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Secretlab has debuted two limited-edition gaming chairs in celebration of Pokémon’s 25th anniversary. The collection combines Secretlab’s popular TITAN Evo 2022 model with beloved Pokémons Pikachu and Charizard. Upholstered in a hybrid leatherette, each chair comes with the chosen Pokémon stitched into the backrest and embossed on the chair’s side panels. On the shoulder of the chair are two Poké Balls. Available in sizes small and regular, the Pokémon collection will launch with a limited quantity in Japan first. Fans unable to get their hands on a gaming chair will be able to register their interest to stay updated on future launches. The Pokémon Company has collaborated with brands on a series of exclusive product releases. In October, Pokémon teamed up with HYPEBEAST to create a s...

Though Quantic Dream dropped a reveal trailer for Star Wars Eclipse back at The Game Awards 2021, not much has been revealed about the upcoming title aside from its description, which says that it’ll bring players back to the era of the High Republic. Luckily, new leaks have now potentially shed more light on what Star Wars fans can expect from the game. According to leaker AccNGT, who previously leaked images of Star Wars Eclipse itself prior to the release of the reveal trailer, the new installment will be an open-world action-adventure RPG with interactive storytelling elements as well as a few multiplayer dimensions. It’ll feature a brand new, original storyline that has drawn inspiration from The Last of Us but will also be non-linear, following in Quantic Dream’s usual styl...

It’s another disappointing day for Super Smash Bros. fans, as the series’ famed creative director Masahiro Sakurai has confirmed that there are currently no plans for a sequel to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which came out for the Nintendo Switch three years ago and ended support just weeks ago. Speaking about the future of the franchise in a recent interview, Sakurai said that no new installment is currently in development and that he isn’t tied to any future plans yet. “I can’t really think about future prospects at the moment. If Nintendo decides they want to make another one and offers me the job, that’s when I’d start thinking about it,” the creative explained. “When you say ‘returning to the series’, it makes it sound like there is going to be another Super Smash Bros. title...

New leaks have surfaced suggesting that Square Enix‘s Final Fantasy VII Remake is finally heading to Steam. According to Twitter user AtelierTool, an AppID linking to a Steam page was found when he was digging through the files of the title, which is currently an Epic Games exclusive on PC (outside of its PlayStation release). When punched into SteamDB, the ID number brings out a private page created by the Japanese video game developer as early as October 2020, suggesting that the title will eventually hit the platform after its exclusive license ends with Epic, similar to its previous arrangements. When asked if there’d be an Xbox release on the social media platform, AtelierTool also revealed that nothing he’s seen had related to Microsoft‘s console, with only the PlaySta...

Wizards of the Coast has officially announced Post Malone‘s collaboration with Magic: The Gathering. The Grammy-nominated artist is teaming up with the trading card game for a year-long celebration of Friday Night Magic. FNM brings a series of friendly MTG tournaments set to take place across more than 8,000 stores globally. Post Malone has been a long-time fan of the game and has often taken to social media to share his box-breaking attempts. Post Malone said, “I’m obsessed with Magic: The Gathering. This is really a dream come true. We’ll be doing some cool stuff so keep an eye out.” Wizard of the Coast’s head of franchise marketing Nathan Stewart commented on the decision to partner with Post Malone, “You’d be hard-pressed to find a bigger fan of Magic: The Gathering than Post Malone. A...

Continuing on its “Pixel Remaster” work for some of its most beloved Final Fantasy games, Square Enix has finally announced a new release date for its upcoming remaster of Final Fantasy VI. Originally scheduled to launch at the end of 2021, the game has now been pushed back to February of 2022. The news was announced on the franchise’s official Twitter account, which explained in its statement that “In order to bring you the best experient possible, we’re allowing the necessary time to apply final polish while finishing development on the game.” No other reasons were given for the delay, but Square Enix also wants to thank fans for their patience with additional bonuses when the game launches. “We will be adding new items for those that pre-purchase the game individually, or have...

With 2021 soon coming to an end, Niantic has now announced its first Pokémon GO Community Day for 2022. Slated to take place on January 16, 2022, the upcoming event will place Spheal in the spotlight, with the Clap Pokémon and its shiny variant appearing more often for those playing the game. Once you’ve evolved it to Sealeo, you’ll also be able to evolve it afterward to a Walrein that knows two special attacks limited to the event and two hours after: Charged Attack Icicle Spear and Fast Attack Powder Snow. On top of Spheal’s increased appearance, you can expect the usual Community Day bonuses, including 3x experience points for catching Pokémon, extended durations for Lure Modules and Incense which will both last three hours, and receive a special “surprise” for taking snapshots. There’l...