Pokémon Go is introducing a new, higher level cap and rebalancing the XP requirements for existing levels — though no player will see their current level reduced. The game’s current level 50 cap, introduced back in 2020, will rise to level 80, giving players a significant new milestone to aim […]
Month: August 2025
Pokémon Go Boosting Level Cap and Rebalancing Experience, In First Major XP Change for 5 Years
Pokémon Go is introducing a new, higher level cap and rebalancing the XP requirements for existing levels — though no player will see their current level reduced. The game’s current level 50 cap, introduced back in 2020, will rise to level 80, giving players a significant new milestone to aim […]
Galactic Is a Quirky Sci-Fi Fusion of Star Wars and Tarantino
It’s not often that a publisher pitches a comic by asking, “What if George Lucas and Quentin Tarantino f@#&ed and had a baby?” That’s one reason we’ve got our eye on Galactic, a new sci-fi series from DSTLRY that’s billed as being a perfect fit for fans of both Star […]
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Review
2025 is turning out to be a stellar year for fans of 2D ninja platformers. The 16-bit blood sprites have barely dried on Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound’s katana, and now Sega’s iconic Shinobi series has emerged from a 14-year stay in the shadows to fling a fistful of kunai straight into […]
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Review
2025 is turning out to be a stellar year for fans of 2D ninja platformers. The 16-bit blood sprites have barely dried on Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound’s katana, and now Sega’s iconic Shinobi series has emerged from a 14-year stay in the shadows to fling a fistful of kunai straight into […]
Dungeons & Dragons and a Grounded Setting Are Why Dragon Age: Origins’ Mage Ended Up Overpowered, Ex-BioWare Developer Says
Fans have always felt that Dragon Age: Origins’ mage class was more complete, perhaps even more dominant, than the game’s other two classes, the rogue and the warrior. But why was that? Former BioWare executive producer Mark Darrah has said it’s mostly about second edition Dungeons & Dragons. In a […]
Dungeons & Dragons and a Grounded Setting Are Why Dragon Age: Origins’ Mage Ended Up Overpowered, Ex-BioWare Developer Says
Fans have always felt that Dragon Age: Origins’ mage class was more complete, perhaps even more dominant, than the game’s other two classes, the rogue and the warrior. But why was that? Former BioWare executive producer Mark Darrah has said it’s mostly about second edition Dungeons & Dragons. In a […]
‘On Borderlands 3, in Our Worst Hours, It Sometimes Felt Like Parody’ — Gearbox Explains Borderlands 4’s More Grounded Story
With Borderlands 3 and its divisive story in the rearview mirror, developer Gearbox Software is driving full speed ahead to Borderlands 4 and the totalitarian planet of Kairos. The long road to the launch of a fourth mainline Borderlands game had a bumpy start. While plenty fell in love with […]
‘On Borderlands 3, in Our Worst Hours, It Sometimes Felt Like Parody’ — Gearbox Explains Borderlands 4’s More Grounded Story
With Borderlands 3 and its divisive story in the rearview mirror, developer Gearbox Software is driving full speed ahead to Borderlands 4 and the totalitarian planet of Kairos. The long road to the launch of a fourth mainline Borderlands game had a bumpy start. While plenty fell in love with […]
The Best Deals Today: AirPods 4, Elden Ring Nightreign, and More
We've rounded up the best deals for Sunday, August 24, below, so don't miss out on these limited-time offers. Apple AirPods 4 for $89.99 Amazon has the Apple AirPods 4 on sale for $89.99 today. These earbuds feature Spatial Audio, up to five hours of listening time per charge, and […]