2023 is over, and we still don’t know why Set Mode was omitted from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

One of the lynchpin elements to the ever-popular Nuzlocke challenge, Set Mode’s removal from the latest generation of Pokémon games shocked experienced players. As highlighted by a Reddit thread posted Dec. 30, fans still aren’t over the decision that continues to lack a concrete answer as to why it happened.  Amongst all the gripes highlighted … Read more

The best games of December 2023: Sonic, The Finals, and more

December has a reputation for being a quieter month for the video game industry, but that was far from the case in 2023. This month saw a new, controversial iteration of The Game Awards, the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6, a headline-making ransomware attack on Insomniac Games, and the release of lots of … Read more

Dot GOTY: Game of the Year 2023

This article is part of Dot Esports’ Game of the Year 2023 series. The Dot Esports team have voted for their favorite games this year across a range of genres, including sports, indie, and fighting games. You can check out the other winners here.  This year has been an incredible one for games. In 2023,  … Read more

The best multiplayer games on PC

The PC space is home to some of the most experimental and diverse multiplayer games on the market. Sure, you can get your standard shooters, sports, and MMOs here too, but indie games often make their mark on this platform first. That gives PC users a near-endless selection of multiplayer games to sift through. Many … Read more

2023 gaming report card: final scores for PS5, Xbox, and Switch

It’s been a long year filled with massive games, but we’ve finally reached the end of 2023. There’s no question that this year will be remembered as one of the all-time best for new releases — and one of the worst for game creators — but it’s been a whirlwind 12 months for the “big … Read more