Summary Squid Gamewas a surprising hit for Netflix, so it makes sense for them to squeeze every dollar out of it. However, their latest brand deal seems to completely disregard the message of the series. Squid Gameis a Korean thriller drama produced byNetflixabout a deadly game show where contestants compete for ₩45.6 billion (about $38 million). The show was a worldwide phenomenon, bringing in millions for Netflix, and was immediately greenlit for a second season....

Summary Stardew Valleyplayers are sharing a new discovery with one of the crops added in the game’s 1.6 update, with Powdermelons reportedly being invaluable for leveling. The newest update to ConcernedApe’s massively popular farming sim brought a plethora of content to the beloved game, offering a multitude of new things to do. The 1.6 update added multiple festivities for players to participate in, with theDesert Festival added toStardew Valleyalongside smaller events in the Trout Derby and Squidfest....

As is the way with all new advancements, the supporting of aging systems becomes increasingly unfeasible.With the continued success of the Switch, sales of Nintendo’s hardware has been immensely one-sided, thanks to the Switch’s handheld/home console hybrid features rendering theNintendo 3DSsomewhat irrelevant in comparison. Since its worldwide release in February 2011,Nintendo’s 3DS, a revision on the original DS that boasted glasses-less 3D, found a dedicated audience thanks to its interesting features and impressive games lineup....

Summary To sayStar Wars Jedi: Survivor’s ending was a bittersweet one would be an understatement. Cal Kestis and company may have found the mysterious planet of Tanalorr and claimed it as a refuge for those persecuted by the Empire, but Cal suffered tremendous loss in the process. After the betrayal of Bode Akuna, Cal’s Jedi master Cere Junda was killed andStar Wars Jedi: Survivor’s protagonist found himself slipping into the impulses of the dark side....

Summary Star Wars’s sequel trilogyhas gotten its fair share of criticism from fans over the years, and one social media user has come to the defense of the movies, flipping the narrative around one oft-clowned plot point fromStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Star Warsfans have been openly critical of the prequel trilogy since its release, with both valid criticism and unwarranted disdain for the films dominating the discourse about them for years....

Summary Generally speaking,Xbox Game Passhas had a pretty solid start to 2024. Though there haven’t been too many day-one AAA releases,Xbox Game Passhas added some great titles over the last two months, ranging from high-profile releases likeAssassin’s Creed ValhallaandPersona 3 Reloadto Indie gems likeTurnip Boy Robs a BankandPalworld. But Xbox Game Pass does seem to be slowing down a bit this month. Aside fromPersona 3 Reload,February’s Xbox Game Pass line-upis looking a little bare, at least in terms of major releases, with games likeTrain Sim World 4,A Little to the Left,PlateUp!...

Summary Open-world gamesare exciting opportunities for gamers to explore the unknown, meet quirky characters, and set out on an adventure. Explorer players mostly enjoy these games for their incredible amount ofcontent and world-building, but the stories featured are also an important part of the journey. So, when open-world games have weird stories, it’s easy for players to get confused and even lost. Are they the heroes, or are they just there as decor?...

Overwatch 2Season 4 has just over a month left before Season 5 debuts if Blizzard adheres to its regular schedule. However, there is still plenty of time left to enjoy the Space Opera season, especially now that thelimited-time game mode Starwatch: Galactic Rescuehas been released. With free rewards for completing games and interesting storylines to discover, it’s easy to see why much of the player base is excited about it....

The theme song for Season 23 of thePokemonanime,Pokemon Journeys, is here. Though the English-speaking dub of the show has yet topremiere in the United States on Netflix, the dub premiered in Canada yesterday on Canada’s Teletoon channel. A fan was quick to upload the 30 second song from band Walk Off the Earth for all of us to enjoy. Pokemon Journeys, is the follow up to the several seasons based on thePokemon Sun & Moonvideo games....

As ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet, there are 18 Pokemon types available, though they are not all created equally. Historically, Ice-types have been underused, in part because of their weak defensive capabilities. This has been somewhat mended withPokemon Scarlet and Violet, which brings weather condition changes that raise the Defense of Ice-types. However, there are very few new Ice-type Pokemon to show off this important buff. The new Ice-types aren’t bad, though....

Summary Pokemon Sleepis adding the thunderous Legendary Raikou to its line-up. Fans didn’t know what to make ofPokemon Sleepwhen it was first announced back in 2019, as The Pokemon Company only gave a proper explanation for what it was shortly before its release last summer. As its name suggests,Pokemon Sleepis a mobile app that tracks a player’s sleep patterns and allows them to unlock different Pokemon by simply having their phone next to them while dozing off for the night....

So far, Sony has been slowly revealing new information about its upcoming next-generation PlayStation 5 console one bit at a time. Last month, Sony offered a deep dive into the PS5 specs, and more recently, it pulled the curtain back on theDualSense controller. And while Sony hasn’t revealed much about the PS5 since then, a recent report has shed some light on what fans can expect from the console’s launch....

ThePlayStation 5was released in November 2020, but the console is still hard to find on store shelves. Sony cannot meetPS5demand as supply continues to be an issue, resulting in many aspiring customers resorting to buying from scalpers or waiting for months for stock to replenish. There are several reasons for these supply problems, but a lack of parts appears to be the main culprit. The chip shortage is impacting all electronic industries worldwide, andIntel’s CEO doesn’t expect the situation to get better until 2024....