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China Won’t Help: RAM Prices in China Reach Global Levels
Until quite recently, the gaming community held onto the hope that Chinese-manufactured memory would emerge as a viable, budget-friendly alternative to established brands. Current pricing for DDR5 memory in China has effectively reached parity with global markets, debunking earlier expectations that domestic manufacturers would provide a more affordable refuge for gamers compared to major international...
Joe Merrick of Serebii is free to step down at any time
In June 2022, Joe Merrick found himself at a peculiar professional and personal crossroads. While his closest friends were gathered to celebrate his upcoming wedding at his stag party, the digital world of Pokémon Go was launching its annual Fest—an overlap no one had anticipated during the planning stages months prior. The developer, Niantic, had...
Ranking Every Pokémon Generation From Worst to Best
Pokémon has officially entered its third decade, reaching an age where it might reasonably expect a bit of phantom joint pain after stooping to retrieve a stray Poké Ball. Over those thirty years, the franchise has evolved through distinct eras—or generations. Each time a new core RPG arrives, it signals the dawn of a fresh...
Thirty Years Later, the Legacy of Pokémon Red and Green Is Greater Than Ever
What began as a pair of unassuming creature-collection RPGs has blossomed into an unparalleled global juggernaut. It is almost surreal to reflect on how the modest debut of Pokémon Red and Green laid the groundwork for the sprawling empire we see today. As February 27 approaches, the franchise prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Far...
K-Pop: Demon Hunters Joins the Criterion Collection in Major Win for Collectors
KPop Demon Hunters (2025)Image: Netflix At this stage, KPop Demon Hunters isn’t just a hit; it’s a cultural juggernaut, and we are all simply witnesses to its dominance. In a major new milestone, the animated Netflix sensation has officially secured its place within the prestigious Criterion Collection. The viral masterpiece from directors Maggie Kang and...
Cosplayer brings Rayne from BloodRayne to life — the hunter of Nazis and monsters
Model Nastya “Svizee” Volkova has flawlessly stepped into the role of Rayne, the iconic dhampir from the BloodRayne series. Driven by a thirst for vengeance, she is ready to hunt down vampires and dismantle Nazi-occult cells, standing as a lethal shield between humanity and the forces of supernatural darkness. Although the BloodRayne action title debuted...
Gabe “acting unfairly,” gamers demand God of War Sons of Sparta refunds — weekly highlights
A concise roundup of last week’s coverage, offering a deep dive into the latest shifts and stories across the gaming landscape. God of War: Sons of Sparta players demand refunds over “broken” co-op functionality; developers issue a formal response to the backlash. Crimson Desert slated for extensive post-launch expansions as developers finalize the roadmap for...
GTA V Modders Add Exclusion Zones with Radiation, Organ Failure Risk, and Other Mechanics
A dedicated creator has successfully infused San Andreas with the desolate atmosphere of Fallout. Mod developer VelyXCore recently unveiled a major update for their Grand Theft Auto V project, which integrates survival systems centered around the hazards of radioactive fallout. The modification establishes several irradiated hotspots across the map, each featuring distinct danger levels. For...
“Nothing has changed in 10 years”: Dusk and Ultrakill publisher slams Epic Games Store and doubts GOG’s future
Indie Publisher Expresses Skepticism Toward Steam’s Market Competitors. Dave Oshry, the head of New Blood Interactive, recently sat down with RPG Site to share his perspective on the current state of major PC digital storefronts. During the conversation, Oshry admitted that while he has always harbored an affinity for GOG, Steam’s evolving ecosystem has led...
Sword World: Japan’s Iconic TTRPG Finally Arrives in English to Solve the Genre’s Biggest Problem
Whether your loyalty lies with the classic d20, the 2d6 system, or the innovative mechanics of Daggerheart and Draw Steel, a universal shadow looms over every tabletop RPG: the missing player. This perennial headache for Game Masters has disrupted campaigns for decades, but one legendary title found a way to transform this frustration into a...
The California Bubble: How Toxic Positivity Destroyed the Gaming Industry
In a series of candid and insightful discussions industry veterans have begun to explore what they call the California Bubble — a corporate culture of toxic positivity that they believe has fundamentally damaged the modern gaming industry. This movement of internal critique highlights how the pressure to maintain a relentlessly upbeat and optimistic environment has...
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Tops January’s Best-Selling Games List
The PlayStation 5 secured its position as the top-selling console last month, outperforming the Switch 2. Here are the latest insights into the US gaming market. In January 2026, the PlayStation 5 emerged as the leading hardware platform in the United States, successfully eclipsing the newly launched Nintendo Switch 2. These findings were recently published...
Potential Super Mario Galaxy Movie Leak Reveals New Villain
Image courtesy of Illumination and Nintendo When the upcoming collaboration between Illumination and Nintendo arrives in theaters this April, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will thrust Mario, Luigi, and their loyal companion Yoshi into an interstellar conflict against a sludge-wielding Bowser Jr. However, a startling new plot leak suggests that the heir to the Koopa...
Rocket League community in an uproar over teased boost timer feature
With Rocket League Season 22 slated for a March 11 launch, developer Psyonix has released a cryptic teaser that is currently polarizing the community. The brief 20-second clip features a player collecting a Boost Pad and returning with surgical precision the moment it regenerates—a feat that suggests a major mechanical shift is on the horizon....
Former Resident Evil Director Wishes “A Thousand Deaths” on Anyone Spreading Resident Evil Requiem Spoilers
Hideki Kamiya is notorious for his lack of filter when addressing the gaming community on X (formerly Twitter). The legendary creator and former lead on the Resident Evil series recently lashed out at leakers who have begun revealing plot details for the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem. Expressing his absolute disdain, Kamiya remarked that those who...
Fortnite Needs an Alysa Liu Skin Immediately
With the Olympic flame extinguished, the global gaze shifts back to cultural staples like Fortnite. Team USA’s figure skating phenom, Alysa Liu, isn’t just basking in the glory of her dual gold medals; she is actively manifesting a digital legacy. Fresh off her triumphant run at the Winter Games, Liu made it abundantly clear that...
China Won’t Help: RAM Prices in China Reach Global Levels
Until quite recently, the gaming community held onto the hope that Chinese-manufactured memory would emerge as a viable, budget-friendly alternative to established brands. Current pricing for DDR5 memory in China has effectively reached parity with global markets, debunking earlier expectations that domestic manufacturers would provide a more affordable refuge for gamers compared to major international...
Joe Merrick of Serebii is free to step down at any time
In June 2022, Joe Merrick found himself at a peculiar professional and personal crossroads. While his closest friends were gathered to celebrate his upcoming wedding at his stag party, the digital world of Pokémon Go was launching its annual Fest—an overlap no one had anticipated during the planning stages months prior. The developer, Niantic, had...
Ranking Every Pokémon Generation From Worst to Best
Pokémon has officially entered its third decade, reaching an age where it might reasonably expect a bit of phantom joint pain after stooping to retrieve a stray Poké Ball. Over those thirty years, the franchise has evolved through distinct eras—or generations. Each time a new core RPG arrives, it signals the dawn of a fresh...
Thirty Years Later, the Legacy of Pokémon Red and Green Is Greater Than Ever
What began as a pair of unassuming creature-collection RPGs has blossomed into an unparalleled global juggernaut. It is almost surreal to reflect on how the modest debut of Pokémon Red and Green laid the groundwork for the sprawling empire we see today. As February 27 approaches, the franchise prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Far...
K-Pop: Demon Hunters Joins the Criterion Collection in Major Win for Collectors
KPop Demon Hunters (2025)Image: Netflix At this stage, KPop Demon Hunters isn’t just a hit; it’s a cultural juggernaut, and we are all simply witnesses to its dominance. In a major new milestone, the animated Netflix sensation has officially secured its place within the prestigious Criterion Collection. The viral masterpiece from directors Maggie Kang and...
Cosplayer brings Rayne from BloodRayne to life — the hunter of Nazis and monsters
Model Nastya “Svizee” Volkova has flawlessly stepped into the role of Rayne, the iconic dhampir from the BloodRayne series. Driven by a thirst for vengeance, she is ready to hunt down vampires and dismantle Nazi-occult cells, standing as a lethal shield between humanity and the forces of supernatural darkness. Although the BloodRayne action title debuted...
Gabe “acting unfairly,” gamers demand God of War Sons of Sparta refunds — weekly highlights
A concise roundup of last week’s coverage, offering a deep dive into the latest shifts and stories across the gaming landscape. God of War: Sons of Sparta players demand refunds over “broken” co-op functionality; developers issue a formal response to the backlash. Crimson Desert slated for extensive post-launch expansions as developers finalize the roadmap for...
GTA V Modders Add Exclusion Zones with Radiation, Organ Failure Risk, and Other Mechanics
A dedicated creator has successfully infused San Andreas with the desolate atmosphere of Fallout. Mod developer VelyXCore recently unveiled a major update for their Grand Theft Auto V project, which integrates survival systems centered around the hazards of radioactive fallout. The modification establishes several irradiated hotspots across the map, each featuring distinct danger levels. For...
“Nothing has changed in 10 years”: Dusk and Ultrakill publisher slams Epic Games Store and doubts GOG’s future
Indie Publisher Expresses Skepticism Toward Steam’s Market Competitors. Dave Oshry, the head of New Blood Interactive, recently sat down with RPG Site to share his perspective on the current state of major PC digital storefronts. During the conversation, Oshry admitted that while he has always harbored an affinity for GOG, Steam’s evolving ecosystem has led...