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Activision Blizzard is currently under investigation following accusations of harassment, discrimination, and fostering a hostile work environment. You can read more about the investigation here. Overwatch 2 proved to be a somewhat surprising hit out of the gate, but big debuts only tell part of a live service game’s story. What matters most is often what

This article is presented by: The holidays are here! With the collectibles market on fire lately, it’s been a tough time for people to get their hands on some of the coolest comics, games, cards, and action figures out there. But there’s no better time to go big than the holidays: now is a great

Nintendo and Universal Pictures has finally delivered the big trailer for The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and this time it’s more than just two scenes and a stinger. We finally have something else to talk about besides Chris Pratt’s questionable Mario voice acting! Now we get to see Princess Peach, Donkey Kong, some kart-driving action,

Activision Blizzard is currently under investigation following accusations of harassment, discrimination, and fostering a hostile work environment. You can read more about the investigation here. Every World of Warcraft expansion introduces buffs, nerfs, and changes to classes that impact their overall power level. Dragonflight is no different. However, Dragonflight happens to include a few additional changes

At a time when a countless number of games are released every year from so many sources, it’s inevitable that the majority of new releases will go overlooked. Even still, we’re looking at yet another year where the best games of the year are also some of the most underrated. In a better world, the

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet‘s Unrivaled Charizard Tera Raid Battle Event has finally arrived. While this raid allows you to finally catch a Charizard (and secure a few other rewards, you’ll have to beat that Charizard before you can add them to your roster. It turns out that’s easier said than done. While this special raid

Activision Blizzard is currently under investigation following accusations of harassment, discrimination, and fostering a hostile work environment. You can read more about the investigation here. Now that WoW Dragonflight has finally been released, fans can get their first full taste of the expansion that some hope will “save World of Warcraft.” It remains to be seen

The Pokémon franchise has been running strong for just over 25 years. According to outlets such as Gamespot, the latest entries in the series, Scarlet and Violet, sold over 10 million copies within the first three days. It’s not hard to see why. On the surface, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet provide everything fans expect from

Once upon a time, animated movies did not rely on big name celebrities and movie stars to fill out its voice acting ranks. Who but the most diehard Disney fans—or Broadway aficionados—knows for instance that Jodie Benson is the voice of Ariel in The Little Mermaid? That Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd were voiced by

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet offer a wealth of content out of the box, but many fans are already looking forward to the games’ limited-time events. Thankfully, those fans won’t have to wait long to take place in the Unrivaled Charizard Tera Raid Battle Event. The first split of the Unrivaled Charizard Tera Raid Battle Event

Activision Blizzard is currently under investigation following accusations of harassment, discrimination, and fostering a hostile work environment. You can read more about the investigation here. World of Warcraft‘s Dragonflight expansion is here, which means that new, returning, and veteran players are desperately trying to reach Level 70 as quickly as possible in order to finally start

Activision Blizzard is currently under investigation following accusations of harassment, discrimination, and fostering a hostile work environment. You can read more about the investigation here. World of Warcraft‘s Dragonflight expansion looks to restore a little lost glory to the most successful MMORPG series ever. While it remains to be seen if the expansion will live up

The Nintendo 64 was an unusual console. While popular at the time of its release, and home to some all-time classics like Super Mario 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, the hardware also received plenty of criticism for sticking to cartridges, which badly limited what developers could do compared to the original

The PlayStation 2 is arguably the most influential console ever. Thanks in no small part to the surprising power of its DVD drive, the PS2 proved that gaming consoles could be used for so much more than just gaming. That multimedia power guaranteed that PS2s (and future consoles) were the centerpiece of entertainment centers in

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are fairly accessible games, but they will occasionally throw you a curveball in the form of a tough battle, confusing mechanic, or complicated puzzle. Actually, one of the game’s trickiest puzzles comes when you’re asked to order a secret dish off of a special menu in order to battle the Normal

Some of the earliest art showcases packs of cavemen hunting down tasty mammoths. As art was refined over centuries of evolution, food remained both a popular subject and a source of inspiration. Guiseppe Acromboldo painted human figures made out of fruits and veggies. One of Ang Lee’s best films, Eat Drink Man Woman, features lovingly shot

When it comes to wild battles, Pokémon games usually let you know what you’re getting into. If you fight a Muk and catch it, you will be able to train and use that Muk in future battles. Ditto is usually an exception to that rule, and it is especially tough to catch in Scarlet and

If you’re reading this, you obviously know what we do at Den of Geek. What you might not know is that it’s a relatively small team that makes everything run here. The folks who populate the website homepage every day with the best opinion and analysis on pop culture in the business are the same

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet boast a sometimes intimidating lineup of 400 Pokémon to catch and train. That number is impressive on its own, but it becomes even more daunting when you start to think about every available Pokémon type’s strengths, weaknesses, and counters. As is franchise tradition, every Pokémon in Scarlet and Violet has a

Despite their many technical problems and a few mechanic changes, Scarlet and Violet are really pretty traditional Pokémon games in a lot of ways. That means that the game still ends with a gauntlet challenge against the Elite Four and their Champion trainer. As is typically the case, the battle against the Elite Four and

One of the most reliable ways to min-max your Pokémon Scarlet and Violet experience is by utilizing the game’s breeding system. Historically, that mechanic lets players “Frankenstein” together stats, natures, and abilities to create the ultimate competitive monsters. However, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet give the system a slight facelift and introduce some changes you will

Despite their many problems, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet tap into the heart of what makes Pokémon…well…Pokémon. You still battle other trainers, you still traverse the world, and you’re still trying to catch them all. Of course, once you’ve caught your favorite Pokemon, you’ll likely still need to evolve them. As is franchise tradition, that’s where

The Pokémon series can’t catch a break. First Pokémon Sword and Shield got rid of the national Pokédex and featured trees gamers likened to Nintendo 64 shrubbery. Next, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl were lambasted for missing features and a general lack of imagination. Most recently, Pokémon Legends: Arceus divided the fanbase due to

There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of using clues or environmental hints to figure out a well-executed puzzle level in a video game. But as any gamer will tell you, the quality of video game puzzles varies dramatically. Some require no effort. A nearby wall might have a few numbers scrawled on it, and —

The most important sports showcase in world football has arrived. Qatar 2022 will bring together the 32 best national teams on the planet to compete for the coveted World Cup. To celebrate the occasion, which only comes around every four years, FIFA 23 has released a new promo for its Ultimate Team mode called Path

World Cup Qatar 2022 might be making headlines for all the wrong reasons — including alleged human rights violations — but the tournament is pushing ahead with its Nov. 20 start date, when the host squad will face off against Ecuador. Ahead of that opening tie, FIFA 23 has launched its World Cup mode as

Marvel Snap is the perfect gateway drug for CCG fans who find Hearthstone too intimidating and in-person Magic: The Gathering tournaments can be too…well…you know. Snap is easy to learn, quick to play, and the game’s “escape” feature and limited, but charming, emoji palette keep the leveling grind refreshingly non-toxic. Despite the CCG title’s welcoming

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are here, and while the early reactions to the games are certainly a bit mixed, millions of fans are diving into the Paldea region as we speak. Of course, many of those same fans will soon be wondering which starter Pokémon they should begin their journey with. As is usually the

Activision Blizzard is currently under investigation following accusations of harassment, discrimination, and fostering a hostile work environment. You can read more about the investigation here. Call of Duty: Warzone 2 features a new looting system that is honestly pretty rough. At the very least, it’s quickly drawing the ire of Warzone fans everywhere. Thankfully, there is

It seems like only yesterday Nintendo published Pokémon Sword and Shield and Pokémon Legends: Arceus. In truth, Sword/Shield was released back in 2019 while the open-world-ish Arceus launched earlier this year. Of course, the Pokémon development train never really loses steam, which means that Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are almost here. As with other Nintendo-exclusive