As the release date forPokémonSword and Shieldcomes closer and closer,there is so much left that we don’t know about the titles. One thing that fans continue to wonder about is the features that will be returning from past titles in the series. Related:Pokemon Sword and Shield is Teasing Galarian Ponyta Today, we’ll be taking a look at five aspects of older titles that we’d love to see make a return, along with five that can stay in the past....

ThePokemon Scarlet and VioletDLC is set to see the return of older generation mons who have yet to be obtainable in the Gen 9 games. Both The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk expansions forPokemon Scarlet and Violetwill include a handful of returning creatures alongside the other new content contained in each individual expansion. While The Teal Mask will introduce some new monsters like Okidogi, Munkidori, Fezandipiti, and Ogerpon, the return of several fan favorites is also exciting, but some of them may end up as version exclusives....

For months, rumors have persisted that aGrand Theft Auto Remastered Trilogywas in the works, bringing the PS2-eraGTAgames to modern platforms. Now those rumors have been backed up by a report that claims that not only does the collection exist, but that theGrand Theft Auto Remastered Trilogyrelease dateis merely a matter of months. That same report touches on possible remasters for Rockstar’s other games, and there’s some good news forRed Dead Redemptionfans....

Many are waiting in anticipation forResident Evil Villageto be released this May. Theories about what is to come are still flying, but a new trailer has given fans a sneak peak of even more horrors that weren’t revealed in full before. This newResident Evil Villagetrailer was put out by the magazine Game Informer to announce its exclusive coverage for the game that will be released throughout the month. Coverage will include even more gameplay and words from the developers....

It has become common practice for online games likeRobloxto regularly update its Terms of Service (TOS) in order to keep up with current online trends and cyber security. However, a recent set of changes have attracted considerable attention from players, as many call out the details as being either poorly worded at best and actively harming theRobloxcommunityat worst. Much of the concern has to do with the specific wording of several changes, specifically regarding howRobloxcontent creators are allowed to interact with their fan communities and how the fans can respond to creators....

The love for theSilent Hillfranchise from its community of fans online remains strong. And there’s no better evidence of that than the continued circulation of rumors surrounding a variety ofSilent Hillprojects said to currently be in development. The latest example stems from an ambiguous tease from Observer and The Medium developer Bloober Team. But even that isn’t the limit of the current rumors. The Bloober Team rumor, as well as others, indicate that Konami’s partnered with multiple developers for upcomingSilent Hilltitles....

After years of development following a successful Kickstarter campaign,Dual Universeis finally gearing up for its full release date. Fans of the sci-fi genre looking for aMMOcan look forward to pursuing a variety of roles while creating their own ships, buildings, and more whenDual Universereleases on Steam. Dual Universehas announced that its official release date will be on September 27, with the Beta servers closing down on September 22 in preparation for the launch....

Nearly a month after launch,New Worldis starting to see a healthy number of players hit its highest levels. As such, the discourse surrounding the game is shifting to howNew World’s endgame feels with so many players hitting level 60 or approaching that number. As one ofNew World’s most prominent players, Twitch streamer Shroud is not only participating in much of the MMO’s endgame, but he’s being asked about his thoughts on endgame content....

Ubisoft had previously stated, per a financial report, that it intended to releaseSkull and Bones,Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope,andAvatar: Frontiers of Pandoraby March 2023. It seems to be on track for that.Avatar: Frontiers of Pandorais now the only one on this list to not have an official release date, though rumors suggest it is still coming before the end of the year. Ubisoft previously showed off someMario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hopegameplay and a release date, and during a Ubisoft Forward showcase today, it did the same forSkull and Bones....

The following contains spoilers for the Season 2 finale ofSuperman and Lois. The recent season 2 finale of The CW’sSuperman and Loishad plenty of standout moments, but arguably some of the most surprising were a shocking revelation regarding the show’s universe, as well as an unexpected appearance by a fan-favorite “Arrowverse” character after the episode’s big climax. But according to the series showrunner, this may have been a long time coming....

WhenLife is Strangefirst debuted in 2015, no one really knew the success it would accumulate. In fact, there’s a very good chance thatLife is Strangeactually helped Dontnod Entertainment a lot because of its acclaim and success. The first game and its episodic set up led to the release of a prequel,Life is Strange: Before the Storm, and a sequelLife is Strange 2, which had a different cast than the original game....

The success of recent non-movieStar Warsmedia likeThe Mandalorianon Disney+ has led many fans of the franchise to hope that studios like BioWare might get another shot at creating story-drivenStar Warsgames likeKnights of the Old Republic. However,The Mandalorianalso builds a lot of hype for a game which has nothing to do withStar Warsat all:Far Cry 6. Far Cryis a series known for its central bad guys, a trend that started with Michael Mando’s iconic portrayal of Vaas inFar Cry 3....

The new norm of publisher and developer-specific gaming events continues with the recently announced PlayStation Showcase set to occur on May 24. Sony has been suspiciously tight-lipped regarding what it plans to unveil at the showcase, leading many to speculate what some of the bigger reveals might be. While there are sure to be some announcements regarding titles that Sony has confirmed will be releasing in 2023 (includingMarvel’s Spider-Man 2), the churning of the rumor mill has once again produced convincing evidence thatMetal Gear Solidmight be making a key appearance in some form, with the possibility of either a remake of the original orMetal Gear Solid 3the front-running candidates....