League of Legendsis one of the most popular live service games in the world. That title means a lot of things, one example being thatLeague of Legendshas a very complicated monetization scheme. The MOBA has several different currencies, some premium and some earned, which each grant access to different rewards. The complicated monetization helpsLeague of Legendsstay successful, but at least in one example – Prestige Points – Riot’s decided to change things up....

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2fans are excited about the sequel for a number of reasons. Seeing more of Miles and Peter together should be a ton of fun, andthe debut of Venomwill make good on the teasers seen in the previous titles. As always, fans are very interested in the game’s lineup of unlockable suits. Thus far,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2fans have made a number of suit requests, and the span several different mediums. Comic readers want to see Arachknight,MCUfans want to play as Zombie Hunter Spider-Man, and those that enjoyed the older films still want to wearThe Amazing Spider-Man 2costume....

Gamers would not be particularly remiss if they said that the combat inMass Effectis imperfect. But while third-person shooter combat is consistently average throughout each of theMass Effectgames, they are instead celebrated for the depth in which characters are developed in relation to the player. As such,Mass Effect’s colorful castof squadmatesis arguably what has made each game entertaining and memorable for fans of the sci-fi RPG epic. Mass Effect’s third installmentopens hotly with the beginning of the Reaper invasion that was teased since the original game....

Summary Metal Slug Attack Reloadedhas just shadow dropped on multiple platforms. While many fans are already aware of theupcomingMetal Slug Tacticsgame coming out, a surprising announcement was unveiled by SNK that a differentMetal Slugentry has been released without too much fanfare. The tower defense game was previously released on mobile in 2016 and was shut down in early 2023. While many gamers are familiar with the run-and-gun gameplay thatMetal Slugprovides, the series has also tried to explore various improvements and changes to its formula....

MultiVersusis a fighting game that sees multiple characters from across Warner Bros. IPs fight it out similarly toSuper Smash Bros. Since the release ofSuper Smash,multiple games have tried to recreate the successful formula, includingBrawlhallaandNickelodoen All-Star Brawlto varying success.MultiVersusis the latest platform fighting game, drawing interest from fans considering how many IPs Warner Media is in control of and can use within the game. DC Superheroes, Finn and Jake fromAdventure Time, and Ultra Instinct Shaggy make up some of the game’s varied roster so far....

There are a lot of things to love about Supergiant Games' roguelike darlingHades, and much ink was spilled over the game even before it became amajor presence at The Game Awards 2020. It has deep mechanics that become more challenging at a player’s discretion, a very stylized art direction, and an evolving story with a tangible reverence toward its mythological source material. However, there is a more bespoke element toHades' storytelling with a lot of future potential: the Infernal Arms....

Summary Egghead Island is a cauldron that is filled with some of the biggest names inOne Piece. The island is home to Dr. Vegapunk, the genius scientist who has been responsible for some of the greatest inventions the world has ever seen. After the World Government learned about his betrayal, it sent CP0 to deal with him. The organization didn’t stop there, and shortly afterward, St. Jaygarcia Saturn and Kizaru made their way on the island....

Blizzard is now offering Kiriko’s Halloween Witch skin available standalone inOverwatch 2. The decision has, unsurprisingly, led to controversy amongOverwatch 2players that purchased the Witch Kiriko bundle previously. Controversy has surroundedOverwatch 2’s monetization since the free-to-play game launched on October 4. A month later and Blizzard hasn’t publicly addressedOverwatch 2player frustration, contributing to the ongoing controversy. The controversy surrounding Kiriko’s Witch skin is rooted in broader issues withOverwatch 2’s shop. The issues start withOverwatch 2premium skin pricing, which asks for 2,600 Overwatch Coins for new skin bundles while only offering the currency in increments of 500-coin purchases minimum....

APokemonfan drew a cute piece of artwork featuring upcoming anime protagonist Liko along with Sprigatito. The animated series based on Game Freak’s RPG series has been going on for over two decades. ThePokemonanimehas starred Ash Ketchum and his Pikachu the whole run, helping make the two characters incredibly well known among fans of the franchise. However, Ash recently achieved his dream of being a Pokemon Master, and will soon be leaving the anime....

Pokemon GO’s 2023 Spring Event is calledSpring Into Spring, and rings in the new season with all kinds of themed Pokemon. Some old, some new, and a whole host of new costumed Pokemon are available during the season, including a Collection Challenge, increased wild spawns, raids, and more. ThePokemon GOSpring Into Spring event starts at 10:00 AM local time on Jun 02, 2025, and runs until 8:00 PM local time on July 29, 2025....

The announcement ofPokemon ScarletandPokemon Violet’s Legendary Pokemon has created a very spicy discourse among fans. Koraidon and Miraidon, much like thePokemonProfessors Sada and Turo, are split between what’s being looked at as “Ancient” and “Future” forms.Pokemonfans then posit that it only makes sense for other Pokemon to follow in Koraidon and Miraidon’s footsteps. That means thatPokemon ScarletandPokemon Violetcould feature both Ancient and Future regional Pokemon variants. For those unfamiliar with Japanese,Koraidon and Miraidonmake the association with past and future very simple....

For those who lovePokemonand a good pair of running shoes, Converse has something cool to show off. Converse just announced a newPokemoncollection of shoes and clothing. However, it is already live and selling out fast. As of this posting, several items have already sold out. Most of the sold out items are for children, so parents must have jumped on the opportunity to pick up a pair of Converse shoes for their kids....

As more controversies emerge around gambling onTwitch, one of its most prominent streamers, Pokimane, calls for them to be banned. It’s not uncommon that various Twitch “metas” or trends arise on the service, such asthe hot tub meta, ASMR, reaction content, or the TV meta, with some dying off rather quickly and others growing legs. One of the most controversial has been gambling streams. While one’s opinion on gambling certain matters, it’s not at the crux of this issue whether gambling is legal or not, but the issue of how it can be used differently onTwitchstreams....