Pokemon GO Fest trailer is directed by The Last Jedi’s Rian Johnson

Not being held at Canto Bight Niantic is currently in preparation for the 2020 edition of its annual gathering, Pokémon GO Fest, which takes place later this month. While the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has put paid to plans of a physical get-together,PokémonGOplayers from around the world will still be able to partake in a special “virtual” weekend, which will offer challenges, bonuses, and a host of cute critters just waiting to be added to your menagerie....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 218 words · Jackie Crawford

Redeeming Literature quest walkthrough in Disney Dreamlight Valley

Disney Dreamlight Valley’sThe Storybook Vale storyline continues as we talk to Aurora about our experiences with the Lorekeeper. Despite the Lorekeeper nearly betraying us, we’re starting to make amends now, with the first few steps involving, you guessed it, more books. Table of contents Starting the Redeeming Literature quest You’ll start the Redeeming Literature quest after reachinglevel three friendship with Aurora. You also need to unlock Belee and Stitch as villagers, as they’re both supporting characters in this mission....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 575 words · Brian King

Review: The Expanse: A Telltale Series – Episode 1

After a five-year hiatus, Telltale has returned withThe Expanse: A Telltale Series. With all the drama surrounding the company’s bankruptcy in 2018, followed by its acquisition byLCG Entertainmentin 2019, it’s fair to have some doubts. Furthermore, Deck Nine are the developers. While they have experience with narrative-driven games, will this even feel like a Telltale game? Well, I can tell you that answer is yes. And while I’d never dare try to dethroneThe Wolf Among Us, I will tell you this:The Expanseis shaping up to be one of the best Telltale Games titles yet....

August 5, 2025 · 5 min · 992 words · Lori Martinez

Rock out with the Dwarf in this Dragon’s Crown trailer

This dude is like Blanka mixed with Thor Atlus is rolling out the character vignettes forDragon’s Crown, giving us a closer look at how each hero will handle themselves as they fight through the depths of the darkest dungeons.First we got the Sorceress, and now, we have a new trailer for the Dwarf. Based on the footage, it’s clear that the Dwarf is capable of doing damage at all times, even when he’s jumping or dodging, as he has a patented roll jump attack....

August 5, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Samantha Jenkins

Rockman Xover out in Japan, contains weird Legends video

We’ve definitely got a winner on our hands I know you’ve been on pins and needles regardingRockman Xover. The free-to-play iOS title isavailable in Japanas of today, though the Western localization is still forthcoming. Heat Man of The Mega Man Network has been putting the game through its paces, but hisearly impressionsare not positive. The game is glitchy as hell, crashes frequently, and has an obtuse account system. With the exception of the end-level bosses, each stage in a world isidentical, with the same enemies and everything....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 221 words · Kevin Gutierrez

Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story coming soon to Nintendo Switch

Today’s Nintendo Direct revealed thatSong of Nunu: A League of Legends Storyis coming to the Nintendo Switch. It centers on Nunu and Willump as they adventure through the dangerous wilds of Freljord. You’ll have to climb to get around some areas, and when there’s an icy slope, Nunu can use Willump as a sleigh. There’ll also be puzzles to solve as you learn more about these friends and their past....

August 5, 2025 · 1 min · 139 words · Melinda Garrett

Star Ocean: The Divine Force is set for next year

Follow the story of two heroes venturing across the stars This year is the 25th anniversary of theStar Oceanseries. And today, Square Enix and tri-Ace announced the next entry in the franchise.Star Ocean: The Divine Forceis set to launch sometime next year. Shown off during today’s State of Play stream,Star Ocean: The Divine Forcefollows dual protagonists Raymond and Laeticia.The Divine Forcewill once again use a “Double Hero” setup, following one protagonist from an advanced civilization and another from a more fantasy-based kingdom....

August 5, 2025 · 1 min · 212 words · Brandy Holmes

Stray is a peculiar PS5 game about a cat in a robot world

RIP humans After a few high-profile sequels during the PS5 reveal event, Sony shifted the spotlight toStray, an animal adventure game in which humans are seemingly long gone and robots walk the graffiti-tagged streets. For a split-second, I hadTokyo Jungleflashbacks before I came to my senses. Let me dream. With assistance from Annapurna Interactive, the team at BlueTwelve was inspired by the real-world Kowloon Walled City forStray‘s setting. “Exploring the strange world we are building feels really fresh when you’re sneaking under a car, or walking the rooftops with the inhabitants below unaware of your presence....

August 5, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Catherine Cantu

Surprise! Palworld is on PlayStation 5 today

As part of the PlayStation State of Play stream,Pocketpair announcedthat Palworld’s release date is right now! Or today! I checked, it’s not up at this exact moment. Palworldis thatPokemonwith guns game. It’s an open-world survival title where you cut down trees and craft stuff. Nintendo is suing its developers for patent infringement. You know the one, right? It sold a kajillion copies because people can’t get enough of cutting down trees to craft an axe....

August 5, 2025 · 1 min · 197 words · Nicole Silva MD

The Daily Hotness: Red pandas are jerks

Okay, no they’re not; they’re just mischievous. And freaking adorable. Does anyone know if it’s legal to own a red panda as a pet? I need one, I don’t think you understand. It’s back to work after the holiday weekend, and with that is a ton of previews and news from a certain PAX East that took place over the weekend, the Wii U might be $300 or more, and so much more happened on 13-07-2025....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Anna Bennett

The delightfully disturbing Push Me Pull You hits PS4 on May 3

Also headed to PC and Mac Push Me Pull Youis “a nice/horrible local multiplayer game where you and a friend share control of a big, wriggly body, and then play sports together.” Clearly, the developers havehad some timeto nail down and refine their one-sentence summary. It’s now set for a July 10, 2025 release on PlayStation 4, with Windows, Mac, and Linux versions “coming soon.” This is meant for two to four players, and while there sadly isn’t online multiplayer support — “[adding that] would have forced us to leave behind lots of other things that make the game special (due to both technical and non-technical limitations),” says director Michael McMaster — you can playPush Me Pull Youwith another person using only a single gamepad....

August 5, 2025 · 1 min · 156 words · Brenda Ashley

The return of news on Dtoid’s YouTube channel? Let’s start with Pokk?n Tournament

Do you want news in video form? Pog form? Today was a pretty huge day for Destructoid. One ofthe founding fathers of the website returned to the foldand swiftly kickedNBA2K15in the nuts. Wereviewed the New 3DSwith lukewarm appreciation, tempered with the customary cautioning for early adopters that’s pretty much status quo for new console releases these days. We launched a newYouTube series calledBeard Viewthat takes focus on games that you may not have had a chance to play for yourself....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 303 words · Brittney Nichols

Tomb Raider on Steam now comes with TF2 items

Suddenly, a spike in sales! If you already boughtTomb Raideron Steam or do so before March 12, yourTeam Fortress 2inventory will have three brand newTomb Raiderrelated items bestowed upon it. The “Tomb Wrapper” is a Scout-only item of a blood-stained bandage around his arm, the “Fortune Hunter” is Lara’s pickaxe available for all classes, and finally the “Croft’s Crest” is a badge for all classes, resembling something from the game I’m sure....

August 5, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Michelle Gonzalez