Nightingale Devs Discuss Making the Shared World Game a 'Place'

Nightingaletook the stage at The Game Awards 2022 to show off some new features fans can expect to see in the shared-world survival crafting game when it comes toPCin Early Access next year. This includes subterranean layers included in some of the Realms, the ability to glide with a magical umbrella Mary Poppins-style, and a look at some of the new enemies players will face. Players will be exploring a multitude of realms conjured by Realm Cards, managing their Estate in their designated home realm of sorts, and seeking the human city of Nightingale, after an event called The Pale scatters humanity throughout the various realms....

May 22, 2025 · 16 min · 3314 words · Joshua Nichols

One Piece: Strongest Pirates Within The Straw Hat Grand Fleet, Ranked

Summary Formed during the Dressrosa arc ofOne Piece, the Straw Hat Grand Fleet is a powerful fleet composed of various pirate crews who have all sworn their allegiance to Luffy. Having exchanged sake cups, the Straw Hat Grand Fleet is sworn to the Straw Hat Pirates, and they are certainly among the strongest forces in the seas. The Straw Hat Grand Fleet consists of 5650 powerful pirates, who all sail under Luffy’s flag....

May 22, 2025 · 5 min · 937 words · Megan Hays

One Story for Borderlands 4 Would Be a Logical Progression for Claptrap

FewBorderlandscharacters are as divisive as Claptrap, the robotic Hyperion companion that welcomed them off the bus in the first game and has been sticking his nose into the business of Vault Hunters ever since. For some,Claptrapis hilariously obnoxious, with his many failures being a source of laughter. Others find the character and his shrill voice annoying, wishing he would be a bit less involved. Considering how varied the in-game characters’ responses are to Claptrap, this is likely the intended reaction....

May 22, 2025 · 4 min · 646 words · Jared Pacheco

Outriders Launch Went Better Than Marvel's Avengers on Steam

Outriders, the new cooperative shooter-RPG from People Can Fly and Square Enix, has achieved something impressive for an original IP, despite server issues that have kept many players offline.Outridershas outperformedMarvel’s Avengers’launch by almost four times the player count. Initial tracking shows thatOutriderspeaked Saturday morning at over 116,000 concurrent players, compared to a peak of just over 32,000 for the launch ofMarvel’s Avengers. Thelaunch ofOutriderscame on Thursday, April 1, but Steam typically sees its peak player count on Saturdays....

May 22, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Stephanie Ramirez

Overwatch 2's Most Promising Upcoming Feature Comes Straight From Jedi: Survivor

Overwatch 2is a game that boasts a universe full of lore. Characters have deep connections with one another that are revealed through dialogue, maps sneak in story details for players to discover, and certain cosmetics offer insight into the characters’ personalities. However, for the truly intriguing story info and the most impactful moments, gamers are forced to look outside the game - something that is thankfully changing with the release ofOverwatch 2Season 6....

May 22, 2025 · 4 min · 641 words · Debbie Rogers

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Switch Frame Rate Confirmed

Summary The frame rate for the upcoming Nintendo Switch remake ofPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Dooris 30 FPS. This modern rendition of Intelligent Systems' beloved 2004 RPG is set to be released on May 23. Previews of thePaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorremake recently went live, providing people with the opportunity to closely check out the game’s many visual upgrades. While the remake retains the unique art style gamers first encountered in the 2004 original, it has received updated high-definition assets and improved lighting, further enhancing the classic’s already charming paper craft presentation....

May 22, 2025 · 3 min · 558 words · Mariah Lee

Persona 3: How to Increase Courage

Throughout thePersonaseries, social stats have always been a must for players interested in getting the most out of every part of the game. Increasing the social stats of the playable character in each game allows the player a multitude of new options to explore, but one of the most useful options this unlocks for the player isunlocking Social Links. Social Links are necessary for players interested in gaining new skills and, more importantly, new Persona....

May 22, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Alexander Lin

Pokemon Fan's Weird Setup Lets Them Hunt Shinies in Two Games at Once

Summary APokemonfan and streamer has come up with a weird way of playing the game so that they can hunt shinies in two titles at once. The setup has drawn the attention of thePokemoncommunity for its ingenuity and the ability to multitask. Shiny hunting inPokemonis serious business for some gamers. While shinies only offer a cosmetic advantage, finding one is a big deal for most fans. However,finding a shiny in aPokemongame is extremely rare,outside of limited scripted encounters, so making the most of one’s time is important for those who intentionally hunt for them....

May 22, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Jordan Turner

Pokemon GO: Everything You Need To Know For Philadelphia Safari Zone Event

Pokemon GOtrainers have already had a very exciting 2020 and the year has barely kicked off. There have been nonstopevents around the globe in January and Februaryand Niantic isn’t slowing down anytime soon. The handful of in-person events are just around the corner as spring and summer draw closer and tickets are now available for the Philadelphia Safari Zone. Safari Zones are exciting in-personPokemon GOevents that require trainers to visit a specific city during a designated period of time to participate....

May 22, 2025 · 5 min · 1063 words · Ashley Avila

Pokemon Legends: Arceus Player Gets Obliterated by Glitchy Gyarados

Pokemon Legends: Arceusis one of the most successfulPokemongames to ever be released, to the point that it sold over 6 million copies in the first week since its launch, considering pre-orders. There were many concerns on the community’s part when it comes to the game’s visuals, withPokemon Legends: Arceus' graphics being criticizedfor visible edges and subpar textures - a criticism that eventually became less prominent the more fans got to play the final product....

May 22, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Joseph Carey

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Best Gen 9 Ground-Types, Ranked

Ground is one of the fifteen originalPokemontypes that was introduced in the first generation games,Pokemon Red & Blue.Although it’s one of the originalPokemontypes, it’s often become overlooked in the later generations. Pokemon with the Ground-typing often become lumped in with steel and rock-types, as their weaknesses and strengths are somewhat similar in alignment. However, it’s one of the most offensively powerful types, being super-effective against five others: Steel, Electric, Fire, Poison, and Rock....

May 22, 2025 · 5 min · 937 words · Andrew Robinson

Pokemon Scarlet And Violet: Best Pokemon From Galar

Pokemon Scarlet & Violethave been out now for nearly two months and fans have largely been enjoying the latest entry into thePokemonfranchise,despite the games' flaws. Gamers have a lot to do across Paldea, taking on the gyms, battling Team Star, and defeating the TitanPokemon. RELATED:Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How to Get a 6 IV Ditto With 400Pokemonavailable inPokemon Scarlet & Violet, ranging from new ones for Generation 9 to older ones from previous games....

May 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1113 words · Kenneth Woodward

PS4 Consoles Are Apparently Very Loud When Running God of War Ragnarok

God of War Ragnarokis about to be released in less than a week, and the first hands-on reactions from the people that are testing the game suggest noise issues. Reviewers are sharing lots of positive notes about the look and feel ofGod of War Ragnarokon PS4 compared to the higher-definition counterpart on the PlayStation 5. However, the player might rather hear than see the difference due to louder fan noise....

May 22, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Terri Diaz