Niantic has already made changes to Pokémon Go’s Mega Evolution mechanic after players accused it of being unbalanced and unfair. Niantic teased the arrival of Mega Evolution in Pokémon Go over the summer, but the feature was delayed as the developer attempted to hash it out and add some finishing touches. Any issues it was having with Mega Evolution were ironed out and the much-anticipated mechanic is now live in Pokémon Go....
Hamilton aside, one of the most influential works of theater within the past decade is Sleep No More. While it didn’t invent the concept of immersive theater–a play not bound to a stage in front of a seating area, but taking place in a dynamic environment–it drew widespread attention to the genre and inspired a wave of new work across a variety of media. Pokémon GO developers Niantic’s newest endeavor, however, isn’t merely inspired by Sleep No More but a bona fide collaboration with Punchdrunk, the company that created and produced today’s preeminently influential immersive theater experience....
On first appearance, Solosis seems to resemble some kind of cross between an alien, a school science project about cell division, and one of those very rustic toys you make as a kid with things around the house. Beneath that wacky appearance, however, is a very powerful psychic Pokémon whose membrane protects it in the unpredictable Galar environment of Pokémon Sword & Shield. One trend of evolutions among Pokémon is that they lose their ‘cute’ petite appearance as they grow up, but Solosis never quite sheds its adorable design, even in its final form....
Twitch is now one of the biggest, if not the biggest, livestreaming platforms out there. From independent creators to big corporations; anyone who wants to put themselves out to the world in real-time is probably doing it via Twitch. Now the latest company to jump on the livestreaming bandwagon is the Pokémon Company, which has been airing Pokémon events on Twitch, both in its game and anime form. As announced on the official Pokémon Twitter account, December 6-12 features a live Twitch stream of various events taking place at the Pokémon Player’s Cup, with the gaps filled episodes of Pokémon Master Quest....
Build-a-Bear announces the next stuffed animal to join its Pokemon lineup, revealing an adorable Eevee plush with two separate costumes that fans can buy for it. Pokemon is seeing a major boom in popularity once again, due to the recent Pokemon GO obsession and the upcoming Pokemon Sun and Moon titles for the 3DS. The Build-a-Bear Workshop has wisely chosen this time to reveal a new Pokemon offering, this time giving fans a chance to bring home a plush Eevee....
Pokemon GO recently concluded its spooky seasonal offerings with the Halloween Cup, but Niantic is wasting no time preparing its next batch of content. Soon, trainers will be able to able to dive into Pokemon GO’s next Battle League Season with a bounty of new cups, opportunities to catch legendary Pokemon, and more. Today’s announcement revealed that Battle League Season 5 kicks off in just one week, on November 9th. Trainers who participated in Season 4 will be able to claim their rewards on the battle screen, including a special Elite Fast TM for those who reached rank 7 or above....
Since its first iteration in January 2018, Pokemon GO’s monthly Community Days have become a staple in the game, giving players the chance obtain Pokemon with exclusive moves, stock up on certain candies, and even find shiny Pokemon. Although Pokemon GO has made many changes to its gameplay in order to take COVID-19 precautions, Community Day events have still given players something to look forward to throughout 2020. The game just held its annual end-of-year Community Day two weeks ago, giving players the chance to revisit Pokemon featured in previous events....
Niantic, the developer behind the wildly popular Pokémon Go, is looking to get folks Poke-hunting in style with the launch of Niantic Supply. The shop, which is now open for an exclusive presale, offers gear that is globally inspired and ready for adventure. Niantic Supply, aptly dubbed as a place where “Explorers like yourself can look the part”, will offer limited run items throughout the year. These will likely sell fast, so be sure to sign up for news and alerts through the Niantic Supply Online Store....
Pokemon Masters EX is ringing in the new year with some cute costumed sync pairs and an additional event. The new content will be available until January 13 at 9:59pm PT. The new sync pairs include an adorable Lillie with her sweet Ribombee and Lance with his Gyarados. Both are outfitted with a New Years’ kimono. Ribombee will have a special ability called Alola Lang Syne (we see what you did there, Dena), which increases evasiveness across your party and blocks status conditions....
On a conceptual level, playing a battle royale in VR seems like a horrifying prospect. Why would I want to simulate the experience of armed strangers trying to kill me? I have enough trauma as it is, thank you. Yet with Population: One, a new title by Seattle-based BigBox VR, I couldn’t resist the potential sick thrill of besting opponents in a fight to the death. Other devs have attempted to tackle the formula before, but with little success, and without nearly as much effort put into creating a fresh, original experience that doesn’t just riff on a preexisting title....
The PS4’s unique shape is for aesthetics and functionality, as we were told yesterday during Sony’s launch event for their long-awaited new home console. The PlayStation 4’s slanted design makes it easier for users to hit its power button and to slightly cover the wires on the rear of the unit. The power bar is inside the console so there’s no brick on the power cable. Along the top and face of the console there’s a semi-transparent line down the front which lights up to indicate the status of the device....
Los mejores coches eléctricos: Los mejores vehículos de batería disponibles en las carreteras del Reino Unido Futuros coches eléctricos: Los próximos coches de batería que llegarán a las carreteras en los próximos 5 años Prohibición de la venta de coches con combustibles fósiles Dinamarca, que prohibirá los coches nuevos de gasolina y diésel en 2030. Francia, que prohibirá los coches nuevos de gasolina y diésel en 2040. India prohíbe los coches no eléctricos para 2030 Irlanda: prohibición de nuevos coches de gasolina y diésel para 2030....
With the new year well underway, PlayStation players have a lot to look forward to including Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, God of War Ragnarok, Returnal, and hopefully, some more PlayStation 5 stock in the not-so-distant future. On top of new games, Sony also appears to be going all out with PlayStation Plus this generation and using the service as an incentive to push exciting PS5 games including the upcoming Destruction AllStars....
For March 2021, PS Plus subscribers get access to five free games: Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Maquette, Farpoint VR, Remnant: From the Ashes, and Destruction AllStars (which is on the service for its second month). On top of that, thanks to the Play at Home Initiative, players can also pick up and play Ratchet and Clank 2016. All in all, PS Plus’ free games for March 2021 are a feast for gamers, as there’s a little something for everyone....
Premier Chinese Dota 2 side PSG.LGD have taken the championship in Season 2 of the China Dota 2 Professional League. The TI8 runners-up took down Invictus Gaming in the Grand Final, claiming the championship title and the first-place prize of nearly $117,000 USD. CDL Season 2 took place online, beginning on April 1st. Still adjusting to the addition of Ren “eLeVeN” Yangwei and Yang “Chalice” Shenyi’s position change, PSG.LGD kicked off their league run with early losses to Team Aster and Royal Never Give Up....
There’s still discourse surrounding video game difficulty, and whether or not developers should implement tools that turn even the most hardened of gaming experiences into a relative breeze. I think they should, and not just in service of continually progressive accessibility - in general, games shouldn’t seek to exclude those who aren’t up to the challenge of conquering a seemingly unstoppable boss or deftly maneuvering through a tight platforming section....
Ubisoft revitalized the casual and competitive FPS landscape alike with the soft reboot of Rainbow Six. After the cancellation of Patriots, Ubisoft went back to their roots and created a captivating PvP experience with Rainbow Six Siege. This game focuses on tactical decision making, team coordination, and proper use of your Operator. Each Operator has a unique set of weapons to use and a gadget to separate them from the rest....
It wasn’t long ago that Ubisoft announced the newest season for Rainbow Six Siege, Operation Grim Sky. The new season will introduce two new operators and a complete rework of the existing Hereford Base map, along with a significant portion of bug fixes, a Consulate map buff, and the long-awaited solution to the weapon sight misalignment issue. Game Rant went hands-on with the new Rainbow Six Siege content, testing out both the new shield-bearing defensive operator and the deceptively silent breaching attacker in the redesigned Hereford Base....
“We had the perfect team during Dishonored. Everything was coming together. We had people who were coming to an age where they were experienced, yet calmer, not impulsive, but still young enough that they had the fire. You look around and you see your entire team and you go, ‘Man, that’s like a band right there.’” Raphael Colantonio founded Arkane Studios in 1999, and in his tenure, we saw games centered around cavernous civilizations, plague-ridden European streets, and space stations in the near future, but now he’s taking a step in another direction, tackling the weird west with his new studio....
PlayStation has announced the top downloaded games from PlayStation Network for June 2021. Unsurprisingly, Ratchet And Clank: Rift Apart is the top download on PlayStation 5, while Cyberpunk 2077’s return to the PS Store saw it clinch top spot for PS4. On the PS5 list, medieval multiplayer Chivalry 2 sits at a surprising second spot, followed by Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales which has consistently been in the top third of the table....
