In 2022, Pokemon Legends: Arceus reimagined the long-running series' catching mechanics. For the first time ever, capturing a wild Pokemon required you to sneak through tall grass, line up a throw, and chuck a Poke Ball. As fresh as the catching mechanics were, the battle system was largely untouched. Yes, there were the new Agile and Strong Style moves, but the turn-based formula was intact. Now, much in the same way that Legends: Arceus reinvented the catching mechanics, Legends: Z-A is attempting to do something similar with battling.

My 20-minute hands-on demo consisted of two standalone segments: One centered around trainer battles and the other pitted me and Lucario against a Rogue Mega Evolved Absol.

The first portion took place at night during the Z-A Royale, a battle competition that transforms Lumiose City into a labyrinthine battle arena where trainers will essentially jump you in dark alleyways, a return to form for trainer battles after the series stepped away in Scarlet/Violet and made the player the initiator. I wasn't able to explore the city during my play session, but I was able to challenge four different trainers backed by a Chikorita, Mareep, Weedle, and Fletchling. My Pokemon were around level 5, so this was likely very early in the game.

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Fans of old-school dungeon crawlers should get ready, because Black Lantern Collective and WildArts Games have set a release date for the new psychological horror game Caput Mortum. This slow-burn horror adventure will officially launch on Steam on August 27.

This game drops players into an abandoned alchemist's tower from the 16th century and forces them to find a way out while confronting "stomach-turning secrets" and "death-defying horrors" that have been locked away for ages. Forbidden knowledge will also be discovered, assuming the players' characters live long enough to use it. The monsters in this game won't show any mercy, but there may be options beyond battling the creators or sneaking past them. However, healing items will be limited, so combat may not be the preferred path. You can check out a new Caput Mortum trailer below.

"Caput Mortum was inspired by my first time playing [From Software's] King's Field 4 and the anxiety that comes with getting familiar with a game’s control scheme in a hostile environment," said WildArts Games art director Gabriel B. Dufour. "I also took inspiration from Amnesia: The Dark Descent when thinking about the monster encounters and puzzles. I hope fans of these classic games find something familiar to love in Caput Mortum, but that doesn't mean there won’t be surprises."

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As you browse Steam, adding various titles to your wishlist in the hopes they get a deep discount during the next big sale, you might soon notice that the pages for these games have a different look to them. Valve has announced a new update in the Steam client beta that changes how game pages look, with two major changes, the first being that store pages will be a lot wider.

The whole game page is wider in general, but the carousel containing trailers and screenshots will be a good bit wider too, allowing for some bigger images and videos. Because the whole page will be wider, Valve notes that there's more room to describe a game's features, so alongside the visual change you might start to notice some pages having more information than you're used to.

Arguably the biggest change with this Steam store page refresh is the ability to upload video files in the page's description section. A lot of game pages currently use animated GIFs to give an in-motion look at specific features or sections to better illustrate what the included text might not be able to. The problem with GIFs is that they aren't always the best quality, so allowing for videos will potentially mean clearer looks at specific parts of the games that might not work for a trailer. As long as there are no major hiccups, it's possible we'll see these changes rolled out for everyone in a few weeks time.

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Humble Bundle's Summer Sale 2025 has kicked off, discounting hundreds of recent PC releases and older games. The sale runs through September 4, so don't miss out on a chance to score some bargains--including one of the biggest games of the year, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which is on sale for $45 (was $50), or you can grab the Deluxe Edition that comes with extra DLC content for $54 (was $60).

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The recent premiere of the new Alien: Earth TV series makes now a great time to revisit the franchise with two noteworthy games. Alien: Isolation is on sale for $10 (was $40) and is a survival horror masterclass that captures the terror of Ridley Scott's original film. At the other end of the spectrum is Aliens: Fireteam Elite, which nails the Alien-blasting action of James Cameron's sequel. It's on sale for just $6 (was $30).

If you haven't visited Cyberpunk 2077's Night City yet, consider grabbing the game's Ultimate Edition for $40 (was $80). This gets you the base game, exclusive DLC, and the award-winning expansion Phantom Liberty, all in one package. If you already own Cyberpunk 2077 but haven't played the expansion yet, Phantom Liberty is on sale for $21 (was $30). The Batman: Arkham Collection also a great pick while it's on sale for just $9 (was $60). The bundle includes Batman: Arkham Asylum, Arkham City, and Arkham Knight--three of the best Batman games of all time--plus a stack of DLC for each title like bonus missions, challenge modes, and alternate costumes.

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Welcome to DominioTech, where the future of employment has taken a chilling turn. After a "routine" brain transfer procedure, you find yourself in a jar, but don't worry - you'll still be a valuable asset to the corporation! As you traverse the eerie and captivating levels, you'll encounter corrupted turrets, digital overlords, and a cast of characters with more than a few screws loose. Chiral is a sci-fi dark-comedy puzzle game where you assume the role of a disembodied brain in a jar, paired with a digital AI companion. Together, you will navigate a labyrinth of mirror, laser, and gravity puzzles that will challenge your spatial reasoning.

Bendy: Lone Wolf will tests your ability to survive against ever increasing odds. Monsters and obstacles emerge from every direction as you journey into the rubberhose halls of the world's most evil animation studio. Every day is a challenge. Become Boris as he ventures deep into the endlessly generated corridors of Joey Drew Studios and beyond in search of supplies, weapons, and the dark truths that await him. The secrets of the machine are hiding around every corner. The Ink Demon stalks Boris at every turn. Nowhere is safe from his reach. Run and hide in this pulse-pounding game of cat and mouse. Stay out of sight when your hear the beating of his ink heart.

Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)

$39 (was $60)

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Amazon has a limited-time deal on Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog: The Complete Series. Longtime Sonic fans can pick up the classic cartoon's 65-episode run on Blu-ray for $39 (was $60). Adventures of Sonic premiered (and ended) in 1993, just two years after the Blue Blur introduced himself to Sega Genesis players for the first time. Even though this Blu-ray collection released back in 2022, Amazon's deals on Adventures of Sonic still tend to sell out. While you're there, check out some of the other Sonic animated series available on Blu-ray for cheap.

Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) $39 (was $60)

The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog Complete TV Series Blu-ray set includes all 65 main episodes of the series, plus a bunch of extras like the Sonic Christmas Blast Episode, pilot episode, and all the "Sonic Says" PSA bumpers that originally aired alongside each episode. All the content is presented in its original standard definition resolution and 4:3 aspect ratio. There are also commentary tracks on select episodes featuring storyboard artist Milton Knight.

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Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog is notable as one of the first high-profile adaptations of a Sega game, capitalizing on the character's popularity in North America. The series stars Jaleel White--best known for playing Urkel in the sitcom Family Matters--as the voice of Sonic, and features a long list of familiar sidekicks and villains, including Tails (Russi Taylor) and Dr. Robotnik (Long John Baldry). While subsequent TV shows, comics, and movies have filled Sonic's backstory even more, back in the '90s, this show gave fans their first look into the Sonic universe beyond the video games.

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