morphed into action RPGs over the last several entries, and similar open-world action titles include stealth as an option rather than the focus....

If there ever were a game in need of a remake, it would be the first game in theMetal Gear Solidseries, and if there ever were a time for this remake to happen, it would be now. But considering the unfavorable wayHideo Kojimaand Konami split up, along with the failure that was Konami’sMetal Gear Survive, it’s unlikely that an official remake ofMetal Gear Solidwill ever happen. Still, while an official remake may be out of the question (excluding the GameCube version released over 16 years ago), fans can create one themselves, and one fan has decided to do just that....

Summary AMinecraftplayer has finished an ice boat tunnel they constructed in the Nether. The Nether was added as a new three-biome region intheMinecraftupdate of the same namelast June. Known for its simplistic, cuboid art style, calming, minimalist soundtrack, and creative, open-ended approach to its gameplay,Minecrafthas been critically acclaimed and gone on to become the highest selling video game of all time. To keep the hype going for the past 12 years, developer Mojang has released multiple spin-offs that change up the genre, and put out countless updates to the main game, some console exclusive and others universal, adding new regions, abilities, minable elements, and enemies for players to make use of and interact with in their crafting journey....

Despite the vocal support for a sequel to Rockstar Games' memorable school-based action-adventure titleBully,Bully 2is still nowhere to be seen. Many years and several console generations later, the developer may have missed the window for a follow-up to the first game. Regardless of the fact that over a decade and a half has passed since the release ofBully, many players are still hoping for concrete news ofBully 2at some point. Gamers may think their luck is about to change given some recent rumors, but official confirmation thatBully 2is in development still looks like a long shot....

Summary The upcomingWarioWare: Move Itwill feature plenty of hijinks, including a nostalgic nod to the classicSuper Mario 64. While Mario’s evil counterpart Wario technically made his debut inSuper Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, it washis standaloneWarioWareseriesthat truly saw the yellow-clad troublemaker crawl out from under his heroic doppelganger’s shadow. The originalWarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003 and set the standard for the follow-ups to come by offering players a series of lightning-fast, quirky minigames that can be enjoyed on the go....

The revolutionary hybrid docked and portable console,Nintendo Switch, is still in high demand since its 2017 release, but it is now reportedly expecting a slight decline in sales. According to Nikkei Asia, a “semiconductor shortage” as well as “disruptions to logistics networks” are to blame for the expected 10% decrease from last year’sNintendo Switchsales. The global supply chain issues are still causing delays in manufacturing for many different industries all over the world, and thevideo game industryis no exception....

Summary The Rocks Pirates were an incredibly powerful pirate group that existed in theOne Pieceworld nearly 40 years ago. Around this time, they were at their strongest and even the World Government feared their presence. This pirate crew established itself as a sort of a terrorist organization and they certainly made their name known far and wide. Their captain, Rocks, wanted to become the King of the World and he established a pirate crew worthy of achieving this goal....

Not much is known about From Software’s upcomingElden Ringother than that it is being made in collaboration withA Song of Ice & Fireauthor George R.R. Martin. Regardless of how little is known about the upcoming title, that has not stopped a sizableElden Ringcommunity from growing and sharing various fan creations while they wait. While no gameplay ofElden Ringhas been shown, it is reasonable to assume that it will follow a similar structure and gameplay style asFrom Software’s other titles likeDark Souls,Bloodborne, andSekirothat have pioneered the “soulsborne” genre of action-RPGs that give the player little guidance and see them exploring an open environment and tackling a series of boss fights to progress through the story....

The fourth generation of thePokemonfranchise was revealed to the world in 2006 with the release of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl and the reception was, at best, underwhelming. Diamond and Pearl quickly became 2 of the least loved games in the series, with fans citing issues on everything from a mediocre storyline to a boring region. RELATED:Pokemon: The Likely Differences Between Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl As a part of the company’s 25th-Anniversary celebration, the games are being remade as Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl for the Switch....

Pokemon GOFest 2021 is almost hereand players are running out of time to purchase tickets for the annual event. Just last year, the event will feature a long list of bonuses available to all players throughout the world and then some additional special features and bonuses for fans who are willing to cough up $5 USD for entry to the event. The tickets aren’t necessary to have fun during the 48 hour celebration, but some players may find the benefits well worth the price of admission....

Summary APokemon Scarlet & Violetplayer has discovered that the seemingly inconsequential questions asked during the endgame events have a nice little easter egg tied to them. Just like the previous games, there is a ton ofpostgame content inPokemon Scarlet & Violet, including an opportunity to take part in the challenging Academy Ace tournament. Pokemon Scarlet & Violetis filled with several easter eggs, with one of the most notable ones being an area in the Terrarium’s coastal biome which is reminiscent of the iconic Nature Preserve location inBlack & White 2....

ThePokemonfranchise has an incredibly developed lore exploring the history of its in-game universe, exploring its peoples andPokemon. Few stories are as well-loved and known as that of the Legendary Pokemon Mewtwo, however. Mewtwo is one of the series' most popular Pokemon, originating inPokemon Redand Blue, starring in multiplePokemonmovies, and even earning a multi-game roster spot in Super Smash Bros. It’s no surprise then thatPokemonfans across the world are coming together to celebrate Mewtwo’s birthday....