The Next Pokemon Build-a-Bear Might Have Leaked Online

Build-A-Bear’s newestPokemonplush toy appears to have leaked to the company’s storefront early, though it’s since been quickly removed. The relationship betweenPokemonand the Build-A-Bear company has grown dramatically since the first Pikachu was released in 2015. Now newPokemonBuild-A-Bear options are introduced every few months, with some months having multiple new additions. The latestPokemonBuild-A-Bear should make some first-generationPokemonfans very happy. Build-A-Bear has had a very slow 2023 with regard to newPokemonplush toys. No newPokemontoys have been introduced this year so far....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Ryan Anderson

The Resident Evil Franchise is On Sale This Week for Xbox

As theResident Evilannouncement stream’s debut on January 21 draws ever closer, it seems fans are more than ready for a new entry in the coveted horror franchise. The event, which will mostly surround this year’sResident Evil Village,promises to have some tantalizing surprises for franchise veterans, with a rumored multiplayer spin-off and perhaps even the heavily-leaked remake ofResident Evil 4potentially showing up. Xbox owners who want to get in on the action duringResident Evil’sstint in the spotlight later this week are in luck, with Microsoft currently holding a massive sale on the franchise....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Kristina Drake

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Gets Another Shift Code for April

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlandsadds many features that differentiate it from a standardBorderlandsgame. It takes a slightly more linear approach, as players now progress through the game via an overworld map instead of exploring large areas on vehicles.Tiny Tina’s Wonderlandsalso comes with a character creatorthat allows players to get creative with the design of the game’s hero. However,Tiny Tina’s Wonderlandsis still a properBorderlandsgame, and it retains many of the unique features of this series....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Daisy Pennington

Two Point Campus Wizardry Course Looks Like Hogwarts

Two Point Campusis getting closer to its August release date and Two Point Studios is starting to share more information about the school-building simulation game. Part of what makes the Two Point games stand out is the fun themes that they put into each stage. The newest theme confirmed forTwo Point Campuscould be the most exciting yet. In a new trailer, Two Point Studios showcased its Wizardry Course forTwo Point Campus, which is asHarry Potteras fans would like....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Nicholas Chambers

UFC 4 Emergency Patch Fixes Purple Screen Bug

UFC 4has had a brand-new patch (Patch 2.03) to help fix some gameplay issues and major bugs. While not as noticeable as the patch thatremoved the real, in-game ads fromUFC 4, it should make the game a little easier to play, as well as fix one major problem players have been having. Several players have been getting a major bug when they launchUFC 4that was commonly referred to as the “Purple Screen” bug....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Kevin Williams

Until Dawn Leak May Reveal New Character Death

Summary Until Dawnis back in the spotlight as the recent announcement of a movie adaptation and a PS5 remake have reawakened many fans' love for the horror title. With excitement forUntil Dawnreignited, a new leak suggests that there will be additional content added in the remake, at least for one character. Released back in 2015,Until Dawn’s unique approach to horror lured in many fans of the genre. Tasked with keeping a group of friends alive in a remote ski cabin, a player’s choices truly matter as the wrong decision can send a character to a gruesome and shocking death....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Debra Costa

Valkyrie Elysium: What Are Einherjar

In the 90s, Square Enix gave a lot of attention to JRPGs. In the years that followed, some of these JRPG titles got seemingly abandoned in favor of more popular franchises likeFinal FantasyandDragon Quest. The latest release by the publisher,Valkyrie Elysium, breathed life back intoValkyrie Profile, a forgotten JRPG series which hadn’t received a mainline entry sinceValkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plumein 2009.Valkyrie Elysiumgives fans of Norse mythology an action RPG where they can step into the mythical shoes of Valkyries, recruiting forces to fight alongside them on a journey to uncover the secrets of the approaching Ragnarok....

June 2, 2025 · 4 min · 690 words · Amy Jones

World of Warcraft: How to Pick Leveling Zone

After a few days, theWorld of Warcraft: Shadowlandspre-patch has breathed new life into Azeroth. While many players are busy testing out the gameplay updates and class changes, the long-awaited level squish means everyone can now pick where they want to level without having to abruptly leave because of scaling. Thanks toChromie Time, veteran players may choose any of the past 7 expansions to quest through from level 10 to 50. Although this scaling feature is enabled by speaking to Chromie within Orgrimmar or Stormwind, characters aren’t limited to a single expansion and can switch at anytime for specific storylines or to mix up the leveling process....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · David Nelson

WWE 2K Battlegrounds Review

Last year, 2K Sports releasedWWE 2K20to scathing reviews, with the game being universally panned for its serious technical issues and generally poor game design. In response to this (and in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic), 2K Sports made the decision tocancelWWE 2K21and give Visual Concepts some more time to work on the next entry in the long-running pro wrestling simulation series. To tide fans over, 2K Sports commissionedNBA 2K Playgroundsdeveloper Saber Interactive to createWWE 2K Battlegrounds, an over-the-top cartoony fighter that’s quite the departure fromWWE 2Ksimulation games....

June 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1174 words · John Salinas

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Hylian Shield is Both Like and Unlike Any Other Shield in the Game

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomcontinues to dominate headlines several weeks after its release. The massive open-world action-adventure game is packed to the brim with content, from its epic main campaign to dozens of side quests and hidden collectibles to find. Just like in its predecessor,Breath of the Wild,The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomfeatures both the Master Sword and the Hylian Shield, Link’s famous optimal offensive and defensive weapons....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 612 words · Bobby Oliver

5 Slasher Movies That Didn’t Spawn Sequels

When a slasher movie is particularly great, whether it’s intelligent or has an awesome villain, fans can’t help but want a sequel. Even though the quality of the sequel might not be as high, it’s still tempting to want to see more of the main character or the setting. In some cases, though, a movie has a perfect story from start to finish, and fans can agree that adding another film would be unnecessary....

June 1, 2025 · 4 min · 765 words · John Powell

All of Scarlet Witch's Video Game Appearances

Scarlet Witch has been a powerhouse for theMarveluniverse for years.The incredibly powerful mutanthas featured across comics, movies, shows, and games since her debut almost six decades ago. Her recent interpretation in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has launched the character’s fame even higher, but the big screen was not her first major role outside of comics. Scarlet Witch has appeared in video games for decades. Starting in the mid-90s she has either beenEaster eggs, an NPC, or featured as a playable character in a growing list of Marvel titles....

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 546 words · Ana Vance

Assassin's Creed Should Explore the Story of Iltani

Apparently “women don’t sell,” according to Ubisoft’s former Chief Creative Officer Serge Hascoet. TheAssassin’s Creedseries has had a wealth of strong female characters, all of whom’s roles were either reduced severely or relegated to the background. Work culture at Ubisoft has been described in multiple cases as akin to that of a frat house. As a result of actions from major players at the company, along with the indifference of Ubisoft’s executive board, many women and allies have spoken up and taken legal action against this abhorrent behavior....

June 1, 2025 · 4 min · 766 words · Pamela Allen