WhileNintendodidn’t show very many games during its E3 Direct, it’s probably safe to say that it still managed to get Switch owner very excited with thereveal ofSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. This latest entry in the series includes a couple of new fighters like the Inklings and Ridley, and it places them alongside just about every character that’s ever made an appearance on theSmash Brosroster. As a sort of celebration for this, the Big N is holding a massive sale through its eShop right now, and some of the offers are pretty sweet....

As part of the ID@Xbox Showcase, Kaizen Game Works, the developers of 2020’sParadise Killer,has revealedtheir next bizarre crime drama,Promise Mascot Agency. The absolutely bonkers-looking open-world game is PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Windows in 2025. InPromise Mascot Agency, you play as Michi, a disgraced Yakuza member who is put in charge of the titular agency for mascots, and you must turn the business around. While trying to run a legitimate-ish business, he must also unravel the conspiracy that led to his exile....

Maybe this is ‘Peak Persona’… Back whenPersona 4 Goldenreleased, I considered its advent as the sign that we as a society had hit the point of “PeakPersona.” That game took the already-polished structure ofPersona 4 –itself a refinement ofPersona 3‘s pioneering disruption–and buffed out the few remaining rough spots in the design. In the wake of that release, I thought that the series couldn’t possibly top itself without veering radically from the tried-and-true formula Atlus and P-Studio had devised over the years....

Plugable just released its first-ever portable monitor, the Plugable 15.6" USB-C Portable Display Monitor (USBC-PDMON). It’s designed to cater to professionals and tech enthusiasts who want a simple, portable, and versatile display. One of the standout features of the USB-C Portable Monitor is the dual 10GbpsUSB-C ports. With these, you may add additional peripherals like keyboards and mice. The monitor can receive up to 100W of power with the right adapter, with up to 85W going to the connected device, and 15W reserved for the display’s own power....

With the addition of Gen 4 Pokemon to Niantic’s popular mobile ARG,Pokemon GO, many have been forced into waiting for their favorite Pokemon to be added. Now, we know a new wave of gen 4 Pokemon is inbound, thanks to the official SpanishPokemon GOTwitter account, which could very well bring some fan-favorite Sinnoh Pokemon into the fold. Considering somesprites for Yanmega, Tangrowth, and more were recently leaked, it may be some new gen 4 cross-gen evolutions....

Earlier this monthPokemon GOlaunched a brand new feature for collectors that was pretty quickly overshadowed by hype surrounding the start of a new in-game season andupcoming holiday activities. The Postcard Book is available now and players may have some questions about exactly what it is and how to use it. For starters, it’s important to understand that the Postcard Book has no impact on gameplay mechanics inPokemon GO. That means zero impact on catching Pokemon or onbattling in the PvE or PvP scenes....

Pokemon GOplayers have a lot going on in February and some surprising Pokemon are getting their moment in the spotlight. One ofthe many events going on in Februarywill give players a chance to encounter Lickitung in Battle Raids at an increased rate and earn an exciting exclusive move. ThePokemon GOLickitung Raid Day event takes place on February 15 and finally makes Body Slam an option for the Pokemon. Although Lickitung isn’tthe most PvE relevant Pokemon in the game, it is still a fan favorite and can be put to good use in Trainer Battles....

Pokemon Homeis the new backbone of thePokemonfranchise. The cloud service connects the 3DS Pokemon games throughPokemon Bank,Pokemon Go,Pokemon Let’s Go PikachuandEevee, and the brand newPokemon SwordandPokemon Shieldtitles for Nintendo Switch. The newest update for the service expands it even further.Pokemon Homeis now prepared for the upcoming launch ofPokemon SwordandShield’s first major post-launch DLC, theIsle of Armor. RELATED:Pokemon Home Price and Other Details Announced In addition to the Battle Data changes,Pokemon Homealso now allows users to directly trade their Pokemon with friends via an online connection....

Interest in Capcom’sMonster Hunterfranchise is arguably at an all-time high. The current major titleMonster Hunter Worldis preparing to release a Halloween-themed update,Monster Hunter Stories 2andMonster Hunter Risewere recently announced for the Switch, and a film adaptation of the series starring Milla Jovovich is in development. Thus, it makes sense for the mobile gamePuzzle & Dragonsto be bringing back its recurringMonster Huntercollaboration. This latest iteration of theMonster Huntercollab, which is currently active and scheduled to take place until October 11, is the fifth time Capcom’s action RPG franchise has appeared in the mobile puzzle game....

What are you reading this for? Nightdive’s rumored remaster ofQuake IIhas been released, and you might already own it if you already had a version ofQuake IIon Steamor something. If the PC version is too good for you, then it’s also available on Xbox, Switch, and PlayStation platforms. What am I even writing this for? Okay, because I’m expected to meet a certain word threshold to please the internet robots, I’ll tell you more....

This looks like a good’un Microsoft didn’t dedicate a long section of its E3 2016 press conference to Keiji Inafune’snewestnew jointReCore, but it did get a trailer that made quite a splash. That’s mostly because the trailer itself is quite splashy. Watercolor-like screens introduce the robots that will help us survive and traverse Far Eden. Probably more important than that is the release date forReCore. As wasrumored lately,ReCorewill launch on September 13....

Quick Links Blades of Chanceis a fun RNG-basedRobloxgame in which you have to open chests to get the rarest possible blade. When you open a chest, you are guaranteed to get a blade, which you’re able to keep in your inventory if it is unique, or just throw away if its rarity is 1/2. By saving rare blades to your inventory, you will, sooner or later, fill it up, and there will be no more room for new swords or daggers....

Several months ago,Saints Rowthe Thirddirector Scott Phillipsstated that he believed it to be high time for the open-world action-adventure series to make a comeback, saying that a resurgence of the franchise would be good since “it’s been quite a few years”. While no new games have been announced yet, it has been confirmed that aSaints Rowmovie is on the way withStraight Outta ComptonandThe Fate of the Furiousdirector F. Gary Gray attached to helm the project....