Hoyoverse’s cozy game has been on our radar since the very first leaks, and now a Petit Planet beta is on the way, with a fresh website and trailer to pore over. It looks really cute and has plenty of adorable animal characters awaiting your arrival. ‘Games like Animal Crossing’ is my favorite genre, and…
Read moreYou don't need to wait until 2026 to play Nintendo's next Fire Emblem game
There’s a new Fire Emblem game, and no, we’re not talking about Fortune’s Weave. Instead, it’s Fire Emblem Shadows, a game that none of us saw coming, but it’s typical of Nintendo to just randomly drop a game. However, I must admit that I’m surprised it’s a mobile game, but that doesn’t mean I’m not…
Read moreMonster Hunter Outlanders tears onto the scene at TGS, and I'm jealous
It’s been a while since we last heard of Monster Hunter Outlanders, with its official announcement trailer dropping on November 13, 2024, and very little news popping up in the ten months since. That all changed today, as a new Monster Hunter Outlanders TGS trailer has arrived, along with the opportunity for attendees to try…
Read moreMetapod | Pokémon guide
While the Pokémon Metapod may not do much, we’re sure it’s someone’s favorite. It comes after the cute Caterpie, and is known as the Cocoon Pokémon due to it being the mid-stage of an insect evolutionary line, where, much like real life, the caterpillar turns into goo inside a pod before emerging as a beautiful…
Read moreNew Apple iPhone 17 Pro teardown points to a super cool gaming phone
It’s common knowledge that most iPhones get hot when playing demanding games. If you play something like Death Stranding on an iPhone 16 Pro Max, you might find yourself moving your hands around if a third-party controller isn’t connected to the handset, just to avoid the rising temperatures. Fortunately, Apple has seemingly put this issue…
Read moreFortnite's Sonic collab is surprisingly boring
A Fortnite Sonic collaboration is an exciting prospect; my mind was swirling at all of the possibilities when reputable leakers revealed that a partnership between Epic’s battle royale game and Sega’s mascot was on the way. Well, you can imagine my disappointment at it culminating in nothing more than shoes. I have nothing against shoes….
Read moreHades 2 review – killing time never felt so good
If you’ve talked to me about games at any point during the last four years, I’ve probably told you to play Hades. During the interview process for the job I have now, I spent a whole five minutes of the allotted time waxing lyrical about the mechanics, narrative, and, of course, the score. So, when…
Read morePokémon TCG Pocket's anniversary museum offers free rewards
Pokémon TCG Pocket is celebrating its first anniversary with two immersive pop-ups, showcasing the stunning artwork from the mobile card game’s initial booster packs. These events give you the chance to examine the game’s most sought-after cards up close, with plenty of photo opportunities and activities to make the trip worth it. The first of…
Read moreGenshin Impact saurians guide
Turns out Natlan’s dragons aren’t as big and scary as we thought – they’re actually Genshin Impact saurians, which are lizard-like creatures that hang around with humans in each tribe. Travelers can interact with points to make use of saurian abilities like gliding across the water and scaling the side of steep cliffs. If you…
Read moreZenless Zone Zero Orphie release date, voice actors, and lore
Another fiery attack unit belonging to the OBOL Squad is here, in the shape of Zenless Zone Zero’s Orphie and Magus. Orphie, the girl, has got a cool design with horns on her head and a giant mechanical tail – that’s Magus – that looks vaguely like a gun. We’re very interested to find out…
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