Some Xbox Games and Services Are Currently Down
Some Xbox games and services are currently down on PC and consoles. The Xbox outages began on Friday and are yet to be fully resolved as of the early afternoon hours ET on Sunday, February 18.
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Pokemon Fan Makes Impressive Stained Glass Art of Suicune
A Pokemon fan designed a stunning piece of stained-glass art that showcased the Legendary Pokemon called Suicune and shared their finished work on social media with their peers. For their efforts, the Pokemon fan received compliments from other trainers, and some asked questions about what went into the creative process behind the stained-glass artwork.
Animal Crossing Fan Crochets Cute Gulliver Doll
An Animal Crossing fan crocheted an adorable doll inspired by Gulliver. Named after the classic book Gulliver's Travels, the beloved Animal Crossing character is known as a well-traveled seagull that players can find washed up on shore and sleeping soundly.
Unannounced Atlus Game's Codename Leaks Online
One of the unannounced games currently in development at Atlus has the codename XRD792, a well-known leaker has said. Although the purported designation is fairly nondescript, it matches with Atlus's established code-naming practices, consequently offering one concrete clue about the mysterious project.
Tekken 8 Adding Microtransactions With New Shop Feature
Tekken 8 might be adding microtransactions through its new Tekken Shop, and fans are already divided. The latest Tekken game launched back in January to rave reviews, with many praising Tekken 8 for its plot, “aggressive” gameplay, and improved visual presentation. Tekken 8 has already surpassed publisher Bandai Namco’s sales expectations mere weeks after release, and this success will likely continue as the game’s post-launch DLC wave is released — starting with the fan favorite Capoeira expert Eddy Gordo.
Rumor: Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero May Be Missing an Important Multiplayer Feature
According to a recent interview, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero possibly won't have any form of split-screen multiplayer. Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero has been one of the most anticipated releases for Dragon Ball fans, as it is a direct successor to the Budokai Tenkaichi arena fighter games. It features a lot of the classic gameplay from past titles in the series, including destructible environments, transformations, and a large roster of characters. One of the strongest aspects of the Budokai Tenkaichi series is its multiplayer mode.
Deltarune Developer Toby Fox Gives New Update on Chapter 3 Progress
Deltarune creator Toby Fox has given a new update about the progress of the game's in-development Chapter 3, claiming that the newest chapter of the beloved game is nearly complete. Following the massive success of 2015's Undertale, Toby Fox has become a household name within the gaming industry as one of its most recognizable indie developers. Undertale's success even saw iconic character Sans added to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a Mii costume, complete with a remix of beloved song Megalovania. Now, Toby Fox's newest project is nearing a major milestone with its development.
Palworld Player Accidentally Blows Up Their House
A Palworld player made a grave mistake when trying to show off the game's Decal Gun, accidentally destroying their hard-built house in the process. The newest game from Japanese indie developer Pocket Pair has become a breakout hit since its debut, combining the monster-catching elements of games like Pokemon with survival gameplay. Nearly a month after the game's launch, Palworld has already sold tens of millions of copies and has been one of 2024's most popular releases. Fans have clearly been enjoying the game, with a variety of creations and content.