Some overseas fans recently discovered thatSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatehas a game mode that literally translates to “Online Tournament Qualifier,” but it’s region-locked to Japan. Even more disappointing, the mode plays like a ranked-competitive type, something theSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatecommunity has been asking for over a decade now. RELATED:Super Smash Bros Ultimate DLC Clues Point To Dante from Devil May Cry What interest players about Online Tournament Qualifier, isn’t the mode itself, but the ruleset it features....

Summary It seems more members of theTekken 8roster have leaked online, but it’s unclear if fans now know everyone who will be in the base game or if there are still more reveals on the way.2023 has proven to be a massive year for fighting games, with three of the genre’s biggest franchises all represented. Street Fighter 6released last month to rave reviews, whileMortal Kombat 1is set to release in September....

Summary The age of Vikingshas always been a popular destination in media, and gaming is no exception. With plenty of recognizable hallmarks, close connections to myths and divine presences, and the natural ruthlessness and brutality of such tales,Viking stories have fascinated audiences of all ages.Classic heroes standing strong against all odds, familiar themes of survival, deception, and revenge, the calming atmosphere of snow and desolation with the promise of unseen riches from upcoming raids, and the adventure of traveling to new lands have all attracted massive followings for Viking games across various genres....

Every game needs new content sooner or later, even a vintage favorite likeClassic World of Warcraft.Other than the new zones that everyone rolls an alt to explore,The Burning Crusadeis all about the new end game content for your main, and everything else is gravy. In the days before Heroic dungeons existed that meant raids. These were the 20 and 40 players dungeons that were of a higher difficulty level and dropped the best loot....

Although traditional number nines once again find themselves as part of the real-world meta, pace remains an important factor inFIFA 23. Whether playing a ball over the top or taking defenders on at speed, acceleration and pace are incredibly useful and continue to be the two most important stats for mostFIFAplayers. RELATED:FIFA 23: Things We’d Like To See From The New World Cup Mode Unsurprisingly, perhaps, the fastest players inFIFA 23aren’t all that different from the ones in previousFIFAgames, though there are a few new faces for players to familiarize themselves with....

Throughout its history, Nintendo has championed female representation, particularly in its core franchises. From Samus Aran’s unforgettable gender reveal inMetroid, to the decision to name theZeldaseries after its princess rather than the actual playable character, Nintendo, to its credit, has never overlooked the importance of its feminine fandom. RELATED:The Sharpest Dressed Villains In Games However, some girls don’t just wanna have fun, and whilethe Nintendo universe is rife with paragons of virtue and morality like Princess Peach, as well as cooler, more mysterious role models like Bayonetta, there are some iconic females who decided to use their talents for evil instead (or at least moderate irritation)....

Hogwarts Legacyis doing quite well in reviews. It’s always hard to tell if a game is going to be good after suffering multiple delays. Sometimes, like in the case of Forspoken which is another magic-based RPG, things don’t work out. RELATED:Beginner Tips For Hogwarts Legacy Thankfully, fans were treated to a magical adventure inHogwarts Legacy. These good reviews, and a majority of the fan support, may give Warner Brothers' various game studios the idea to make a sequel....

APokemon Scarlet and Violetfan created a pixel-art version of Bellibolt to make it look like a Generation 2 Pokemon fromGold,Silver, andCrystal.Pokemon Scarlet and Violetcomes out on November 18 and will bring a variety of new pocket monsters to capture, including therecently announced Pokemon Bellibolt. Bellibolt is the latest pocket monster announced for the upcomingPokemon Scarlet and Violet. This Electric-type Pokemon is a rotund and squishy amphibian with a green body and orange patterns on its head, back, lower body, and feet....

Many things have pointed toValvesilently working on a new VR headset for quite some time now, and the latest patent that’s been awarded to the company is for a VR controller, underlining these theories. The company behind Steam has already had a number of successful hardware projects, the most notable being the Valve Index and Steam Deck, which serve the VR and handheld PC gaming niches respectively. The notion thatValvewould continue working on furthering the virtual reality scene isn’t very surprising on its own....

Being created in collaboration with The Initiative and Crystal Dynamics, the newPerfect Darkis aiming to revive a classic shooter over two decades following its inception. The Rare-developed FPS delivered futuristic action that ran parallel toGoldenEye 007’s first-person gameplay, and this influence will hopefully be felt in the Xbox-exclusive reboot as well. Sharing a spy-thriller premise with its spiritual predecessor, the original Nintendo 64 game introduced an agent whose exploits would probably surpass James Bond’s record at MI6....

Due to the early success of the open-world survival gameValheim, fans expect unique environments and new creatures to fight for the upcoming Mistlands update to the game. The game was released in February 2021 and quickly garnered millions of players because of its immense, mythical world and challenging gameplay. Since then,Valheimhas seen a number of different updates that have added new creatures, armor sets, and weapons to the game world....

AWorld of Warcraftfan has paid homage to the upcomingClassicrevamp ofWrath of the Lich Kingby creating an Arthas model conversion using figures fromWarhammer 40,000. The cleverWorld of Warcraftmodel was created by kitbashing severalWarhammer 40,000models together to create the Lich King as a Chaos Space Marine. The custom Arthas model was created by Redditor Fizzlethewizzle. In addition to being a bigWorld of Warcraftfan, Fizzlethewizzle is an active member of theWarhammer 40,000community and has assembled and painted tons of incredible miniatures for their tabletop armies–including several for an ice-themed Chaos Space Marine force....

While we know what theXbox Series Xlooks like and we know some of the games that will be coming to the platform, there’s still a lot we don’t know about Microsoft’s next-generation console. Until Microsoft presents a detailed unveiling of the Xbox Series X, rumors will persist about the new console and its capabilities, with the latest rumor making a rather bold claim. A rumor that seems to stem from Italian site Game Experience claims that the Xbox Series X will be able to access both Steam and the Epic Games Store....