Most Influential Square Enix Games

For a long time, Square and Enix were bitter rivals, especially in the JRPG field. When the two merged in 2003 to create a single gaming juggernaut, it was a big deal. It brought some of gaming’s most beloved series and franchises under one roof. The list of popular gamesSquare Enixhas released is staggering. Known for itsmassive JRPG franchises, Square Enix has released a ton of games as both a publisher and developer....

July 21, 2025 · 8 min · 1633 words · Alexandra Jenkins

MultiVersus: LeBron James Perk Build Guide

Quick Links At the time of writing this, Season 2 ofMultiversusis fully underway, and new characters such as Samurai Jack and Agent Smith are now playable in-game. The developers at Player First games have shown that they’re willing to put the work in to improve this game steadily, over time, and the player base seems to be pretty happy about that. One of the biggest changes in the game between the open beta ofMultiversusyears ago and the full-release version now is the Perk System....

July 21, 2025 · 4 min · 828 words · James Adams

Naruto: Best Strategists

The world ofNarutois filled withsome mighty powerful Shinobiwho, over the years, came to be renowned for their intellect both in and out of battle. These Shinobi were not necessarily the strongest, however, were simply known to be a step ahead of everyone else when it came to planning. RELATED:Naruto: Who Was The Worst Hokage? As such, they ended up becoming an asset to their villages and, at the same time, they went on to etch their names and histories, despite not conquering the era with their physical power but using their intellect instead....

July 21, 2025 · 5 min · 1007 words · Donald Williams

Nintendo Switch Pro Model May Not Fix the Console's Biggest Issues

The Nintendo Switch has been out for 3.5 years now, and the Lite has been out for a whole year. Now, it seems there may be a superior model in the works. There have been some whispers of a new Switch that will be releasing in 2021, and apro version of the Switch has been rumoredto be in production for some time now. The Nintendo Switch was released on July 13, 2025 to a lot of fanfare, managing tobeat out the lifetime sales of the Wii-Uin less than a year in Japan....

July 21, 2025 · 5 min · 999 words · Steven Brown

One Piece: Biggest Things Shanks Did Before Meeting Luffy

Very few anime series have achieved the level of success thatOne Piecehas. Now that the manga has entered its final saga, the end is finally in sight, which means that a fewmajor characters will finally play a major role in the story. Shanks is one of those characters, and he has barely appeared in the series even though he has been around since the beginning. Shanks is one of the Four Emperors, which means that he is one of the strongest characters in all ofOne Piece, and he is the man who inspired Luffy to become a pirate....

July 21, 2025 · 7 min · 1369 words · Stephen Hall

Overwatch 2 Season 2 Update Significantly Nerfs Sojourn

Overwatch 2has released its Season 2 update, bringing long-awaited character balance changes, new hero Ramattra, and more.Overwatch 2players can download the new update right now, though they will have to either buy the Season 2 Battle Pass or grind to Tier 45 to unlock Ramattra. TheOverwatch 2Season 2 update patch notes are extensive andcan be read here, but the highlights include bug fixes, character balance changes, and some tweaks to the Control game mode....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 497 words · Shannon Keller

Palworld Reveals the 10 Most Popular Pals in the Game

Summary Pocketpair has revealed the 10 most popular Pals players can catch inPalworld, as decided by the game’s community.Palworldis an open world survival game that shares a lot in common with thePokemonfranchise. One ofPalworld’s core mechanics is catching monster-like creatures with Pal Spheres, and then putting the captured creatures to work either in battles, working at their base, or completing other tasks. To date,Palworldhas over 100 Pals for players to catch and add to their roster of creatures....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Albert Diaz

PlayStation Console Exclusive Season: A Letter to the Future Delayed

Season: A Letter to the Future, has been a fixture in recent PlayStation State of Play presentations. The indie game’s impressive visuals make it easy to see why. DeveloperScavengers Studiohas outdone itself by creating a cast of endearing characters and a gorgeously-realized world to explore. Early momentum and strong marketing don’t finish a game’s development, however. Scavengers has unfortunately confirmed that it won’t be able to meet its previously announced release date forSeason: A Letter to the Future....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Hailey Callahan

Pokemon Fusion Fan Art Combines Bulbasaur And Pikachu Into New Creature

A wildPokemonfan drawing combines Bulbasaur and Pikachu into a bizarre new creature. Both of these famous Pokemon were introduced to the masses in the originalPokemon Red and Blue, and have since become icons of Nintendo’s long-running monster-raising RPG franchise. In fact, the grassy Bulbasaur is the very first officially numbered Pokemon, and was one of thefirst three Starter Pokemon options. Meanwhile, the lightning-generating mouse Pikachu is the franchise’s mascot. Given that these two have been a part of thePokemonfranchise since the very beginning, it should come as no small surprise that Bulbasaur and Pikachu have plenty of fan art dedicated to them....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Catherine Hardin

Pokemon GO: When Does Enigma Week Start

Pokemon GOplayers did everything they needed to during GO Fest 2020 to unlock all of the exciting Ultra Rewards available. Although there has beensome serious Dragon Week drama, the events are still progressing as planned with no word of changes from Niantic. Dragon Week has a few days left and Enigma Week is next up on the schedule. Much like Dragon Week, the next event also brings some special spawns, Battle Raids, and shiny opportunities toPokemon GOfor a full week....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 502 words · Gabriel Anderson MD

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Mightiest Mark Pikachu Tera Raid Event Guide

Another starter Pokemon is set to star in a challenging seven-star Tera Raid event, but it’s not one of the ones players would expect. Mightiest Mark Pikachu is coming toPokemon Scarlet & Violetas the next big challenge for players. Game Freak has been keeping players active inPokemon Scarlet & Violetthrough seven-star Tera Raid events. So far, these events have featured fan-favorite starter Pokemon from mainlinePokemongames. That’s changing for Pokemon Day 2023....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 547 words · Julie Allen

Pokemon Sword and Shield DLC: Every Pokemon Confirmed to Return So Far

With the unveiling of thePokemon SwordandShieldExpansion Pass, Game Freak announced that over 200 Pokemon would be making a return in the upcoming DLC packs:The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra. In the 20-minute long Nintendo Direct, Game Freak showcased several beloved Pokemon from previous generations that would be coming back in either of the two DLCs. Therefore, here’s a break down of every Pokemon currently confirmed to be returning since they were shown during the direct....

July 21, 2025 · 4 min · 777 words · Mr. Bill Mills PhD

Pompom Dev Discusses 'Freeing' Sensation of Idea Generation with Game Jams

Game jams are contests in which video game developers come together to complete a project from scratch, often with a particular theme and tight time limit. The prototypes for many acclaimed titles have emerged out of these hotbeds of on-the-clock creativity, from the mind-bending puzzle gameBaba Is You(created during the Nordic Game Jam 2017) to thetime-warping first-person shooterSuperhot(created during the 7 Day FPS Game Jam in 2013).Pompom: The Great Space Rescueis another upcoming title that originated with a game jam....

July 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1086 words · Philip Wu