Pokemon GO's Incense Controversy is a Bad Sign for Niantic's Rumored Game Campfire

For years now,Pokemon GOhas offered fans a compelling alternate way to interact with their favorite collectible monsters. Rather than roaming around a fictional setting in search of Pokemon, fans ofPokemon GOcan encounter monsters in the real world and get actively rewarded for walking around to find them. Over the years,Pokemon GOhas added quite a few extra ways to reward fans for walking around, like earning bonus Candy from a Buddy Pokemon, but that doesn’t mean the AR mobile game’s relationship with player movement has always been stable....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 592 words · Rachel Boyd

Red Dead Redemption 2 Player 'Blessed' By Gift From Arthur After 11 Playthroughs

Summary ARed Dead Redemption 2player discovered some additional dialogue where Arthur Morgan begins to sing to himself while traveling out on the road. The player posted the moment online, where others chimed in with similar discoveries. Some even questioned if thedialogue could be triggered inRed Dead Redemption 2consistently, though it seems like players just have to hope it appears. Red Dead Redemption 2welcomes its players to an expansive world that’s set during the decline of the Wild West....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 583 words · James Robinson

Renee Ballard Set To Appear In Bosch: Legacy Season 3 Ahead Of Her Own Spin Off

Summary Bosch: Legacyseason 3 is in production, andit has been revealed that Renee Ballard will make an appearance in the show ahead of appearing in her own spin-off, which is set to go into production in July 2024. The appearance will act as a backdoor pilot for Ballard’s as yet untitled series, which will be based on Michael Connelly’s book,Desert Star, which will also be the basis forBosch: Legacyseason 3, alongside the 1992 book, The Black Ice....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 793 words · Hannah Martinez

Riot Aims for 30 Valorant Agents Before Adding Ban System

SinceValorantlaunched in June of 2020,Riot Gameshas worked diligently to balance the game and introduce new agents into the competitive shooter. However, one feature notably absent is a “pick-ban” system to lock out certain agents during matches. Players have since asked if a such a system will ever be introduced and while Riot has confirmed one may be added in the future, it may not happen for some time. Valorantis a competitive, hero-based shooter from the developer best known for its popular MOBA-title,League of Legends....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Brenda Matthews

Roblox: Warrior Cats: Ultimate Edition Codes

Warrior Cats: Ultimate Editionis an RPG game on theRobloxplatform where you have to create your cat andtravel through a fantasy world. This game is significantly different from other experiences on the well-known platform, and it looks great. If you like freebies, we have prepared a list of codes forWarrior Cats: Ultimate Edition. By redeeming these rewards, you can get great cosmetic items that will make your cat even more unique....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Jennifer Harris

Save 55% on Amazon Echo Pop Smart Speaker on Prime Day

Summary Amazon Echo Pop The Amazon Echo Pop is the company’s latest installment in the Echo smart speaker series and comes with improved audio quality with a front-facing directional speaker. During Prime Day, theAmazon Echo Pop smart speakeris available at an eye-catching discount of 55%, bringing its price down to a mere $17.99. A 55% drop means a $22 savings compared to its usual price of $39.99, which is affordable in itself....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Patty Roth

Stardew Valley's Sandy Mystery Explained

Summary Stardew Valleyis home to an impressive roster of colorful personalities. It’s clear that the relationships that people can build with them are one of the main reasons that the open-ended game has become so popular. As such, the success ofStardew Valleyhas seen millions of players flocking to the lands of the Ferngill Republic to inherit their own farms. However, while most of these players consider the game to be cozy in nature, it has a lot of unexplained secrets....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 566 words · Michelle Taylor

Strange Assassin's Creed Valhalla Clip Shows Reindeer Charging Player at Camp

Several issues withAssassin’s Creed Valhallahave been pointed out by players since the title was released in 2020, such as the various festivals at Ravensthorpe not triggering for some players and others being unable to finish certain missions. In addition to these problems, oneAssassin’s Creed Valhallaplayer has discovered an ongoing issue with a reindeer they’ve encountered that charges them while they’re peacefully loitering at camp. Reddit user Shiny_puffy_llama recently shared a clip of theirAssassin’s Creed Valhallaadventure in which they’re standing in one of the many Norse camps scattered around the European countryside....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Kathryn Johnson

Strategy Games With No Combat

Summary The core goal ofstrategy gamesis to challenge the player intellectually. Said challenge comes from out thinking the opponent. This contest of wits sometimes unfolds in tense battles, but that’s not the extent of the genre. Some strategy titles haveno combat.Most of these pacifistic gems are builder games. They task players with crafting a park or city, complete with material-gathering and other details inherent in the process. Sometimes, the developers extend this to entire nations....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 1003 words · John Williams

Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania Should Crossover With Animal Crossing Next

Super Monkey Ballsaw its first release back in 2001 with the arcade game that kickstarted the series, but its first console release was on the GameCube the same year. Though some may not have heard of it, the franchise is still going strong twenty years later, celebrating the anniversary withSuper Monkey Ball: Banana Mania, which remasters the first three console games into one package for next and last-gen technology. Like past games,Super Monkey Ball: Banana Maniawill include the usual characters: AiAi, MeeMee, Baby, and GonGon, as well as two fromBanana Blitz:Doctor and YanYan....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 542 words · Jason Dickson

The Elder Scrolls: 9 Things You Need To Know About High Rock

The location forElder Scrolls 6has been revealed as Hammerfell, but that doesn’t mean that the neighboring region of High Rock has been ruled out completely. This relatively small province often gets overlooked, as it’s squeezed between two larger regions with a lot more internal and external drama going on, namely Skyrim and Hammefell. Being one of the most ancient regions in Tamriel, with enough magical influences to match its long past, there’s plenty to explore and learn about the region that hosted one of the earliest games in theElder Scrollsfranchise....

July 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1178 words · Rachel Bryant

The Most Overrated Animal Crossing: New Horizons Villagers

Animal Crossinghas been around since the early 2000s, and throughout that time, the franchise has produced over400 villagers. Of course, while all villagers inAnimal Crossingare adorable, there are those that stand out above the rest, making them the most sought-after characters inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons. However, it appears that some of the most popular villagers inAnimal Crossingright now are a tad bit overrated, given that much of their appeal is mostly focused on character design....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 723 words · Holly Black

The Nightmare Before Christmas: Holiday Doors, Explained

Quick Links The Nightmare Before Christmasis one of the most mysterious and inviting animated films by far. This is due in part to the lack of exploration and expansion of the original film. The most intriguing aspect of the world is the holiday doors and whatever is on the other side of them. The film featured Jack Skellington in Halloween Town and his journey to Christmas Town. But the other towns are still a mystery....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 682 words · Scott Weaver