Summary Microsoft is introducing significant changes toGame Pass, including new ways for players to earn points and the addition of Quests for PC Game Pass. These changes are aimed at fostering “age-appropriate gaming experiences,” which meansGame PassRewards will be available only to players 18 years and older. Xbox Game Pass allows players to access a vast library of gameson Xbox consoles and Windows PCs for a monthly fee. The service offers different subscription tiers, each with specific benefits....

Summary A new leak reveals thatMultiVersushad plans to add Daffy Duck and run for a few more seasons. Fans initially reacted positively toMultiVersus' proposal to put characters from Warner’s properties intoSuper Smash Bros.style matches. However, the game surprised players by going offline in June 2023, making an anticipated return in May 2024. After the return in 2024, the pile of problems surrounding the game began to grow, with two of the most recurring complaints from players being the monetization methods and the grindy progression....

Connectionsis back again with a selection of sixteen words that won’t be easy to sort into the right places. If you want to succeed on this one, you’ll need to make few mistakes as you attempt to put all the given words into secret categories. If you are looking for help this one, you are not alone; this puzzle will probably be challenging for even longtime players that already knowhow to playConnectionswell....

Summary Developer Hello Games has rolled outNo Man’s Skyupdate 5.53, addressing a number of issues following the Worlds Part 2 update. The patch is already available forNo Man’s Skyplayers on Steam and will be released for other platforms soon. No Man’s Skycame out in 2016, offering players an open-world space exploration game featuring procedurally generated universes, each with unique biomes, weather, creatures, and resources. However, the game didn’t perform as expected and was heavily criticized at first, prompting Hello Games to keep refining it untilNo Man’s Skyfinally became what was intended from the beginning....

Capcom’sDragon’s Dogma 2was one of 2024’s great surprises, especially for how the title managed to capture the gaming zeitgeist during its release window. Millions of players who were aware of the massive cult following for the originalDragon’s Dogma— but had yet to experience it themselves — jumped into what is ostensibly a remade version of the original to see what all the hype was about. WhileDragon’s Dogma 2was a bit of a mixed bag for returning players, newcomers' reactions were incredibly positive and set the game up to receive its own massive DLC expansion....

Summary Quick Links One of the most mysterious aspects ofOne Piece, since the very beginning of the story, is the true nature of the One Piece itself. From the start of the series until now, fans have speculated about what Roger’s infamous treasure may be, or whether or not it even exists. In many ways, the One Piece is not only the driving force behind the entire story ofOne Piece, but also the core that keeps the story going after 25 years....

Summary Quick Links The Elbaf arc ofOne Piececontinues with great intensity and fans finally have the main conflict of the arc set up by Oda in front of them. At the beginning of the arc, it was rather unclear as to whoLuffy and the Straw Hat Pirateswould be fighting. However, now, with the recent developments that have been taking place in Elbaf, it is clear for the fans to see that Elbaf has a very competent enemy group for the Straw Hats to face and that is none other than the Holy Knights....

Summary Quick Links One Piece’sbackstories have always been incredibly sad. Whether dealing with the death of a close childhood friend or coping with the loss of an entire island of people, each character inOne Pieceis hiding massive amounts of depth that are just waiting to be explored. Characters like Robin or Law, have been completely changed by their tragic childhoods, making them into the complex characters they are today. Sanji, the chef of the Straw Hats, has anincredibly sad backstory inOne Piece....

Summary Quick Links The concept of loyalty inOne Piecehas always been an interesting topic throughout the series. In many ways, loyalty has been a double-edged sword, both rewarding pirates for putting their faith in a powerful ally and punishing them for believing too much in the wrong person. Still, despite the inherent risk in trusting a pirate, loyalty seems to be one of the most honorable qualities a character can have inOne Piece....

Summary Open-world games are some of the most immersive gaming experiences that a gamer can enjoy. They often feature large game worlds and loads of unique interactions and characters, giving the player the freedom to explore and engage with the game world like it were a real one. It can often be a joyful experience to come across interesting characters and have them support the player’s character during their quests and missions....

Pokemon GOhas remained one of the most popular mobile games on the market today. Riding in on a wave of hype during its initial release in the summer of 2016,Pokemon GOhas maintained a dedicated player base that continues to explore all the new game has to offer. Developer Niantic has also aided the game’s growth by adding a bevy of new features and content that wasn’t initially available during the game’s launch period, turning it into the definitivePokemonexperience....

Pokemon Legends Arceusnotably featured multiple expansive collection quests which challenged players to fully explore the Hisui region to obtain certain Pokemon. WhilePokemon Legends Z-Awill almost certainly use collecting Zygarde Cells as the replacement forArceus’Spiritomb Wisps, what Pokemon will replace the Unown is less clear. While the alphabetical theming ofPokemon Legends Z-Aand its generation could mean that the Unown themselves will see a return appearance, there are several Kalos Pokemon that could take up their role....

WithPokemon Legends: Z-Ataking players back to the Kalos region, it’s expected that Mega Evolution will be making its grand return to the spotlight. This means it’s time to consider which Pokemon are most deserving of receiving new Mega forms, giving them new power and new potential inPokemon Legends: Z-A. Mega Evolution was a true game-changer for thePokemonseries when it debuted in the Gen 6 games, beginning a trend of powerful gimmicks that have come and gone with each new iteration since....