YouTuber fools the internet with fake Dream McDonald's meal collab

YouTuber Liam Bedford managed to prank fans of uber-popular Minecraft personality ‘Dream’ by faking a collaborative McDonald’s meal with the faceless content creator. Dream is one of the handful of influencers who skyrocketed to fame in 2020 amid the Among Us craze / Minecraft resurgence. Much like Corpse Husband, this YouTuber doesn’t show his face — and the mystery surrounding him has proven to be a major benefit to the star. [Read More]

Battlefield 2042 Dynamic events & maps: Sandstorm, Tornado, more

Battlefield 2042 features incredible weather effects, presented through dynamic events. If you haven’t experienced them yet, here’s how you can get swept up in a tornado or sandstorm.  Chaos and destruction have always been in the DNA of the Battlefield franchise, with impressive dynamic events enhancing the action. In Battlefield 2042, the developers have taken these cinematic moments to the next level. With maps ranging from harsh deserts to chilling Arctic landscapes, there is a chance to encounter devastating tornados and more. [Read More]

Best Pokemon to use a Master Ball on in Pokemon Sword & Shield

The almighty Master Ball in Pokemon Sword and Shield can catch any Pokemon you wish, but you shouldn’t waste it on just any ‘mon. Here are the best Pokemon you should save your Master Ball for. When it comes to the most surefire way to catch Pokemon, a safe bet is always using a Master Ball. It allows you to swiftly capture any Pokemon you face out in the field, but you only get one. [Read More]

Destiny and Hasan tensions flare up again over use of a "slur" on stream

Twitch streamers Steven ‘Destiny’ Bonnell and Hasan ‘HasanAbi’ Piker are at war with each other once again, with Destiny accusing Hasan of using a racially charged slur on stream. Destiny and Hasan don’t exactly have a history of getting along and have frequently found themselves at odds with each other. The latest incident between the two sees Destiny accusing Hasan of hypocrisy for his take on the word ‘Gusano’. This is a Spanish word that directly translates to mean ‘worm’ but seemingly has more sinister connotations in Cuba, with Destiny himself a Cuban-American. [Read More]

Hearthstone Fractured in Alterac Valley review – Math is meta

Hearthstone’s new Fractured in Alterac Valley expansion adds a new mechanic and some downright wacky new legendary cards that veteran players will love but continues to make the game harder to start for new players.  Hearthstone, the Activision Blizzard card game, has been running strong for nearly 10 years since its 2014 launch. The game has continued to adapt over these several years, adding in the popular Battlegrounds auto-battler mode and, most recently, the new Mercenaries mode. [Read More]

How to get Spiritomb in Pokemon Sword & Shield Crown Tundra

Perhaps one of the most unique Pokemon in Sword & Shield, Spiritomb can only be obtained in The Crown Tundra DLC through a special method. Here is how you can capture the Ghost-type ‘mon in no time. Unlike previous generations, developer Game Freak opted out of a third game for Sword & Shield in favor of an Expansion Pass. And on October 22, players got their second major DLC, The Crown Tundra. [Read More]

Lifeline buff idea gives her shield back in Apex Legends but in a new way

An Apex Legends player has developed a Tactical buff idea for Lifeline that brings her shield back in a unique way. Out of all the characters on the Apex Legends roster, Lifeline is the only traditional support class that provides a heal to her teammates. As a result of this, she’s remained a relatively popular pick among players since the game’s release and currently has a 4.3% pick rate in Season 12. [Read More]

Lost Ark records second-best Twitch launch in platform's history

Lost Ark is already demolishing records before the full game even unlocks as the new Amazon Games published MMO has recorded the second-biggest launch on Twitch in history, nearing the numbers set by Valorant in 2020. Just days into its early access period in the Western market and Lost Ark is already making history. While the MMO from Smilegate RPG has been a massive hit in South Korea since 2019, a new port from Amazon Games has been met with more enthusiasm than ever. [Read More]

Overwatch haunted by McCree as Cole Cassidy updates miss key references

Despite Blizzard trying to remove all traces of the hero formerly known as Jesse McCree from Overwatch, it turns out he’s haunting the newly named Cole Cassidy. In the wake of the lawsuit against Activision Blizzard for fostering a “pervasive frat boy culture” within the work environment, players demanded that Overwatch hero McCree (named after one of the developers allegedly involved in the scandal) be renamed. With Blizzard choosing to alter the cowboy hero’s name to Cole Cassidy, the change was introduced with October 26’s update. [Read More]

Pokemon Go Alola to Alola End-of-Season Special Research tasks & rewards

Pokemon Go has revealed the finale for the Season of Alola, and with it comes an End-of-Season Special Research. Here’s everything we know, including the rewards you can earn.  As the Season of Alola comes to a close on June 1, Pokemon Go has revealed the finale event: Alola to Alola. Focusing on what has been released over the last few months, the event gives players another chance to capture their favorite Island Deity. [Read More]