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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players have about a year to redeem the game's latest code and add a new level 20 Pawmot to their roster. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet distribution events allow users to redeem Mystery Gift codes in exchange for items or Pokemon. Mystery Gift codes have been prevalent in Pokemon games for years now, and numerous ones have been released for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet since their launch in 2022.

Rockstar Games has released a brand-new update for the PS4 and Nintendo Switch version of Red Dead Redemption that was released last year. Fans have been asking for a Red Dead Redemption remake or remaster for years. Instead, they got a port of the game that made it playable on the Nintendo Switch and PS4.

An underrated EA-published game from 2009, The Saboteur, is finally available on Steam, and at a massive 50% discount until March 21. The Saboteur was developed by the now-defunct Pandemic Studios and released in 2009 for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. Even though The Saboteur was available on PC at the time of its initial launch, it's just now made its way to Steam a whopping 15 years later.

The next Overwatch 2 crossover event will see the popular hero shooter collaborating with the hit anime series Cowboy Bebop, and now all the collab's skins have been revealed. Blizzard announced the Overwatch 2 x Cowboy Bebop crossover last week, though it was first teased with the Season 9 reveal trailer. The collab will go live on Tuesday, March 12, but it's not the first time Overwatch 2 has crossed over with an anime series.

Eric «ConcernedApe» Barone has revealed his plans for after Stardew Valley Update 1.6 launches later this month. Stardew Valley fans have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of Update 1.6, which promises to introduce substantial new content to the beloved life sim.

Fans have rediscovered a 9-year-old article published on the official WWE website back in 2015 that had Cody Rhodes on the list of potential superstars who would one day be the «next John Cena.» Cody Rhodes is currently one of the biggest stars in WWE, with such incredible fan support that the audience rejected a match between Roman Reigns and The Rock and willed Rhodes' WrestleMania rematch with Reigns back into existence.

A Pokemon fan and artist has created their own take on what Mega Evolutions for the final forms of the Paldea region starters would potentially look like. Mega Evolutions were first introduced in the Generation 6 Pokemon X and Y games and returned for Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Game Freak likes to pursue a new gimmick with each Pokemon generation, and so Mega Evolutions have since been left by the wayside.

A new petition asks Warner Bros. to not make the unannounced sequel to Hogwarts Legacy a live service game. Hogwarts Legacy was a massive success, breaking records at the time of its release and becoming the best-selling game of 2023. Considering how successful Hogwarts Legacy was, it's easy to see how many fans are hoping that the sequel builds on it and delivers something even better. Unfortunately, fans are already anxious about Hogwarts Legacy 2, and it hasn't even been announced yet.

A new Prime Gaming reward hooks Pokemon GO players up with exclusive Partner Research. Pokemon GO has a variety of Research quests for players to tackle. These include Field Research that's collected from PokeStops, Special Research quests, and premium Tickets with their own set of Research tasks for players to complete each season.

Luckily for JRPG fans, Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered isn't leaving Xbox Game Pass on March 15 as was previously announced. Earlier this month, Xbox released the Game Pass Wave 1 announcement. As usual, this announcement clued fans in on the new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in March 2024, and it also highlighted the games that would be leaving the service this month as well.

Until April 7, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can claim the free horror movie The Mist for their digital libraries. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate perks change regularly, and while they are mostly focused on giving away free content for live service games, sometimes they give away free movies as well.

Xbox Game Pass has confirmed that NBA 2K24 is coming to the subscription service on March 11. Most of the time, Xbox Game Pass reveals games coming to the lineup in batches, which makes this reveal of a single new game addition all the more surprising.

The newly-released Unicorn Overlord, available for Switch, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X, has launched to rave reviews from critics. Unicorn Overlord is the latest game from Vanillaware, a developer that is no stranger to critical acclaim.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will soon have two additional perks to claim, with one for Persona 3 Reload and another for Final Fantasy 14. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the priciest tier of Xbox Game Pass, but it comes with some major benefits that make it worthwhile for many subscribers.

Pokemon GO developer Niantic has released a new code that unlocks bonus Timed Research culminating in an encounter with Captain Pikachu, as seen in the Pokemon Horizons anime series. Pokemon GO often features crossover events with other Pokemon media, and with Pokemon Horizons finally making its US debut on Netflix, it makes sense that Niantic is capitalizing on the hype.

A Pokemon Pearl player managed to get their Ditto to level 100 in the game exclusively through breeding. Ditto first made its debut in the Generation 1 Pokemon games, and it has been a staple in the franchise ever since. Ditto has popped back up in many Pokemon games since its initial debut, with the unique transforming creature available to catch in the Generation 4 Pokemon games Pokemon Diamond and Pearl.

Developer Pocketpair has released a new update for Palworld, with this one exclusively targeting the Xbox version of the game. Palworld is readily available on Steam and Xbox, but there is yet to be parity between the two versions of the game. At the time of this writing, Palworld offers a more fully-featured experience on Steam, though there are steps being made to change that and eventually bring the experiences closer together.

Akira Toriyama, the legendary creator of the Dragon Ball franchise, has died at age 68 from acute subdural hematoma. Toriyama was one of the most influential artists in history, having made massive contributions to manga, anime, video games, and other media.

Insomniac Games has released a brand-new update for Marvel's Spider-Man 2, but fans need to be careful after downloading it. After Spider-Man 2 launched last year, many fans were disappointed that the game was shipped without a proper New Game+ mode. Insomniac was quick to promise that the fan-favorite feature was on the way, and the latest update has finally added it to the open world superhero game.

From March 14 to March 21, Epic Games Store users will have the chance to claim Deus Ex: Mankind Divided and The Bridge for their digital libraries. Epic Games Store users are treated to new free games on a weekly basis, though the quantity of free games tends to differ. Sometimes, Epic Games Store users get two free games per week, like what's happening next Thursday, but other times, EGS users are only treated to one free game.

Pokemon GO Fest 2024 will take place this summer, and while Pokemon GO fans have to wait to learn about specific dates and cities, it has been teased that the event will feature the debut of Marshadow. Pokemon GO Fest is an annual event that celebrates the anniversary of Pokemon GO. The event is held in-person at specific cities, but players from elsewhere in the world can purchase digital tickets to get in on the action as well.

The hugely popular social media site Facebook is down right now, with nearly a quarter million users reporting as much. Facebook, owned by Meta, is one of the most popular social media websites in the world, alongside TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram, the latter of which is owned by the same company. Like all online services and websites, there are times when Facebook goes down, making it impossible to access it.

It's been teased that announcements related to Mario series games Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Luigi's Mansion 2 HD could happen this coming Sunday, March 10 as part of the annual Mario Day celebrations. Mario Day takes place every year on March 10, with Nintendo typically celebrating the occasion with Mario game discounts and special events.

From now until March 14, Steam users can claim Space Crew: Legendary Edition completely free of charge. Steam doesn't have free game giveaways on a regular or predictable basis, so it's always exciting whenever a game is made free on Valve's digital distribution platform.

Microsoft has yet to announce all its Xbox Game Pass plans for March 2024, but the Leaving Soon section in the app has potentially revealed three games that are being removed on March 15. Xbox Game Pass subscribers are treated to new games every month, but they also lose a handful of games every month as well. Minus some rare exceptions, Xbox Game Pass games are removed on the 15th and last day of every month.

A gamer has found what appears to be an incredibly rare Xbox 360 console sitting at their local GameStop. Microsoft has made all kinds of unique variations of its consoles over the years, including the Xbox 360. Sometimes these special consoles have been bundled with blockbuster game releases, but other times, they have been given away as a part of a promotional campaign.

Stardew Valley Update 1.6 is right around the corner, and now developer Eric «ConcernedApe» Barone has teased fans that there is a lot more to it than they think. Many fans thought that Update 1.5 would be the last major update for Stardew Valley, so the announcement of Update 1.6 came as a pleasant surprise.

Pokemon GO fans can make a quick change in their settings to improve game performance, but it will drain their batteries faster. Pokemon GO remains one of the most popular mobile games in the world. There are those who play it religiously, but there are others who pop in and out, playing it when the weather is nice enough to walk around outside and catch Pokemon.

According to the leading theory online, Pokemon Legends: Z-A's starter Pokemon will potentially be Servine, Torchic, and Piplup. There aren't many details for Pokemon Legends: Z-A yet, but fans can safely assume that it will be retaining some of the defining traits of its predecessor, the critically-acclaimed Pokemon Legends: Arceus.

Now that Season 14, World of Wonders, is underway, Pokemon GO players have three new Pokemon they can potentially get from Field Research Breakthrough rewards. Field Research breakthrough rewards challenge Pokemon GO players to complete at least one Field Research task on seven different days. Anyone that successfully does this gets rewarded with a special Field Research Breakthrough reward, which includes helpful items and a Pokemon encounter.

One of the recent Palworld updates has made it possible for Xbox gamers to change their Pal's names, a feature that PC users have had since the title's early access launch. When Palworld hit early access on PC and Xbox, it was clear out of the gate that the PC version, specifically the one available on Steam, had some serious advantages over its Xbox counterpart.

Bethesda has given fans a sneak peek at what they can expect from the next Starfield update, which is set to enter Steam beta testing on March 6. Starfield was one of 2023's biggest games, launching to impressive sales and high player counts on Xbox Game Pass. Interest in Starfield has waned since its initial launch, but Bethesda has continued to improve the game with updates that will potentially convince lapsed players to return.

The Epic Games Store free game for March 7 is Astro Duel 2, a rare day one giveaway for the launcher. Epic Games Store users are treated to freebies every week, with new giveaways rotating in every Thursday at 10:00am CT.

Palworld has received its second update this week, with the update currently available to Steam users and still in the works for Xbox gamers. Earlier this week, Palworld received a new update that aimed to make the game run smoother and address some of its lingering bugs. Unfortunately, that new Palworld update also made a change that was not received well by the open world survival game's massive community.

The latest update for Palworld recently released for PC players, and now it's available for Xbox gamers as well. While Palworld is readily available on both PC and Xbox, there isn't parity between the two versions yet. Palworld's PC release has some features that the Xbox version is missing, and this lack of parity is reflected in the updates that are released for the wildly popular open world survival game as well.

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile will finally launch on March 21 for Android and iOS mobile devices. The Call of Duty franchise has enjoyed a tremendous amount of success with its mobile efforts, as Call of Duty: Mobile has proven to be an incredibly popular destination for fans of the series. While Call of Duty: Mobile has offered its own battle royale modes, soon fans will get a mobile CoD fully dedicated to BR.

Sony has officially revealed the free PlayStation Plus games for March 2024. PlayStation Plus subscribers will be able to claim the new free games for their digital libraries beginning Tuesday, March 5, but in the meantime, there is still time to snag the free PS Plus games for February 2024.

An Xbox 360 fan recently purchased a used console and discovered that it was one of the original versions of the system, complete with the classic Blades dashboard. Microsoft updated the Xbox 360 multiple times over the course of its lifespan. This included full-blown hardware revisions, as well as system software updates that completely revamp the user interface for the fan-favorite console.

A recent leak has revealed that Sifu will be one of the free PlayStation Plus games for March 2024. The free PlayStation Plus games for March 2024 will almost certainly be revealed in an official capacity on Wednesday, February 28. They will then be added to the subscription service on Tuesday, March 5, with subscribers having until April 2 to snag them for their collection.

The end of the latest Pokemon Presents event included the reveal of Pokemon Legends: Z-A, the sequel to the beloved Pokemon Legends: Arceus, set to launch exclusively for the Nintendo Switch in 2025. Pokemon Legends: Arceus released in 2022 and was considered by many to be a breath of fresh air for the Pokemon franchise. It did away with the established formula and took things in some bold new directions.

A Pokemon fan found their original Pokemon Red cartridge with a legit Mew at their parents' house. The original Pokemon Red and Blue were released in Japan in 1996, and launched a massive multimedia franchise that remains a worldwide phenomenon to this day.

Roguelike deck-building game Balatro is currently one of the highest-rated games of the year, earning an incredible 92 overall rating. Anyone interested in checking the game out after learning about its impressively high review scores should note that Balatro is readily available to play across PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X, so it has a presence on almost every modern gaming platform.

The reviews are in for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, with the game finding itself as the fifth highest-rated Final Fantasy game to date. When Square Enix first announced its plans to remake Final Fantasy 7, many assumed that the game would be a simple redo of the original, but with upgraded graphics to meet modern standards. Instead, Square Enix went in a very different direction, greatly expanding on the original to the point that the story is being told over the course of three games.

A newly-released Pokemon GO teaser reveals that Season 14 is called «World of Wonders,» and it is looking to bring more Ultra Beasts to the augmented reality mobile game. Ultra Beasts are a unique kind of Pokemon from an alternate dimension that were first introduced in the Generation 7 games Pokemon Sun and Moon. They made their debut in Pokemon GO in 2022, six years after Sun and Moon's launch.

Next Tuesday, March 5 should be a big day for Xbox Game Pass, as it's highly likely that will be the day Microsoft announces the Wave 1 games for March 2024. While there have been rare exceptions to the rule, Xbox Game Pass announcements usually come in two waves. The first wave is typically announced at the beginning of each month, while the second wave announcement tends to drop in the middle of the month.

An impressive infographic lists the 10 best-selling games on every major Nintendo system since the NES. Nintendo revolutionized the gaming industry with the Nintendo Entertainment System, establishing landmark franchises that still receive blockbuster new entries to this day.

WWE 2K24 has continued to reveal ratings for the superstars that make up its massive roster, now confirming the ratings for Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, current WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, and 15 other superstars. The WWE 2K24 ratings reveals have been going all week, with some of the ratings proving to be somewhat controversial.

Rare's Sea of Thieves will soon be the first game from the studio to release on a PlayStation console. At one point in time, Sea of Thieves developer Rare was closely associated with Nintendo, developing games almost exclusively for the company's handhelds as well as its home consoles like the NES, SNES, and Nintendo 64.

Remedy Entertainment has confirmed that Alan Wake 2 will be adding its long-awaited Photo Mode as part of a free update «somewhere around spring» of this year. Survival-horror game Alan Wake 2 was released last year to critical acclaim and won multiple awards at The Game Awards 2023. Remedy has released multiple updates for the game since launch, including a rather substantial one that added a New Game Plus mode.

A recent report suggests that Xbox-published rhythm/action game Hi-Fi Rush could be making its way to the Nintendo Switch 2, or whatever Nintendo's Switch follow-up ends up being called. Hi-Fi Rush is one of the four Xbox-published games that the company has decided to bring to competing platforms. However, it is only confirmed to be coming to the PlayStation 5 so far.

According to a new rumor, Microsoft could be preparing to release a brand-new white version of the Xbox Series X that will be digital-only. There have been regular rumors in recent years of Microsoft planning an all-digital Xbox Series X console that would join the existing Series X and the Series S.

The WWE 2K24 full roster list has confirmed that Ken Shamrock will be featured in the game, returning to the WWE game franchise after a nine-year absence. For any WWE 2K24 fans who may be unfamiliar with his work, Ken Shamrock is best known for his time in the UFC, but he has also had a notable career in professional wrestling. This included a few years in WWE, then known as WWF, where Shamrock was an upper mid-carder during the Attitude Era.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet launch a new Mass Outbreak event that puts Voltorb, Foongus, and «mystery Pokemon» Hisuian Voltorb. Game Freak has been keeping Pokemon fans playing Scarlet and Violet through a steady stream of new content. This has included paid DLC with the two expansions that make up The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero along with plenty of free updates over the last couple of years.

Elden Ring has revealed roughly how large the Land of Shadow map will be in the upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree DLC expansion. FromSoftware has long made sizable expansions for its various games over the years, and so it was long assumed that Elden Ring would eventually get DLC of its own.

Dead by Daylight is crossing over with Iron Maiden as part of a new Collection. One reason that fans have continuously returned to Dead by Daylight over the years is the asymmetrical multiplayer horror game's steady stream of crossover content. Typically, Dead by Daylight crossovers have seen it cross paths with existing horror franchises.

Bandai Namco has officially released the first trailer for the long-awaited Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, set to launch for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X on June 21. Elden Ring first released in 2022 to rave reviews and fans have been waiting for new experiences in the Lands Between ever since.

The latest Nintendo Direct was surprisingly heavy with Xbox-related news, as it confirmed the release date for day one Xbox Game Pass game Another Crab's Treasure. Day one Xbox Game Pass games are typically announced well in advance, giving subscribers plenty of time to prepare for the new releases.

In a surprise announcement at the latest Nintendo Direct event, it was confirmed that five games developed by Rare are making their way to the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service later today. Four of the new game additions will be available to vanilla Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, while one of the game will require a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription, which is a little pricier but gives subscribers access to even more legacy games.

The long-awaited Elden Ring DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, will be officially unveiled on Wednesday, February 21 at 7am PST. Elden Ring was a massive success in 2022, breaking sales records for FromSoftware and becoming one of the highest-rated games of all time. Unsurprisingly, many fans have been eager to continue their adventures in the Lands Between, and soon they will have the chance to do just that.

WWE 2K24 has revealed even more superstar ratings, including some controversial ones, like record-breaking Intercontinental Champion Gunther having the same 90 overall rating as Logan Paul. WWE 2K24 promises to feature a massive roster of superstars from Raw, SmackDown, NXT, and WWE's storied past.

Dead by Daylight has officially announced its next Chapter, All Things Wicked, which will be available on March 12 across all platforms. Dead by Daylight has remained the top asymmetrical multiplayer horror game for nearly a decade now, and that is largely thanks to its steady stream of new content. New Dead by Daylight content is a mix of licensed killers and completely original creations from developer Behaviour Interactive.

A Pokemon fan has designed Past and Future Paradox forms for Torterra, the Generation 4 Grass/Ground-type. Pokemon fan art has often taken inspiration from the unique gimmicks tied to each generation, with fans designing some impressive creatures that would fit right in with the real Pokemon that make up the franchise's ever-growing Pokedex.

The recently-released PlayStation-published third-person shooter game Helldivers 2 is exploding in popularity on PC and PS5, and now a petition to bring it to Xbox is blowing up. Helldivers 2 was developed by Arrowhead Game Studios and published by Sony Interactive earlier this month. Helldivers 2 reviews have been mostly positive, and the game has proven to be an incredible success for Sony.

It looks like a new Red Dead Redemption 2 update could be coming at some point in the relatively near future. Rockstar Games released Red Dead Redemption 2 to near-universal acclaim in 2018. After launch, it supported the game with substantial updates that focused on fixing bugs and addressing other issues on top of adding new content for fans to experience in the Red Dead Online multiplayer mode.

Game Rant can exclusively reveal that the popular 3D platformerBang-On Balls: Chronicles is getting a next-gen update for PS5 and Xbox Series X on March 5. Developed by Exit Plan Games, Bang-On Balls: Chronicles was first released last year for PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One, earning mostly positive reviews from critics for its sense of humor, unique 3D platforming challenges, interesting worlds, and co-op support for both local and online players.

Leaker Nate the Hate, also known as NateDrake on Resetera, has provided updates on three upcoming Xbox games: the rumored new Banjo-Kazooie game, the unannounced next game from id Software, and the long-awaited Fable reboot. Leakers have been causing some headaches for Xbox recently, with reports spreading online that the company was looking to go completely multi-platform with some of its biggest games.

A Palworld player used about 15 Giga Spheres catching a Syndicate Crusher, only to discover that they don't use their mini-guns after being caught. While the Pokemon games only let players use Poke Balls to catch Pokemon, Palworld's Poke Ball equivalent, Pal Spheres, can be used to catch human beings. And not only that, humans caught with Pal Spheres can be put to work at the player's base.

With just weeks to go before the game is released to the masses, the upcoming wrestling game WWE 2K24 reveals the overall ratings for six of the superstars that will make up its roster, including Rhea Ripley and Logan Paul. With its release date right around the corner, WWE 2K24 has been ramping up the reveals, giving fans a good idea of what to expect when the game drops on March 8.

The good news is that Xbox Game Pass is seemingly only losing one game on February 29, but the bad news is that game is Soul Hackers 2, a well-reviewed Atlus RPG that originally released in 2022. New games are added to Xbox Game Pass every month, but titles are removed from the popular subscription service every month as well.

Xbox has put worrying rumors to rest by teasing fans about its future hardware plans. Reliable insiders and leakers recently caused a bit of an uproar when it was suggested that Xbox could be going completely multi-platform. Head of Xbox Phil Spencer promised to address the issues in an Xbox Business Update stream, which was released to the public on February 15.

As part of the Xbox Business Update event, Xbox President Sarah Bond confirmed that Activision Blizzard games are going to start coming to Xbox Game Pass, starting with Diablo 4 on March 28. Xbox has long made it clear that one of the big advantages to acquiring Activision Blizzard was securing more content for its Xbox Game Pass subscription service. Unfortunately, fans have been waiting months to learn when they can start expecting to see titles from Activision Blizzard join the Game Pass lineup.

According to a new rumor, there's a chance that a new game in the Astro franchise could be releasing for PlayStation 5 at some point later this year. The Astro series started life as The Playroom on PS4, with the game designed as a tech demo to show off the capabilities of the DualShock 4 controller and the PlayStation Camera accessory. It was followed up by The Playroom VR, which filled a similar niche, but for Sony's original PlayStation VR headset.

According to a Konami producer, the upcoming Silent Hill 2 remake from Bloober Team is «in the final stages of development.» The original Silent Hill 2 is often pointed to as one of the best survival-horror games ever made, and so it's really no surprise that many fans were excited when a remake was announced.

Rumors have persisted that Nintendo was planning on hosting a Nintendo Direct at some point this week, but now it seems plans may have changed thanks to the ongoing Xbox multi-platform drama. For those who may have missed the hubbub, reliable insiders have claimed that Xbox is going to be more aggressive with its multi-platform approach, bringing some of its console exclusive games to PlayStation and Nintendo platforms.

Starting February 22, Epic Games Store users are free to claim Fallout, Fallout 2, and Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel completely free of charge. Most of the time, the Epic Games Store gives away one or two free games per week, which makes the announcement that three Fallout games will be free next week all the more exciting.

Xbox Game Pass has confirmed that the critically-acclaimed action-RPG Tales of Arise will be joining the lineup on Tuesday, February 20. Tales of Arise was previously leaked for Xbox Game Pass when it was accidentally mentioned in the announcement revealing the February 2024 new games. For one reason or another, the announcement was then updated to remove any mention of Tales of Arise.

Baldur's Gate 3 has an «Overwhelmingly Positive» overall rating from Steam with over 500,000 reviews. Baldur's Gate 3 may not have set the world on fire in its early access phase, but its full release saw the game explode in popularity. The game broke records for developer Larian and managed to take home a number of end-year awards from various publications and ceremonies.

For a limited time, Steam users have two free games that they can add to their digital libraries and keep forever. Steam giveaways may not be as predictable as the free games given away through the Epic Games Store, but users on Valve's platform still have multiple free games to claim each year. Those that have made sure to snag the free Steam games whenever they are available should have amassed a sizable collection by now.

Sony has announced the new games coming to the Premium tier of its PlayStation Plus subscription service on February 20, headlined by classic PSP game Resistance: Retribution. One of the main draws of PlayStation Plus's Premium tiers is the ability to play classic games from past PlayStation consoles. Games originally released on PS1, PS2, PS3, and PSP are readily available for subscribers to check out.

Sony has officially revealed the nine games coming to the Extra tier of its PlayStation Plus subscription service on Tuesday, February 20. PlayStation Plus is separated into multiple tiers, with the Extra tier giving subscribers access to a rotating selection of PS4 and PS5 games on top of the monthly free games that are available to claim every month.