Our favorite 8BitDo retro controller just got a big discount on Amazon

Retro gaming fans owe it to themselves to add the 8BitDo Pro 2 to their gaming setupwhile it’s 20% off on Amazon. Having a huge library ofretro gamesat the touch of a button is one of the best features of modern consoles. Yet, modern console controllers don’t quite capture the same feeling as gaming back in the day. 8BitDohas been rectifying this issue over the years, releasing new controllers that feel right at home in your hands, just like the SNES controllers of your childhood....

March 28, 2024 · 2 min · 366 words · Sonya Klein

Overpriced Pokemon Go boxes aimed at “expert whales”

Pokemon Go fans are mocking the Expert and Veteran boxes because they charge money for items that can easily be obtained for free. Anyone who plays Pokemon Go regularly willquickly become awash in Poke Ballsand Berries. These items are given as rewards for almost every task, and if you live near or always pass a PokeStop, you should never run out. According to a post on thePokemon Go Reddit, there are options for people who desperately need Poke Balls or Berries....

March 28, 2024 · 2 min · 339 words · Michael Thomas

Overwatch 2 devs tease return of fan favorite map from first game

Overwatch 2’s devs have teased the return of the fan-favorite map Temple of Anubis from the game’s very origins. For as long as Overwatch has been around, Temple of Anubis has been in focus. It’s such a staple of the game that Overwatch’s veryfirst gameplay trailerswere filmed on the map. But ever since the release of Overwatch 2, and the removal of the 2CP gamne mode, Anubis has been out of the mix....

March 28, 2024 · 2 min · 331 words · Vickie Perez

Overwatch 2’s new hero Venture mirrors original Doomfist only balanced this time

Overwatch 2 players have drawn similarities to the new DPS hero Venture and Doomfist’s former DPS iteration in Overwatch 1. Overwatch 2 has just released full details on thenew DPS hero Venture, including their abilities and more. The non-binary hero has a brawler-type kit, which sees them knocking up and dashing around enemy teams, all with their trusty Smart Excavator weapon. Many players have drawn similarities between Venture’s kit and Doomfist’s original one, which also had a melee bruiser playstyle....

March 28, 2024 · 2 min · 379 words · Brittany Jones

Pokemon Go player thrilled by “fantastic” Great Battle League loss

Pokemon Go’s Battle League is often dominated by a select few ‘mons, but this player’s GBL experience shows why you shouldn’t be afraid to branch out. OnePokemon Goplayer’s story about a recentBattle Leagueexperience makes a compelling case for building interesting teams over the most competitively viable ones. As Reddit userfraggle_captain shared, they recently fought an opponent with a Meowstic, Bombirdier, and Swalot in theGreat League. These Pokemon aren’t considered the best options for the format, but according to the poster, that contributed to the experience....

March 28, 2024 · 2 min · 330 words · Patrick Edwards

Pokemon Go players surprised by “spicy” Battle League lineups

Pokemon Go players are praising other Battle League competitors for assembling “spicy” teams that keep the action interesting. Go Battle Leaguelets players around the world face off against other Level 10-plus Trainers to earn rewards and climb the global rankings. As such, the competitive feature invites players to test their battle tactics, specifically by assembling winning teams capable of taking on challenging matchups. Some lineups represent safer bets than others since Pokemon Go users have figured out which ‘mon complement each other best on the battlefield....

March 28, 2024 · 2 min · 300 words · Sara Smith

Pokemon Go Scrafty: Best Moveset for PvP and Raids

Trainers can raise the Dark/Fighting-type Scrafty in Pokemon Go but may wonder what its best moveset is in PvP and Raid content. Let’s break down every move Scrafty can learn in Pokemon Go and figure out its best moveset. Pokemon Go’sWorld of Wonders: Taken Overevent features plenty of strong Pokemon, including the Dark/Fighting-type, Scrafty. Scrafty was introduced in the mainline series in Generation 5’s Black & White, and only three other Pokemon share its unique type combination....

March 28, 2024 · 2 min · 337 words · Dr. Kimberly Bowen MD

Pokemon Go trainers want nifty Zorua Gym concept to become official

One Pokemon Go trainer came up with a neat concept surrounding Gyms and Zorua’s special ability, and fans want to see it officially make its way to the game. As many Pokemon Go fans know, it’simpossible to put Legendary Pokemon in Gyms. Regardless of the reason, trainers have long wanted to show off their rare Legendary catches through Gyms. Now, one savvy trainer has come up with a neat workaround for putting Legendaries in Gyms without throwing off any sort of balance....

March 28, 2024 · 2 min · 347 words · Donna Ali

Pokemon Legends Z-A gets Perma-Megas in “badass” art

Ever since Legends Z-A was announced, Pokemon fans have been excitedly discussing the return of Megas. One talented fan shared their take on “Perma-Megas” online recently. Are you excited about Pokemon Legends Z-A? The upcoming installment of the Pokemon Legends line has the community hyped overMega Evolutionsonce again. So, a Pokemon player took tor/pokemonon Reddit recently toreveal their takeon “Perma-Megas” and other fans were obsessed. Expanding on the concept, the artist described permanent Mega Evolutions as “Mega Evolved Pokemon who do not have a bond with a Trainer and are unable to devolve”, referring to them as bosses that players would have to tackle inLumiose City– similar to Noble Pokemon inPokemon Legends Arceus....

March 28, 2024 · 2 min · 362 words · Anthony Sandoval

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet fan finds huge Synchro Machine “missed opportunity”

One Pokemon Scarlet & Violet fan pointed out a massive missed opportunity surrounding one monster’s Synchro Machine controls. Perhaps one of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s mostunderbaked mechanics was the Synchro Machinefeature, which allowed trainers to take control of their Pokemon to move around the overworld. However, many trainers think the feature could have been a standout addition if it was just a bit more fleshed out, and a primeexamplecame from one trainer on the Scarlet & Violetsubreddit....

March 28, 2024 · 2 min · 294 words · Megan Schneider

Pokemon TCG collectors sharing monotype hauls as Farfetch’d collection goes viral

Pokemon TCG collectors are sharing their monotype hauls, with Farfetch’d and Pikachu getting center stage, much to the praise of the community. Pokemon TCGcollectors often share their massive hauls of cards. With Shiny and rare editions of particular Pokemon selling for thousands, sometimes hundreds of thousands,at auctions or private sales. While most Pokemon TCG collectors work hard to find as many different Pokemon to add to their decks, similar to how a Pokedex operates in the video games, others have found pleasure in developing a monotype collection....

March 28, 2024 · 2 min · 362 words · Brandon Cordova

Pokemon TCG Paradox Rift Booster Display price hits electrifying new low

If you’re hoping to fill out the Paradox Rift pages in your Pokemon TCG binder, you’ll be happy to know that the Booster Display has just received a generous price cut. Looking to complete your Paradox Rift Master Set? It’s a brilliant set with a wide variety of chase cards – and it’s been arguably one of the most popular releases from theScarlet & Violetera of the trading card game, alongside others likethe 151 set....

March 28, 2024 · 2 min · 283 words · Zachary Gallagher

Pull rates from “worst” Pokemon TCG product devastate collectors

Pull rates are almost always a divisive topic in the Pokemon TCG community. One Pokemon collector took to Reddit recently to blast the “worst” product and its pull rates. Spending money on an expensive Pokemon TCG item and getting mediocre pulls is an irritating experience. A player shared their frustrations with theScarlet & Violet– 151 Ultra Premium Collection inr/PokemonTCGrecently, blasting it as the “worst UPC ever”. In the Reddit post, the haul from the UPC can be seen – and it’s understandable why the original poster may have felt frustrated....

March 28, 2024 · 2 min · 337 words · Mason Hall