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The indie ghost hunting simulation game Phasmophobia broke onto the scene just in time for Halloween, and its developer Kinetic Games has capitalized on this timing with the release of Phasmophobia’s third major post-launch update. A majority of the update focuses on fixing bugs and adjusting balance throughout the game, but there is also new content - apparently including a reference to Breaking Bad. One might expect references to series like Syfy’s Ghost Hunters or Travel Channel’s Ghost Adventures given that programming inspired the visual language of Phasmophobia’s gameplay loop, in which players work together to gather paranormal evidence with devices like electric and magnetic fields (EMF) meters....

Photoshop codenames over 25 years Photoshop 1.0 (1990): Did not have a codename. Photoshop 2.0 (1991): Fast Eddie. Photoshop 3.0 (1994): Tiger Mountain. Photoshop 4.0 (1996): Big Electric Cat. Photoshop 5.0 (1998): Strange Cargo. Photoshop 6.0 (2000): Venus in Furs. Photoshop 7.0 (2002): Liquid Sky. Photoshop CS (2003): Dark Matter. Photoshop CS2 (2005): Space Monkey. Photoshop CS3 (2007): Red Pill. Photoshop CS4 (2008): Stonehenge. Photoshop CS5 (2010): White Rabbit. Photoshop CS6 (2012): Superstition....

Fans of Q-Games’s brilliantly odd tower defence title rejoice! PixelJunk Monsters is back, and… well, you’re going to need to see this to believe it. The PixelJunk franchise was, for a time, exclusive to Sony systems, and a peculiar exclusive offering it was too. The series kicked off in 2007 with PixelJunk Racers, a simple slot racing affair which… well, didn’t set the gaming universe alight. From those humble beginnings, a real cult favourite was born....

Among Us took the gaming world by storm in 2020. With millions of downloads and tons of hype, it wasn’t long before everyone and everything was seen as “sus.” The game even drew in politicians, with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez playing Among Us on Twitch with her fellow members of Congress. Among Us has inspired mods and fan art, and now it has invaded the world of Pokemon with an interesting ROM hack....

It’s still going to be a while until the PlayStation 5 gets its own virtual reality headset. At the very least, it’s not coming out this year, meaning VR enthusiasts have to make do with the current system. It’s not ideal, but it can be used with the PS5 and, today, Sony has announced some brand-new VR games to look forward to, including a new iteration of Doom 3. Doom 3 originally released in 2004 and was actually the first reboot of the Doom series before the 2016 Doom game (which funnily enough ignores the events of Doom 3)....

In the Pokémon franchise, few creatures have the level of respect and fear in equal parts that Mewtwo does. As a lab experiment, it came into consciousness with a profound amount of power at its fingertips. Thankfully for humans, it realized it could offer much more to the world of Pokémon beyond simply destruction. It’s not impervious, though, and has its share of weaknesses smart trainers and capable Pokémon can exploit....

Fellow trainers, mark your calendars for March 15 and get ready for the next Community Day in Pokémon GO. As always, there are a lot of activities throughout the month for those who want to keep expanding their Pokédex and the increasing overall power of their Pokémon. Trainers will have a three-hour window during which they can benefit from the Community Day bonuses. In the northern hemisphere, this window of time will take place between 11 AM to 2 PM local time and 3 PM to 6 PM local time in the southern hemisphere....

Over the years, there has been new evolutions methods introduced in almost every generation, beginning with level-up, item-based evolution, and trading. Since then, there have been a ton of new methods — so many, in fact, that it can be hard to keep track of them all. In Sword & Shield, many of these confusing or frustrating methods still exist, and a few new ones have been introduced as well. If you’re looking to complete your full Pokédex, here are the most annoying evolution methods that might cause you some trouble....

Although each Pokémon in the Pokédex has its own set of strengths and capabilities, it’s no secret that Legendary Pokémon are held in high regard due to their rarity and backstories. Like every generation, Generation VIII’s Sword & Shield has introduced a handful of new Legendaries to encounter and catch. From the game’s initial release, Zacian, Zamazenta, and Eternatus all played an important role in the main story surrounding the Dynamax phenomenon....

Qwilfish is a Pokémon created for the second generation of games. It also suffers from something a lot of Pokémon from the earlier generations suffer from – it underperforms compared to all the shiny new Pokémon out there. Qwilfish never got an evolution in a later game, or an alternate form through Mega Evolution or Gigantamax. It stands as a testament to what a single-stage Gen II Pokémon can do. That’s not much, but it still takes up a Pokédex slot in Sword & Shield....

After the wrap up of the legendary bird Battle Raids, Pokemon GO had a major surprise in store for players with the announcement of the next legendary Battle Raid boss to emerge: Mewtwo. Rumored to have been seen by (dishonest) players since the release of Pokemon GO, we finally have a chance to catch this beast. Mewtwo is the lone member of the genetic category, having been cloned from the ancient Pokemon Mew....

The big weekend is finally here for Pokemon GO fans. Although GO Fest 2020 is a little different this year, it’s hardly any less exciting. The big anniversary event is fully remote and players around the globe will be logging in for two full days of crazy spawns, bonuses, and rewards to celebrate four years of the mobile AR game. With the big event just under a day away and over a million tickets already sold, the PoGO community is buzzing with anticipation and excitement....

There are hundreds upon hundreds of moves across all Pokemon games. And while some of these moves don’t make it into every game, Pokemon GO has been somewhere for all kinds of moves to appear. With Pokemon GO being a spinoff title in the franchise, many move-related rules from the mainline games don’t apply, so the mobile game has taken liberties with adjusting things like how many moves a Pokemon can learn....

There are only a few different types of candy in Pokemon Sword & Shield, but for such a simple thing they are extremely powerful and helpful. Candy in real life just rots your teeth and tastes great, but candy in the Pokemon world makes your Pokemon more powerful in a variety of ways. Since the original Rare Candies, a few different types of candy have been introduced with different effects. Let’s look at each of them, how to obtain them, and what they can do for you and your team....

Though 2020 has been an interesting year for Pokemon, the franchise has seen a lot of attention specifically at the end of the year, with new events in games like Pokemon Masters, and a flurry of rumors as to what the franchise’s 25th anniversary in 2021 could hold in store. Pokemon Sword and Shield on the Nintendo Switch also took an interesting turn this year with the release of the series’ first ever DLC expansions, The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra....

This POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS review contains spoilers. Power Rangers for the last six years has featured many plot lines revolving around the Rangers’ parents. It makes sense for the show to tackle the ways teenagers relate to their parents. Not only is it a great source of conflict for stories but also it’s especially relatable to the kid audience. For many children relationships with their parents are the most important things in their lives....

During a meeting at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump (R) discussed various methods to improve school safety. This meeting follows the recent Parkland shooting that claimed 17 lives, and in this meeting, President Trump also suggested that video games are somewhat responsible for mass shootings. It is noteworthy that Trump is not the first Republican to make such suggestions. His comments follow Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin (R), who believes that violent video games “celebrate the slaughter of people....

A couple days ago, the PC-exclusive War mode that pitted three 10-man squads against each other in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds came to an end. Understandably, fans of the multiplayer online battle royale game may be excited to see what comes next. While exact details of the next limited-time event mode haven’t been announced, a lead community manager recently revealed a very interesting tidbit. Recently, dataminers found references to a specific vehicle in a test patch on PC....

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has launched its very first Event Pass, the 30-day Sanhok Event Pass, and players are already incredibly frustrated. The Pass, which grants rewards to PUBG players for leveling up via daily time invested and the completion of challenges, has been shown to demand a level of commitment that can be described as excessive. Further, it may even be impossible to complete without paying for the Premium Pass. Now that the Sanhok Event Pass is available in-game, players are able to measure exactly how much they need to accomplish in order to progress in the Pass....

Not too long ago, Bluehole Studio made an announcement to confirm that its battle royale phenomenon, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, will finally release on PS4 after the game’s stint as a timed console exclusive for Xbox. Now, the Android and iOS version of the game is stepping into the spotlight with a reveal of its own, by declaring PUBG Mobile will be teaming up with Capcom to hold a crossover event with the Resident Evil 2 remake....