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Pokemon Go plans revealed: PokeStop changes, new egg hatch update & Special Research

Niantic has revealed it is testing some new features in Pokemon Go that affect PokeStops and Egg hatching, as well as making the game more accessible for new players. Following the Pokemon Go boycott in August over the removal of Exploration Bonuses, Niantic pledged to be more communicative with players about changes they implement in the game, and even set up a “task force” to look into the issues fans had been raising for months.

Sodapoppin banned from Twitch following apology for controversial "black face" clip

Chance ‘Sodapoppin’ Morris was just handed his second Twitch ban, as the popular streamer had his account taken offline with a surprise April 13 suspension. While Sodapoppin is one of the biggest personalities on Twitch today, often streaming the latest games and reacting to various drama in the space, he’s now been booted from the platform for the second time. Sodapoppin’s account was hit offline with a mysterious ban on Wednesday, April 13.

Jake Paul explains why he'll eat McDonalds before Nate Robinson fight

YouTube star Jake Paul is training for his upcoming boxing bout against former NBA player Nate Robinson, but has claimed he’s not working on cardio and been eating McDonalds as he’ll knock his opponent out within one round.  The Team 10 founder is best known for his YouTube antics, amassing over 20 million subscribers throughout his controversial spell on the site. Paul isn’t just interested in YouTube though, having also spent time working on music as part of his blossoming rap career, and turning his attention to the world of sports with his foray into the sweet science of boxing.

Top 10 Twitch streamers who made it without a facecam

Everyone knows you need a facecam to be successful on Twitch – or do you? We’ve taken a look at some of the most popular channels on the platform like LIRIK and Dakotaz, who rarely, or never, show their face on stream, and how they’ve made it big anyway.  [ad name=”article1″] It’s true that the majority of the biggest names on Twitch use a camera to show their face while they play, reacting to the game and to chat, many viewers find it much more entertaining when they can see the person, as well as the gameplay.

Warzone cheat maker reveals Overwatch hacks despite new lawsuit

One of Call of Duty: Warzone’s biggest cheat providers seems to be turning attention toward Overwatch. The company revealed their in-development Overwatch hacks as they got slapped with an Activision-Blizzard lawsuit. There’s a lot of money in the video game industry. And, to the dismay of many, there’s also a lot of money to be made in the gaming world’s blackmarket underbelly – home to hackers and cheat sellers. While free-to-play Warzone has been the Activision-Blizzard title most notorious for the presence of cheaters, the tides may be shifting.

Forza Horizon 5 radio stations have started to "offend" players

Forza Horizon 5 radio stations have left many players gritting their teeth in frustration, with some saying they’re actually offended by the latest musical offerings.  The music in the Forza Horizon series has always been loved by the community, with a number of different stations for rock, dance, pop, and other genres. Just think of it: the speakers in your Lamborghini up to the max, flying through the beautiful roads of Mexico, clouds in the sky as perfect as those in paintings – can anything beat that type of atmosphere?

Meet Cinderys – the Parisian cosplay queen behind that stunning WoW Shadowlands' Sylvanas

French cosplayer Cinderys has spent years honing her craft, creating some of the most spectacular World of Warcraft, Diablo and League of Legends cosplays we’ve ever seen.  Few artists have seen a triumphant rise in popularity in the same vein of Parisian cosplayer, Cinderys. Blasting onto the cosplay scene all the way back in 2014, her spectacular outfits have left us all awestruck. We’ve seen her take to World of Warcraft’s Shadowlands as a stunning version of notorious Forsaken Banshee, Sylvanas, as well as causing chaos on Summoner’s Rift as armor-clad League of Legends support, Leona.

Shroud doesn't even know where his Streamer Award is after winning title

Despite winning Gamer of the Year at the Streamer Awards, Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek hilariously revealed he doesn’t know where his award is, what it looks like, or who claimed it for him. It’s like he didn’t win anything at all. The Streamer Awards was a smash-hit among viewers, pulling big numbers and even breaking records on Twitch. It peaked at around 380,000 concurrent viewers, but apparently, shroud wasn’t one of them.

Valorant player reveals how long matches can actually last

Some Valorant matches seem like they can last forever, so one player decided to test and find out the maximum amount of time you can actually spend in a game. Regular games in Valorant are played until one team has won 13 rounds, and if you’ve played any of Riot’s new FPS, you know this can take quite a while. But what’s the longest a match could theoretically last?

How to increase Friendship in Pokemon Legends Arceus

Friendship is a less considered stat in Pokemon Legends Arceus, but it can have a big bearing on how your Pokemon develop and can be increased manually. One of the most astonishing aspects of Legends Arceus is how Game Freak have innovated the core gameplay to essentially give fans a new experience. But it’s one familiar feature that is quite important in the grand scheme of things in the Hisuian region.