While many fans are wanting Nintendo to host a proper Nintendo Direct presentation focused on its big first-party games that are coming this holiday season, the company instead decided to host an Indie World showcase. The Nintendo Indie World showcase, as its name implies, featured upcoming indie games that are on the way for Switch in 2020 and beyond, and it included six surprise releases for games that were made immediately available to purchase on the Switch eShop....

Generation 1 of thePokémongames didn’t have themost intricate designs,but that was part of their appeal. Pokémon from the first generation (like other generations) can be based on animals or inanimate objects. There are even cases of Pokémon based on yōkai, supernatural monsters in Japanese folklore. RELATED:The 15 Fastest Pokémon Of All Time These designs resonate with players because of their originality. If it weren’t for Generation 1’s phenomenal designs, the franchise might not have been as explosively popular, and shows likeDigimonmay have won the fictional monster wars....

The PlayStation 2 is one of the most successful video game consoles of all time. Not only are its sales figures incredibly impressive, but it also was home to some of the best games of all time, likeMetal Gear Solid 2,Final Fantasy X, andSilent Hill 2. Related:10 Failed PlayStation 2 Games (That Deserve A Second Look) While the game catalog is breathtaking, players could do more with the platform they may have realized....

Summary As an iconic RPG title which set the tone for the genre in the years that followed, the originalBaldur’s Gatesucceeded in its engaging interpretation of theDungeons and Dragonsruleset. Going beyond the tabletop meant that the game was capable of far greater pre-written storytelling, firmly setting it apart from the more open-ended style of play it was inspired by. In an expansion released shortly after the base game, however, BioWare was able to capitalize on the fun of exploringBaldur’s Gate’s side content....

Summary A new mod forThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind Wakeris removing one of the game’s most iconic features, draining the Great Sea and removing the game’s water. The initial launch of the GameCube’s firstZeldagame saw a significantly different version of the beloved franchise than fans were expecting.Replacing the iconic kingdom of Hyrulewas the vast openness of the Great Sea, tasking players with traversing the oceans of a flooded kingdom of Hyrule....

Assassin’s Creedhas brought players across the globe to different historical environments at pivotal moments. Because of the variety of locations, players often like to guess where the nextAssassin’s Creedgame will end up. In one of these estimates, one fan made a concept for what a Wild West version of theAssassin’s Creedlogo might look like if the series were to head there next. After beginning in the Holy Land during the Third Crusade,Assassin’s Creedhas gone to Renaissance Italy, the American Revolution, Greece in the midst of the Peloponnesian war, and numerous other famous places at important times....

Attack on TitanSeason 4, Part 2 is here and fans didn’t go a single moment without being blown away. The opening theme of the final season has a new, thrilling style that perfectly matches the intensity and heart-pounding action that the season has in store. TheAttack on Titanfinal season OP is one that viewers want to put on repeat, with its frightening, powerful lyrics and metal vibes. RELATED:Attack on Titan: The Most Powerful Titans In The Series, Ranked...

Quick Links Even after a hundred (or more) hours on a single playthrough, and after beating the game, it’s hard to put downBaldur’s Gate 3. Part of thecore identity of the game is its replayability, and the sheer breadth of player agency throughout all aspects of its gameplay and narrative. RELATED:Baldur’s Gate 3: How Long To Beat Unlike beating some singleplayer games without a New Game Plus mode, beatingBaldur’s Gate 3doesn’t mean players have to step away from its world....

PC Shooter gamesare a dime a dozen. The multiplayer scene is absolutely stacked with first-person or third-person shooters, and these games or franchises tend to have a long shelf life. While some titles such asOverwatchandArma 3require an initial investment, some of thebest shooters on PC are free-to-play. Gaming is an expensive hobby, regardless of whether someone prefers to spend their time on consoles or computers. PC gamers might have access to deeper sales, but sometimes the free option is the way to go....

Summary The Napoleonic Era is generally regarded as the period of French and European history when Napoleon Bonaparte ruled France from 1799-1815. Naturally, the volatility of this period has led to the development of many Napoleonic Era games, covering a variety of genres. Games set slightly before or after Napoleon’s official reign are also great options for fans of the time period, as the world does not drastically change overnight. All of these games set during the Industrial Revolution will provide players with the atmosphere they are looking for after falling in love with the Napoleonic Era....

Iosefka is a kind-hearted woman and an NPC inBloodbornewho assists any and all civilian patients who come to her clinic, though she will refuse to let the Hunter inside for fear of spreading the curse of beasthood. It is possible to see her through the cracks in the glass door, and she wears the White Church Set, revealing blonde hair tied into a ponytail. Imposter Iosefka is another NPC inBloodbornethat sometimes can be mistaken for Iosefka....

Last year,Borderlands 3released as anEpic Games Store exclusive, leaving many PC players quite frustrated indeed. That said,Borderlands 3’s run as an EGS exclusive was always intended to be a temporary affair, and an eventual Steam release was all but guaranteed. Now, with the game’s period of exclusivity coming to a close, Gearbox Software has finally revealed something that is sure to excite many fans: the exact date thatBL3will be available on Steam....

Summary A joking post about a recently releasedCall of Dutyskin hasDestiny 2fans calling on Bungie to release some custom cosmetics in a similar vein. The new skin found inCall of Dutyjust so happens to look perfectly suited to be an armor set based on theDestiny 2Stasis subclass. Most modern live-service games, including major titles likeFortnite, Call of Duty,andDestiny 2, make much of their revenue from selling cosmetic items like skins and accessories....