The Biggest Gaming News For July 12, 2022
Happy Tuesday, gamers! It won't be happy for many Pokemon fans though, as those hoping for a new Eeveelution in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet might have to prep for broken hearts according to a new leak.
That's our top story of the day, but other interesting bits of news include Nintendo's surprise announcement that a new Kirby game will launch later this summer and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth executive producer claiming it needs to be a PS5 exclusive because it needs "the SSD speed." All of this and more if you read on.
Related: Pokemon Is Sending Some Real Mixed Messages About The Next Eeveelution
If you're trying to remain spoiler-free for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, look away now. A bunch of leaks from a relatively reliable source has revealed new details about the games, including time-traveling Pokemon but no apparent inclusion of a new Eeveelution. Fans had been hoping for a new Eevee evolution since Sylveon's introduction in Pokemon X and Y was almost nine years ago, but these leaks seem to put those hopes to bed. Still, it's not confirmed just yet, so there's always a chance.
Kirby fans are eating well this year (pun absolutely intended) as Nintendo has announced a new game called Kirby's Dream Buffet which will launch this summer for Nintendo Switch. Before you get too excited, Kirby's Dream Buffet isn't your average Kirby title, as the game pits you and three other players against each other to complete food-themed races and obstacle courses. Imagine Fall Guys, but with less slime and more parfaits.
More details about Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth have come out since its announcement, as executive producer Yoshinori Kitase has explained why the title needs to skip PS4 and be a PS5 exclusive. To put it simply, Kitase
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