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Summary The viral mobile sensationPokemon GOis still going strong in 2023 with frequent events and updates for the 80 million average monthly players. The game recently introduced a handful of Gen 9 creatures including the starters forPokemon Scarlet and Violet, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly, along with several other creatures originally found in the Paldea Region. Players are able to participate in events that are scheduled regularly each month, andPokemon GOfeatures a different critter to spotlight during each month’s Community Day....

BlizzCon 2021’s online presentation is now live and the big announcements have already begun. As expected, Blizzard’s unveiled the next big thing forWorld of Warcraft’s popular new expansion,Shadowlands.Shadowlands' first major update is coming and Blizzard is now ready to share its plans. Introducing Chains of Domination,World of Warcraft’s 9.1 update, in which the Jailer and Sylvanas escalate their plans dramatically. The next chapter inWorld of Warcraft: Shadowlandsis here. Accompanying the announcement ofChains of Dominationwas an exciting cinematic trailer, as comes with each majorWorld of Warcraftupdate....

Two classes inWorld of Warcraft Classic: Season of Discoveryare given abilities previously restricted by faction. Druids get Wild Strikes, which enables the effects of Windfury for the Alliance, while Hunters get Aspect of the Lion, which mimics Blessing of Kings for the Horde. Hunters' Aspect of the Lion is arguablyone of its strongest Runes, especially in group play, and is well worth going out of the way for when getting close to Level 20....

Summary The iconic mutant squad, theX-Men, is experiencing a triumphant resurgence courtesy of the animated hit revival,X-Men ‘97. As the series garners widespread acclaim, it’s not just riding high on praise but also making significant splashes with unexpected treats, such as a phone number that connects fans directly to Jubilee and a unique offering from Airbnb. AtAirbnb’s 2024 Summer Releaseevent, the company unveiled an exhilarating array of its newest specialty “Icons” experiences, like theone-night-only Home Alone house stay, promising an unparalleled journey into the realms of beloved films....

Summary Microsoft and A44 Games have revealed the release date forFlintlock: The Siege of Dawn, an upcoming Soulslike that’s set to launch as a day-oneXbox Game Passgame on July 18. So far, 2024 has been a pretty strong year for Microsoft’s gaming subscription service in terms of both quality and variety. Fortunately, with major additions likeFlintlockreleasing in the near future, it looks like the next few months will continue to maintain the momentum thatXbox Game Passhas built up lately....

The next-generation of gaming is officially underway now that both Microsoft and Sony have released their Xbox Series X andPlayStation 5consoles, respectively. Each system launch comes alongside a wide variety of video games to choose from, and those lucky enough to get their hands on one of the next-generation consoles may not know where to start. When compared to the Xbox Series X, the PlayStation 5 launch library has more first-party and next-gen console-exclusive games....

Shepard’s companions are a major reason why the originalMass Effecttrilogy is so beloved. The collection of rogues make every one of the Commander’s adventures more exciting. Yet, they’re not all appreciated in the same way. Fans regularly differ in opinion over which are thebest and worst squadmates. RELATED:10 Worst Mass Effect Companions, Ranked However, few members of the fanbase complain about Garrus. From his first appearances in the original game, he proves himself to be such a comedic badass that it’s hard not to like him....

The TV show12 Monkeys, an adaptation of the 1995 movie of the same name, which aired on SyFy from 2015 to 2018, is not just one of the best sci-shows ever made, it’s proof that it’s possible toexpand on sci-fi ideasin a TV medium. More importantly, it’s a shining example of the fact thatsci-fishows can tell interesting, emotional, compelling human stories. 12 Monkeys’ biggest triumph might just be in storytelling. It’s not the only thing the show does right, of course, but over four outstanding seasons, the show manages to build on every storyline to tell a cohesive story with a clear, defined ending....

The latest in theAge Of Wondersseries from Dutch developer Triumph Studios isAge Of Wonders 4. Like the previous entries in the series, this is a 4X strategy game akin toSid Meier’s Civilization,but with a fantasy twist. Rather than commanding the armies of our Earth’s cultures through human history, players will take control of the Ruler of a Faction of their own creation. Set within a fantasy realm that is totally customizable, players lead their Faction to prosperity or ruin through their choices within their own culture andby dealing with other Factions through diplomacyor conquest....

Summary The following contains spoilers forAhsokaepisode 6, “Far, Far Away"Star Warsseems to have a bit of a reputation for making things up as it goes along, though that frankly just makes it all the more relatable. However, a recently resurfaced moment fromStar WarsCelebration 2022 may have proved that there’s always a plan in place, or at least sometimes a plan in place. Ahsokaepisode 6 saw the long-awaited returnof belovedStar Warscharacter Ezra Bridger after disappearing during theStar Wars Rebelsfinale in 2018....

It’s not unusual for ongoing titles such as Respawn Entertainment’sApex Legendsto have bugs or exploits that affect a player’s experience. For example, recently one player found aninstant-kill bug onApex Legends' newest map, Olympus. However, one concern regarding the December 2020 Holo-Day Bash has been reported by a wide variety of users, and to many it ruins the spirit of the limited-time event. The event began on December 1, and includes a mode called Winter Express....

Respawn Entertainment’sApex Legendscontinues to get bigger and better with every announcement. During EA Play, the developer announced that the battle royale would not only be gettingports for Steam and Nintendo Switchbut would be adding cross-play support as well. It was also announced that the game would be getting some new character buffs as well, and the buff planned for Lifeline could change a lot of players' strategies for team composition....

Summary There was a time when many people felt like the JRPG genre was dying out, withmore modern takes on role-playingreplacing what many people saw to be outdated design choices that plagued the majority of these titles. However, in the modern era, JRPGs have finally evolved to become as engaging and fast-paced as ever, letting players enjoy some amazing games that ooze style and feel incredibly fast-paced, including games with turn-based combat systems....