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7 Years Ago, Breaking Bad Replaced Walter White In A Spinoff That Barely Lasted A Year

Nicholas Becher — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:21 GMT

Walter White's transformation from desperate high school chemistry teacher to ruthless drug kingpin remains one of television's defining character arcs. Bryan Cranston's performance turned "I-am-the-one-who-knocks Heisenberg" into a pop-culture icon, while Breaking Bad helped push serialized television further into an era dominated by complicated, morally compromised protagonists.

18 Years Ago, Pokémon Officially Replaced Mewtwo

Nicholas Becher — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:00:25 GMT

First introduced in Pokémon's beloved Generation 1, the Legendary Mewtwo was created through genetic experimentation using DNA from the Mythical Pokémon, Mew, resulting in a devastatingly powerful creature that quickly became one of the franchise's most recognizable Mon. Its unsettling origin helped distinguish Mewtwo from Pokémon that existed "naturally" within the world, giving it a somewhat tragic backstory and establishing a complicated relationship with humanity.

Square Enix Officially Drops 2 10/10 JRPGs For Current-Gen Hardware

Lee D'Amato — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:00:17 GMT

Square Enixis bringing two major, well-reviewed RPGs to modern platforms today. The developing/publishing titan is best known for its work on the Final Fantasy series, becoming a staple of the PS1 and PS2 eras. However, Square has also branched out into other franchises, often developing original RPGs and pushing the genre forward with new ideas.

28 Years Ago, Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Gave Us Gaming’s Most Horrifying Level

Chris Carter — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:01:15 GMT

Zelda: Ocarina of Time has a massive legacy, and a big part of it comes from its locales. When you first enter Hyrule Field, it feels incredible, but slowly making your way across the map to each zone is a blast, too. No matter where you are in the adventure, there's always something new to discover.

How To Beat Giovanni In Pokémon GO (October 2026)

Matthew Danielson — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:00:16 GMT

When it comes to Giovanni in Pokémon GO, the Team Rocket mastermind's team is one of the toughest to beat in a Pokémon battle. This is due to the sheer strength of Giovanni’s team, which tends to include a Legendary Pokémon he indoctrinated. However, random elements in the battle can also throw you off, making it hard to assemble a team of counters to overcome Giovanni's challenge.

Red Dead Redemption Meets Valheim In New Survival Western You Can Play Free Now

Nicholas Becher — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:01:17 GMT

The survival Western isn't a new category in gaming by any means, dating back as far as the iconic Oregon Trail, but you might be surprised at just how many upcoming games fit the bill on Steam and other platforms like the Epic Games Store. The combination feels particularly natural, taking the danger and isolation already associated with the frontier and adding the crafting, resource management, and base-building mechanics that have become staples of modern survival games.

All Ditto Disguises In Pokémon GO (October 2026)

Matthew Danielson — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:16 GMT

The hidden parts of Pokémon GO include the disguises of the Normal-type Ditto, who can only be discovered by far from normal means. Unlike the majority of the other Pokémon you encounter, Ditto is only found within specific disguises it chooses. By tracking down the disguises, you have a chance to find a Ditto, making the Pokémon a collectible find for various players.

Mass Effect Is Officially Switching Genre In 2027

Nicholas Becher — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:00:19 GMT

Mass Effect fans are in for a huge year in 2027, as BioWare's sprawling space opera that helped redefine the modern RPG is returning in a major way. Beloved for its cinematic storytelling, player-driven choices, unforgettable companions, Mass Effect exists in a galaxy packed with political conflict, ancient mysteries, and unforgettable alien civilizations that has kept fans coming back for years. Commander Shepard's original trilogy remains the high point for many fans, while later entries expanded the universe in new directions and ensured the Mass Effect legacy continues.

007 First Light Free DLC Releases Today With Feature Fans Have Craved Since Launch

Jared Stewart — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:56:17 GMT

007 First Light had incredibly high expectations as the marriage of traditional action-adventure gameplay and IO Interactive’s bread-and-butter Hitman gameplay. It’s safe to say now that it exceeded those expectations, particularly in terms of how satisfying 007 First Light’s Batman: Arkham-inspired melee combat is.

GTA 6 Age Rating Officially Confirmed

Ben Brosofsky — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:54:24 GMT

The official age rating for Grand Theft Auto 6has been revealed, and it isn't likely to surprise anyone familiar with the series. Rockstar Games' flagship crime franchise is known for pushing boundaries and scandalizing parents, a tradition that the latest entry appears to be following.