New Xbox Game Pass Games for January 2022 Explained

Microsoft’sXbox Game Passsubscription service had a banner year in 2021, with some of the highest-rated new games debuting as day oneXbox Game Passtitles. This included the likes ofPsychonauts 2, which earned rave reviews from critics, as well asHalo Infinite, hailed as a return to form for the beloved FPS series.Forza Horizon 5was also a day one Xbox Game Pass game, which is especially notable as it was the highest-rated video game of all of 2021....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Donna Richardson

Once Human: Explore Furnace Lair Guide (Mystical, Weapon, and Armor Crate Locations)

Furnace Lair is a location inOnce Human’s Chalk Peak, and players who visit it will have the opportunity to complete an optional quest called “Explore Furnace Lair.” To complete that quest, fans must look for a Mystical Crate, defeat normal enemies, find Weapon and Armor Crates, and activate a Rift Anchor, and they may find it difficult to address some of those tasks. For those fans who are struggling with the Explore Furnace Lair quest inOnce Human, this guide is here to help....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Katie Evans

One Piece: Oda Finally Reveals The Full Power Of The Five Elders

Summary The Five Elders, also known as the Gorosei, are some of the most powerful individualsto exist in theOne Pieceworld. They are the highest political authority in the One Piece world, given that their position is the top most among the Celestial Dragons. They are also the personal guards of Imu, the sovereign of the world. The Five Elders are some of the most exciting characters currently playing an active role in the Final Saga of One Piece, and Oda has given them a very established position, especially towards the end of the Egghead Island arc....

June 19, 2025 · 7 min · 1282 words · Kathryn Ramirez

Palworld: Hardest Alpha Pals, Ranked

Summary Alpha Pals are a rare and powerful type of Pal, but as a result of their strength, they are also harder to defeat and obtain. This special category of Pal is indicated by a small devil icon next to their name and picture. Although Alpha Pals are just variations of existing designs, they do come with bonus Passive Skills and often unique Partner Skills which elevate them above their peers....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 834 words · Jerry Bryant

Phantom Mage's Weaknesses in Persona 3 Reload

Quick Links Monad Passages are a common occurrence as you get further into Tartarus inPersona 3 Reload. Within these hidden locations, you’ll come into contact with many different bosses, usually with completely different weaknesses and resistances. These enemies can be difficult to beat if you don’t know what you are doing. Inside the Monad Passages of the Yabbashah Block in Tartarus, you’ll find yourself in battle with aPhantom Mage. This enemy is incredibly tough for those who are still learning about weaknesses and the best party members to bring along....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Daniel Juarez

Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Beta Sprites Leak, Include Garchomp, Legendaries, and More

Over the last few months, the source codes for variousPokemongames have leaked online through 4chan, allowing dataminers to discover hidden secrets that never made it into the game’s final product.Pokemon DiamondandPearl’s source code leakedback in May, and dataminers have now discovered some of these same secrets. Presented by thePokemonhistorian, Dr. Lava, some new leaks forPokemon DiamondandPearlreveal some of the sprites of Pokemon used in the games' beta versions. Viewers can see Garchomp’s sprite, Rotom’s sprite, the sprites of Legendary Pokemon, and the sprites of dozens of other Pokemon....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Julie Sutton

Pokemon Fan Imagines What a Pre-Evolution for Drampa Would Be Like

Summary APokemonfan has recently designed a pre-evolution for Drampa, giving it a baby form. Creating alternativePokemonforms is a common practice in the franchise’s community, and pre-evolutions are one of the most popular kinds of fan art, especially due to how cute the results often are. Drampa is a Normal/Dragon-type creature that first appeared in theseventh generation ofPokemongames, withPokemon Sun and Moon. While far from being one of the most popular creatures in the franchise, Drampa is certainly unique....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Nicholas Briggs

Pokemon GO’s Ed Sheeran Concert Will Never Match the Heights of Fortnite

FromLife is StrangetoRayman Legendsand many more, countless titles have proved that video games and music make a perfect pair. During the global pandemic, video games became a way for people to connect in the digital realm when physical meetups were not possible. However, music artists also utilized video games to host virtual concerts.Pokemon GOhas also hopped onto the trend by bringing gamers acollaborative event with Ed Sheeranwhich runs from November 22 until Jul 30, 2025....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 628 words · James Morris

Red Dead Redemption 2 Player Catches Legendary Fish Using a Knife

Fishing mini-games are present in a ton of video games, even those that have little to do with fishing. Some video game franchises, likeThe Legend of Zeldaseries, have included fishing in several title entries, with the mechanics changing on different handhelds and consoles. InRed Dead Redemption 2, players can participate in classic frontier activities such as hunting and fishing and bag Legendary game to brag to others about. However, one player’s issues catching a Legendary fish lead them to ditch classic fishing practices altogether and go for something a bit more direct....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · Dennis Haynes

Resident Evil 4 Remake PS5 Version Has Flickering Screen Issue

Resident Evil 4, the long-awaited remake of the cult classic survival-shooter game, was finally released today, however, the PlayStation 5 version of the game suffers from an irritating flickering screen issue. While theResident Evil 4remake has already received stellar reviewsfrom various gaming outlets, the game is not without its faults. Capcom has confirmed the flickering screen issue’s existence while advising gamers to change some of their display settings until a patch that completely solves this flaw arrives....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Phyllis Campbell

Return to Monkey Island: Where to Find a Flattened Skull

Not long afterescaping from the ship’s hold at the beginning of Part 2,Return to Monkey Islandplayers will be tasked with finding a flattened skull to complete LeChuck’s Monkey Island potion. In previousMonkey Islandgames, players have traditionally used a Jolly Roger pirate flag for this exact purpose, but things are a little different this time around. RELATED:The Best Puzzles in Monkey Island Games (& How to Solve Them) For whatever reason, the ship’s lookout Flambe will prevent Guybrush from heading up into the crow’s nest, forcing players to think outside the box a little....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 556 words · Brian Washington

Sea of Thieves Update Adds Sea Fort Raids, But Removes the Arena

Sea of Thievesis entering its sixth season of content, and while most games celebrate major new releases with the addition of new features, unlocks, achievements, and more, the game’s Update 2.5.0 is set to remove a batch of content as well, most notably the dedicated Arena PvP game mode. Though this change has been a long time coming at this point, PvP players might not be thrilled by the fact thatSea of Thievesis outright removing its Arena and Sea Dog reputation unlocks from the current rotation of active content....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Austin Hill

Spider-Man: Spider-Verse Short Film Gets An Official Synopsis

Summary While theSpider-Verseis still on hiatus, the shortSpider-Manfilm titledThe Spider Withinreceived an official synopsis ahead of its upcoming screening at a preeminent film festival and undisclosed commercial release date. Based around the Miles Morales version of the popularSpider-Mancharacter from Marvel Comics, theSpider-Versefilms serve as an origin story for the hero but also use the overarching inter-reality plot line to thrust Miles and the fans watching into the massive pool of alternate Spider-People that have populated the pages of Marvel’s comic books for decades....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 523 words · Keith Green