Pokemon and Palworld Clone Pickmon Changes Its Name by One Letter to "Better Align with Our Brand Identity and Lore"
PocketGame announced that its creature‑collecting game Pickmon will now be called Pickmos, changing only the final letter. The rename is presented as a move to better align with the studio’s brand identity and lore, with "mos" symbolizing a complete ecosystem and grand cosmos. Despite the subtle shift, the game remains under fire for designs that closely resemble Pokémon and Palworld, sparking ongoing community disputes. The developer has cited trademark searches and legal counsel in response to accusations of copying.
Skyrim Lead Says Bethesda Is "Going to Feel It" When Todd Howard Leaves because He's Always Touched Everything During the...
The lead artist on Bethesda’s flagship title *Skyrim* warned that the studio will feel the impact when longtime executive producer Todd Howard eventually departs, citing his hands‑on involvement in every aspect of development. Howard’s pervasive presence has created a culture...
Todd Howard Says that Starfield's New Game Plus Was "Us Asking You This Weird, Deep Question that I Actually Think...
Bethesda’s Free Lanes update overhauls Starfield’s New Game+ by redefining the Unity gateway. Players can now enter the Unity while retaining powers and, via a new Quantum Entanglement Device, transport up to 50 inventory items. The change also expands Quantum...
I've Finally Swapped Out My Beloved Six-Button Sega Mega Drive Controller for the 8Bitdo M30, but It Has a Gruelling...
Phil Hayton of GamesRadar+ is putting the 8Bitdo M30 2.4 GHz Sega Genesis controller through its paces with multiple Sonic the Hedgehog 2 play‑throughs. He chose the 2.4 GHz version at $24.99 because it includes a 9‑pin adapter, avoiding the extra $20 Retro...
Despite Good Reviews, The First Berserker Khazan Development Team Reportedly Dissolved over Disappointing Sales Just Days After Nexon CEO Praised...
The First Berserker: Khazan received strong critical reviews but fell short of Nexon's sales expectations, prompting the parent company to reassign the Neople development team. Nexon CEO Junghun Lee had recently touted the title as a strategic entry point for...
I'm an RGB Defender, and This Mario and Luigi Switch 2 Controller Is Prime Reason Why
The Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless controller for Nintendo Switch 2, featuring a Mario‑and‑Luigi skin, launched on March 30 2026 and retails for $64.99 (≈$70 in the UK). It boasts customizable RGB lighting with four modes, a 40‑hour battery that falls to about 12 hours when...
Can a VPN Let You Play Region-Locked Games?
A VPN can let gamers bypass regional restrictions on PC and, with extra steps, on consoles. On PCs, connecting to a foreign server often unlocks unavailable titles and alternative storefronts, though users may need fresh regional accounts. Console users must...
Slay the Spire 2 Devs Were Caught Off Guard by 13,000 Negative Steam Review Spike: "It Was Much More Extreme...
Mega Crit’s *Slay the Spire 2* received an unexpected surge of over 13,000 negative Steam reviews within two days after a beta patch altered the Silent class’s Prepared card. The change made a popular infinite‑loop strategy harder, prompting players—particularly from China—to label...
"As One Guy at Ubisoft, I Had No Impact": Assassin's Creed Dev Turned Indie Says He Was "Miserable" As "One...
Former Ubisoft designer Darenn Keller quit the Assassin’s Creed team after feeling like a powerless cog in a massive AAA hierarchy. He used two years of savings to launch the indie city‑builder Dawnfolk, which has sold roughly 26,000 copies and...
Nintendo 64 Gets a Skyrim-Sized Open-World Game as Dev Busts the Infamous Fog That's Defined the Console for 30 Years
A small team led by James Lambert has released Junkrunner 64, a game‑jam title that runs on real Nintendo 64 hardware and delivers a draw distance comparable to modern open‑world games like Skyrim. By employing a dual‑pass rendering technique and aggressive level‑of‑detail...
Should Japanese Game Devs Focus on a Japanese Style? Nioh 3 Leads Say It's "One of Our Strengths," But Blindly...
Nioh 3’s lead creators Kohei Shibata and Fumihiko Yasuda explain how the game’s samurai‑centric narrative and yokai folklore embody a distinctly Japanese aesthetic. They highlight artistic influences such as ukiyo‑e prints and Shigeru Mizuki’s yokai illustrations, describing a precise, systematic "Japanese...
Star Wars Zero Company Exists because Late Call of Duty Co-Creator Vince Zampella Wanted to Know About an XCOM Veteran's...
Vince Zampella, co‑creator of Call of Duty, died in a 2025 car crash but left a lasting imprint with the upcoming Star Wars strategy title, Zero Company. The game traces its roots to a late‑night phone call where XCOM veteran...
The New Pro Version Has Arrived, but the Original Belkin Charging Case Is Worth Your Time with This Record-Low Saving
Belkin’s original Charging Case for the Nintendo Switch 2, featuring a 10,000 mAh powerbank, has dropped to $59.49 on Amazon, a steep discount from its near‑$100 price. The newer Pro model retails for $99.99 and adds a detachable powerbank that doubles as...
"Gabe Cannot Buy Yachts with Wishlists": Steam Expert Begs Devs to Make the Most of Their Hit Games, because to...
At GDC, indie advisor Chris Zukowski defined “golden goose” Steam titles as games that generate at least $150,000 in sales and roughly 500 user reviews within six months, earning what he calls “real Steam” status. He warned that once a...
Project Hail Mary Has Convinced Me to Start Getting Excited for Star Wars: Starfighter
The reviewer praises Andy Weir’s adaptation Project Hail Mary, highlighting Ryan Gosling’s solo performance and the film’s blend of science and adventure. That positive experience fuels excitement for the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter, scheduled for May 28 2027, which also stars Gosling...
