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Since the end of May with the push of the Black Lives Matter movement, it seems like more and more companies are starting to be held accountable for actions that would be widely considered racist and insensitive. For example, Twitch recently received heavy backlash following a tone-deaf Black Lives Matter video that centered, confusingly enough, around white content creators. Now Disney is receiving similar backlash for a seemingly insensitive product it sold not this year, but 14 years ago....

The release of the PS5 several weeks ago marked the end of the long stint of its predecessor, the PlayStation 4. While it is expected that Sony will support the PS4 for a few more years, its huge fanbase is expected to slowly transition from the current to the next-generation PlayStation console. For seven years now, the PS4 has provided players with some of the best games of the decade, which is why several players are creating their own tributes to commemorate the PS4....

‘Tomboyish mermaid’ Misty is one of the most iconic characters in the Pokémon franchise. A close friend of Ash Ketchum and a consummate expert with Water-type Pokémon, she’s a huge fan favorite. As popular as she is, though, there are still a lot of details about Misty than franchise followers may not be aware of. From her mysterious last name to an apparent surprising fixation on berries, here are some surprising facts about the Kanto icon that players might not have known....

Coming in at #066 in Generation I’s Pokédex, Machop and its evolutionary line have been a fixture of Game Freak and Nintendo’s franchise since Pokémon Red & Blue. One of the definitive Fighting-type options of those initial games, Machop serves as a prominent early example of a humanoid Pokémon. As the years and countless anime cameos have passed, the hard-hitting Pokémon has lost some of its luster; that said, Machop is still one of the franchise’s most long-lasting creations....

Starter Pokémon are often the most popular Pokémon, along with one of the hardest decisions in the game, so why not let your Chinese zodiac choose for you? Your Chinese zodiac can tell a lot more about you than just the year you were born, it can tell you more about your personality, your flaws, and even what character you would be in your favorite show. It can also tell you what starter Pokémon would be a perfect choice....

The first of three weekly events building to GO Fest 2020 starts this Friday, and it will be all about testing trainers’ skill. It’s almost July which means it is almost GO Fest month. This year, Pokémon GO’s GO Fest will be a little different. Due to the ongoing global pandemic, there will be no mass gathering of trainers in selected cities. Instead, anyone can buy a GO Fest ticket and participate from anywhere in the world....

When Nintendo and Game Freak released Pokémon Sword and Shield last year, it introduced players to a whole new area, new story, Pokémon, characters, and more. Fans fell in love with many of the new elements added to the franchise, in particular, the new punky character of Marnie. Just when players thought Marnie couldn’t get any better, it was revealed that she was the younger sister of Piers, Spikemuth’s gym leader, beginning a whole new fan obsession with the two siblings....

Players have been catching Legendary Pokemon and creating hilarious memes nonstop ever since the Crown Tundra DLC was released. Legendary Pokemon have been the focus of most of the memes, which makes sense since it’s the main attraction of the second part of the Pokemon Sword & Shield Expansion Pack. From impossible catch rates to version exclusive Pokemon and Dynamax Adventure frustrations, there are all kinds of different memes based around these packs....

Sometimes called Leaf in other variants, Green is the female counterpart of the characters Red and Blue from the Pokemon franchise. Despite appearing in a number of games, there is still a lot that players don’t know about this fascinating character. Bubbly, brave, and possibly a few fries short of a happy meal, there are very few challenges this trainer won’t try. She combines an enthusiasm for Pokemon with a competitive spirit and kind heart....

While many Pokemon GO players are still waiting to find out how developer Niantic plans to celebrate the game’s one year anniversary, rumors of a new event have surfaced. There’s no way to vet the legitimacy of the rumor, but if true Pokemon GO players could see an electric type event launch before the end of July. The supposed leak comes from TeamShuckle, who have an alleged announcement in their possession....

Pokemon GO players have an incredibly busy June and July and the events just keep coming. In addition to preparing for the Weedle Community Day and next month’s massive GO Fest 2020 event, trainers are also about to take part in another Solstice event. As always, the Solstive event will rotate Lunatone and Solrock and provide some special bonuses and spawns for a few days around the turn of the season....

The Wild Area in Sword & Shield is home to many different Pokémon and, between the overworld spawns and Raid Den battles, you can find just about everything you are looking for in this one area. While some Pokémon are more annoying to encounter than others, there are more Pokémon worth taking the time to catch than not. Some of these Pokémon are strong overworld encounters, meaning you may have to return to the spot later in the game if you actually want to catch them, but for the most part, those Pokémon are worth the wait and are some of the best in the game by a wide margin....

NBA 2K21 is one of the most highly anticipated upcoming sports video games. The series is often one of the highest-selling titles of the fall, as the basketball fanbase enjoys the simulator, and the upcoming NBA 2K21 looks to be the most realistic of the franchise and change the game for the better. NBA 2K21 is one of the confirmed PS5 launch games, but the launch day of the next generation of consoles is not known yet....

PC gamers are often outspoken about their loathing of Denuvo and other DRM - or digital rights management - software being tacked on to videogames. While the software is intended to protect games from being cracked or otherwise meddled with, it’s not always successful, and gamers argue that it also reduces the performance of their computers. Luckily for PC players of Prey, they won’t have to worry about Denuvo anymore in the near future....

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for those who love Halloween, and PlayStation Now’s got you covered if you need a horror game for October. The subscription service has added MediEvil, Days Gone, Friday The 13th, Rad, and Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince to its selection. MediEvil is a remake of a 1998 PS1 3D platformer that featured a fantastical gothic world. Unfortunately, a lot of critics thought it didn’t hold up as it has a 67% Metacritic rating....

It’s coming up to that time of the year again - the one month of the year where horror games and movies get to reign supreme and those that are easily spooked quell their fears to join in on the fun. Not only does October mean that it’s almost Halloween, but it’s also the last full-month before the launch of PlayStation 5, a brand new generation of games, and hopefully, at least a few exciting changes to PlayStation Plus and the online ecosystem....

With updates arriving a lot faster, it’s little surprise that PlayerUnknown’s Battleground continues to be a dominant force in the gaming industry, even inspiring some big name titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 to incorporate its own Battle Royale mode. The mobile version has also benefited from these quick updates as it just recently added the Miramar map, something the Xbox One version will be getting later this week....

Three cities in India have decided to ban the use of PUBG Mobile due to concerns over children’s welfare. The districts of Rajkot, Bhavnagar, and Gir Somnath have all prohibited the use of the mobile game because the home ministry believes it promotes violence and is addictive, leading to antisocial behavior and poor school performance in youth. The ban will be enforced under section 188 of the Indian Penal Code, which categorizes the offense as an “obstruction, annoyance, or injury....

RPG and sports are often a good combo, especially for this new indie game coming out for mobile devices. QuestBall, a new game by indie developer Stuart Wallace, brings two popular genres together for a fantasy take on a good old game of tennis. The title draws from ancient history in the United Kingdom by bringing various figures as players to pick from for a tennis game at the royal court....

The Canadian Division qualifiers for the Rainbow Six North American League are now officially open. Earlier this month, we might have mentioned something about a momentous occasion in Rainbow Six Siege esports history. For the first time ever, the great nation to the north is getting its own division. That’s right: Canada will now be represented in the Rainbow Six Siege North American Pro League. And now we’ve got a few more details to go along with how you plucky canucks can form your very own team....