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Pokemon Go TCG Event Collection Challenges: Bulbasaur, Charizard, Squirtle, more

The Pokemon Go TCG Event is live and with it are nine Collection Challenges. Here’s what we know about how to complete them, as well as what the rewards are.  Since 2016, Pokemon Go has provided entertainment for millions of fans across the world as they catch their favorite ‘mon out in the wild. With the upcoming PoGo TCG set releasing July 1, the game has decided to celebrate with a crossover event running from June 16 to June 30.

Retired YouTube star FPSRussia reveals cancer diagnosis

Famous YouTuber Kyle ‘FPSRussia’ Myers revealed that he has been diagnosed with cancer during an episode of the PKA Podcast. FPSRussia, who retired from YouTube in 2016 and recently spent two months in prison due to possession of a restricted substance, had been one of the platform’s most popular names with nearly 7 million subscribers. His videos included a mix of weapons and explosive testing, with the celebrity showing off his wild collection to the tune of millions of views.

PewDiePie slams "backwards" Toei Animation after YouTuber receives 150 copyright strikes in a day

YouTube star Felix ‘PewDiePie’ Kjellberg is taking aim at Japanese anime studio Toei Animation after the company filed over 150 copyright claims against a YouTuber in a single day. Popular anime essayist and reviewer Mark Fitzpatrick uploaded a YouTube video on December 7 claiming that Toei Animation had issued over 150 strikes against his channel due to copyright infringement. Fitzpatrick stated that Toei had effectively blocked the equivalent of three years of his work, saying he was “devastated” and worried about providing for himself, his employees, and his family due to lost views and income during this holiday season.

How to unlock Overwatch Anniversary Remix Vol 2 weekly challenge skins

Overwatch’s Anniversary Remix Volume 2 event is officially live and Blizzard has brought back a trio of exclusive skins to unlock again through weekly challenges. Here’s what you’ll need to do to unlock each one. Weekly challenges offer players a chance to unlock limited-time skins during Overwatch’s seasonal events. For the second volume of the Anniversary “Remix”, we now have the chance to unlock three skins from the past each week.

Scammers impersonate Mr Beast to promote fake YouTube “giveaways”

YouTube philanthropist Jimmy ‘Mr Beast’ Donaldson opened up on Twitter about how a devious scammer is trying to trick viewers with a fake PlayStation network gift card “giveaway” by using his face. Mr Beast’s rise on YouTube has been explosive – and for good reason. The 21-year-old dedicates his channel to giving away an absurd amount of cash to those in need. And in December 2019, his environmental initiative reached its goal to plant 20 million trees.

Who is Broxh? How a wood carver became an overnight Twitch success

Broxh the wood carver is one of Twitch’s crafters and, thanks to the wholesome nature of his streams, has found himself with just about 500,000 new followers in only one month. In a world of nutty gameplay and outlandish personalities, Broxh (as he’s named on Twitch) has become the platform’s latest phenomenon. He’s been called the Bob Ross of carving and the most wholesome streamer on the Amazon-owned service, but he calls his followers “whanau” because that’s how he treats them.

10 best Caustic skins in Apex Legends

Looking for the best Caustic skins in Apex Legends? The Toxic Trapper has a number of Legendary and Epic skins that just might take your breath away, so we’ve ranked the best here. Whether you’re dropping into Kings Canyon, World’s Edge, Olympus, or Storm Point, picking the best skin for your character is something many players love. There are some that are very transformative, changing the appearance of each Legend so much so that they look very different from their base design.

Jinny slams "pathetic loser" stream sniper who made racist remarks during IRL broadcast

Popular IRL Twitch streamer Jinnytty was broadcasting another of her excursions abroad when she was approached by a stream sniper who made racist comments toward her. Jinny is a well-known presence in the Twitch world. The tri-lingual streamer regularly broadcasts her trips around the world and shares them with her half-million followers… although her travels aren’t always sunshine and rainbows. Unfortunately, Jinny has recorded many run-ins with rude and racist bystanders during her time as an influencer — unacceptable experiences that have been shared by several other IRL broadcasters in the past.

Does Battlefield 2042 have voice chat?

Voice chat seems like such a basic feature that you don’t think twice about it. But Battlefield 2042 has been guilty of missing some crucial features, is voice chat one of them? Battlefield 2042 was supposed to the game to really kickstart the franchise, sell millions of copies and restore the series to its former glory. This hasn’t proved to be the case though, with players aggressively pursuing refunds and the game’s player base dropping hard.

Dr Disrespect claims Warzone is too broken to fix: "Microsoft won't save you!"

Dr Disrespect has rung the Warzone death knell, claiming even a major developer reshuffle via Microsoft’s industry-shaking $70bn Activision Blizzard purchase won’t be enough to save the “broken” Call of Duty battle royale. Last week, Microsoft shocked the gaming world by confirming a $70bn swoop for Activision Blizzard, with Warzone included as one of the buyout’s biggest jewels. The shock ownership swap sees Microsoft claim monolithic franchises like Overwatch, World of Warcraft, and of course Call of Duty, and has seen many players claiming new management will be the spark many of the flagging series need to hit new heights.