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Pokémon GO Players Have a New Reason to Explore the UK This Summ

Lauren Sayles — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 03:32:03 GMT

It's an exciting time to be a Pokémon GO fan, especially if you're in the UK. There's a summer of fun to be had exploring the great outdoors across National Trust sites with new Routes, Gyms, Raids, and plenty of PokéStops to encounter on your travels.

Palworld: How to Craft Corrosive Solvent

Laurence Wall — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 02:02:13 GMT

The release of Palworld 1.0 saw a huge influx of brand-new crafting items, mixing up the recipes of the older game, and adding extra reason to get back out there and collect more ingredients.

Sony Patent Hints at a Possible Cooling Change for the PS6

Miller Reynolds — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:12:20 GMT

Sony has reportedly just patented a new sealed liquid cooling system that will likely replace liquid metal in the upcoming PlayStation 6. The new cooling system is designed to reduce the risk of leaks, improve thermal efficiency for extended gaming sessions, and create stable temperatures that allow the PS6 to be placed in both vertical and horizontal orientations without issues.

Octopath Traveler’s Switch 2 Pricing Has One Option That Makes Almost No Sense

Tay Garcia — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:08:26 GMT

There are certain games that simply remind us why we love a genre so much, and that is exactly the case with Octopath Traveler titles and turn-based RPGs.

Meet the Cast of Halo: Campaign Evolved

Eric Warner — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:08:37 GMT

In about two weeks, veteran Xbox gamers and new PlayStation players will finally be able to journey to Alpha Halo in a brand-new way when Halo: Campaign Evolved launches on Tuesday, July 28th, for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and, for the first time ever, PlayStation 5 this summer.

Disney Announces Big Plans for a Beloved RPG as Its Long-Awaited Sequel Looms

Scott Baird — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:08:12 GMT

The long wait for more news about one of Disney's most beloved video game franchises is almost here, as a deep dive into the history of Kingdom Hearts has been announced for D23 in August 2026.

10 Metroidvanias That Quietly Teach Players to Read the World Instead of Following Objectives

Daniel Trock — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:17:32 GMT

People complain a lot these days that games are too hand-holdy, that you don’t get to explore a game’s world at all before map markers and objectives start screaming in your ear to get on with the critical path. This is definitely a problem to a certain extent, but I wouldn’t call it a pervasive problem. You just need to look for the right games in the right genres if you prefer a more self-guided open-ended experience.

Nintendo Could Eventually Give the Switch 2 Its Most-Wanted Upgrade

Jake Valentine — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:54:22 GMT

Several years after the release of the Nintendo Switch, the company introduced a new and improved model: the Nintendo Switch OLED.

10 Best Games You Can Complete in One Sitting

Lauren Sayles — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:30:12 GMT

Games being hundreds of hours long doesn’t automatically mean they’re more enjoyable or have better mechanics on offer. There is an array of experiences that have a play time of under eight hours that are just as engrossing as the huge worlds on offer. Short games are also ideal for intriguing storytelling that doesn’t outstay its welcome.

8 Things to Do to Prepare For Deltarune Chapters 6 and 7

Zackari Greif — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:30:12 GMT

After we've been waiting years between chapters, we're now closer to the end of Deltarune than we are to the beginning. For me, as someone who was there when Chapter 1 was released for free one fateful Halloween, it's honestly making my head spin. Our time exploring these fantastical Dark Worlds is coming to a close. Every mystery haunting us in the back of our minds has a truth, and we're getting closer to finding out that truth with every passing day.