Controversial elements scuppered Mother 3 western release - report

A few years back, a western release of Mother 3 was finally on the cards. Originally launched for the Game Boy Advance in 2006, the new version was being prepped for Wii U Virtual Console, timed for the game's 10th anniversary. This 2016 port would have been the first time Mother 3 launched in the west, where Nintendo's oddball role-playing game series is named as Earthbound and is probably still best known for its representation in Super Smash Bros. [Read More]

Destiny 2 - Atlas Skew locations: Where to find Atlas Skews to complete Tracing the Stars quests explained

Looking for new weapons and Parallax Trajectory? Here's how to find Atlas Skew locations in Destiny 2 to complete Tracing the Stars quests.Destiny 2's Atlas Skews are part of the Tracing the Stars questline, where you'll be exploring the Dreaming City in search for them. Debuting in Season of the Lost, this is one of the first quests you can activate and start progressing through during your visits to the Dreaming City. [Read More]

Dr Eggman survives Sonic the Hedgehog voice cast cull

The voice actor of Sonic the Hedgehog villain Dr. Eggman has announced he has survived the franchise's current cast cull. The past few weeks have seen various Sonic voice actors announce they have sadly parted ways with their characters - including Sonic himself, Roger Craig Smith - with fans left in the dark as to why. Over the weekend, Dr. Eggman actor Mike Pollock posted the following to his Twitter, where fans reacted with glee: [Read More]

Final Fantasy 7 Remake weapons list and locations, plus abilities and best weapon recommendations explained

Final Fantasy 7 Remake's Weapons are some of the most important equipment you should hunt down. While Materia gives you spells and Summons provide powerful attacks, Weapons not only provide stat benefits but also give you a unique ability for each one found. These can also be permanently learnt by that character, making finding each individual weapon all the more important. This page provides lists of all weapons and their abilities in Final Fantasy 7 Remake, and where to find them - plus our recommendations of the best weapons to use for each party member. [Read More]

First look at Guilty Gear Strive DLC character Happy Chaos gameplay

Arc System Works has released a brief video showing off Guilty Gear Strive's next DLC character, Happy Chaos. The video, below, shows Happy Chaos in action. It looks like his pistol plays a significant role in his moveset - and note how he shoots the timer in the user interface if the round runs down. Happy Chaos is the antagonist of the Strive story, and the third of five DLC characters released as part of season pass one. [Read More]

Ninjala review: a colourful, confusing clash of Fortnite and Splatoon

There's much to love in this colourful free-to-play Switch exclusive, but it's obscured by some clumsy design. I can't even begin to imagine how a developer attempts to shoehorn another battle royale onto the market right now. In developer GungHo's case, it seems, they've taken the last-person-standing fun of Fortnite and fused it with the neon-hued mayhem of Splatoon. The result is frenzied free-to-play Ninjala, a new title that successfully, if perhaps inexplicably, apes much of its magic from other titles, yet somehow manages to cultivate a curious charm all of its own. [Read More]

Pokémon Go Appraisal and CP meaning explained: How to get the highest IV and CP values and create the most powerful team

Much like the main Pokémon games, alongside the standard combat modifiers like Type advantages and weaknesses, it turns out Pokémon Go has a whole secret layer of stats for every creature in the game, with hidden values for a Pokémon's Attack, Defence, and Stamina that's linked to their CP. And like the main Pokémon games, it's possible to expose these values and maximise them to make your Pokémon as strong as possible. [Read More]

Pokémon Go Día de Muertos Collection Challenge and field research tasks explained

The Día de Muertos event in Pokémon Go is a short event celebrating the holiday, which originates from Mexico. During this event, you'll be able to complete a special Día de Muertos Collection Challenge and collect exclusive field research tasks. There's also a selection of Pokémon appearing more frequently in the wild and a number of event bonuses for you to take advantage of. On this page: Día de Muertos Collection Challenge Pokémon List in Pokémon Go Field research for Día de Muertos event in Pokémon Go Everything else for the Día de Muertos event in Pokémon Go How the Día de Muertos Collection Challenge works in Pokémon Go Battling and catching the latest Pokémon Go mythical encounter, Shaymin, as part of the Go Fest 2022 research. [Read More]

Pokémon Sword and Shield Gigantamax Toxtricity - release date, how to get Gigantamax Toxtricity and exclusive G-Max Move explained

Gigantamax Toxtricity is the latest Pokémon to join the Gigantamax Pokémon ranks in Pokémon Sword and Shield. What makes Gigantamax Toxtricity special is that it has two different forms, Amped Form and Low Key Form, and which one you encounter is determined by whether you're playing Pokémon Sword or Shield. This Pokémon also promises to be a great addition to any team with a deadly G-Max move, which does more than just cause damage. [Read More]

Square Enix amends the train suplex in Final Fantasy 6 pixel remaster

Square Enix has made a major change in its Final Fantasy 6 pixel remaster. "Yes, you can still suplex the train in Final Fantasy 6 pixel remaster," read a tweet on 13th February promoting the forthcoming release. Except the suplex wasn't quite right. Fans of the game - originally released on the SNES in 1994 - will know there's a boss fight against a Phantom Train, and martial arts character Sabin is able to suplex the train. [Read More]