Sometimes you spend so much time looking at a Pokémon in a certain way that you never really stop to consider what it might actually look like in a different context. Mega Gengar, the superpowered transformation of the original Ghost-type Pokémon, is usually portrayed as if it’s peeking out from…

The PlayStation 2 holds a special place in the hearts of so many people, myself included. Along with being the best-selling console, Sony’s juggernaut arguably has the strongest video game library of all time, and open-world games form a big part of this legacy. GTA, Spider-Man 2, Mercenaries, Bully, Gun,…

Among 2026’s most hotly anticipated action games, Beast of Reincarnation might be the most unexpected. Coming from longtime Pokemon developer Game Freak, Beast of Reincarnation feels like a clear line in the sand, an emblem of the company’s ambitions beyond turn-based creature-collecting. After going hands-on with Beast of Reincarnation, GameRant…

Naruto fans know the franchise has plenty in the works, from the long-awaited live-action movie to ongoing Boruto content, but those aren’t the only major projects on the horizon. It’s worth noting that it’s uncertain if this upcoming new release is tied to the original Naruto franchise or if it’s…

Although Rockstar Games is not returning to its Bully franchise anytime soon–at least not that we know of–another game is coming out soon that will allow you to relive the horrors of high school. Agefield High: Rock the School, from developer Refugium Games, is launching on August 12 via Steam,…

Octopath Traveler 1 and 2 got shiny new Nintendo Switch 2 edition announcements today, which should be great news! Both of these games are fantastic, meaty RPGs, gorgeous in HD-2D, and likely even prettier with the improved resolution and framerate of the upgraded edition. You would think, in 2026, that…