Key Takeaways Pokémon Legends: Z-A Officially Launches on Nintendo Switch After weeks of anticipation and a full pre-release leak, Pokémon Legends: Z-A officially launched on October 16, 2025, for both the Nintendo Switch 1 and Switch 2. The base version retails for $59.99, while the next-gen edition costs $69.99. Despite widespread spoilers circulating online ahead…
Key Takeaways Pokémon Executive Intervenes in Latest Leak A major Pokémon leak controversy has unfolded after Centro Leaks on X (formerly Twitter) reported being contacted directly by Takato Utsunomiya, Chief Operating Officer of The Pokémon Company. The executive reportedly requested that the account remove images allegedly showing Pokémon Generation 10 titles, fueling further speculation about…
Key Takeaways Quantic Dream Steps Into New Territory Quantic Dream SA, the studio best known for cinematic story-driven titles like Detroit: Become Human and Heavy Rain, has announced the start of closed beta registration for its upcoming multiplayer title, Spellcasters Chronicles. The free-to-play 3v3 third-person MOBA marks a significant departure from the studio’s narrative-heavy legacy,…
Key Takeaways: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Pre-Order Bonus Revealed Pokémon fans who pre-ordered Pokémon Legends: Z-A can now redeem an exclusive Ralts holding a Gardevoirite, the Mega Stone used to Mega Evolve Gardevoir, via the game’s Mystery Gift feature. This bonus Ralts is available until February 28, 2026, giving players plenty of time to add it…
Key Takeaways: Free Bundles Arrive in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone As Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 nears the end of its life cycle, Activision is sending players off with one last surprise. Subscribers to PlayStation Plus, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, or PC Game Pass can now redeem two free cosmetic…
Key Takeaways: Borderlands 4 Gets Its First Major Discount Just a month after launch, Borderlands 4 is already seeing its first big price cut. The game is 20% off on the PlayStation Store and Xbox Store, bringing the price down from $69.99 to $55.99 until October 22, 2025, at 11:59 PM PDT. The limited-time sale…
Key Takeaways: Bungie Rolls Back Unstable Cores After Player Backlash In a major reversal, Bungie has announced it will remove Unstable Cores from Destiny 2 with Update 9.1.5.1, following months of player frustration over excessive upgrade costs. The rollback marks another effort to simplify the game’s complex progression systems after the turbulent launch of the…
Key Takeaways: Lucia, Yidhari, and Komano Join the Fight Zenless Zone Zero’s 2.3 update, released on October 15, 2025, expands the roster with three new playable agents — Lucia Elowen, Yidhari Murphy, and Komano Manato. The new additions bring unique abilities and elemental playstyles that redefine team composition and combat flow. Lucia Elowen, an S-Rank…
Key Takeaways: Riot’s New Era of Balance Riot Games implemented Valorant patch 11.08 on October 14, 2025, marking one of the most comprehensive updates of the year. The patch focuses on restoring the balance between gunplay and abilities—a long-standing point of tension within the tactical shooter’s community. Riot explained that the update aims to “reinforce…
Key Takeaways: The End of an Era for Mortal Kombat’s Sound Genius Dan Forden, the man whose voice and sound design helped define the Mortal Kombat franchise, has officially retired after a remarkable 37-year career in the video game industry. Forden, affectionately known as the “Toasty!” guy, announced his retirement on October 1 via Instagram,…