Pokemon Home Will Arrive Next Month

Nintendo revealed the release month for Pokemon Home during their latest Nintendo Direct. Pokemon Home Will Arrive Next Month Nintendo has finally revealed the launch of Pokemon Home, a transfer system which lets you importPokemonfrom other Pokemon games such asPokemon Goto Pokemon Sword and Shield. The new system will be releasing next monthFebruary 2020. While there wasn’t an exact release date, we do know that it will be releasing Nintendo Switch and mobile devices....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 280 words · Christopher Yates

Review: Frostpunk 2 Expands Upon the Original

The originalFrostpunkwas a breath of fresh air in a genre that can often come across as being too convoluted for its own good. The game steered clear of the superfluous micromanagement found in a lot of traditional city builders and introduced a couple of important aspects that most of its peers have been lacking. Namely, good storytelling and a clear sense of purpose. Titles likeSimCityorCities: Skylinesgive you all the tools you could ever need to build, plan and manage the city of your dreams, but they rarely offer anything resembling an end goal....

July 20, 2025 · 8 min · 1629 words · Jessica Hayden

Review: Tails: The Backbone Preludes

In case you’ve forgotten,Backbonewas a noir adventure game crafted by developers Eggnut and released in 2021, set in a dystopian version of Vancouver inhabited by anthropomorphic animals. While it wasn’t without its flaws (namely how it became more linear as it progressed), the stunning and unique setting combined with its enjoyable cast of characters helped it become something memorable, something with “an engrossing world that you’ll want to see even more of” to quote myself back then....

July 20, 2025 · 5 min · 963 words · Cheryl May

Salt and Sacrifice Review

In thisSalt and Sacrifice Reviewwe’ll be talking about the new 2D Soulslike game developed and published by Ska Studios, makers of one of our favorite 2D games of all time,Salt and Sanctuary. Salt and Sacrifice features a great combination of Metroidvanina exploration, Souls Combat and some elements of theMonster Hunterfranchise, and though not a direct sequel to Salt and Sanctuary, carries over many of the same elements. If you want to know how Salt and Sacrifice stacks up to its predecessor, read on to find out....

July 20, 2025 · 16 min · 3364 words · Philip Bennett

Samsung Galaxy S10 vs LG G8 ThinQ: Which should you buy?

Samsung’sGalaxy S10 rangeis now available to buy, with three devices in the line up. LG’sG8 ThinQwas revealed on 24 February and should be available soon. This is a breakdown of the similarities and differences between the Samsung Galaxy S10 and the LG G8 ThinQ. How do the two compare in terms of specifications? S10 vs G8: What’s the difference in price? TheSamsungGalaxy S10 range starts at$749.99or£669with thetop-of-the-range S10+ model costing $1599....

July 20, 2025 · 5 min · 1062 words · Lauren Jackson

Sony announces Xperia 1, Xperia 10 and 10 Plus: New names, new features

Sony Mobilehas announced three smartphones atMobile World Congress 2019, all of which not only feature 21:9 aspect ratio displays but new names too. Yes, Sony has finally attempted to simplify its complicated naming strategy. Top of the range isthe Xperia 1, which replacesthe Xperia XZ Premium range, while the “super mid-range” sees the Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus introduced, rather than the XA3 and XA3 Plus as rumours first suggested....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Anthony Hill

Sprint iPhone in Advanced Testing Stage?

Apple made headlines earlier this year when they finally took theiriPhone to a 2nd U.S. carrier. The popular smartphone had been an AT&T-only device since its inception in 2007, so needless to say users were glad to finally have an option. But what about Sprint customers? Will they ever see an iPhone offered by their carrier? It doesn’t take a magic 8 ball to know that all signs point to yes, but we’ve recently heard more “confirmation” that a Sprint-branded iPhone exists…...

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · Charles Marks

Stadia won't use as much data as you think, claims Google

Google’s cloud gaming service,Stadia, will be launched this November and all indications point to it being a viable alternative to conventional console gaming. However, some have expressed concerns that, while it enables the playing of quality, triple-A games in up to4K HDRand with surround sound, it’ll have enormous impact on data limits. If your home broadband or mobile plan has a data cap, you could find yourself using a month’s worth quickly....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Katelyn Hunt

Storks Trailer #2 from the Kids Choice Awards

Back in December, Warner Bros. has unleashed the first teaser trailer for their animated comedy adventureStorks, shortly after the first photo surfaced of Hunter, voiced byKelsey Grammer. This comedy will put a new spin on theseStorks, who have a much different purpose in life than their ancestors. While it isn’t known when we’ll see the next full trailer, the studio delivered a 60-second sneak peek ofStorksduring the Kids Choice Awards on Nickelodeon last night....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 325 words · Annette Smith

Swift Action, Stylish Puzzles Head Up Annapurna's Latest

When they first came onto the gaming scene in December 2016, Annapurna Interactive’s main goal was to publish games that were “personal, emotional, and original.” And they’ve found massive success in doing so, quickly becoming associated with games focused around notable stories and narratives like What Remains of Edith Finch, Gorogoa, Sayonara Wild Hearts and Outer Wilds. So a developer like Giant Squid, who created Abzu and whose members have worked on Journey, would be a perfect fit for them....

July 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1276 words · Stephanie Stevenson

Tasks Time Tracking, Visual Beat, Jottit and other apps to check out this weekend

Looking for new apps or games to play around with this weekend? As usual, iDB has you covered. In this week’s App of the Week roundup, we have some great titles that are perfect for killing a lazy Saturday or Sunday afternoon. There’s a unique, visual music-making app, two great-looking productivity apps, and two new games. Visual Beat Visual Beat is an impressive app for iPad that allows you to create music with a visual, artistic twist....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Michael Perez

The Elden Ring Movie Could Have a Top-Tier Director

Elden Ringis headed to the big screen. The fantasy masterpiece fromFromSoftware—a role-playing action game in the ‘soulslike’ genre—has been one of the most influential titles in recent years, and its legacy continues to grow. Elden Ring Heads to the Big Screen A24, which is also handling theDeath Strandingadaptation, may be entrusting the film to the best possible director. On May 29,Elden Ring: Nightreign, the highly anticipated multiplayer spin-off, will launch, promising to explore a new dimension of the Lands Between....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Natalie Harris

The kid who discovered the group FaceTime bug is eligible for Apple’s bug bounty program

Grant Thompson, the 14-year-old boy who stumbled upon the embarrassing flaw with group FaceTime more than a week before Apple took action will be eligible for the company’s bug bounty program after all, in spite of some initial claims to the contrary. According toCNBCthis morning, an unnamed Apple executive met with the Thomspons at their home this past Friday to discuss their findings. A high-level executive with Apple thanked us in person and also asked for our feedback, asked us how they could improve their reporting process....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 699 words · Shelley Mooney