Seel | Pokémon Guide
The guide details Pokémon Seel, a classic Water‑type from the original 151, covering its base stats, abilities, and evolution into Dewgong at level 34. It lists every in‑game location from Gen 1 through Gen 9, noting where Seel is obtainable or unobtainable. The article also outlines Seel’s strengths, weaknesses, and a comprehensive moveset including level‑up, TM, and egg moves. Finally, it provides breeding information and hidden ability Ice Body for strategic use.
Rumour: Suspicions of Persona 1 and 2 Remasters Grow Stronger as Soundtrack Reappears
Rumors of Persona 1 and Persona 2 remasters have intensified after Atlus released new merchandise labeled “Origins” and “Duality” and re‑uploaded the Persona 1 soundtrack on YouTube, coinciding with its launch on Spotify. The timing aligns with the franchise’s 30th anniversary and recent...
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Worldwide Reveal Announced for April 23rd
Ubisoft confirmed the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced and scheduled a worldwide reveal stream for April 23 at 9 AM PDT. The remake, based on the 2013 classic, has been delayed beyond its rumored November 2025 launch after a leadership reshuffle placed...
Mass Effect Show Writer Denies It’s Being Rewritten For ‘Non-Gamers’
Writer and executive producer Daniel Casey publicly refuted a report that Amazon’s upcoming Mass Effect TV series is being rewritten for “non‑gamers.” He said the quote originated elsewhere and was never communicated to the show’s creative team. The series is...
The Sonic 4 Trailer May Contain A Hint About A Fifth Movie, Actually
Paramount previewed a brief Sonic 4 trailer at Cinemacon, confirming Jim Carrey’s return as Dr. Robotnik. The clip also sparked renewed speculation that Maddie Sumpter’s on‑screen shirt could hint at the next post‑credits character, continuing a pattern established across the first...
Dragon Quest Smash/Grow Review - Satisfying Slime Slashing on the Go
Square Enix’s upcoming mobile title Dragon Quest Smash/Grow transforms the classic JRPG into bite‑size roguelite dungeons designed for quick play sessions. The free‑to‑play game features Akira Toriyama’s signature art, a robot sidekick, and a gacha‑driven equipment system supplemented by gem‑based game...
Goddess of Victory: NIKKE Gets Pop Star Anis and 3.5 Anniversary Event This Week
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Falcons Confirm Karrigan Signing
Falcons have announced the signing of Danish in‑game leader Finn “karrigan” Andersen from FaZe, replacing Damjan “kyxsan” Stoilkovski after the team’s third‑place finish at IEM Rio. The move reunites karrigan with former FaZe teammate Nikola “NiKo” Kovač and re‑links him...
Pragmata Guide – All 40 Mods And How To Get Them
The new Pragmata guide catalogs every one of the 40 slottable mods available across the game’s sectors, blocks, and Cabin’s Stamp Club boards. Each mod grants distinct combat, hacking or survivability bonuses, from a 20% attack boost when HP is...
Vitality Keep Rolling at IEM Rio 2026 with Statement Win over Team Spirit
Team Vitality defeated Team Spirit 3-0 in the IEM Rio 2026 grand final, securing the ESL event’s S‑tier trophy. The sweep came after a tightly contested overtime on the final map, with Vitality’s mid‑round discipline and clutch performances from ZywOo,...
Karrigan to Falcons? Report Points to Blockbuster CS2 Roster Move
Finn "karrigan" Andersen is being linked to a move from FaZe Clan to Team Falcons, a shift that could reshape the Counter‑Strike 2 (CS2) landscape. The rumor, sourced from Esports Charts and HLTV insiders, remains unconfirmed but is tied to...
League of Legends Is Testing Controller Support and WASD Movement
League of Legends has begun testing native controller support tied to its newly introduced WASD movement mode, which entered a discovery window on April 17 and is now moving into ranked testing. Riot frames the feature as an accessibility extension,...
Zeri PBE Changes Aim for Stronger Laning and Less Late-Game Takeover
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A24's Elden Ring Adaptation Has One of the Strongest Ensemble Casts We've Seen in a Long Time
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Pick a Door and Choose Your Fate in Mind The Door, Out Now
Mind Wasted’s debut mobile title, Mind The Door, launches as a free‑to‑play puzzle experience that hinges on a single, repeated decision—choosing one of two doors in each resettable room. The Corridor, the game’s environment, subtly reacts to player choices, altering...
Okami 20th Anniversary Merchandise and Concert Announced
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FaZe Confirm Karrigan Departure
FaZe Clan confirmed that veteran in‑game leader Finn "karrigan" Andersen is leaving the organization after a five‑year tenure that delivered the 2022 Antwerp Major and the 2023 Intel Grand Slam. Reports link karrigan to a move to the Falcons, where...
SOOP Named Official Producer for 2026 Esports Championship East Asia
SOOP has been appointed the official broadcast producer and streaming partner for the 2026 Esports Championship East Asia, overseeing both domestic and global video delivery. The two‑day event, hosted by South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and organized...
Why Opera GX Markets Its Browser Like a Challenger Run
Opera GX, the gaming‑focused browser, has leveraged a challenger‑brand strategy to break through a stagnant browser market. Its "Your Setup Wants GX" campaign, anchored by the PC Man character, turned the browser into a piece of a gamer’s hardware setup. The...
Infinity Nikki Version 2.5 Launches April 23
Infinity Nikki's Version 2.5 update launches April 23, adding the new Boneyard region and visual upgrades for PlayStation 5, especially PS5 Pro. The patch introduces PSSR‑enhanced image sharpness, improved lighting, and more stable frame rates. A streamlined photo mode now...
New Honkai: Nexus Anima Aspect Exploration Project Beta Test Recruitment Opens
HoYoVerse has opened recruitment for the confidential "Aspect Exploration Project" beta of its upcoming title Honkai: Nexus Anima. The small‑scale test will require participants to be 18 or older, sign an NDA, and play on PC plus Android or iOS,...
The Shake up to Arc Raiders Expeditions May Turn the Extraction Shooter Into a Week-Long Bloodbath, but It Could Pair...
Embark Studios is overhauling Arc Raiders' Expeditions, changing the reward system from stash‑value based to damage‑dealt based for the April 28–May 4 event. The shift aims to motivate players to use high‑level gear in combat rather than hoarding it, turning the usually...
Crusader Kings III Gets a New Major Patch and Chapter V Expansion Pass
Paradox released Crusader Kings III 1.19 “Scribe” on 1 Sept 2020, a free patch that adds a Situations tab, age‑related ailments, quick‑edit travel planning and a new Ledger UI. The same day the Chapter V expansion pass launched at $43.99, delivering immediate clothing and...
The Games Industry Will Never "Get Back to Normal", Lament Tony Hawk Devs Iron Galaxy, as They Make Another Round...
Iron Galaxy Studios, known for ports like Apex Legends and the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 remake, announced another round of layoffs, though the exact number remains undisclosed. The cuts follow a February reduction of 66 jobs that was labeled...
Phaser 4 Level Selection Screen Tutorial in TypeScript
Emanuele Feronato released a comprehensive level‑selection tutorial built with Phaser 4 and TypeScript. The example features a horizontal, paginated selector that supports swipe, drag, mouse‑wheel navigation, snap‑to‑page behavior, and clickable thumbnails. Code is organized into dedicated TypeScript classes for scenes, thumbnails,...
If Windrose Isn't Quenching Your Sealord Fantasies, Maybe Carving Out Your Own Libertalia in Pirate Citybuilder Corsair Cove Will
Hooded Horse announced Corsair Cove, a pirate‑themed island city‑builder slated for a 2026 launch on Steam, Epic Games Store and Xbox Game Pass. Developed by Limbic Entertainment—the studio behind Tropico 6 and Park Beyond—the game lets players stack structures on cliffs, manage supply lines, and send...
Cloud Gaming Got so Good so Fast that I Genuinely Regret Buying My Gaming Laptop
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Intel's New Gaming CPU Specs Have Leaked Again, and It's Set to Be the King of Cache
A new leak reveals Intel's upcoming Nova Lake‑S architecture, slated for a late‑year launch and positioned as the Core Ultra 400 series. The flagship model is rumored to pack 16 performance cores, 32 efficiency cores, four low‑power E‑Cores, and a massive...
‘MOUSE: P.I. For Hire’ Soundtrack Is Available to Stream Ahead of Vinyl Release
Fumi Games’ new indie title *MOUSE: P.I. For Hire* launched on April 16 and quickly earned an “overwhelming positive” rating on Steam. The game fuses 1930s rubber‑hose animation with fast‑paced first‑person shooter mechanics, drawing comparisons to *Doom* and *Max Payne*. Composer Patryk...
WARNO Is the Wargame You Should Play to Get in some Practice, Just in Case the Real Thing Is upon...
WARNO, a World War III battle simulator released in 2024, has launched its Landjut expansion pack, adding a Danish playable army and eight new divisions. The DLC focuses on defending Copenhagen and the Jutland peninsula against a Warsaw Pact invasion in...
TheMainManSWE Illustrates How the Latest Patch Affected Every Character in Tekken 8
Bandai Namco released Tekken 8 Patch 3.00.02, a sweeping update that touched virtually every fighter on the roster. Content creator TheMainManSWE praised the patch as one of the best in the series, highlighting major buffs for Nina, Lidia, Viktor and King, while...
Epic Games Adds AI Conversations to Fortnite, but I Don't Remember Anyone Asking for Them
Epic Games announced that Fortnite custom islands will now support AI‑generated NPC dialogue powered by Google Gemini. Creators can input prompts to produce on‑the‑fly character speech, replacing traditional scripted dialogue trees. Epic added safety layers that block medical, mental‑health, romantic,...
PlayStation Gameplay Chart, Week Ending April 19th, 2026
The PlayStation Gameplay Chart for the week ending April 19 2026, compiled from over 2.9 million active accounts, shows Fortnite retaining the #1 spot, followed by Roblox and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II. Electronic Arts has a strong presence with six titles inside...
Supercell Boss Ilkka Paananen’s BAFTA Fellowship Is ‘for the Entire Mobile Games Industry’
Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen received a BAFTA Games Fellowship, marking the first time the honor has recognized mobile gaming. The award celebrates his 26‑year career as an investor, mentor and philanthropist, and highlights his focus on building a culture that...
Pokopia Player Builds Adorable Secret Fairy Cave Behind Waterfall
A Reddit player, josefugly, crafted a secret fairy cave behind a waterfall in Pokémon Pokopia, showcasing the game’s deep customization tools. The hidden grotto features glowing crystals, pink foliage, and a Clefairy bedroom complete with a vanity and tea set. Pokopia,...
Where to Find Bloody Nails in Graveyard Keeper
Graveyard Keeper players must collect five Bloody Nails to complete Snake’s quest. The nails drop exclusively from Iron Maidens, enemies that appear from dungeon level 4 onward and do not respawn. Players also need a Bucket of Blood, found in a...
The Horrible Construct Cyborgs of Tactics Game Menace Are Getting a Rework for "Style" And "Variety", While the Devs Put...
Menace, the turn‑based tactics title from Overhype, is rolling out a major update ahead of its April 22 launch. The unpopular promotion‑tax surcharge is being eliminated, with supply costs reshuffled to keep overall balance. All units now gain a vehicle‑clearing ability,...
Grab 7 Action-Packed Games in the Sharp Shooters Humble Bundle
The Sharp Shooters Humble Bundle packages seven shooter titles for roughly $17, a steep discount from buying each separately. The collection includes Earth Defense Force 5, Wildgate, Strike Force Heroes, Outriders, Way of the Hunter, Receiver 2, and Holy Shoot, all of...
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[Event News] Leading Games Industry Entrepreneur Chris Van Der Kuyl CBE Joins the Games Growth Summit
Chris van der Kuyl CBE, a veteran of the global games sector, has been added as a speaker at the Games Growth Summit. With more than two decades of experience, he will discuss his role in bringing Minecraft to Microsoft,...
Steam Users Have Until May 1 to Get $173 Worth of Games for Just $13
Humble Bundle’s Tower Defense 2 Bundle lets Steam users claim nine tower‑defense titles valued at up to $173 for a minimum of $13, with a trimmed $7 option for five items. The pay‑what‑you‑want deal includes a 25% coupon for Kingdom Rush 5 and...
Short News: Week 16
BC.Game announced roster adjustments ahead of IEM Atlanta and the CS Asia Championships, benching veterans António “aragornN” Barbosa and Christopher “MUTiRiS” Fernandes and promoting FPL prospect Maidar “nocries” Baldanov as the substitute. The team now fields three players for the...
Capcom Says Pragmata Is Off to ‘a Strong Start’ with 1 Million Sold in Its First Two Days
Capcom announced that its new sci‑fi action‑adventure Pragmata sold over one million copies within its first two days of release. The title, a brand‑new IP developed largely by younger Capcom staff, earned an 86 Metacritic score and a 97% positive...
CS2 Player MAUschine Receives 10-Year Ban for Hitting Opponent on Stage During Live Tournament
German CS2 pro and streamer MAUschine was handed a 10‑year suspension from the DACH CS Masters after punching opponent Spidergum during the post‑match awards ceremony at the CAGGTUS Leipzig tournament. The league cited a zero‑tolerance stance on physical violence and...
Grab Wildgate and Six Other Underappreciated Shooters for Just over $2 Each in This Humble Bundle
Humble Bundle’s new Sharp Shooters Bundle offers seven shooter titles—including the under‑the‑radar space‑combat game Wildgate—for just $2.14 each, a steep discount from the regular $15 price tag. Wildgate, despite a 80% Steam rating, has struggled to gain traction due to...
Vanished Puzzle Quest Brings a First-Person Puzzle Adventure Uncovering Ancient Secrets to Mobile
Vanished Puzzle Quest, a first‑person puzzle‑adventure from Unity Productions Foundation, has launched on Android, iOS, and PC via Steam and Epic Games. The game blends 2D and 3D puzzles with item crafting, set against historically inspired locations from the Islamic...
Honkai: Nexus Anima Gears up for Small-Scale Aspect Exploration Project Playtest, Recruitment Is Open Now
HoYoverse has opened recruitment for the Aspect Exploration Project, a multilingual small‑scale beta of its upcoming title Honkai: Nexus Anima. The playtest aims to validate design choices, gather player feedback, and fine‑tune the game before full launch. Honkai: Nexus Anima...
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[Industry News] Games Industry Shows Signs of Rebalancing as Workforce and Studios Adapt to Changing Market Conditions, Skillsearch Report Finds
The 12th annual Skillsearch Games & Immersive Salary and Satisfaction Report shows the sector entering a rebalancing phase. While workforce activity remains high, 44% of professionals say they’ve considered leaving after recent redundancies. Studios are planning modest, more selective hiring,...
MMO Space Shooter Star Conflict Is Shutting Down
Star Conflict, the MMO space shooter from Star Gem Inc. and Gaijin Network, announced it will permanently shut down on October 10, 2026. The decision follows a steep decline in active players, with recent peaks under 400, and mounting technical...
PRAGMATA Reaches 1 Million Sold in 2 Days
Capcom announced that its new sci‑fi action‑adventure PRAGMATA sold over one million units within two days of its April 17, 2026 launch. The title, built by a younger development team, blends fast‑paced combat with puzzle mechanics and follows Hugh Williams and an android...
Makko Launches AI-Powered 2D Game Studio with over 40,000 Game Assets Created in Beta
Makko AI has officially launched its AI‑powered 2D game studio at makko.ai after a beta focused on quality and creator feedback. The platform lets users generate cohesive 2D art assets and playable prototypes through conversational prompts, eliminating traditional drawing, animation,...