Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will soon receive an update, according to new information from Nintendo.

The version 1.2.0 update, due out at the end of February, will add new features to Pokémon Boxes, making them more useful. Aside from that, the update appears to be primarily focused on bug fixes, including a number of battle-related issues (and Tera Raid battles in particular).

One thing that isn’t mentioned in the notes is compatibility with the Pokémon Home app, which The Pokémon Company says will be available in spring 2023. The app received an update in early February that added information about Ranked Battles from Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, leading some to believe that preparations were being made to fully integrate the app in the game’s next update.

However, based on the patch notes as of now, it does not appear that this will be the case, though Nintendo emphasizes: “We are planning additional features and bug fixes not listed in these patch notes.”

The following are the complete patch notes (so far):

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet – Update Ver 1.2.0 Patch Notes ( as of February 17)

Thank you for playing the Pokémon series.

Below are some details regarding the version 1.2.0 update planned for release in late February 2023 for the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games.

With this update, we are planning to add features to Pokémon Boxes and fix bugs that affect game progress, among other updates. We will continue to take your feedback very seriously and take measures to improve your gameplay experience.

Feature Adjustments

• Additional functionality will be added for Pokémon Boxes:
• From a Pokémon’s summary, players will be able to change Pokémon’s nicknames, markings, held items, and mark- or Ribbon-related titles, as well as being able to reorder moves, have Pokémon remember moves, have Pokémon forget moves, and use TMs.
• Players will be able to swap out held items by pressing the Y Button when in the Held Items view.
• Players will be able to select All Boxes while moving Pokémon or items in the Party and Boxes view and Held Items view.
• When in the Battle Team view, Pokémon in your Boxes that are assigned to a Battle Team will now have their icons displayed in a darker hue if those Pokémon are members of the Battle Team that is currently being displayed.

The News screen will be displayed when you connect to the internet from the main menu, just as it is when connecting to the internet from the Poké Portal.

Bug Fixes

Tera Raid Battles

• A bug that can prevent an opposing Tera Pokémon’s HP gauge from properly reflecting damage done by certain moves (such as Play Rough) or certain status conditions may occur in Tera Raid Battles, resulting in the Tera Pokémon’s HP gauge fluctuating in an unusual manner. This will be fixed.
• A bug that causes all Pokémon on your side to faint at once despite their HP gauges indicating that they still have HP may occur in black crystal Tera Raid Battles against Pokémon with the Mightiest Mark. This will be fixed.
• A bug that can temporarily prevent a player from entering any input into the game may occur if a Tera Pokémon takes certain actions while the player is choosing the target of their move. This will be fixed.
• A bug that causes a communication error may occur when someone connecting to a Tera Raid Battle sees a different Pokémon displayed on their screen than what the host sees. This will be fixed.
• A bug may occur that causes players joining a Tera Raid Battle from the Tera Raid Battles search screen to be brought to a Tera Raid Battle against a Pokémon different from the one they saw displayed. This will be fixed.
• A bug that causes Tera Raid Battle crystals to not appear for a set amount of time may occur under certain circumstances. This will be fixed.

After six months of trying and multiple game uninstalls, an Elden Ring player finally succeeds in taking down a challenging boss.

One Elden Ring fan succeeds after six months of trying to defeat a difficult boss. As they progress through Elden Ring, players will encounter a number of challenging bosses and mini-bosses, some of which are thought to be among the game developer FromSoftware’s most difficult encounters.

While the Elden Ring main quest has plenty of difficult boss fights, some of the toughest encounters are in the optional late-game areas. Malenia is typically regarded as the game’s most difficult boss, with Godskin Duo and Alecto also being notable for their difficulty. After months of tries, one Elden Ring player has now successfully defeated a main story boss.

Reddit user Bandit Ke1th recently posted a message claiming to have finally defeated Maliketh, The Black Blade, after six months of trying. In the post’s title, Bandit Ke1th mentions that they uninstalled Elden Ring twice as a result of failing to defeat Maliketh, but they ultimately succeeded after trying again. Although users in the comments section mention one of the reasons they were unsuccessful for six months, the player mentions how satisfying it was to defeat a challenging boss.

Because they have been ignoring vigor while leveling up in Elden Ring, Bandit Ke1th, as can be seen in the image, has a very small health pool for this point in the game. Maliketh is one of the game’s last few mandatory bosses, and FromSoftware probably designed this fight with a much larger health reserve in mind. After discussing the next story boss, Gideon, and how to defeat him, some users joke that Bandit Ke1th will once again uninstall Elden Ring after defeating him.

The low vigor stat is a topic that is discussed frequently in the comments, with one commenter wondering why Bandit Ke1th persisted. The fight is made even more difficult, according to some players, by the fact that Bandit Ke1th has a 5% health debuff after hugging Fia in Elden Ring. Although Maliketh is regarded as being challenging, users seem to concur that the player wouldn’t have needed six months to defeat him if he had had a larger health reserve. More Elden Ring advice can be found in the following comments, where players also discuss tactics for the game’s various bosses.

Gamers should be aware that Bandai Namco is celebrating its first anniversary by hosting a special Elden Ring event on February 25. Even though there hasn’t been any confirmation that DLC announcements were made at this event, a recent change to Elden Ring’s Steam page raises the possibility that fresh material will be available soon.

Elden Ring is out now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

Source: Parth Bagaria

Some fans of the older Call of Duty games have expressed their desire for a long-missing classic attachment to make an appearance.

A number of Call of Duty veterans have taken the initiative to voice their desire for a vintage weapon attachment to be added back to the current games. Due to the annualization of Call of Duty, features and weapons change with each release, making it occasionally difficult to predict what will return in the following installment, regardless of how well-liked it had been.

With so many eras in the franchise’s history, many Call of Duty moments are fondly recalled, whether they be scenes that are turned into memes, beautifully designed setpieces, or even gameplay segments that perfectly capture the power fantasy the games market themselves as. This last part can occur in both the single-player campaign and multiplayer, with the latter being particularly notable for the large selection of overpowered weapons and attachments it offers.

The Tactical Knife is one such accessory, and Reddit user chicken-master200 expressed their desire for it to return to the series in a post about it. It serves the straightforward purpose of changing how the player character holds their pistol and enabling quicker melee attacks, which frequently lead to quick kills. Even though other fondly recalled elements of franchise history, like Gun Game, have made their return, it is unfortunate that the Tactical Knife appears to have been forgotten by the developers creating Call of Duty games.

The post has received approximately 1,800 upvotes so far, and many users have commented on what they think of the tactical knife. There have been a variety of responses, from those who agree that it should be brought back to those who claim that Call of Duty’s throwing knives have been a suitable replacement, and even more who have come up with inventive ways to combine the Tactical Knife’s features with throwing knives. A number of users share their fond memories of how much they loved using the attachment when it did appear in the games.

Some have suggested that Modern Warfare 3 be remastered to replace the mainline Call of Duty this year because there might not be one. This idea has the potential to bring back items like the Tactical Knife and other weapons and attachments. Remastering Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 with multiplayer would probably mean the Tactical Knife’s return and be a perfect testing ground to see if the modern players take to it. The other two games in the original trilogy have been released on modern platforms, with Modern Warfare 2 only having the campaign.

Source: Andrea Gonzalez

Players with an interest in fashion now have access to Fashion Dreamer, a brand-new game from Marvelous, the company behind Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life.

A new exclusive game called Fashion Dreamer has just been unveiled for the Nintendo Switch by XSEED, a division of the Japanese game developer Marvelous. The game will probably satisfy players’ desire to experience what it’s like to be a fashion influencer while also expanding the selection of Switch’s simulation games.

Syn Sophia, the company that created the Style Savvy series for the Nintendo DS and 3DS, created the game. In 2008, Japan saw the release of the first Style Savvy, and 2009 saw its release in Europe and North America. Despite only receiving average to mixed reviews, the game still inspired three follow-ups and gained a devoted following. The company has now changed its focus to a new title while keeping its interest in fashion.

In the game Fashion Dreamer, which was unveiled during the Nintendo Direct presentation, the player enters the world of Eve, where anyone can emerge as the next major figure in fashion. Every player will be able to design truly original outfits thanks to the game’s over 1000 available style options. By exploring the world and admiring other people’s attire, players will be able to interact with others. But liking someone else’s outfit also grants you the right to wear that particular ensemble, and each like a player receives raises their stature as a fashion influencer.Players will also be able to suggest clothing to other users and their Muse avatars. An influencer can develop their personal style and expand their platform by editing the colors of their outfits in Fashion Dreamer to increase the level of personalization.

The graphics and animation in the trailer have been compared to the Style Savvy games in comments, which is a strong recommendation for fans of that series. While there are many simulation games on Switch, it appears that there is a lot of interest in a game that is specifically inspired by fashion. “Switch is starved for fashion games,” a commenter wrote. Given that Fashion Dreamer is carrying on the legacy of Style Savvy, it will already have a base of devoted fans to draw from who will probably buy the game when it is released. Although at this time, nothing more specific than the fact that it will happen sometime in 2023 is known about the release date.

Generally speaking, a lot of Nintendo Switch games enable players to escape from their daily routines and assume the role of someone else, whether it be the owner of a farm or a fashion empire. It appears that Fashion Dreamer will fill a void for a market focused on fashion video games.

Fashion Dreamer will be released in 2023.

Source: Eszter Voros