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Summary Looking for a new sci-fi watch to fill theSeverance-shaped hole after the explosive season two finale? Well, look no further, as the upcoming Apple TV+ sci-fi comedy-thrillerMurderbotis sure to pique the interest of genre fans. With similar themes and corporate settings — including an employee uprising, futuristic biotech, and another mysterious corporation known only as “the company” — there’s certainly plenty of connective tissue. Based on Martha Wells’ bestselling sci-fi book seriesMurderbot Diaries,Murderbotis the next in a long line of adaptations to hit the streaming service....

Quick Links Shining Revelry is the third themed booster pack to be added toPokemon TCG Pocketand introduces a new type of card to the game. Although they function much the same as their regular counterparts,these cards feature shiny Pokemon rather than regular ones, making them highly desirable among players. There are 111 Shining Revelry cards in total, including nine new ex cards and fourteen of the aforementioned shiny Pokemon. Thankfully, as with the previous two themed boosters, there’s only one type of pack to pull from, which should make it much easier forPokemon TCG Pocketplayers to complete the set....

Summary AnAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsplayer has recreated the town in theirNew Leafsave file in the most recent franchise entry, paying attention to every detail imaginable. WhenAnimal Crossing: New Horizonswas released, it took the world by storm, helping many to find some comfort at the start of the pandemic. While some gamers prefer older entries because of the edgier villagers and more diversified dialogue for each personality type, there is no doubt thatNew Horizonsallowed players to create and customize their islands like never before....

Summary The main character of the originalPokemonanime,Ash Ketchum, managed to accomplish the monumental task of becoming World Champion, after many years of hard work and multiple crushing defeats. Because of this,he has obviously trained some really powerful Pokemon, like his Charizard, his Lucario, his Dragonite, and countless more. But not all of them were effective in combat, seeing as many others ended up beingsurprisingly weak, especially those who fulfilled a specific role within the story....

Summary Ubisoft has revealed the console specs forAssassin’s Creed Shadows. Hype around the game has been steadily building as its March 20 release day finally approaches after several delays. With the launch day now firm and closing in, Ubisoft is leaning into that excitement, letting fans know just what they can expect fromAssassin’s Creed Shadows' technical performance. Fans already had a lot to expect from the latest in theAssassin’s Creedseries. Its listing on the Mac App Store revealedShadowsis the largest file size inAssassin’s Creedhistory, weighing in at a whopping 123GB....

The last development ofAssassin’s Creed’s modern-day storyline came at the end ofValhalla, where to stop a second catastrophe, Layla gives her life to join The Reader in The Grey. The two are working to find a timeline that doesn’t end in some kind of disaster, while Basim escapes Yggdrasil with the aid of the Staff of Hermes, re-emerging in the modern-day storyline. Now, many fans are curious howAssassin’s Creed Shadowsaddresses this, if at all, especially with the introduction of the Animus Hub....

Summary Team Asobi releases a new update forAstro Bot, adding the final level and cameo from the previously announced Vicious Void Galaxy DLC. The game’s popularity has continued well into this year, after becoming one of the surprise hits of 2024. Not only hasAstro Botclaimed a bunch of industry awards and game of the year titles, but it continues to keep players coming back with new DLC levels as well....

Summary Atomfall’s release is fast approaching. Rebellion Developments' forthcoming title is set to drop towards the end of this month, on May 30, 2025. After a long line of entries in its popularSniper Elitefranchise, Rebellion is switching genres and setting forAtomfall, as it is a post-apocalyptic survival FPS RPG experience that will see players explore a radiated and quarantined British countryside. Based on the above and what Rebellion has shown of it,Atomfallgives off heavyFalloutvibes....

Summary Quick Links Attack on Titan’s Royal Family’s history goes all the way back to 2,000 years ago, when the first Titan was born. Over the years, the family held on to the power of the Founding Titan and impacted its people and the world accordingly. From the first king to the last, how did this family impact the events ofAttack on Titan? When Ymir Fritz turned into the first Titan and married King Fritz, the Eldian lineage started....

Summary Capcom’s latest monster-slaying game,Monster Hunter Wilds, seems to be building on the popularity ofWorlds, and attracting many new players to theMonster Hunteruniverse. With the increased focus on creating seamless, living ecosystems for players to hunt in, it’s easy to see why. Yet,Monster Hunter Wildsstill retains much of the complexity of previous games when it comes to hunting. With weapon crafting, skills, decorations, armor, anditem loadoutsto think about, there’s a lot for a new player to learn....

Assassin’s Creed ShadowsandXenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Editionlaunched together and they have many similarities. Bothare open-world RPGsbutXenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Editiongets players right into the action faster thanAssassin’s Creed Shadows. And Nintendo’s latest remaster is huge. Players will find no need to want more content inXenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Editionfrom story missions to side quests. While some of these side quests in particular may seem trivial, they open up some interesting stories and gameplay opportunities....

It’s a classichorrortrope; the deep dark forest full of strange sounds and shadows lurking between the trees. But there’s a reason that forests are such a popular setting in the genre, and that’s because it works. Films likeThe Blair Witch Projecthave a reputation for a reason, and there are plenty ofhorrorgames that take a leaf out of the screen’s book. Expansive open maps leave players feeling vulnerable, and the darkness can really play on fears of the unknown, leaving them feeling watched by unseen threats....

Summary Starfield’s development team has some big, fan-driven plans for the game coming later in 2025. Last year saw a lot of big changes made toStarfield, and while there’s still some secrecy involved in what’s to come, it doesn’t sound like the team at Bethesda is done adding more content and features just yet. At the time of its launch in September 2023,Starfieldwas expected to beone of the biggest games of the year....