Games

2024 hasn’t been a particularly exciting year for many Pokemon Go enthusiasts, despite the rollout of the Dynamax feature and the Pokemon Go Safari event in person. The primary complaint among players is the scarcity of new wild spawns, which has left them wanting more. This sentiment is especially strong following the introduction of the major update with its “Rediscover Kanto” theme, as many players are now tired of the original 151 Pokemon. However, Niantic seems to have a different perspective, and their recent decisions, such as November’s controversial Community Day choice, highlight this contrast in opinions.

The most recent free game on the Epic Games Store is one that’s been widely praised by both critics and gamers. For about a week now, Epic has been giving away free games daily on their PC platform. Some of these giveaways have been terrific, but others haven’t quite met expectations. Luckily, with Christmas Eve upon us, Epic has chosen to distribute a game that EGS members won’t want to pass up.

Gintama, a renowned action comedy manga series, started publication in Weekly Shonen Jump back in 2003. Despite having wrapped up its manga run in 2019, the anime adaptation keeps unveiling fresh projects. The main narrative is set in an alternate version of Edo-era Japan where extraterrestrial beings, called Amanto, have taken over Earth. Once revered as the Land of Samurai, Japan now finds itself under alien rule, leaving traditional samurais to lead bleak lives. In this world, there’s a fascinating fusion of sci-fi and feudal settings, thanks to the advanced technology brought by the aliens.

One aspect that fans love about the game Palworld is the abundance of significant free updates it’s received since its debut. These updates have introduced fresh locations, new creatures known as Pals, and novel gameplay mechanics, ensuring that Palworld never grows stale. The latest update, Feybreak, is no exception to this trend. Not only does it bring the usual batch of updates and enhancements to Pal functionality, but it also comes with a unique Christmas gift straight from the creators at Pocket Pair.

Anticipation for fresh productions from DC Studios soars sky-high following the DCU reboot. Creature Commandos set the stage, and Superman is poised to launch the universe on the big screen. Ever since he joined DC, fans have speculated about the future online, even engaging creators like James Gunn who frequently address public queries on Threads. When asked about Clayface’s story (scheduled for 2026) being the third production in the opening lineup rather than one featuring a more prominent character such as The Flash, Gunn was direct, confirming it was due to having a fully-fledged and sound script.

The popular series Cobra Kai, which is the continuation of The Karate Kid, has fewer than six episodes remaining in its final season. These last installments were made available earlier this year, divided into parts one and two as Season 6. In a surprise move, Netflix announced the release date for these final episodes on Christmas Eve, along with a sneak peek at the exciting action that awaits us.