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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Mystery Gift Codes

Never miss out on a Pokemon freebie with our full list of codes.

Getting Schooled

Fire Emblem Engage: The best classes for each character

Time for class

Dragon Lover

Fire Emblem Engage romance, supports, and best gifts for each character

You won't make many friends with manure

The 20 Best Nintendo DS Games of all time [February 2023]

While the NDS library sits at over 2000+ titles, there are a few that stand out from the rest.

CAT MARIO

New Super Mario Bros. Movie teaser trailer shows off Seth Rogan as Donkey Kong

Seth Rogan does a brilliant impression of Seth Rogan.

Abraka... Something

After two decades, Kadabra might finally be returning to the Pokemon TCG

Long time no see, old friend.

SOLITAIRE/DOMINO

GoldenEye 007 players show you how to remap your Switch controls so it plays like a modern FPS

There's a setting for that.

BOND MEMORIES

As GoldenEye 007 hits Xbox and Switch, please stop dumping on other people's nostalgia

It's OK to not like something, but sometimes you really did have to be there at the time.

Deals

Save 5% on lots of digital games, DLCs, store credit, and in-game currencies on the VG274 shop.

Save on Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo digital codes.

Time To Disengage

Be careful, Fire Emblem Engage spoilers have already leaked

Keep your eyes out for anything suspicious.

GIRTH OF THE WILD

VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.34: The best game that suffers from bloating

Whether it's mince pies or side-quests, you can always have too much of a good thing.

STABILITY PATCH

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet to receive new patch… in late February

Ver 1.2.0 is on its way.

POKEMON GALORE

There are now 1008 Pokemon in the wild

Have you caught them all?

KIRBY'S FESTIVAL

Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe will have all-new Copy abilities

Mr. Sandman, bring me a dream. Make him the cutest that I've ever seen!

HEAD IN THE CLOUDS

Nintendo in 2023: Is Tears of the Kingdom going to be the Switch’s last big hurrah?

Rumours abound that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will be the Switch’s swansong – but is it too soon to write off the handheld/home console hybrid?

A Brush With Fate

Fire Emblem Engage's opening cinematic gives us a flashy look at our toothpaste coloured protagonist

Plus, a short look at the title screen too.

ALL ROADS TO CHROM

Fire Emblem Engage is Three Houses turned up to 11, for better or worse – preview

If you're concerned about the Persona-fication of Fire Emblem, you might want to temper your expectations for Engage.

One Punch Kid

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Riolu location: How to get Riolu and Lucario

Ri-o-lu, you love me, Lucario just joined the fam-i-ly

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: How to evolve Slowpoke into Slowking

This Pokemon cutie is super-smart

Sharp Kid

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: How to evolve Charcadet into Cereludge and Amarouge

It’s not as straightforward as you may first think.

Hide and seek

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Hidden Abilities and how to get the ability patch

There's a patch for that

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Bisharp Location: How to evolve Bisharp into Kingambit

Follow the leader

Rawr, but cold

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Frigibax location: How to get Frigibax

How to find your dragon

bear necessities

How to evolve Pawmi and Pawmo into Pawmot in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Here's the beary well-hidden way to get Pawmot in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

New Evolution

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Evolution Stone Locations: Where to get Dawn Stone, Dusk Stone, Moon Stone, and Ice Stone

Evolution Stones unlock the true potential of powerful Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

WAT-ER BLAST

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Finizen Location: How to evolve Finizen into Palafin

Who doesn't love dolphins?

Where to find Roaring Moon in Pokemon Scarlet

The Paradox version of Salamance is a force to be reckoned with.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Bottle Caps: Where to get, and how to use Bottle Caps

You’d think they’d just be trash, right?

How to get Mirror Herb in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and learn Egg Moves

This is the easiest way to learn Egg Moves!

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: How to breed Pokemon

Farewell, Pokemon Daycare!

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Sandwich Recipes: How to boost stats and encounter rates using sandwiches

Pokemon need feeding, too.

THOR BUNNY

Poll reveals most popular Pokemon of Scarlet and Violet

The top spot goes to the most deserving Pokemon of them all.

Stake Dinner

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet stakes: All ominous stake locations for each shrine

Legendary scavenger hunt

HERE WE GO!

Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer gets another Nintendo 64 demake, and it’s great

Polygonal Mario gets beaten to a pulp.

SPAIN IN THE NECK

Best of 2022: Pokemon Scarlet and Kelsey’s other GOTY picks

My GOTY is broken, but I don't care.

STRIKE!

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's new Tera Raid events include Cinderace and Delibird

Here’s how to catch the two Pokemon over the holidays.

SWITCHING IT UP

Nintendo Switch 2022 year-in-review is finally here, here's how to view your annual recap

It’s time to look back on how much time you spent with your Switch this year.

B.T.

Turns out Bayonetta Origins: Cereza was hiding in Bayonetta 3 all along

A hidden chapter in the recently released action game was actually a playable teaser all along.

IDLE CHATTER

VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.29: The best game where you don't do much

Sometimes you just want to do nothing and get rewarded.

It's A Him

Super Mario Bros. Movie clip gives us our best, or worst, look at Mario yet

Plus a healthy dose of Toad.

One, Two, Three

Fire Emblem Engage is getting an expansion pass, and it's bringing back your favourite house leaders

I got three houses, you can count 'em.

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon is a witchy origin story coming to Switch in March

Lovely animation.

BLUE SHELLS FTW

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe free update adds custom item selection

Comes alongside the release of Wave 3 content.

SWITCH OF DUTY

Microsoft announces 10-year deal with Nintendo, which will bring Call of Duty to Switch

This is provided that the acquisition of Activision Blizzard is successful.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Shiny Hunting Guide: How to catch Shiny Pokemon

Here's everything you need to know about catching shiny Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

BUG TYPE

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are great, but the future of Pokemon games is concerning

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet change up the 26-year-old Pokemon formula in an interesting way, but this is the second game in a row plagued with release bugs.

Nice

The world record for longest amount of time consecutively playing Smash Bros. is officially 69 hours

Well, 69 hours, four minutes, and 20 seconds to be precise.

Rising Stars

How to unlock Pokemon Scarlet and Violet 6-Star Raids

6-Star Raids are the ultimate test of your battling abilities!

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Normal Gym Test Answers: What is the Secret Menu Item Recipe?

If you want to face the Normal-type Gym, you’ll need to order a super secret sandwich first.

How to get Ditto in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

The most elusive Pokémon.