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Nintendo wants to know who Emio is, and we’re assuming until it’s stated otherwise that they’re just Mario’s strangest villain yet Seriously, who the hell is Emio? Image credit:Nintendo Nintendo has teased some kind of new project with the hashtag “Who is Emio?” and all I can say is that I’m deeply uncomfortable. Hey Nintendo, you ok there buddy? You need someone to check in on you? Because you just put out a weird tweet linking to a video literally just titled Emio that shows grainy footage of a man in a trench coat wearing a paper bag with a smiley face on it....

Oblivion’s connection to Discworld is a legacy worth celebrating From The Elder Scrolls to Tomb Raider, Terry Pratchett had a profound influence on the world of video games. The video version of this article will play up here if you can sit through the short advert first. Please watch it. I’m wearing a nice hat and everything. I’ve been thinking recently, apropos of absolutely nothing, about the word “Legacy”. How it’s a particularly loaded word when it comes to authors, artists, filmmakers… any kind of creative, really....

One of my favourite RPGs of all time just turned 21 years old – and it’s as good today as it was in 2003 When a demi-fiend becomes a demi-friend – then you’ll have the power to kill god. Happy birthday, Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne. Image credit:VG247/Atlus It introduced one of the most interesting RPG battle systems outside the ‘golden era’ of Final Fantasy games. It had a soundtrack by Shoji Meguro inspired by both rock and metal from the 1980s, and hardcore dance and techno from the 90s....

Parkour Champions codes for February 2026 Power up your parkour game with these codes for free Super Champ and Enchant Spins! Image credit:Studio 8K Parkour Champions is an anime-themed Roblox game that combines characters from popular anime series with fast-paced, ability-filled parkour. Race against friends or explore the city alone - either way, you’ll unlock new characters and spirits that’ll boost your abilities. Spinning for Champions and Spirits is the name of the game in Parkour Champions, and the game’s rarest options can be pretty tricky to get....

People just can’t get enough of that edgy black and red hog, as Sonic the Hedgehog 3 outruns its predecessor to become the highest grossing entry in the series And who can blame them? Image credit:Paramount/ Sega Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has clearly proven itself a hit with fans, as it has overtaken the second film at the box office. We already knew that the Sonic film universe was here to stay, but day by day it’s getting clearer and clearer....

Persona 3 Reload is real, and it’s coming early 2024 Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Tactica are on their way, it’s official. Image credit:Persona 5 Royal | Atlus UPDATE Persona 3 Reload is real, and it’s coming ’early 2024’ according to a new trailer revealed during the Xbos showcase as part of Summer Game Fest. The remake is a ground-up rethinking of the original title, with modern graphics and UI, but telling the same story, with the same characters, set in the same locations....

Pixel Heroes codes for February 2026 And how to redeem Pixel Heroes codes. Image credit:HAOPLAY 31st January 2026: We added new Pixel Heroes codes. Pixel Heroes: Tales of Emond is a mobile RPG that combines idle combat with an addictive gacha mechanic. Along the way to become a hero, you’ll take on increasingly difficult stages, gather resources, and pull for rare characters. It’s possible to sit back and let your team do the heavy lifting through the game’s idle system, but to get through the game’s plot, you’ll need to fight manually....

PlayStation 5’s highly customizable Access controller launches in December A more inclusive experience. Sony has announced a launch date of December 6 for its new PlayStation 5 controller, Access . Previously known as Project Leonardo , the heavily customizable controller is aimed at broadening accessibility for PS5 users with disabilities, allowing them to play for longer and with greater comfort. PlayStation 5 - Access Controller launches December 6Watch on YouTube...

PlayStation Plus October leak suggests you’ll get another opportunity to ignore amazingly unsettling FPS Seriously, though, consider giving Alien Isolation a chance. Another month, another set of PlayStation Plus leaks, this time for the titles that you’ll be able to play at the Extra tier. If you saw Gotham Knights arriving on Xbox Game Pass earlier this month and thought to yourself “gee willickers, I sure do wish one of 2022’s biggest disappointments was on PlayStation Plus Extra too,” you’re in luck!...

Pokemon Concierge is returning to Netflix in September 2025 with all-new episodes, and season 1’s available for free on YouTube for a limited time A second dose of cuteness overload. Image credit:Netflix Pokemon Concierge will be back for a second season this year on Netflix, The Pokemon Company has just confirmed during the latest Pokemon Presents livestream . We already knew the acclaimed stop-motion animation series would be back, but it was unclear when that would happen....

Pokemon TCG Pocket best Alakazam deck - card list and guide Here’s how to build a strong Alakazam deck that can knock out most ex Pokemon with ease in Pokemon TCG Pocket. Image credit:The Pokemon Company/VG247 The most meta decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket at the time of writing tend to feature ex Pokemon, with the likes of Starmie ex and Pikachu ex being two of many ex Pokemon that are very popular in PvP battles....

Pokemon TCG Pocket Genetic Apex Card List: How are packs different? Here’s the full card list for the Genetic Apex set in Pokemon TCG Pocket, so you can tell the difference between Charizard, Mewtwo and Pikachu packs! Image credit:The Pokemon Company Confused why you’re getting so many duplicate cards even though you’ve only just started playing Pokemon TCG Pocket ? Well that could be because, like me, you failed to notice the subtle differences between Genetic Apex packs - and I’m not just talking about whether they’ve got Charizard, Mewtwo or Pikachu on the front....

Pokemon TCG Pocket is getting a new pack called Triumphant Light, and it’s coming tomorrow A whole new sweep of cards is coming to the Pokemon mobile card game in a matter of hours. Great news! Image credit:Pokemon Company A new pack for Pokemon TCG Pocket has just been announced in today’s Pokemon Presents stream . Called Triumphant Light, it’ll add Arceus EX as its staring card and will be introduced to the game starting February 28....

Pokemon TCG Pocket Lapras ex Event Guide A solo-battling event has arrived in Pokemon TCG Pocket, and here’s how you can get your hands on your own Lapras ex, rewards and new Promo cards. Image credit:The Pokemon Company/VG247 Pokemon TCG Pocket is running its first Solo Battle event, and this time around, you’ll be taking on a Lapras ex deck in an attempt to earn rewards like Hourglasses and Promo Cards....

Prime Gaming is offering Diablo 4, Warzone 2 bundles and free games in celebration of Prime Day Prime Gaming is delivering an extra dose of freebies in celebration of Prime Day, and it all starts now. This all starts today, with the release of Prey (2017) on GOG. The modern immersive sim is available right now to claim on the Prime Gaming page . Also available now are 5+ tier skips for Overwatch 2 ’s battle pass....

Project O.R.C.S preview - A nice option for those dipping into tabletop RPGs after beating Baldur’s Gate 3 The devs at Lightforge Games are trying to make a new genre. A lofty goal - but one with merit. Image credit:Lightforge Games Have you ever tried organising your own tabletop RPG session? It can be a hassle. Learning the rules, figuring out the story, getting everyone together at once for long gaming sessions…there are ample barriers standing the way of the would-be adventurer....

Promise Mascot Agency stars Kazuma Kiryu’s actor because he had “the sexiest voice”, but his character’s designed to be much more than a supermarket own-brand Dragon of Dojima “We were quite worried about it, actually, because then we’re already thinking people are gonna be saying, ‘Oh, [you’re] Yakuza rip-offs’.” Image credit:SEGA/Kaizen Game Works If your game stars Takaya Kuroda as a tatted-up Yakuza member, you’re inevitably going to face comparisons to the main character the voice actor’s known for - the Like A Dragon/Yakuza series’ stalwart protagonist, Kazuma Kiryu....

PS5 controllers are down to an epic low price of $49 at Walmart right now - saving you up to $25 Get Sony’s epic DualSense wireless controller for PS5 for less than $50 PS5 controllers are down to an incredible low price of just $49 in the US right now thanks to PlayStation’s Back to School Sale. The PS5 sale, which runs until 19th August 2023, includes the biggest ever discount on Sony’s PS5 Disc console , up to $25 off DualSense Wireless controllers and savings on some of the best PS5 exclusive games...

PUBG’s April Fools dating sim wants you to flirt with a soviet assault rifle, but sadly they used generative AI to create the art instead of paying a proper online sicko who would have done a better job Krafton wants you to “spread love on the battlegrounds”. Bring a towel. Image credit:Krafton Krafton has revealed a PUBG dating sim this April Fools, and yes, it’s real. Playable on the PUBG official website via both PC and mobile, those with a Krafton ID can hop in and get all romantic with anime depictions of various in-game weapons for redeemable rewards....

Red Dead Redemption 2 Shack Locations Looking for isolated shacks to explore? Look no further. Image credit:Rockstar Games It’s really easy to miss Shacks in Red Dead Redemption 2 , but they’re well worth tracking down and uncovering. In our Red Dead Redemption 2 Shacks guide , we’ll be revealing a complete list of all the Red Dead Redemption 2 Shack locations spread out around the huge game. On this page:...