As theHarry Potter: Wizards Unitecommunity concludes the first week ofthe First Year at Hogwarts Brilliant event, it’s already nearly time to jump right into the game’s next event. Once again, this month features a Wizarding Weekend and this time around witches and wizards will be celebrating some of the Wonders of the Wizarding World during the two day event full of bonuses and special rewards. The upcoming Wizarding Weekend event inHarry Potter: Wizards Unitekicks off on August 21 and tasks players with spending a weekend encountering some iconic wizarding wonders from the novels and films in the mobile AR game....

For players that have been keeping a close eye on Xbox and PlayStation in the lead up to the next generation of gaming, it’s probably not surprising that the companies are taking very different approaches. WhileSony and PlayStationhave remained steadfast in the belief of new console generations, Microsoft and Xbox have elected to take a different path by pushing services likeXbox Game Pass. In fact, it seems that Xbox is so dedicated to this strategy that it is actually willing to discuss bringing this service to rival consoles....

Pokemon GOhas several different methods for evolving Pokemon that fans have gotten used to since the game’s launch in the summer of 2016. A Pokemon such as Eevee would typically evolve into one of its “Eeveelutions” by using a certain type of stone in the mainline games, but inPokemon GO, getting a Pokemon like Jolteon requires a different method entirely. Eevee can evolve into one of eight different forms, with each one having a unique elemental typing....

With BlizzCon 2019 past andOverwatch 2officially announced, interesting details stemming from the game’s announcement continue to trickle out.Overwatch 2being both a full sequel while also merging with the original game is leading to some interesting decisions on Blizzard’s part. The latest surprise is that Blizzard is considering bringing a much-requested feature toOverwatchthat’s become an increasingly common feature in battle royale games and other first-person shooters. Specifically, Blizzard is considering adding pings toOverwatch....

Pokemon GOplayers are currently a third of the way working through one of the longest and most exciting Special Research storylines that the mobile AR experience has ever delivered. It’s pretty impressive that Niantic was able to make a massiveevent like Throwback 2020function smoothly with stay-at-home optimization thanks to adjust some of the required quests and altering spawns and the power Incense. The developers have some more improvements and exciting events arriving in the near future according to the latest datamine....

Raised by Wolveshas a very involved plot. Characters grow and change, and the writing is often excellent. The show is driven by its narrative, but the beating heart lies in the philosophical message it takes every other moment to flesh out. There are quite a few themes that animate thisRidley Scott-produced sci-fi series. Parenthood, humanity, evolution, war, alien life, and many more considerably important topics animate the series' clever symbolism. But, above all else,Raised by Wolvesis about mankind’s relationship with religion and technology, and The Trust is the embodiment of those three concepts intersecting....

Red Dead Redemption 2is a beautiful game and its aesthetics stretch beyond the game world as well. The massive map holds a ton of secrets and unique experiences for players to discover, including a rare instance of alightning strike being captured striking the Saint Denis church. In another moment of captured beauty, a player manages to spot a lightning strike right on the precipice of the world map above Mexico....

While theResident Evil 3remake did not win over every critic, it did win over many fans as the game’s modding community is still going strong. One new mod gives Jill Valentine a stylish jacket and hoodie that looks as if it was inResident Evil 3from the start. Following the sweeping success which was theResident Evil 2remake, 2020’sResident Evil 3was met with mixed reception upon release. WhileResident Evilgames are typically never quite long to begin with,3was surprisingly short, with entire sections from the original game not being present....

In less than a month, Sony Pictures’Spider-Man: No Way Homearrives on the big screen with Tom Holland returning as the friendly neighborhood wall-crawler. As if the hype around the film wasn’t already high enough, the studio is now adding more promotional content online to increase interest. This time, the marketing for the highly-anticipated film comes in the form of an official account on TikTok for The Daily Bugle. The few videos that have been posted on the account so far are all original content, created specifically to promoteSpider-Man: No Way Home....

TheSteam Deckis just a week away from being launched, and there’s reason to believe this could be one of the most intriguing mobile gaming devices for a long time. There has been a lot of buzz around it lately, to such that theBaldur’s Gate 3developer has been praising Valve’s machine, as have other studios. One thing that many may be curious about is how long it’s likely the device will last on the battery, and there may be some good news on that front....

TheBatman: Arkhamseries redefined superhero games, delivering exceptional storytelling and combat in each of its entries. TheseBatmangames also featured some awesome character designs, one of which has served as a major inspiration for director James Gunn. In a special IGN breakdown of thelatest trailer forThe Suicide Squad, Gunn takes a moment to talk about Harley Quinn. He says that he is asked constantly about what she will be wearing in the film....

DONTNOD has garnered a reputation for releasing thought-provoking and intense storylines, including the cult classicLife is Strangeseries. With the overwhelmingly positive reception in response to their most recent addition,Life is Strange 2, it came as no surprise—though a piece of welcome news—when they announcedTell Me Why. These game developers are known for pushing the envelope with issues that are important and relevant to life today, and they’re never afraid to cross the line with social and political sub-plots....

As long as there have been weapons in video games, the hobby has caused contention. Shooting weapons like pistols were a part of video games longer than memory serves. Low-quality textures in retro games meant generic weapons with alternate names. However, with a noticeable kickback and immense firepower, it’s easy to recognize the Desert Eagle even with a name like Night Hawk .50C. RELATED:15 Most Powerful Weapons In Fallout 4, Ranked A special shoutout goes togames likeDoom,Wolfenstein, andBattlefield....