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How to get Zangoose in Pokemon Go
Zangoose has finally arrived in Pokemon Go and, if you’re like us, you’ll want to know how to get Zangoose for your Pokedex. The Normal-type Pokemon has been patched in as part of the World Tourism Day event, so knowing how to catch Zangoose will be beneficial to you. Some regions of the world will have an easier time of it than others. To find out what we mean, you’ll have to read our Zangoose Pokemon Go guide.
Borderlands 3 FPS Drops | Low frame rate fix
We bet that you’re one of the many players who has encountered Borderlands 3 FPS drops since the game launched. You aren’t alone, either, as tons of reports have come in about low frame rate issues in Gearbox’s latest entry in the series. If you want to know how to fix this prevalent problem, allow us to intervene. Our Borderlands 3 FPS drops guide will give you some solutions to this annoying bug and get you back Vault Hunting in no time. Dive in to see what’s what.
Super Mario Maker 2 Created Levels Limit | How many can I upload?
We guess that you want to find out if there’s a limit on the amount of Super Mario Maker 2 created levels you can upload to the Nintendo Switch cloud. If you have been playing the game since its release on June 28, you might already know if there’s a Created Levels limit in place. For those who don’t, however, we’re here to help. Read our Super Mario Maker 2 created levels guide to get the lowdown on how many user creations you can upload.
Mortal Kombat 11 Kombat Pack 1 | Release date and characters
It took a month or so but some of the Mortal Kombat 11 Kombat Pack 1 has been officially revealed by NetherRealm Studios. Before now, little was known about its release date and what characters were going to be part of it. Luckily, we’re here to bring what information we know about it. Find out more about the Mortal Kombat 11 Kombat Pack 1 with our guide.
[Best of 2018] How Spider-Man PS4's Emotional Impact Stayed True to His Roots
Spider-Man PS4 was a superb superhero romp that got a lot right about the character, universe, characters, combat, and more. The emotional impact of Spider-Man PS4, however, was an underrated and overlooked part of the game that got lost in the shuffle. Insomniac Games’ critically-acclaimed title could have fallen flat for many reasons, but this—more than anything else—needed to be perfect to deliver a poignancy that has been a staple of Spider-Man’s 56-year history. And it did.
Battlefield 5 December Update Release Date Revealed
EA DICE has officially announced the Battlefield 5 December update release date. The reveal, which was made on November 15, explains what players could expect when the first post-launch drop is released on Tuesday, December 4, and features a new game mode, plus the conclusion of the game’s War Stories.
Rainbow Six Siege Wind Bastion Map Reportedly Leaked
The Rainbow Six Siege Wind Bastion map has reportedly been leaked ahead of schedule. The Morocco-based map, which is the next one to be released by Ubisoft for its multiplayer title, had its trailer uploaded to the internet on Friday earlier than anticipated. The leak came courtesy of a Reddit thread that was started by user velocitycontrol. The Redditor claims that the leaked rundown of the map came from Ubisoft Thailand. The footage in question shows how the area will look inside of the game.
Football Manager 2019 Creator on Reinvigorating the Soccer Franchise
Football Manager 2019 seeks to be the best installment in the franchise yet. With improvements across the board, developer Sports Interactive has removed the wheel-spinning feel of previous years and has built a game that has drawn widespread acclaim from fans and critics alike. For Miles Jacobson, director of the Football Manager franchise, there’s never been a more exciting time to jump into the soccer management sim.
Two Point Hospital Sandbox Freeplay Mode Announced
A Two Point Hospital sandbox freeplay mode is set to be released next week. The new mode will be debuted at TwitchCon in California this weekend before its official launch in the week, commencing October 29. The reveal was made via an official video on the Two Point Hospital Youtube channel on Friday. The “Sandbox: Freeplay mode” will allow players to set up their own hospitals using everything present in the game.
Hitman Halloween Content Pack Announced
The Hitman Halloween content pack has been announced by developer IO Interactive. The themed DLC, which will be available for free, invites players to head to Colorado in the 2016 released title. Players have the opportunity to dress Agent 47 up in a spooky scarecrow costume to blend in to the surroundings. New missions and contract modes are also present in the update. The announcement was made on the official IO Interactive website, complete with a spooky-looking Youtube reveal video.
Battlezone Nintendo Switch Edition Announced
The Battlezone Nintendo Switch edition release date has been revealed. The 1980 title, which has been remade by TickTock Games and will be published by British developer Rebellion, launches on the hybrid console on November 8. Titled Battlezone: Gold Edition, the game is available to pre-order on the Nintendo eShop now and those who pre-purchase the title will have 15 percent knocked off the retail price. The announcement was made on the official Battlezone website.
Black Ops 4 Hardcore Players Booted Over Razore Wire Use
It seems that Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 hardcore mode players are getting booted from matches over their use of razor wire. The latest entry in the Call of Duty: Black Ops series has been out for less than 24 hours, but users are finding big issues with some elements of it. Chief among those is players using razor wire in hardcore mode, and getting dropped from matches as a result.
Total War Developer Releases Educational Battle of Hastings Video
Total War‘s developer has produced a video that offers an educational insight into the Battle of Hastings. The legendary clash between the Normans and the Anglo-Saxons has been reimagined by Creative Assembly for its 952nd anniversary. Creative Assembly produced the footage in their Thrones of Britannia title, and offered an intriguing look at the rise and fall of the Anglo-Saxon empire.
Dead Space's Creator on Designing One of Gaming's Most Terrifying Enemies
Something’s stirring in the vent. Panicked, I force Isaac Clarke – protagonist of critically-acclaimed horror game Dead Space – to spin around in circles to locate the source of the terrifying sound. Behind me, a grotesque creature bursts forth from the wall and slashes at Isaac’s back. Disoriented and frightened, I lose all semblance of control and fire my plasma cutter wildly in the hope of hurting my foe. Dead Space’s iconic necromorphs had a knack for placing players permanently on edge.
Pokemon Inspired Ant Species Name Wanted by Researchers
Researchers have called on the internet to help it decide on a Pokemon inspired ant species name. An international team of scientists has opened up a poll with the aim of letting the internet decide on what the five new species of ants will be called. The boffins over at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, who study ant evolution, aren’t clued up on Pokemon, and hope the internet will help to name them.
First Shadow of the Tomb Raider DLC Revealed
The first batch of Shadow of the Tomb Raider DLC has been revealed. Entitled “The Forge”, the first of seven new adventures for Lara Croft has been unveiled by publisher Square Enix. The Forge DLC pack is due to land on November 13, and will be available on Xbox One, PS4, and PC. Season pass holders will be able to download the content for free, but other users will have to pay a small amount to play it.
Monster Hunter Movie Officially Confirmed by Capcom, Cast Includes Milla Jovovich and Ron Perlman
Capcom has officially confirmed that the Monster Hunter movie adaptation is slated for production. The video game developer revealed that it had sanctioned the rumored flick in an official statement on Friday, and offered a synopsis on what fans can expect from the movie. “The film will depict two protagonists who come from different worlds and must cooperate in fighting monsters in order to survive,” the press release read. “It is being produced by Constantin Films, and has Paul W. S.
Neymar's FIFA 19 Name is Hilariously Broken
A Neymar FIFA 19 bug has cropped up on the day of the game’s official release. The latest edition in EA Sports’ long running soccer series is now available to buy, and players may find that not all is what it seems regarding of the game’s cover stars. Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar’s full name doesn’t appear in the game’s menus or the match engine, which is a massive error on EA’s part if they haven’t noticed it.
Insomniac Games' Bryan Intihar Claims Spider-Man Not Possible Without Sony's Support
Spider-Man may not have been developed if Sony had not thrown their full weight behind the game, according to Insomniac Games’ creative director Bryan Intihar. He revealed that the title wouldn’t have gone past initial discussions if Sony had declined to greenlight it on PS4. Intihar explained that he had many ideas for Spider-Man throughout the game’s design process, and he praised Sony’s backing in allowing his team to adjust the game throughout its development cycle.
Captain Marvel Leads Way for More Female-Led Superhero Movies, Marvel Head Confirms
Captain Marvel‘s first official images were released on Wednesday, and fans have lapped up what they’ve seen. The film seems to be heralding a new era of diversity in the MCU and, according to Studio President Kevin Feige, it will. Marvel is positioning Captain Marvel as the first of more women-centric entries coming some time later in the canon. Feige sat down with Entertainment Weekly to discuss where Marvel were heading, and spoke of the need for more female-led superhero films.
NieR: Automata Novel Gets US Release Date, Fleshes Out Game's Story
NieR: Automata US fans will get the chance to explore more of the game’s lore in a new novel. NieR: Automata: Long Story Short is the first of two books that delve into the game’s story and world, and will be released stateside on October 9. Viz Media made the announcement for the NieR: Automata novel on its official website on Friday, and it has priced the book at $14.99. The novel will be 256 pages in length, and no age range as yet been placed on it.
EGX 2018: Life is Strange 2, Kingdom Hearts 3 Playable at Square Enix Booth
Square Enix is bringing two of its most anticipated games to EGX 2018. The video game publisher has revealed that Life is Strange 2 and Kingdom Hearts III will be playable, alongside other titles, at its booth later this month. A statement released on the official EGX website confirmed their presence at the NEC Arena in Birmingham, and explained what would be on offer. Life is Strange 2, the follow up to Dontnod’s acclaimed first game, will be playable for the first time in the U.K. at EGX.
PAX West 2018: Hello Neighbor Developer tinyBuild Announces 5 New Games
TinyBuild, the developer behind stealth horror game Hello Neighbor, has announced on its official website that it will be publishing five new games. Making the announcement at PAX West 2018, tinyBuild revealed that one of its new titles would serve as a prequel to Hello Neighbor, before they went on to unveil the four other games that it will publish. Hello Neighbor: Hide and Seek will tell the tale of Hello Neighbor’s antagonist’s children.
Shigeru Miyamoto Urges Games Industry to End 'Free-to-Play' Model
Shigeru Miyamoto, the legendary Nintendo designer behind the likes of Mario and Zelda, has called on the video game industry to bring an end to its current “free-to-play” model. At the Computer Entertainment Developers Conference in Japan, Miyamoto urged developers and publishers to change tack on the format. The “free-to-play” model has become a huge talking point among players and developers.
PS4 Pro 500 Million Limited Edition Console Sells Out in US
Sony celebrated a landmark occasion for the PlayStation console recently with the announcement of the PlayStation 4 Pro 500 Million Limited Edition console. Sony produced a gorgeous-looking translucent blue PS4 Pro to commemorate selling 500 million consoles since the original PlayStation launched in Japan in December 1994, Limiting the number manufactured to only 50,000 worldwide, Sony ensured that there would be a fierce battle among its fanbase to land one.
Professor Oak's Japanese Voice Actor in Pokemon Anime Has Died
Some sad Pokémon news has emerged from Japan in the past 24 hours with the announcement that Unsho Ishizuka, the Japanese voice actor behind Professor Oak in the hit TV anime series, has died. Mr Ishizuka, who was 68-years-old, had been battling esophageal cancer for some time, and was a legendary voice actor in the Far East for his work on some of the most beloved anime series of all-time.
Bard's Tale IV Developer Takes Novel Approach to Steam & GOG Pricing
The latest entry in the Bard’s Tale series – Bard’s Tale IV – is due to land soon, and developers inXile Entertainment have come up with a novel approach to the game’s pricing on Steam. Taking to their official Twitter account on Friday, inXile revealed that it plans to reduce the price of the final product providing that enough gamers add the upcoming title to their wishlist on Valve’s platform or on GOG.com.
New Evil Dead Game in Development, Bruce Campbell Confirms
It seems that Bruce Campbell isn’t ready to call quits on Evil Dead just yet. The actor, best known for his iconic role as Ash Williams in the supernatural horror franchise, had been set to call time on playing the character after Starz cancelled the Ash vs Evil Dead TV series after three seasons, as per the Hollywood Reporter.
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