With the service featured as a staple of the Series X launch line-up,Xbox Game Passis currently bigger than ever, boasting a wide variety of critically acclaimed and commercially successful games. FromThe Witcher 3: Wild HunttoDoom Eternal,the library available on the service provides a little something for everyone, whether that’s significant AAA blockbusters or obscure indie gems. However, many have wondered exactly how the team over at Xbox establish deals with third-party developers porting their biggest titles to Game Pass....

Disney andPixar’s new filmLucais all set to release this summer and is being celebrated today with its latest trailer drop. The two-minute trailer reintroduces fans to Luca and Alberto, two young sea monsters who decide to venture into the world of humans for the first time. As they leave the ocean, the amphibians are able to transform into humans but have to keep their identity a secret as the people around them might not be accepting of their true form....

Earlier this morning, Microsoft dropped a bombshell when it was announced that it purchased ZeniMax Media, effectivelyacquiring game publisher Bethesdain the process. The Microsoft Bethesda acquisition essentially means that the Xbox brand could potentially make titles like the upcomingStarfieldandThe Elder Scrolls 6Xbox console exclusive, sending major ripple effects throughout the gaming industry. Understandably, there are some PlayStation fans who are upset by this news, and while it’s still possible games likeElder Scrolls 6will come to PS5 (not unlike howMinecraftis still available on non-Xbox platforms), many on Twitter are already calling on Sony to make some kind of response....

Game Freak announced several exciting projects during 2024’s Pokemon Presents. While thePokemon Trading Card Game Pocketapp got a lot of fans hyped, perhaps the biggest announcement wasPokemon Legends Z-A,to be released in 2025. Players haven’t seen the Kalos region sincePokemon X and Yover ten years ago, and are thrilled about the upcoming return. Hot on the heels of thesuccess ofPokemon Legends: Arceus, Game Freak seems determined to pursue this new type of adventure....

As the year begins promising a packed first quarter,Pokemon Legends: Arceusis the first big release of 2022 and sets in motion a string of non-stop blockbuster titles leading all the way into April. It’s also a major moment for thePokemonseries, being the first new entry from developer Game Freak since 2019’sPokemon SwordandShield, while also being the series' first major attempt at an open-world setting. A lot is riding on the release of the game, which is set to arrive later this week....

In Nintendo’s most recentPokemongame fans have been provided a great amount ofnew and old mechanicsthat are fairly enjoyable.Pokemon Scarlet & Violethave once again made use of the famed Rotom Phone, in which players can access multiple apps and most notably, take photos. Players can take photos of anything around them, as well as switch the camera around to take a selfie. RELATED:Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: The Biggest Fixes The Game Needs Players will also be able to change their pose and expression, the filter, and even rotate the camera around to provide various angles....

Pokemon Uniteis a recent addition to the ever-expanding universe ofPokemongames. With the game being a MOBA where the player takes on the role of various Pokemon as they try to beat an opposing team by collecting points and shooting them at opposing goals, it can be addicting, and one of the best aspects of the title is that it isfree-to-play. Outside of battle, players can decorate their trainers and evenget clothes called “holowear” for their Pokemon....

The acclaimedThe Witcherseries is home to a massive variety of races and creatures, including humans, elves, dwarves, ghouls, vampires, dragons and many more. Andrzej Sapkowski’s novels have been praised for their ability to bring new life to familiar fantasy tropes. One of the ways they do this is by including a plethora of different races forgrumpy protagonist Geraltto fight alongside, fall in love with, or possibly slay. RELATED:Starter Tips For The Witcher: Monster Slayer The novels have been expertly adapted into three critically acclaimed video games, withThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntbeing hailed by fans as one of the best games of all time....

Rainbow Six Siege’s Operation Steel Wave is coming up pretty soon, the new season is bringing in two new Operators: Ace and Melusi. Ace is the new Hard Breaching Attacker while Melusi is a new 3-speed Defender. They both look like they’re going to have a marked impact onSiegefor the foreseeable future, provided their time on the Test Server doesn’t leave them radically changed from what they are right now....

It is no secret that 2021 will be a big year for theResident Evilfranchise, not only because ofResident Evil 8but also because ofthe upcoming animated series on Netflixand a film reboot. At the moment, not much is known about theResident Evilfilm reboot, but based on what has been revealed so far, it appears that it won’t be related to any of the Anderson live-action movies. Additionally, the film reboot cast has already been revealed, and players should expect game characters to be in it, such as Chris Redfield, Jill Valentine, Claire Redfield, and Leon Kennedy....

Although summer is winding down and fall is fast approaching, there is still plenty of time for video game companies to make announcements for the summer season. “Not E3” may be over, but it won’t be long before the industry opens the door forGamescom, releases its major fall/holiday video games, and moves onto the Game Awards 2022. One company fans have been hoping to hear from, but has largely been quiet, isPS5brand owner Sony....

February’s Nintendo Direct gave gamers a sneak peek at what Nintendo has in store for its hybrid console in 2023. The show was stolen by big franchises likeMetroidandThe Legend of Zelda. However, there were plenty of other unexpected titles that managed to garner attention. This includes Sonic Team’sSamba de Amigo: Party Central, which is a colorful rhythm-based game that could impede onJust Dance’s niche. LikeJust Dance,Samba de Amigo: Party Centralhas players moving their joy-cons to the beat of the music....

Sea of Starsdraws heavily from its classic JRPG inspiration, presenting players with an open world full of mysteries, monsters, and puzzles. Solving these puzzles is vital to unlocking the full power ofSea of Stars' two protagonists, and the Solstice Shrine on Evermist Island is no exception. Before players can attempt the Solstice Shrine puzzle on Evermist Island, they’ll first have to have received the Evermist Shrine Key, which they will receive as part of themain storyline in Mirth....