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Ever since thePokemonfranchise debuted, fans have been creating art based on their favorite creatures. Sometimes this fan art imaginesPokemontaking on new roles, with many artists changing Pokemon’s types. Pokemonfan nina1wolf1 recently took to Reddit to show off their latest piece ofPokemonfan art, which imagines Vulpix and Ninetales as Poison types. Traditionally, Vulpix and Ninetales areFire-type Pokemon, so the switch to Poison requires quite the change in appearance. Both Vulpix and Ninetales are given a purple and green color scheme, with sludge and toxic gas replacing their tails and fur....

Pokemonbecame a household name in the ’90s, and it’s hardly lost its place in the years since. It’s widely understood by fans at this point that the series is the biggest and most profitable gaming franchise of all time. With such great profits behind Pikachu, Eevee, and the large total of overa thousand creatures that make up the world ofPokemon, it’s rather reasonable for those who have loyally supported the franchise over the last 25 years to expect great products to come out of it....

Although 2020 was an uncertain year for many, it was quitea big year for video games.Despite some inevitable COVID-19-related delays, many big announcements were made and some long-awaited titles likeAnimal Crossing: New HorizonsandCyberpunk 2077were finally released. However, perhaps one of the biggest happenings in the realm of video games last year was the monumental release of the newest next-gen consoles, the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X/S. Typically, the transition from one generation of consoles to the next is a smooth one, as many titles released for the newest consoles are also placed on last-generation consoles so as to not potentially alienate an entire consumer base without the newest consoles....

Summary As one of the biggest titles in the battle royale genre,PUBG: Battlegroundsdrawing inspiration from the likes of theBattlefieldfranchise is a smart move for the long-running game. Environmental destruction isn’t exactly a new premise for the battle royale genre, as it’s been a major part of competitorFortnitefor years now, butBattlefieldhelped bring the mechanic to the mainstream, and it’s a game changer forPUBG: Battlegrounds. Environmental destruction has been a big topic of discussion in the gaming world after the release ofThe Finalsserved as a fun reminderof how great destructible environments can be in games....

Summary Earlier this year,Resident Evil 4hit shelves and digital storefronts worldwide and reminded fans everywhere why Leon Kennedy is the most beloved character in the franchise. Leon was introduced to gamers inResident Evil 2and became a fan favorite thanks to his role in the original version of the fourth game. This makes it all the more bizarre that, even after theResident Evil 4remake, the series seems committed to keeping Chris Redfield the center of attention....

Summary World-building is a core foundation of role-playing games. It is vital in immersing fans in a particular setting and the story within. Of course, those settings come in all shapes and sizes. Developers may opt for a fantastical realm inspired by medieval Europe. Alternatively, they might go for a sci-fi approach. Both aesthetics are valid and rife with potential, but who says they have to be mutually exclusive? Certain RPGs mix magic and tech....

Skyrimis a game with a recognizable aesthetic and an impressive world. The community around the game has spent the last decade recreating famous moments, making detailed cosplays, and bringing iconic weapons and items to life. In one of the latest of these tributes toSkyrim, one fan masterfully remade the unique heavy shield Targe of the Blooded. Skyrimhas an expansive open worldand offers players a wide variety of weapons, shields, and spells to collect and utilize....

Splitgatehas experienced a meteoric rise from relative obscurity to sitting among the top played games on Steam. While the majority of its popularity is due to its novel yet familiar gameplay - combiningPortalwithHalo -another huge aspect is the attention to detail that 1047 Games put into its product. The maps, especially, are beautifully designed and take full advantage of the unique mechanics withinSplitgate. To maximize their effectiveness within both ranked and casual play, players will want to familiarize themselves with the entire roster of arenas available within the game....

Starfieldcontinues to look to be an expansive game and story with exploration and player agency at its heart. WhileStarfield’s official gameplay trailer premiered in June 2022 at the Xbox and Bethesda showcase, comparisons were made toNo Man’s Sky, while some were uncertain about how the game’s flying mechanics would pan out. With a Deep Dive Event intoStarfieldexpected soon, Bethesda has a chance to alleviate any doubts by highlighting its flight mechanics....

According to a video game industry analyst, Steam is getting an official release in a new region soon. According to Daniel Ahmed of Nico Partners, Perfect World and Valve will be releasing a public beta ofSteamChina in the country on February 9th. This will be the first official release of the Steam platform in mainland China. RELATED:Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Trailer Banned in China Compared to the international version of Steam, Steam China will have a number of differences....

The two annualGames Done Quickcharity marathons have become staples of the video game industry, looked forward to all year round. With June nearing its end, that means that it’s once again time forSummer Games Done Quick. The week-long event will feature dozens of speedrunners rushing to complete dozens of games. SGDQ will run from Sunday, June 26, through Sunday, July 3. As those dates would imply, SGDQ 2022 has officially begun....

Motherboards come in various sizes,from small and compact mini-ITX boardsto unfathomably complex and larger boards like E-ATX and EE-ATX. Although the standard ATX motherboard is considered the most common and popular due to its mid-size and versatile layout, its younger sibling, the Micro-ATX motherboard (also known as m-ATX) is a form factor that is ideal for users who likecompact buildsbut don’t want to sacrifice much on features and internal headers....

Like mostother modern video games,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2provides players with plenty of options when they first boot up the game. In addition to a myriad of accessibility options that many first-party Sony games are now renowned for, players will also need to decide which difficulty setting to choose and how the game will look and play when it comes to graphics and performance. Most will likely see this as a good thing, as it allows players to experience the game in the way that best suits their needs....