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PewDiePie reveals that he’s teaming up to make new video games with the creator of Goat Simulator, Armin Ibrisagic, in an effort to bring more comedy to the gaming industry. Goat Simulator was a surprise hit in 2014, with part of its success coming via playthroughs by well-known YouTube Let’s Players like PewDiePie. Apparently, the game made such an impact on PewDiePie that he and the developer behind Goat Simulator are now teaming up to make new games together....

Following the most recent update in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds to add 4-person squad gameplay in the battle royale’s first-person servers, Bluehole Studio has now officially announced the decision to abandon the weekly and monthly patch schedule for the game it had once set in place. The reason for doing so comes down to concerns of opening up more space for the developer to maintain a “high standard of quality.” Bluehole Studio officially made this news regarding PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds known by way of a Steam Community update post, with the developer saying that changes to the game’s schedule aims to improve how the company works on the game as a team and that it will be able to set “realistic” expectations for players....

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds received a substantial update on Xbox One a couple of days ago that made some notable changes, like removing the starting area and greatly improving the game’s performance. However, some of the changes made in the game weren’t even mentioned in the patch notes, with players left to discover them for their own. One of the changes not mentioned in the patch notes for the latest PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds update on Xbox One is the addition of a new vehicle....

Although the Steam community has definitely embraced PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds during the game’s early access period, the recent addition of a key and crate loot test did cause quite an uproar. The developers are trying to test out a loot system that will give players the ability to purchase cosmetic items for real world dollars. Despite the vocal outcry against the system, prices seem to be skyrocketing for some very random aesthetic items....

The most popular Pokémon movie of all time, Mewtwo Strikes Back has returned for the new age. With brand new animation and all the characters that the original fans will know and love, it’s time to step back and look at all the little details that make these characters interesting. Since 1998 the film has connected to fans with some of the most emotional content in the series. Mostly because the fans had already become so familiar with the main characters in the anime series....

The Fire-types of Pokémon have always been amongst the most popular. The go-to starter for many trainers, they’re powerful, pack a punch, and usually have pretty cool designs. Although they’re weak to Water-types, they have many advantages (Steel, Ice, Grass, Bug!) and generally, it’s almost like playing the games on easy mode. A trainer’s moveset can make or break their Fire-type, though. Some moves sound awesome but in practice, are not....

Ever since the first airing of the Pokémon anime in 1997, Pokémon fans have disputed who the best trainer of all time must be. While Ash Ketchum, the star of the franchise, has seen his share of criticism over the decades, nowadays, there’s little doubt that he’s an incredible Pokémon trainer—but is he o20n the level of the original Pokémon Master, Red? Red was the player character in the original Pokémon games, the protagonist of the manga series, and has appeared in media such as the ‘Pokemon Origins’ anime....

Over the years, Pokémon has stepped out of its comfort zone in making designs that are a little less than wholesome, even dark in some cases. The most recent of these, Hatterene, is a psychic/fairy-type witch species. Exclusively female, she begins life as a teeny tiny Hatenna, becoming a Hattrem before taking its final form as a Hatterene. This Pokémon has the ability to pick up on the emotions of others, and will only trust calm trainers....

With the release of the Isle of Armor expansion for Pokémon Sword & Shield, the Galar region is home to a greater, more intriguing variety of critters than ever. From powerhouses from past generations to underrated new Pokémon making their debut, there are so many different species to discover in the new games. Among the new Pokémon added in Sword & Shield, Hatterene is definitely one of the most notable. Behind its delicate facade lies one of the most fascinating, powerful, and enigmatic Pokémon in series history....

By now, expectations for Pokemon fans are typically on the minimal side. It’s not that they don’t expect a fun game—they do. But they’ve gotten so used to Game Freak following not just the same formula, but the same lack of dedication to building upon its games. What do I mean by this? Aside from Game Freak refusing to add difficulty settings into the mix, the company has also neglected to greatly improve upon its graphics (when you look at Breath of the Wild as a comparison, for example) or create a more involved overworld that’s more focused on exploration....

Pokemon GO Battle Raids are meant to be multiplayer events with trainers working together to take down powerful enemies. That said, sometimes players have to roll solo. This is basically impossible for level four Raids, but with the help of some strategy, most of the bosses in level three Raids can actually be taken down by a single player. We don’t recommend jumping straight into a level three Pokemon GO Battle Raid solo without first carefully reading this guide....

There’s no denying that a lot about Pokemon GO has changed over the past three months as the world adjusted to the ongoing pandemic and recommendations from world health organizations and local governments. In an effort to make the mobile AR experience enjoyable for players who were stuck inside, Niantic introduced some interesting features that have really changed the way people interact with the game. At this point, it seems like the company is looking to figure out how much of that sticks around and what the future of PoGO is going to be like....

Pokemon GO’s biggest ticket event of the season, Tour Kanto, is just over a week away and trainers are already getting excited for the festivities. The day long event offers an incredible list of bonuses and is going to give players a chance to revisit the first generation of Pokemon and secure some exciting exclusive moves and chase down some shiny spawns while they are at it. Throughout the Tour event, there will be bonuses and increased spawns that are live in Pokemon GO for all players, but trainers who spend some real world dollars and cents on a ticket will secure a long list of extra bonuses, as well....

The Powerpuff Girls, the superhero sister troop of the late 90s, is getting a live-action reboot with a little help from writer Diablo Cody. The Powerpuff Girls had it all, adorable animation, science, and actually good storylines. The story of a professor—although it’s unknown exactly what he’s a professor of—whose poor lab safety practices and set up result in the creation of a three-person super-powered crime-fighting team. Thanks to Professor Utonium’s concoction of sugar, spice, everything nice, and the accidental inclusion of Chemical X, Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup burst forth into life, super powerful and ready to take action....

Winning and losing at video games can often be measured by clear, quantifiable objectives, but the same is not true of several contemporary asymmetrical PvP titles. How does one quantify success in games that pit players against one another with conflicting objectives and tools? The Evolving Genre Of Asymmetrical Games For the unaware, symmetrical games make all players equal in terms of rules and the tools available to them. Chess, checkers, and rock, paper, scissors are some of the oldest in history....

Earlier this year we brought word that Sony would finally be allowing pre-loading of digital games on PS4. For years, gamers had been requesting the feature to alleviate the wait time between purchase and download, and Sony was finally going to give them their wish. When Sony first announced pre-loading they revealed that the feature would launch alongside Bungie’s new MMO-esque shooter Destiny, which is slated to hit this September. As it turns out, though, that was not the case....

The PlayStation team released an official blogpost today, detailing the versatility of the PS5’s 3D audio technology. From the DualSense wireless controller to the Pulse 3D wireless headset – Sony is gearing up to make the PlayStation 5 a full, immersive sensory experience. The Pulse 3D headset is designed to fully utilize the PS5’s new Tempest 3D AudioTech, capable of delivering highly accurate audio positioning and entrancing soundscapes. But for those who are dead-set on staying committed to an older pair of headphones, there shouldn’t be much to worry about; the PS5’s 3D audio technology can still be enjoyed....

Best noise-cancelling (ANC) headphones for blocking out noise when you’re working from home Our quick take QuietOn 3 earbuds - 4.0 / 5 Design Multiple foam tips to choose from Weight: 1.8g per earbud Sturdy charging case Noise cancelling No audio playback No adjustment To recap Sensitive sleeper? These earbuds are designed to do one thing only: deliver active noise-cancelling (ANC) to drown out the outside world. They do a great job too, with a small and light design that’s comfortable to wear even during the night....

Rockstar Games is a development studio with a lot of freedom for how it develops and markets its games. The most recent example of this strategy is with its highly anticipated western follow up, Red Dead Redemption 2, which retrieved a pretty short teaser trailer towards the end of the year. As fans continue to scrap and search for any sort of information, it seems someone jumped to conclusions when posting what was believed to be a leaked screenshot thought to belong to the game....

Among the sixteen legendary animals to hunt in Red Dead Redemption 2, perhaps none is a bigger headache than the Bull Gator. Not only is he hard to find, for most of the game, this big guy actually can’t be found at all! And he doesn’t exactly warm any hearts with players that he attacks during a significant moment in the campaign. So if you’re reading this, you’re not the quitting kind, are you?...