Huge Game Freak leak reveals Pokemon source code, unused designs, Switch 2 details, and unannounced Gen 10 games

An unprecedented leak has hit mainline Pokemon series developer Game Freak, revealing tons of previously unknown information about unused monsters, unannounced projects, and a potential Switch 2 codename.Game Freak acknowledged the situation in a statement posted to its website earlier this week, where the studio apologized to employees about potentially sensitive data being leaked by an unnamed third party, while confirming that it’s secured its servers and is currently working to improve its backend security.For all of those just tuning in, we’re currently covering the Game Freak Teraleak.Lots of source files and beta content for past Pokémon games are currently leaking, along with a few details on upcoming projects.We expect more information to be uncovered in the coming hours… pic.twitter.com/KdoJ4G87SbOctober 12, 2024Details from the leak, which is said to include gigabytes of information, are still spilling onto social media, however. Most notably, the entire source…

The Witcher is getting a new all-ages graphic novel aimed at connecting kids and parents with bedtime stories about Geralt and Ciri

Is there a little Witcher in your life? Perhaps an unseasonably young fan of Geralt of Rivia, or a kid who wants to know what their parents’ favorite book/video game/streaming franchise is all about? Well you’re in luck, because CD Projekt Red, the creators of the Witcher video game series, are teaming up with Penguin Random House to make Little Witcher a reality in the form of an all-ages graphic novel illustrated by Giada Carboni.Little Witcher doesn’t quite get into Muppet Babies territory (though a tiny lil Geralt of Rivia does sound strangely adorable). Instead it focuses on an all-ages telling of the training of young Ciri, Geralt’s adopted daughter, as the venerable monster hunter teaches her in the ways of being a Witcher – and tries to get her to go to bed on time. “Young Ciri’s extensive training at Kaer Morhen, the witchers’ stronghold, includes everything she needs to learn to survive the many threats in her world . . . as well as all the antics and fun of a li…

Assassin’s Creed Shadows on the PS5 Pro offers bonus immersion for its $700 price of entry

Assassin’s Creed Shadows on the PS5 Pro will offer “an increase in the photorealism and immersion of the game.”In a new PlayStation blog entry detailing the ways in which the PS5 Pro will improve the development efforts of Sony’s biggest development partners, Assassin’s Creed Shadows technology director Pierre Fortin explained that Ubisoft is “working diligently to maximize the experience” on the new console.Much of that effort focuses on the PS5 Pro’s increased ray-tracing capabilities, but players will also “see improved rendering systems and an increase in the photorealism and immersion of the game” thanks to the console’s more powerful GPU and the PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution technology that Sony has developed.All that means that players exploring Feudal Japan on the new console “can expect improved environments, ambiance, and atmosphere, as well as more details, up close and at a distance.” I’m particularly interested to see how big an effect the PS5 Pro has on Assassin’s…

The best Palworld mods and how to set them up

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Installing some Palworld mods might really improve your survival and creature-catching experience. The best and most popular of these mods largely focus on quality-of-life improvements for Palworld, reducing minor frustrations and making things a bit more convenient for Pal Tamers. If you’re interested in modding your way to become a top-tier trainter, I’ve explained how to set up mods in Palworld below and have left some suggestions for the best mods around at time of writing. Best Palworld mods As mentioned, the majority of Palworld mods right now are focused on smoothing out the gameplay experience rather than revitalising it, but there’s still a few options to choose from.Gameplay / Cheat mods

Carry Weight Increase (Created by Vucksacha): A simple mod that massively increases the amount you can carry. If you’re bored of being able to carry back such a small amount of Palworld Ore each time, this will expedite things enormousl…

Larian reminds Baldur’s Gate 3 fans that Patch 7 isn’t the RPG’s final update, but it’s not saying anything else yet: “The chefs must cook”

Now that the long-awaited Patch 7 has finally come to Baldur’s Gate 3, players are curious about the RPG’s future – and Larian Studios is here to remind the community that there’s still more to come.Patch 7 features a variety of changes and exciting new content. From fresh endings for Dark Urge Tavs to integrated mod support, the patch seems to have it all and then some. But Larian said in July that the update wouldn’t be the RPG’s final patch, and is now reassuring fans it’s still got plans.”Good news kids,” writes publishing director Michael “Cromwelp” Douse in a post. “It’s not the final update.” He doesn’t specify what’s arriving in any future patches, however. “We ain’t gonna talk about what’s coming for the game because it puts undue pressure on the devs, but there are things we’ve said we’ll do that are still coming, and the chefs must cook.” Thankfully, at least some of the upcoming content isn’t actually all that mysterious.We ain’t gonna talk abo…