Pikmin Bloom is More Exercise Tool Than Game, and That's Great

Mobile developer Niantic became an industry powerhouse in a relatively short amount of time. It set a standard for multiplayer augmented reality experiences withIngress, first released on iOS devices in 2013. The way this game split users into teams who then had to wander the real world to complete objectives became a perfect template forPokemon GOin 2016, and thenHarry Potter: Wizards Unitein 2019. Now Niantic is continuing its ascent withPikmin Bloom....

May 21, 2025 · 4 min · 776 words · Carmen Kelly

Pokemon BDSP, Legends: Arceus Giving Away Special Piplup, But Only for Certain Players

The majority of Pokemon that players catch in thePokemongames are found in the wild, but there are other ways that players can add Pokemon to their collection as well. For example, sometimes Nintendo gives away special Pokemon asMystery Gifts, allowing certain players to snag rare Pokemon for a limited time. The latest promotion is forPokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearlas well asPokemon Legends: Arceus, but it’s only relevant to Nintendo Switch users in a specific region....

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Jennifer Young

Pokemon GO Special Research Tier List

Pokemon GOtook the world by storm in 2016 in a way that no other installment in thePokemonseries was able to do since the release ofPokemon Red and Blue. The game has evolved since then, and incorporated several events to keep players going, including Special Research tasks given to the player by Professor Willow. Rewards are rather consistent: Candies, balls, healing items tend to be given to players that complete the tasks....

May 21, 2025 · 5 min · 949 words · Mark Clark

Pokemon GO: Bounsweet Community Day Guide, Bonuses & More

Pokemon GOBounsweet is a regular feature in the Community Day event. Those who participate in the Bounsweet Community Day can encounter a Shiny Bounsweet. The event offered multiple Research quests, bonuses, raid opportunities, a Featured Attack, and more. ThePokemon GOBounsweet Community Day commences onSunday, May 27, 2025, at 2 PMand concludes onSunday, Jun 16, 2025, at 5 PM Local Time. The3-hour eventbrings a Field Research quest, A Sweet Surprise Special Research quest, an increased wild spawn rate for Bounsweet, Steenee raids, multiple bonuses,PokeStop Showcases, a Featured Attack, and more....

May 21, 2025 · 3 min · 508 words · Heather Nicholson

Pokemon GO: Which Berries Should You Feed to Your Buddy Pokemon?

Quick Links Catching Pokemon inPokemon GOis different from the mainline games. Instead of battling a wild Pokemon and then throwing a Poke Ball, players simply toss the ball at the Pokemon and hope it stays. Of course, there’s a mechanic that makes catching Pokemon easier or can double the Candy it gives, and that’s by feeding them Berries. Trainers can collect several types of Berries inPokemon GOby spinning PokeStops or completing Special Research Tasks....

May 21, 2025 · 5 min · 991 words · Christina Lee

Steam Deck Coming to More Countries Later This Year

Valve launched itsSteam Deckon February 25th. Despite some shortcomings, such as the limited battery life, the hybrid console has generally seen positive reviews. Some observers even wonder if it might bea potential rival to the Nintendo Switch. So far, however, the consoles are only available in extremely limited numbers, with many customers still waiting for news about their pre-orders. This includes anyone outside the United States, Canada, the European Union, and the United Kingdom....

May 21, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Luis Bryant

Stellar Blade: Wasteland Destroyed Monorail Passcode And Chest Location

Quick Links In the Wasteland, there are many chests that contain valuable items. Due to the nature of the terrain, it is easy to get lost and lose sight of the goal. Players can easily get lost and have a hard time finding a particular item. ​​​​​​There are several chests in the Wasteland, some of which are easy to find, while the rest can be a bit tricky. TheDestroyed Monorail chestand its passcode are a bit of both....

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · 309 words · Raymond Clark

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Modder Makes Final Smashes Controllable

Super Smash Bros. Ultimatebrought revisions across the board to make it truly the best possible game in the series, with the Final Smash mechanic receiving some slight alterations. One modder was able to successfully restore Final Smashes to their fully controllable state, a feature that was dropped inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. Depending on the player, Final Smashes are either one ofSuper Smash Bros.' most fun mechanics or one of its least....

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Samantha Mann

Tekken 8 Releases Update 1.03.02

Summary Tekken 8’s latest update patch is now live, bringing with it a host of bug fixes and other quality-of-life improvements. The latest entry in the hard-hittingTekkenfranchise was released back in January and has earned rave reviews thanks to its visual presentation and more “aggressive” gameplay.Tekken 8marks a new chapter in the far-reaching Mishima family saga, as Jin Kazama returns to his earlier role as a hero and aims to take down his father Kazuya Mishima once and for all, while a large cast of supporting characters embarks on their own connected stories through intense, one-on-one battles....

May 21, 2025 · 3 min · 508 words · Trevor Martin

The Rising Of The Shield Hero: Raphtalia's Strongest Abilities, Ranked

Over the course ofThe Rising of the Shield Heroseries, Raphtalia has become one of the most recognizable characters in the story. Fans of Shield Hero have watched Raphtalia grow from a formerly enslaved and brittle Tanuki girl to a strong and reliable warrior and one of the best girls in the Isekai subgenre. Just like the rapid growth in her physical features, Raphtalia’s skills and abilities advanced exponentially. RELATED:The Rising of the Shield Hero: The Dangers of Brainwashing and Willful Ignorance...

May 21, 2025 · 5 min · 1043 words · Allison Daniels

The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic Defies Another Common Isekai Trope

Summary Warning: The following contains spoilers forThe Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic, Episode 7, “The Night Of Resolve!,” now streaming onCrunchyroll. Withthe Demon Lord’s Army approachingand the heroes preparing for battle, the stage is set for an epic saga between the two battle-ready belligerents. However, jumping head-first into battle isn’t as simple as it seems, andThe Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic’slatest episode focuses on this very aspect. Usato and the Rescue Team are ready for war, and so are the people of Llinger as they prepare for an invasion....

May 21, 2025 · 5 min · 891 words · Amy Mcdonald

TimTheTatman Helps Out Small Call of Duty: Warzone Streamer

Though it has experienced a rocky life cycle over the years, at the time of its releaseCall of Duty: Warzonewas not only extremely successful, but arguably revolutionary for both theCall of Dutyfranchise and the battle royale genre. WhileFortnitehad building andApex Legendsdelivered unique character abilities and revival,Call of Duty: Warzonedelivered its own unique aspects that set it apart from the genre’s titans. This success brought the attention of many popular streamers, perhaps most notably Dr Disrespect and TimTheTatman....

May 21, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Christopher Williams

Twitch Streamer Macaiyla's Ban Explained

Twitchis a platform saturated with different personalities and popular streamers for fans to get attached to. With an ever-growing number of content creators becoming established and consistently commanding large audiences, it can be difficult to keep up with the ensuing drama and controversies. A large source of controversy withinTwitchas a platform usually stems from the suspensions and bans that popular Twitch streamers often receive. Recently, popular streamer Macaiyla, whose viewership had been rising steadily in recent months, has received a mysterious ban from the platform....

May 21, 2025 · 3 min · 607 words · Daniel Duncan