Shiny Magikarp appears in new Pokemon Sword & Shield Max Raid event

 Posted on September 6, 2022  |  2 minutes  |  307 words  |  Mittie Cheatwood

A new Max Raid event has begun in Pokemon Sword & Shield celebrating the new year and giving trainers the chance to catch Shiny Magikarp. As the release date of Pokemon Legends: Arceus draws closer, the franchise’s community is becoming more and more excited. Although some trainers are happy just patiently waiting for January 28, others are jumping back into Sword & Shield to get their Pokemon fix. While the game did release all the way back in 2019, Game Freak still hosts regular Max Raid events to keep the dedicated player base busy, and the devs are doing exactly that to celebrate the new year in style. [Read More]

Streamers 5up & Hafu delight fans with return of Among Us morning lobbies

 Posted on September 6, 2022  |  3 minutes  |  445 words  |  Arica Deslauriers

Content creators Rumay ‘Hafu’ Wang and ‘5up’ have announced that their popular morning Among Us streams will be making a highly-anticipated comeback.  It was hard to escape the Among Us hype in 2020 with streamers across the community featuring the game in their content. However, as time went on there were fears that the excitement for the online multiplayer game was slowly dying away. Yet, various content creators have fought hard for the game’s survival and with fantastic results. [Read More]

TikTok star Ava Louise admits she fabricated the Kanye West & Jeffree Star affair rumors

 Posted on September 6, 2022  |  2 minutes  |  424 words  |  Arica Deslauriers

Leaked audio from TikTok star Ava Louise appears to show the influencer admitting to completely making up the viral rumors that Jeffree Star and Kanye West were having a secret affair. On January 6, the internet went up in flames due to a completely unexpected rumor, which claimed that a major male beauty influencer had been behind the Kim Kardashian / Kanye West divorce. Although she didn’t name him, the TikToker who kicked off the rumors — a content creator named Ava Louise — appeared to heavily hint that the male influencer was Jeffree Star, a massively popular YouTuber and owner of his own makeup empire. [Read More]

Twitch streamer mortified after boyfriend surprises her with "crusty" sock

 Posted on September 6, 2022  |  2 minutes  |  308 words  |  Patria Henriques

Just when you thought you had seen everything there is to see on Twitch, a streamer’s broadcast was hijacked by their boyfriend and his “crusty” sock.  It all happened on a broadcast from Nalopia, an Australian Twitch streamer with over 235,000 followers on the platform. The Perth-based creator regularly goes live in the Just Chatting section, whether it’s talking to her fans directly or listening to all sorts of different music. [Read More]

What is TikTok's sock curling trend? Heatless hair "hack" goes viral

 Posted on September 6, 2022  |  3 minutes  |  435 words  |  Mittie Cheatwood

TikTok’s latest beauty trend is a viral “hack” promising to transform straight hair into bouncy curls without using heat. But does it really work? TikTok is a hive for all sorts of viral content. The site has notably birthed a number of dances, memes, and other trends that have taken the digital world by storm. The platform is also notable for producing a slew of beauty-related “hacks,” like that viral 70’s hair trend that had everyone breaking out their mom’s hot rollers to look like Farrah Fawcett. [Read More]

When is Pokemon Unite coming to mobile? iOS & Android release date

 Posted on September 6, 2022  |  2 minutes  |  304 words  |  Arica Deslauriers

While the MOBA has already launched on the Nintendo Switch, the game is gearing up to also release on iOS and Android devices soon. Here is when Pokemon Unite is coming to mobile according to TiMi Studios. After months of anticipation, Pokemon Unite finally made its debut on the Switch. Unfortunately for mobile players, the hit MOBA was given a second release window by developer TiMi Studios. The wait is almost over as the free-to-play title will be hitting other devices soon. [Read More]

"Suns in 4" guy declines Barstool's offer to set up boxing match against Nuggets fan after viral brawl

 Posted on September 5, 2022  |  3 minutes  |  529 words  |  Trudie Dory

A Denver Nuggets fan still upset after losing a fight against a Phoenix Suns fan in a viral video is down for a rematch – and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is down to make it happen. Update – June 25 at 6:30 PM EST The ‘Suns in 4’ guy has declined the invitation to duke it out with the Nuggets fan in a rematch, claiming that he “already got a W. [Read More]

Apex Legends YouTuber breaks damage world record set by iiTzTimmy

 Posted on September 5, 2022  |  2 minutes  |  410 words  |  Mittie Cheatwood

A Japanese Apex Legends YouTuber has broken the in-game damage world record, but they’ve made it very clear that it shouldn’t be compared to Timmy ‘iiTzTimmy’ An’s 9k solo game. Time to kill in Apex Legends is a lot slower compared to other battle royale titles such as Warzone and Fortnite. As enemy squads are usually equipped with multiple Shield Batteries and Med Kits, it’s essential players look to deplete these resources by racking up damage on their opponents. [Read More]

Best New World AoE Mage build: Fire Staff, Ice Gauntlet

 Posted on September 5, 2022  |  4 minutes  |  823 words  |  Mittie Cheatwood

Looking for the best New World AoE Mage builds? Here’s the best Fire and Ice Staff builds that will maximise your spell-slinging power. There are two routes players are able to take in the game to become an AoE (area of effect) Mage. Players will need to get their hands on the Ice Gauntlet or Fire Staff to be wreak havoc, and each offers its own set of skills. Whether you’re looking for how to get these two powerful Mage weapons or utilize their best build, we’ve got everything you need to know to become New World’s most powerful sorcerer right here. [Read More]

Everything we know about Yelan in Genshin Impact: Abilities, weapon, more

 Posted on September 5, 2022  |  5 minutes  |  1007 words  |  Arica Deslauriers

Yelan is an unreleased 5-star Genshin Impact character, but official confirmation from HoYoverse has revealed what Travelers can expect when she makes her debut, including her release date, abilities, and weapon.  Yelan has now been officially revealed and confirmed by HoYoverse. From details surrounding her release date to her weapon type and appearance, the recent 2.7 livestream has given Travelers plenty of info.  Whether you’re aiming to save your hard-earned Primogems for Yelan, or just wish to know more about her, then our release hub has you covered. [Read More]