Nintendo and Game Freak are releasing two big DLC expansions for Pokemon Sword and Shield this year: The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra. The former launches next week, on June 17, while the latter is slated to follow this fall, and each will introduce a wealth of additional content to the titles, including […]
Apple and Google tweak maps, AI assistants to back Black Lives Matter
As largely peaceful protests against police brutality and racial bias continue across the United States, Apple and Google have updated some of their key services to support the Black Lives Matter movement, most notably tweaking their maps and AI assistants. The tweaks offer users up-to-date information on any protest-related road changes, as well as retorts […]
Pokemon Sword And Shield: Free Galar Starters Available Via Pokemon Home
A few more free Pokemon are up for grabs for Pokemon Sword and Shield. Players who transfer a monster from either title to Pokemon Home will be able to claim the three Galar starters: Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble. What makes these particular Pokemon special is that they each have their Hidden Abilities, which up until […]
Nmplol and malena have relationship breakdown on stream
Twitch streamers Nick “nmplol” Polom and Malena “malena” Tudi had a massive outburst during their broadcast. Nmplol and malena are known for their Just Chatting content and close relationship with creator Chance “sodapoppin” Morris. Moreover, the community gets a front-row seat to the dynamic, making their transparent relationship a source of interest. On June 7, […]
Team Liquid and Huya Streaming Partnership Extended to 2022
Esports organization Team Liquid and Chinese livestreaming platform Huya have extended their streaming partnership to 2022. Team Liquid signed an initial deal in June of 2019 to stream select Team Liquid competitive esports content, some of which was translated to Mandarin in “real-time” for Huya’s audience. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The […]
PC Gaming Show and Future Games Show delayed in support of protests
Due to recent protests, both the PC Gaming Show and Future Games Show have been delayed. These events have moved to the following week in order to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Both events, owned by parent company Future PLC, issued statements declaring where they stand on the recent social justice matter. […]
LEC and LCS to Introduce Reward Drops During Live Matches
The upcoming Summer Split for the top League of Legends competitions in Europe (LEC) and North America (LCS) will reward viewers with in-game items and promotions from brand partners. These “Drops” will occur around specific esports match moments, such as Baron steals, pentakills, or a historic instant specific to one or more of the teams […]
EA, Square Enix, Ubisoft, and more donate to Black Lives Matter charities
Multiple video games companies have made major contributions to BLM charities, as well as agreeing to ‘double-match’ employee donations. Many companies have already pledged their support to the anti-racism protests in America, but in some cases they’ve been criticised for merely paying lip service to the cause and jumping on a PR bandwagon. But it’s […]
Pokémon Sword and Shield expansion launching June 17
Pokémon Sword and Shield expansion The Isle of Armor will be released on June 17, The Pokémon Company announced Tuesday. The company said the second expansion, The Crown Tundra, will be released in fall 2020. The Isle of Armor will take place in a new area of the Galar region, aptly called the Isle of […]
Pokémon Sword and Shield expansion news coming June 2
More information surrounding the Pokémon: Sword and Shield expansions, The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra, will be revealed on June 2 at 9 a.m. EDT. We haven’t heard much about the expansions since they were initially announced, revealing new Legendary Pokémon, as well as new Galarian Pokémon forms. Over 100 Pokémon that weren’t […]