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Pokémon Winds & Waves leak teases a hybrid battle system with turn-based roots
A leak from Centro LEAKS suggests the upcoming Pokémon title, Pokémon Winds & Waves, will feature a hybrid battle system combining classic turn-based combat with elements from the Legends series, including area-of-effect attacks and overworld catching. The leak indicates the game will be the largest and most ambitious in the series to date, potentially featuring over 300 new Pokémon and set for a 2027 release as part of the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Elder Scrolls Online brings another PvP Vengeance test online with ramped-up AoE effects
ZeniMax Online Studios is running a new Player versus Player Vengeance test for The Elder Scrolls Online, featuring enhanced Area of Effect (AoE) damage that affects up to six targets instead of the usual three. This change aims to make battles faster and increase the importance of AoE healing. The test is available until Monday, April 27th, for characters between levels 10 to 50 in the Alliance War menu.