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MinecraftdeveloperMojanghas decided to kick off 2025 with a bang, releasinga new game drop full of features for players to test and try outin Java snapshot and Bedrock preview. They’re pretty fun little updates too, as not only is Minecraft getting new pig variations for the first time, but it’s also adding a bunch of “ambient features” for certain biomes, as well as a simpler recipe for the lodestone. We’ll start off with the main bulk of the update, and that’s the new piggies....

Monster Hunter fans have not exactly hidden their love forFinal Fantasy 14. The two IPs have had crossovers in the past to the delight of both players and developers. Considering how popular Monster Hunter World became, and how successful Final Fantasy 14 continues to be, it’s unsurprising that the two want to collaborate again forMonster Hunter Wilds. We’ve already seen how players have shown their love for both games in the beta for Monster Hunter Wilds....

Summary Nothing demonstrates just how hungryNintendofans are for something new from the studio quite like the unexpected success of its Alarmo. The interactive alarm clock released in 2024 has been so popular thatgeneral sale plans needed to be postponed in Japanlast year. Turns out it’s not only Japan where Nintendo fans have been buying the clock in their droves as a general sale postponement has also been rolled out in the UK and Europe....

Summary Palworlddeveloper Pocketpair has released a statement that confirms which patentsNintendoand ThePokemonCompany have accused it of infringing and are suing it over. From the moment Palworld was first revealed, it was incredibly obvious to everyone that its Pals (which were instantly accused of copying Pokemon designs) andthe way you capture and control them was taking the mick out of Pokemon. Sure, thefinal game does a surprising amount of things differently, but the concept as a whole was very ‘Mon-coded....

Summary Electrode, Diglett, Nidoran, Mankey. Venusaur, Rattata, Fearow, Pidgey. Seaking, Jolteon, Dragonite, Gastly. Ponyta, Vaporeon, Poliwrath, Butterfree. Catch ‘em, catch ‘em, gotta catch ‘em all,Pokémon. If you grew up in the ’90s, these lyrics are likely etched into the deepest, darkest part of your brain. Part of the infamous Pokerap, which aired at the end of every episode of the Pokemon anime, this string of Pokemon was regularly uttered in every playground across the land....

Summary We knew thatPokemon TCG Pocketwould be getting its first new booster pack since launch before the end of 2024, and now we know what it will be called, some of the new cards it will bring, and most important of all when it will be added to the app. The next Pocket booster pack is called Mythical Island, and you’ll be able to start ripping them open on June 03, 2025....

Summary Pokemon provideda first look at its next Squishmallowsearlier this month, revealingEevee and Chanseywould be the next to get its highest plush honor. There’s no telling how long it will be between reveal and release, but clearly, when it comes to Eevee and Chansey, Pokemon was eager to get its new Squishmallows out into the wild as the new plush pair is already available to buy. After leaping forward to Gen 9 for the Squishmallows that came before these latest additions -Fuecoco and Bellibolt- Pokemon has returned to Kanto and turned a couple of its ‘mons from the original 151 for its holiday 2024 Squishmallow drop....

Summary Segais seemingly ready to go all in on its long-dormant franchises. BothCrazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio are confirmed to have online, open-world reboots, a newVirtua Fighter game was revealed last monthat The Game Awards, Shinobi, Golden Axe, and Streets Of Rage are getting revivals, and, less than two weeks ago, atrademark for Ecco the Dolphin was discovered. Seemingly not content there, though, another new trademark has been discovered in Japan, this time for beloved JRPG Skies of Arcadia....

Summary Sonicfans have been joking about wanting to see Maria get shot inSonic 3, but they’ve changed their tune recently and are now actively warning each other not to cheer when the inevitable tragedy happens. Ever since Sonic 2’s post-credits scene showed Shadow the Hedgehog being woken up by GUN, we’ve known that Sonic 3 is going to be an absolute treat for fans of the edgy hedgehog (especially now that he’s got a gun)....

Summary Martyn Brown, a video games industry veteran responsible for co-founding Team17, has passed away at 57 years old, his family reports. Brown is survived by his children Jack and Harry, his stepdaughter Darcy and wife Heather. In a statement, Jack Brown revealed a cause of death, along with some heartfelt information: “Martyn passed away peacefully in his sleep at 8:17am, 28th of December, 2024, surrounded by family, following a prolonged battle with a series of strokes....

Quick Links Dragon Quest 3 Remakegives characters access to abilities, and oftentimes, these abilities are every bit as powerful as the spells that other characters are capable of casting. These abilities give characters that have access to them a lot of options, and change the combat dramatically. However, not all abilities are built the same. Some of them are exceptionally powerful, but have such high MP costs that they’re almost not worth using except in extreme circumstances....

Dark Fantasyanimeis one of the best genres in the medium, having amassed a huge fan following over time. Shows like Vinland Saga, Attack on Titan, and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood are some of the more notable examples. However, there are so many hidden gems in this genre. Dark Fantasy anime often exploresextremely dark and mature themes, typically aimed at older audiences. These shows present twisted worlds and cultivate an eerie atmosphere that can either send shivers down your spine or hook you from start to finish....

Summary More than three decades after its debut on the Nintendo Entertainment System,Dragon Quest 3 Remakeupdated the story of the Hero, and, similar to the original version, it also has plenty of Easter eggs and hidden secrets sprinkled throughout. However, if you are a veteran Dragon Quest enthusiast, there are some standout references, and one makes the series lore even deeper and more enjoyable. 8The Dark World Of Alefgard Although the Dark World is a mandatory area in Dragon Quest 3 Remake, newcomers to the series may not understand the significance that it had even before the original title came out....