Summary APokemon GOplayer has revealed that their Tyranitar has been defending the same Gym for over 54 years. When aPokemon GOplayer reaches level 5, they unlock Gym battles, which are part of the PvP experience in Niantic’s game. Pokemon GO’s Gym battles work differently from the mainline games and allow players to take command of Gyms in their area. Once a player becomes a Gym leader, they must assemble up to six Pokemon to defend it....

Tapu Bulu has returned toPokemon GO’s five-star raids for an event that promises to be very challenging. TheGen 7 Grass/Fairy-type Legendary Pokemonwill feature in five-star raids for the first time this year for two weeks, so players don’t have a lot of time to catch it. Going in with a strategy will help players catch this fantastic Pokemon. Read on for thebest counters for the Tapu Bulu raid inPokemon GO....

Skull and Boneshas finally arrived after years of delays and setbacks. Players set out on the open seas,fighting enemy ships, looting valuables, and discovering new regions. As they do this, they will increase their infamy and earn the respect of their fellow pirates. However, there will be moments when players are overwhelmed and their ships are sunk. Whether it’s at the hands of NPC ships, sea monsters, or even other players, there’s a chance your voyage will end, and you’ll meet the sea’s dark depths....

Summary There’s no denying thatStar Trek: Strange New Worldshas been a particularly massive hit for the eminent sci-fi franchise. But while fans have been enjoying their time with it, one long-time series veteran has noted that many positive reactions to the show have come with unexpected barbs on the tail end. Star Trek: Strange New Worldshas specifically evoked classic showsfrom the franchise since its inception, and fans were quick to pick up on it....

Summary Square Enix has created some truly breathtaking worlds together and separately when they used to be just Square and Enix.Final Fantasyin particular has some of the most imaginative worlds in RPGs. Not a lot of their worlds have been true open-world adventures though. The concept of a seamless or near seamless open world has been relatively new within the past couple of decades. When one thinks of the genre, big names come to mind likeRed Dead Redemption 2andFallout 3....

Summary The following contains spoilers for the second season of Tower of God, titled “Return of the Prince”, available onCrunchyroll. The second season ofTower of Godstarted earlier in July after four years since the first season. With a whole new cast of characters, and a plot set six years after the end of season 1, it may be difficult to anticipate how the current trajectory of the series may or may not connect back to the events of the first season....

The Witcheruniverseis vast and complex. Even after three main games and an entire series dedicated to exploring it, there seems to be no shortage of new possibilities and terrifying monsters to scare players and naughty children on the outskirts of Novigrad. As it happens in almost every story, some brave warriors take the spotlight and have bards sing songs in their honor, forever destined to be remembered. But what about those unsung heroes who tirelessly help Geralt in his endless quest against the Wild Hunt and the vicious monsters plaguing The Continent?...

As a core part of the series design that’s come under fire for its most recent games, parkour inAssassin’s Creed Miragewill be under significant pressure to return to form just as Ubisoft keeps insisting throughout the game’s marketing. From the series' beginning all the way through toACSyndicate, each game has tried to refine, improve, and even expandAssassin’s Creed’s freerunning parkour. But whenAssassin’s Creedshifted towards a traditional RPG approach withAC Originsand beyond, players immediately noticed that the iconic parkour design had suffered as a result....

Summary Alan Wake 2is a survival horror game experience with several innovative systems and mechanics for players to get used to as they investigate a series of murders across Bright Falls and beyond. WhileAlan Wake 2gradually guides players on their journey in learning its core gameplay features, there are some things it doesn’t necessarily explain, plus several tips for beginners to help better survive the game’s many twists and turns....

Visual novelsare a great way to enjoy an interactive novel with great characters and stories. What’s even better is when great visual novels can be played on mobile as players can experience the stories and read wherever they are, whenever they like. It’s a great way to make the time fly by on long flights or morning travels. Visual novelsare usually played primarily to experience a fantastic story, but there are also often themes of romance and player choices....

Summary While the Arkhamverse is getting a new addition viaBatman: Arkham Shadow,a VR-exclusive title likely isn’t enough for DC games to bounce back after recent titlesGotham KnightsandSuicide Squad:Kill the Justice Leaguelargely failed to reach the standards established by theArkhamgames.While there is speculation thatother DC projects in the workscould help repair DC’s gaming reputation, a much safer bet would be to rely on the character that got Rocksteady to the heights it achieved with the Arkhamverse, and the game wouldn’t even needArkhamin the title....

Summary Though it’s been around for almost eight years now,Dead by Daylightisn’t often viewed as one of the most popular multiplayer games on the market, though it is definitely up there. Essentially popularizing the asymmetrical multiplayer genre for the horror crowd,Dead by Daylightsees a team of four Survivors go up against one Killer, paving the way for some incredibly intense cat-and-mouse gameplay. And for those still on the fence about hopping intoDead by Daylightall these years later, it might actually be the perfect time, especially for fans ofRemedy’s Connected Universe....

Disney Dreamlight Valleyfans have noticed a small detail that seems to be a reference toKingdom Heartshidden in plain sight. As fans make their way through the game, they slowly build a perfect place for all of their favorite Disney and Pixar characters to hang out. By completing characters' friendship quests, they’ll unlock special outfits, accessories, and even other quests to unlock new characters like Minnie Mouse. Once players complete the Memory Magnification quest with a high enough friendship level with Mickey, they’ll be able to add Minnie Mouse’s house to their town....