Pokémon Go Introducing a $100 Ticket Upgrade That Gets You Into a Better Toilet
Pokémon Go has unveiled a new $100 Premier Access ticket upgrade option for its upcoming Go Fest: Jersey City event that unlocks in-game items and access to real-world improved facilities — including "upgraded restrooms."
Cherry proclaims a 'new era' for keyboard switches: induction is 'half the cost of a regular mechanical switch', more reliable, and less power hungry than analog alternatives
Though whether it gets used for analog gaming keyboards is up to keyboard makers—Cherry says it is aiming at the mass market.
Pokémon Go ‘Fuzzy Fighter’ paid Special Research — is it worth it?
Pokémon Go players can buy a “Fuzzy Fighter” paid Special Research ticket for $8 as part of the “Final Strike: Go Battle Week” event. The ticket was only originally available for purchase from March 5-10, but it’s available again until May 27, making man…
Xbox Game Pass takes a page from Nintendo’s playbook, adds a ton of retro games
Xbox Game Pass appears to be taking a page from Nintendo Switch Online’s playbook by adding a slew of classic titles to its library. Xbox and Antstream Arcade have joined forces to launch Retro Classics, which gives all Game Pass members access to a 50+ …
Pokémon Go ‘Final Strike Go Battle Week’ event guide
Pokémon Go’s “Might and Mastery” season is finally winding down and with that comes the “Final Strike: Go Battle Week” event running from May 21-27. With this event, you can now evolve your Kubfu into Urshifu, and finish the seasonal “Might and Mastery” …
Swordcrafting stories are always cool, but Blue Eye Samurai pushes the idea into new territory
In Quentin Tarantino’s 2003 movie Kill Bill: Volume 1, vengeful assassin The Bride (Uma Thurman) seeks a sword from the legendary swordsmith Hattori Hanzō (Sonny Chiba). “I need Japanese steel,” she says. “I have vermin to kill.” Hanzō has sworn off maki…
Talk to Me directors return with Bring Her Back — and there are more hidden connections than you’d think
For fans of YouTube’s billion-view RackaRacka channel, the emergence of Australian twins Danny and Michael Philippou as filmmakers wasn’t necessarily a surprise — they’d been making videos together since childhood, and their online work earned them …
Xbox Game Pass is finally getting 2024’s best JRPG
Xbox Game Pass is adding yet another show-stopping role-playing game to its catalog with Metaphor: ReFantazio, arriving on the service on May 29. The game joins heavy hitters Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 alongside…
Mario Kart World has been in development for 8 years as Nintendo struggled to improve a ‘perfect’ formula
If you asked any Nintendo fan prior to the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, they’d likely tell you that the world would never see a sequel for Mario Kart 8. Why would Nintendo bother? A full decade after its release, the latest entry in the iconic racing…
Halo’s coolest weapon isn’t a gun — it’s the energy sword
Halo is ostensibly a series about using guns to shoot aliens and defeat organized religion. But the coolest weapon in the series isn’t a gun. It’s a sword — specifically, it’s the energy sword. You may have encountered an energy sword for the first time …
Pokémon Go ‘Might and Mastery’ seasonal Special Research and rewards
Pokémon Go’s “Might and Mighty” Special Research activated on March 5, allowing players to complete a bunch of tasks in exchange for free rewards — including a Dynamax Kubfu. You’ll need to login and start this research before Tuesday, June 3, at 9:59 a.…
Helldivers 2 Players Are Ready For Revenge After Illuminate Invasion Razes Mars
An invasion of Super Earth is underway in Helldivers 2's latest update, bringing the once-distant frontlines of conflict close to home. Amid the chaos of the invasion, Helldivers were informed that the Illuminate have razed the neighboring planet of Mars…
The best upgrades in Doom: The Dark Ages
Regardless of how strong the Doom Slayer is in Doom: The Dark Ages, going for the best upgrades in the game is your best strategy. The upgrade system in Doom: The Dark Ages splits between attribute upgrades and equipment upgrades. For the former, you nee…
After Fortnite’s AI Darth Vader, nothing will be the same in the gaming industry
When Disney initially invested $1.5 billion in Epic Games, a shape for the partnership seemed easy to trace. Surely, Fortnite would get lux branded skins alongside superhero-themed seasonal events, all tied to the release of major Marvel movies. Perhaps …
Ubisoft lets slip it’s working on ‘prestigious AAA’ Rayman game
Ubisoft appears to be bringing Rayman back in a new AAA experience, based on job listings that call for talent to join the development team. Studio Ubisoft Milan recently posted job listings searching for a 3D gameplay animator and a senior game designer…
All weapons in Doom: The Dark Ages and how to get them
You can easily kill a few demons in Doom: The Dark Ages with your hands, but as the Doom Slayer, you need all the firepower you can have. That’s where your weapons come in. Doom: The Dark Ages offers a considerable number of weapons to use, from the clas…
Only Brandon Sanderson could invent a sword that needs therapy
Grappling with mental health issues is a major theme in Brandon Sanderson’s epic fantasy series The Stormlight Archive. As the series’ heroes fight hostile armies and the machinations of a god bent on controlling the entire cosmere, they also have to con…