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TheNintendo Switch Onlinesubscription service announced its “Expansion Pack” last year with one headlining addition: a library of games from the Nintendo 64 to match NES and SNES offerings. Another library for Sega Genesis games and access to DLC such asAnimal Crossing: New Horizons' Happy Home Paradise andMario Kart 8 Deluxe’s Booster Course Pass have rounded out this more expensive subscription tier. However, N64 games are particularly weighty given its back-catalog has been requested for years alongsideSwitch Onlinelibraries for handheld consoles like the Game Boy....

Hulu’s dark comedyNot Okaybegs the question: what has come with the boom of social media? There are more memes, more laughs, and more opportunities for connections (when did making online friends become so normal?) but there’s also the culture shift. For years, studies have stressed that the more time people spend on social media, the more likely they are to develop mental health problems. Social media has been linked to low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety, and this isn’t just a Gen Z problem....

Mixing elements of survival, open-world, and monster-capturing gameplay,Palworldhas established itself as a unique title even among its numerous competitors. Manygame-changing ideas forPalworld, like the upcoming Sakurajima update, aim to ensure that it retains its distinctive identity while giving players more engaging content. However, one mechanic that is likely to come in the future may be met with divisive reactions, depending on its implementation. Palworldhas many creatures called Pals with unique abilities and varying power levels that players can defeat or capture....

Everybody in thePersonafandom wants to know what Atlus has planned forPersona 6, especially now that it has confirmed thatPersona 6is in development. Although Atlus is a company that largely likes to stick to game development traditions, it says that it wants to make a newPersonagame that surpasses the highly influentialPersona 5.In pursuit of that goal, Atlus might totally overhaul thePersonaformula and rewrite the franchise in a lot of ways. For example, Atlus might look at the way it designs and writesPersonaprotagonists, then find a totally new perspective for them....

Summary Overnight sensationPalworldcould potentially come to PlayStation platforms at some point down the line, if a recent social media interaction is any indication.Palworldhas been a massive success, selling over 5 million copies at last count and becoming one of the most popular Steam games of all time.Palworld’s sales success is especially impressive when one considers that it’s only available on three platforms. As of January 2024,Palworldis only available on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X, meaning both PlayStation and Nintendo gamers are missing out on the phenomenon....

Pokemon GOplayers participating in theGO Tour Sinnoh: Los Angeles eventhave several Special Research quests to complete. Among the various Research quests is the GO Tour 2024: Looking for the Boss Special Research, which generously rewards those who complete it. Finishing the various steps rewards players with in-game items like Palkia Candy, Sinnoh Stone, and featured Pokemon encounters. ThePokemon GOTour Sinnoh: Los Angeles event commences onSaturday, February 17, at 10:45 PM NTand concludes onMonday, February 19, at 6:45 AM NT....

JapanesePokemon ScarletandVioletplayers have found an Easter egg they believe referencesPokemon Swordand Shield’s chronology. It may also be a direct nod to the character Sonia, who plays a key role in the earlier Nintendo Switch games. It’s rare for Game Freak to acknowledge the chronology of events in thePokemonfranchise, instead preferring an ambiguity that allows for a more malleable timeline. Yet thisPokemon ScarletandVioletEaster egg is very direct with its implications.InPokemon SwordandShield, the player visits a location named Stow-on-Side....

Quick Links BeforePokemon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum, the only way trainers could add a Kirlia to their team was by evolving Ralts. InPokemon SwordandPokemon Shield, Kirlia is now a Wandering Pokemon and can also be caught in Max Dens. Finding a Kirlia in the Wild will save trainers time from catching and evolving its pre-evolved form, Ralts. Kirlia is a Psychic/Fairy-type Pokemon that can evolve into the Psychic/Fairy-type Gardevoir. If Kirlia is a male, then it also has the option of evolving into the Psychic/Fighting-type Gallade....

Podcasting continues to increase in popularity onTwitchas more content creators delve into the long-form content. Recently, popular livestreamers Imane “Pokimane” Anys and Felix “xQc” Lengyel were all set to begin their own podcast. Perhaps due to a miscommunication, their podcast trial episode fell through, and Pokimane may be looking at otherTwitchstreamers as potential hosts. During a recent Twitch livestream, Pokimane confirmed that there was a mix-up with her firstpodcast show with xQc, which was supposed to occur last Saturday....

ManyPokemonfans are hoping thatPokemonScarlet and VioletfollowPokemon Sword and Shield’s example and give players DLC that takes them to new locations and brings back all the olderPokemonfrom previous generations. What many of the game’s more casual fans might not know is that the idea of a limited selection ofPokemonis actually very appealing to some fans, particularly those in the competitive scene. RELATED:Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How to Get Froakie, Frogadier, and Greninja...

TheCall of Dutycommunity may have been gearing up for the release ofCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warand all the changes it will bring, but today,CoDplayers are mourning the loss of one of their own. ProfessionalCall of Dutyplayer Maurice “Fero” Henriquez suddenly passed away late last night, with the apparent cause of death being multiple heart attacks. Fero (stylized as “F3ro”) played for the Florida Mutineers, aCall of Duty League teamthat has been extremely active and respectful following the loss of one of their star players....

Red Dead Onlineplayers are expressing their discontent with Rockstar Games. Although the developer has stepped in to fix major issues with the game,such as when hackers spawned in KKK members,fans are growing impatient as they wait for the game’s next major update. Some of Rockstar’s most notable updates were months ago, when thedeveloper introduced the Moonshiner rolein December and Frontier Pursuit Free Roam missions in January. Although the developer teased new roles for the game, no new roles have emerged....

Capcom has confirmed when the PlayStation VR2 version ofResident Evil Villagewill be available.Resident Evil VillageVRwas announced during Sony’s State of Play in June, where players saw a glimpse of Ethan coming face-to-face with the fan-favorite Lady Dimitrescu.Resident Evil Villageis the latest installment of the long-running survival horror series that was released last year and directly follows the events seen inRE7: Biohazard. Players once again rejoin Ethan Winters as he travels to a mysterious village to rescue his daughter....