Pokemon GO: How to Get an Upgrade (July 2021)

The timeline inPokemon GOis all out of sorts thanks to the sudden appearance of Dialga. This event, titled Ultra Unlock 2021 Time, comes with a variety of benefits and potential rewards for players. In addition to being able to find fossilized Pokemon out in the wild, players can also get an Up-Grade evolution item for free if they complete a specific research task before the event ends. This is particularly useful for players wanting toevolve a Porygon into a Porygon2, a task that many are undertaking since Porygon spawn rates are also up right now....

May 25, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Jamie Stark

Powerful Magical Plants In Harry Potter

Summary Herbology is one of the most underrated studies in the magical world ofHarry Potter, compared to Defence Against Dark Arts or Potion-making class. It is important to note that herbology is needed in both classes mentioned previously, as it is important in protecting or even healing oneself from dark wizards or poisonous potions. These magical plants inHarry Pottercan be deadly, yet they are incredibly helpful with proper handling and careful treatment....

May 25, 2025 · 5 min · 992 words · Craig Torres

Rockstar Should Not Let Red Dead Redemption Go The Way of Bully, Midnight Club

Back during the PS3 and Xbox 360-era, players were almost spoilt for choice when it came to Rockstar Games published titles. Since then though, the publisher’s goals and release schedule have both changed dramatically. It’s remarkable to think that, following the initial launch ofGrand Theft Auto 5in 2013, onlyone completely-new Rockstar-labeled gamehas hit store shelves. Now, even the long-term future ofRed Dead Redemptionis seemingly up in the air. Thanks to the runaway success ofGTA 5, Rockstar Games has re-focused most of its attention and resources toward its modern-day crime simulator....

May 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1082 words · Devin Luna

Skyrim Fan's Grandma Has Made a Table Dedicated to the Game

Since its launch over a decade ago,The Elder Scrolls: Skyrimhas become ingrained in gamer culture. Given it’s been ported to nearly every game system around - in addition to some odd versions, likeAlexaSkyrim- it has a way of reaching those who aren’t typically part of the gamer subculture. One example of this isGrandma Shirley, who manySkyrimfans know and love, to the point of developing a follower based off of Grandma Shirley....

May 25, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Robert Smith

Sonic the Hedgehog Franchise Sales Have Passed 1.5 Billion Units

Sega’s latest financial statement claims that the sales for theSonic the Hedgehogfranchise have surpassed over 1.5 billion. It’s no secret that this franchise has been through huge ups and downs both critically and commercially throughout the past three decades, but it has still managed to remain a relevant gaming icon despite it all. WiththeSonicfranchise’s bright futureseeming to be coming around, this has translated into quite a number of sales. The Sega report covered everything that was released between the end of March 2021 to the end of March 2022, with some interesting financial statistics....

May 25, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Jeffrey Rosales

Spider-Man Remastered Modder Shows What Game Would Look Like in First-Person

One talented modder ofMarvel’s Spider-Man Remasteredshows off what the game would look like if it was from a first-person perspective. Ever since the game was released on PC, modders have been having a field day doing some crazy things with the title. Many of the mods that have been made for the game are usually cosmetic, where players can suddenly play with a different suit from the character’s history or someone else altogether, likeKermit the Frog, for example....

May 25, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Victor Lowe

Starfield Preload Date Leaks

Summary Gamers eagerly anticipating Bethesda’s upcoming space-faring RPGStarfieldwill soon be able to preload it to their console or PC. Formally announced at an E3 presentation in 2018,Starfieldis expected to be a groundbreaking release for the Maryland-based developer and will be its first new IP in more than 25 years. Expectations are so high, in fact, that some studios have evendelayed the release dates for their games so as not to compete withStarfield....

May 25, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Gregory Cabrera

Strange Hogwarts Legacy Mod Adds Thomas The Tank Engine

A bizarre mod recently released forHogwarts Legacyhas added Thomas the Tank Engine to the game. It becomes the latest mod forHogwarts Legacy, as the modding community gets to grip with what is possible in Avalanche Software’s newest title. The release ofHogwarts Legacyhas been mired in controversy, with J.K. Rowling’s comments on the transgender community causing a boycott of the game among many gamers. Most recently,Games Done Quick bannedHogwarts Legacyand otherHarry Pottergames from its speedrunning charity events, a decision that will come as a blow to fans of the franchise....

May 25, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Melinda Jackson

The 10 Best Changes to Destiny 2 in 2019

As an on-going live game,Destiny 2continues to evolve as time goes on. In 2019,Destiny 2saw numerous changes take place in many aspects, ranging from its sandbox, its structure, and even where and how players engage with the game. This year saw a huge change in the industry side of things. In a surprise that no one saw coming,Bungie split from its publishing partnership with Activisionearly in the year, announcing it would take full control of theDestinyfranchise and the developer would self-publish the game itself, without the help of mega-publisher Activision....

May 25, 2025 · 8 min · 1522 words · Brandon Dennis

The Best Games You Should Play Before Sleep

Everyone deserves a good night’s sleep. It can be tough, however, to power down and drift off into dreamland after a long day of slaying giants or racing cars. But what if there’s a solution to gamers’ night-time woes? Thankfully, there are many games people can check out that are the perfect remedy forgamers who need a little extra help winding down. From relaxing fishing trips to bedtime tales, each of these games has its own unique way of lulling the player into a deep slumber....

May 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1166 words · Cindy Rhodes

This Vampire Horror Is Actually Perfect For Sci-Fi Fans

A lot of films can benefit from a bit of genre-bending — combining the best aspects of a type of film to create something new. TheAlienseries pulled together outer-space action with deep horror tones.Blade Runnermixed science-fiction with film noir to create a dystopian Los Angeles. In 2009, a mixture of vampire horror and science fiction created one of the most interesting vampire stories in recent history —Daybreakers.Daybreakersis written and directed by the Spierig Brothers (Michael and Peter), a duo very familiar with horror and science-fiction....

May 25, 2025 · 4 min · 789 words · Brittany Acosta

Twitch Streamer Takes Setup to Office Depot

Summary Twitchstreamer KanelJoseph went viral after bringing his streaming setup to Office Depot. ManyTwitchviewers tuned in to watch his antics live, but the experience wasn’t as smooth as expected. Twitch’s IRL category has many interesting streams, as content creators give their viewers a w3of their lives while going out with friends or traveling. Sometimes, the streams can get bizarre and dangerous, likeTwitch streamer ExtraEmily getting a fender benderwhile driving on stream....

May 25, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Christine Anderson

Video Game Characters Who Got Unearned Happy Endings

There are few things more satisfying than witnessing the end of a well-written video game character’s story. Whether their tale takes place throughout one game or multiple doesn’t necessarily matter so long as their ending feels deserved and appropriate. RELATED:Top Best Video Game Endings There are some characters, however, who seek to leech off of the happy endings earned by their peers. These characters will often undergo a severe change during their story to present themselves as noble and honorable but, sometimes, that isn’t enough....

May 25, 2025 · 5 min · 998 words · Samantha Schaefer