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Overwatch’s annual Winter Wonderland event is back for 2021. Snowball fights, yeti hunts, and several new skins are available right now. Here’s a breakdown of all the holiday swag. First things first, there are brand-new legendary skins to grab during Winter Wonderland — eight of them, to be exact. Ice Wraith Genji, Reindeer Orisa, Sleighing D. Va, Snowboarder Lucio, and Snowman Wrecking Ball can be found in loot boxes. Meanwhile, Mistletoe Symmetra, Peppermint Bark Brigitte, and Wooltide Tracer can only be unlocked through weekly challenges....

After months of speculation, Sony put many rumors regarding the MLB The Show franchise to rest on February 1. The company announced that young superstar shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. will be on the cover for MLB The Show 21. Additionally, Sony also announced that The Show, for the very first time ever, will be hitting non-Sony platforms. In the release announcement. Sony confirmed rumors that started over the weekend that the Padres shortstop will be on the cover of the title....

When a port from other platforms releases on Nintendo Switch, we’re always curious to see how good it performs, and how it looks in comparison with those other consoles and PC. With Payday 2 just released, it was obvious we were waiting for some tech analysis to check it out. In terms of resolutions, it’s 900p in the docked mode and 720 in the handheld mode, similarly to what we’ve seen and played so far on Nintendo’s hybrid console....

A good protagonist needs equally good party members. Persona 5 Strikers changed the formula of the original source, becoming a hack ‘n’ slash action game, with Musou elements to its core. Considering the fast paced battles from Persona 5, even if turn-based in nature, the transition is actually very approachable, and even natural if I dare say. Joker jumping around, slashing with his trusty knife hundreds of foes at a time, seemed like this should be the way to go from the start....

Originally expected to be launched earlier this month at the now-cancelled Google I/O, the Pixel 4a is now being rumored to be unveiled on July 13. That’s according to tech YouTuber and frequent tipster, Jon Prosser, who further claimed that the device will be offered in two colors – Just Black and Barely Blue. Pixel 4a Current plan for announcement:July 13 Prosser didn’t reveal any further new info about the device....

Last year, Sony decided to help regular folks staying home during the Covid-19 pandemic. The company started offering free downloads of some choice games and called its efforts the Play At Home initiative. Last April, this initiative got users free copies of Journey and Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection. Today, Sony president and CEO Jim Ryan announced the return of Play At Home, and that users would be able to download Ratchet & Clank PS4 for free this time around....

Pokémon pals are no strangers to marketing crossovers. We just saw a Pikachu-themed electric car at Gamescom, after all. Two sets of Pokémon crocs were just announced, but there’s a clear design flaw in the squishy shoes. We’re not here to diss crocs — wear what you want — but take a look at the announcement tweet from the UK Pokémon account and see if you can spot the problem. The orange-black crocs are all about Pikachu, while the white pair features images of the electric mouse and the other Gen 1 starters: Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle....

Want to know about the best movesets and counters for Greninja in Pokemon Go? As you travel through the world of Pokémon Go, you’ll encounter many unique Pokémon, but Greninja holds a special place in the history of the Pokémon universe. Greninja is the final form of the evolution of the Froakie family, as well as a Water and Dark-type Pokémon, but this is not its uniqueness. Greninja became the first Pokémon of the main character Ash of the anime Pokémon, who was able to Mega Evolve without using the Mega Evolution stone....

Niantic is currently rolling out update 1.9.0 and 0.39.0 for Pokemon Go on iOS and Android respectively. The full patch notes have now been revealed. Niantic posted the new patch notes for Pokemon Go on Facebook. The new update improves on several areas of the game. Details have been posted below. Capture location: The location where a Pokémon was caught will now be displayed on their information screen. Pokémon GO Plus and Incense: Trainers can attempt to capture Pokémon they encounter from using Incense with the Pokémon GO Plus accessory....

Do you want to know what ‘cheugy’ means in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet? Pokemon Scarlet & Violet is the latest entry in the popular Pokemon franchise. It features a new set of mechanics, characters, and a storyline sure to capture many gamers’ hearts. Cheugy has been around for some time, but it’s gained more attraction recently as the Pokemon franchise has grown. So, what exactly does cheugy mean? In this guide, we’ll look at the definition of cheugy and how it relates to Pokemon Scarlet & Violet....

The release of Marvel Vs Capcom 3 has come and gone, but how did critics stack the latest from Capcom up against the competition? Surprisingly well it turns out. Marvel Vs Capcom 3 has seen its share of criticism for possibly being a little too ‘noob’ friendly. What’s not debatable, is that Marvel Vs Capcom 3 is a great looking game. It’s a common theme among reviewers the art style has been enjoyed by most if not all that have come across its path....

Regardless of where you stand on the state of handheld gaming, the next generation is here. Sony has launched the PlayStation Vita worldwide with an impressive list of technical specs and an equally impressive list of things to do and games to play on the device. While many that enjoy gaming could ultimately fall in love with the PS Vita, the question isn’t should you own one, it’s can you afford to?...

Paddington is going to return to the big screen for his third film. In a new announcement, Paddington 3 has an official title with a director set to helm the movie. Paddington in Peru will be directed by Dougal Wilson, making it his directorial debut. Previously, he had made commercials for companies like Apple, BBC, and Ikea. Of course, this is filmmaking, so Paddington 3 will only partially be shot in Peru....

Another Elder Scrolls Online Beta weekend has come and gone. Over a million of keys were disseminated, friends were invited, and exclusive vanity pets were unlocked. The US mega server was veritably pulsing with activity, and teeming with excitement for the game’s imminent release early next month. Last time, we took a peek at PVP, customization and crafting. This time around, we’ll be putting first-person point of view under the knife, as well as questing and the general ambiance of the game....

Players are now able to sign up to the Phantasy Star Online 2 closed beta if you are in America or Canda. I’m UK based and can confirm that the beta is not open for sign-ups here. But, if you are in North America or Canda then here is how you do it: Install the Xbox Insider Hub either on your Xbox One, or Windows 10 device. Hit insider content, then games, and you should see Phantasy Star Online 2....

It’s been quite awhile since the California based developer The Behemoth, who was responsible for such memorable games including the critically acclaimed Castle Crashers has released a new IP out in the wild. But there’s a very good reason for that. As The Behemoth has been very hard at work on their new IP, Pit People. For those out of the loop on what exactly The Behemoth has been working on since their last title Battleblock Theater....

Sony’s PlayStation 4 release date will be Holiday 2013. The console which was revealed today, saw a complete reveal including system specs, a slew of social streaming features, and a pretty impressive roster of games making their way to the console from first and third party developers. You’re not going to have long to start saving your pennies with the arrival of the console this holiday season, and you should probably save as many as possible....

PlayStation’s streak of studio acquisitions continues. In recent years, it’s scooped up the likes of Returnal developer Housemarque and Demon’s Souls remake developer Bluepoint Games. The latest one to come under the PlayStation banner is Savage Game Studios, a mobile developer with locations in Berlin, Germany and Helsinki, Finland. Head of PlayStation Studios Herman Hulst made the announcement on Twitter, welcoming Savage and announcing the “new independent PlayStation Studios Mobile Division” that Sony is spinning up....

PlayStation has announced that they are producing a new accessory for your DualShock 4. The Back Button Attachment adds two back buttons that are fully customizable. Introducing the DualShock 4 Back Button Attachment, launching January 23: https://t.co/TXugEMR04u pic.twitter.com/NOnxtpMRTG — PlayStation (@PlayStation) December 17, 2019 The new controller attachment adds two paddle buttons, which resemble the paddle buttons on the Xbox One Elite Controller. The buttons also provide tactile feedback to make you more immersed in your game....

With the announcement of a $399 price tag and an October release window, Sony has truly unleashed the fury when it comes to anticipation for the PlayStation VR. In just a few countries pre orders have gone up, and swiftly sold out, causing worry among those who want to get the virtual reality headset for themselves. For those in the US and Canada, information has been scarce as far as when and where to get your order in, but according to Sony, that will end soon....