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The Pokémon Company has finally announced the dates and venue for the 2024 World Championships in Honolulu, Hawaii. Get ready for a summer vacation of intense Pokémon battles. The 2024 Pokémon Europe International Championships (EUIC) wrapped up on April 7 after a long weekend of tough competition across four different games—Pokémon Scarlet and Violet VGC, TCG, Go, and Unite. After the winners were crowned, The Pokémon Company shared a new trailer for the World Championships, the biggest event of the season, to reveal exactly when trainers from around the world will gather in Hawaii to ****** for that coveted title. All the action will take place on Aug. 16 to 18 at the Hawai’i Convention Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. View the full article

A Baldur's Gate 3 fan took their Alfira cosplay to the next level, making some Reddit users believe it was a screenshot of Alfira from the game instead of a real image. Baldur's Gate 3 has continued to be one of the most popular video games since its release in 2023. Fans share their love of the series through many outlets, including cosplaying their favorite characters, creating impressive fan art, and also making mods to add more playable Dungeons & Dragons races to Baldur’s Gate 3. View the full article

A Baldur's Gate 3 fan took their Alfira cosplay to the next level, making some Reddit users believe it was a screenshot of Alfira from the game instead of a real image. Baldur's Gate 3 has continued to be one of the most popular video games since its release in 2023. Fans share their love of the series through many outlets, including cosplaying their favorite characters, creating impressive fan art, and also making mods to add more playable Dungeons & Dragons races to Baldur’s Gate 3. View the full article

Saturday and the weekend have officially arrived, which means it is time to round up the best deals you can find this weekend! We've searched all over the internet to compile the deals you do not want to miss, which include video games, technology, earbuds, and more. The best deals for Sunday, April 7, include Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Persona 3 Reload, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the Razer BlackShark V2 Headset, Granblue Fantasy: Relink, Nintendo Switch Lite, Beats Powerbeats Pro, and more. Save 40% Off Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a release that went under many people's radars earlier this year. At $29.99, this 2D platformer is absolutely worth your time and money. We gave the game an 8/10 in our review, stating, "Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown captures not only what made games such as The Sands of Time so good, but it irons out a lot of the little issues that plagued the 3D games." Xbox Wireless Controller - Dream Vapor Special Edition for $42.39 This special edition Xbox controller is sure to make a nice addition to any collection. The Dream Vapor edition features a swirly pink and purple pattern, which is a unique offering compared to other official Xbox controllers. At 24% off, this is the lowest we've seen this controller yet. Additionally, you can always use an extra controller. Whether you're playing a multiplayer title or your controller wears down after years of use, having an extra on hand is better for everyone. Grab the Razer BlackShark V2 for $98 The BlackShark V2 headset has an impressive set of features that should fit all of your needs. First, there is a noise cancellation factor with the earcups built inside the headset. Outside noise is always a problem with most gaming headsets, but the BlackShark V2 Pro limits noise from leaking into your gameplay experience. Audio-wise, the BlackShark V2 Pro has 50mm sound drivers that contain titanium-coated diaphragms. Each driver is divided into three separate parts to create the best-quality lows, mids, and highs. You're getting excellent sound quality both in and out of games. Unicorn Overlord for $39.99 Unicorn Overlord just released last month and is already available at Amazon for $39.99. This title was developed by Vanillaware, most recently known for 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim. Over 60 unique characters are available to choose from within Unicorn Overlord, where you command armies in tactical battle. We gave the gave a 9/10 in our review, stating "Unicorn Overlord is a visual delight that's brimming with creativity, and an absolute must-play for any fan of strategy RPGs." Save 41% Off This Cowboy Bebop Vinyl The Cowboy Bebop Original Soundtrack is officially available now on vinyl! This 2LP set contains an Amazon-exclusive Red Velvet ****** variant. Inside, you'll find the inner sleeves printed with beautiful art from the series. With the soundtrack composed by Yoko Kanno and the Seatbelts, this vinyl set is perfect for any Cowboy Bebop fan. Persona 3 Reload for $39.99 Persona 3 Reload is already one of the biggest 2024 releases so far. The remake brings in new gameplay features, new voice actors, and an impressive slew of technology, including ray tracing. It's on ***** right now at Amazon for $39.99, which marks a new all time low for the title. If you've never experienced the story of Persona 3, this is the definitive way to do so. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth for $39.99 Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the latest title in the long-running RPG series. Kiryu Kazama returns following the events of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, uniting with Ichiban Kasuga in a wild adventure you won't forget anytime soon. This $30 discount just a few months after launch is a great deal you shouldn't pass up on, though newcomers should aim to play the previous titles in the series before jumping in. Save 48% Off Beats Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earbuds The Beats Powerbeats Pro are an excellent choice if you're looking for an Apple AirPods alternative. You can get up to nine hours of listening time off a single charge, with over 24 hours available if you use the included charging case. These earbuds are powered by the H1 chip, which allows for easy pairing and instant connectivity when using an iPhone. Overall, it's hard to beat the value these earbuds provide at just $130. Granblue Fantasy: Relink for $49.99 Granblue Fantasy: Relink marks the first console RPG from Cygames. Characters from the beloved mobile RPG make in appearance in a brand-new story with many thrills and environments to discover. The big focus of Relink is the multiplayer features, which allow you to tackle over 100 quests with friends around the world. With many post-launch characters and updates planned, you can expect hundreds of hours of fun with a title like this. HyperX Alloy Elite 2 Mechanical Keyboard for $71.99 The HyperX Alloy Elite 2 is an excellent choice if you're in the market for a new gaming keyboard. HyperX Pudding Keycaps are included, which are translucent ABS to allow more light to be seen through them. Additionally, dedicated media controls and a volume wheel are included. This keyboard is normally priced at $129.99, so you're saving almost 50% with this deal from Amazon. Nintendo Switch Lite Bundle for $179 Walmart currently has the Timmy & Tommy's Aloha Edition Nintendo Switch Lite available for $179. This bundle includes a turqoise Nintendo Switch Lite and a free digital copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Together, that has a $260 value, which means you can save $80 by purchasing this bundle. If you have not purchased a Nintendo Switch yet, this is an excellent option. NHL24 for $24.99 NHL 24 brought all-new gameplay and dozens of new features to the hit EA Sports series. This is the lowest price we've seen NHL 24 at so far, so if you've been on the fence, be sure to pick up the game while this ***** is live. There are a total of over 75 new goal celebrations in NHL 24, which elevates the presentation and immersion to new heights. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 for $29.99 Woot currently has both the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 versions of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 on ***** for 50% off. This collection includes the first three Metal Gear Solid titles, in addition to Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake. If you've yet to play through these incredible action titles, the Master Collection is the best (and only) way to do so on modern gaming platforms. 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The action-packed matches of Dragon Ball FighterZ can end spectacularly, but the most hype comes from activating a Dramatic Finisher to end a game. When you get a K.O. on your opponent and meet certain conditions, you can trigger a cutscene to play referencing an iconic moment from the anime series. From Goku's first defeat of Frieza on Namek to Yamcha's unfortunate demise, there are many Finishers to see. View the full article

The action-packed matches of Dragon Ball FighterZ can end spectacularly, but the most hype comes from activating a Dramatic Finisher to end a game. When you get a K.O. on your opponent and meet certain conditions, you can trigger a cutscene to play referencing an iconic moment from the anime series. From Goku's first defeat of Frieza on Namek to Yamcha's unfortunate demise, there are many Finishers to see. View the full article

A Palworld player finds themselves at risk of losing their hard-built base within the game, following changes made to the starting area in a recent update. The massive monster-catching game from Pocket Pair provides players with a sprawling open world to explore, filled with different biomes and environments to explore. Fans have a variety of options to build their Palworld bases throughout the world, with different areas offering access to unique Pals and resources. However, one player's base may be in major trouble after the game's newest update. View the full article

First launched in 2022, Captain of Industry is one of the more unique twists on the factory-building automation genre out there, combining it with an element of city-building that requires you to supply and care for the health of your workers' environment just as much as your machines—meaning that too much polluting heavy industry can actually be a bad thing... Read more.View the full article

Cozy farming game Farm Together 2 has revealed a bunch of new customization options and improvements over the original game, ahead of its release on Early Access later this year. The original Farm Together was quietly one of the most interesting indie games of 2018, and it's finally getting a sequel. View the full article

Major milestones and historical feats should never be a surprise when it comes to Faker, and on April 7, the League of Legends GOAT notched another all-time milestone when he collected his 5,000th assist in the LCK, becoming the first player in the Korean league’s history to do so. In game two of today’s LCK spring playoff series against Dplus KIA, Faker earned the 5,000th assist of his career in domestic play. He did so playing his signature champion, Azir, with whom he has over 150 games played throughout his career according to League stats site Games of Legends. Faker ended up using Azir in games two and three of the series against Dplus KIA today to help T1 sweep their way into the next round of the bracket. View the full article

Stardew Valley update 1.6 has introduced a way to make Dinosaur Eggs more valuable than Dinosaur Mayonnaise. While doing so requires some legwork, Stardew Valley players may still want to hold off on making any more Dinosaur Mayo if they're looking to maximize the fruits of their labor, profit-wise. View the full article

With Civilization 7 still yet to rear its head, another rival 4X strategy game is set to challenge the likes of Stellaris, Endless Legend, Age of Wonders, Solium Infernum and of course the mighty Civilization 6 itself. Imperial Ambitions is a game that focuses on the core ********* superpowers during the era of Renaissance and imperialism, and along with an impressive level of depth in its management, you'll have the option to deal in the darker sides of diplomacy as you attempt to expand your empire. Read the rest of the story... View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty and the subsequent 2.1 update marked the end of the game's major content updates, but if the new and hopeful words of one of the game's directors are anything to go by, CD Projekt Red could be open to new ideas from the developers, as long as they work. I wouldn't hold out too much hope, but any news about more Cyberpunk 2077 is good news, right? Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: 10 top games to grab during the Steam Spring ***** 2024 The best Cyberpunk 2077 mods How to customize your PC using vinyl View the full article

With Path of Exile and Last Epoch, Diablo is no longer the only big ARPG game on the block. We're honestly spoilt for choice at this point, and it's only good for each game too, as they can iterate and improve upon each other after looking at what the competition is up to. With so many ARPGs on offer, former Blizzard developer and Diablo 3 senior game designer Andrew Chambers has taken to his YouTube channel to talk about why Blizzard couldn't, or more accurately wouldn't, make a game like Last Epoch back then, and it's an interesting watch. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Diablo 3 Season 30 makes its best features permanent, and even better Diablo 4 is perfect, so why am I playing Diablo 3 again? Diablo 4 and Call of Duty deals lead big Blizzard holiday ***** View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

With Civilization 7 still yet to rear its head, another rival 4X strategy game is set to challenge the likes of Stellaris, Endless Legend, Age of Wonders, Solium Infernum and of course the mighty Civilization 6 itself. Imperial Ambitions is a game that focuses on the core ********* superpowers during the era of Renaissance and imperialism, and along with an impressive level of depth in its management, you'll have the option to deal in the darker sides of diplomacy as you attempt to expand your empire. Read the rest of the story... View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty and the subsequent 2.1 update marked the end of the game's major content updates, but if the new and hopeful words of one of the game's directors are anything to go by, CD Projekt Red could be open to new ideas from the developers, as long as they work. I wouldn't hold out too much hope, but any news about more Cyberpunk 2077 is good news, right? Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: 10 top games to grab during the Steam Spring ***** 2024 The best Cyberpunk 2077 mods How to customize your PC using vinyl View the full article

A developer from Team Reptile, the indie studio behind ***** Rush Cyberfunk, commented on the franchise's future, hoping to work on more games set in the same universe. ***** Rush Cyberfunk is an indie platformer game that first launched on Nintendo Switch and PC last August. Players control a new member of the ***** Rush Crew, Red, where they use their inline skates and other extreme sports equipment to spray paint the city of New Amsterdam. View the full article

A new ***** from Genshin Impact is hinting at a pair of characters planned to come to the game with the Version 4.7 update, including the long-awaited release of Clorinde. As the HoYoverse RPG passes the midway point of its Fontaine cycle, the game has already welcomed a plethora of new characters to the roster with its newest locale. Fontaine has seen the debut of several powerful new additions to Genshin Impact's roster, including Furina, Neuvillette, and Chiori among others. Now, leaks are hinting another long-teased character will be joining the game soon. View the full article

Sonic the Hedgehog co-creator Yuji Naka ended a 16-month social media ********* on Sunday, by accusing top Dragon Quest producer Yu Miyake of lying as part of Naka’s high-profile insider trading trial. Last year Naka was sentenced to 30 months in prison, suspended for four years, and given two fines totalling ¥173 million ($1.2 million), after he pled guilty to buying shares based on inside information during his time working at publisher Square Enix. Naka hadn’t posted on his X account since November 2022, which was shortly before he was formerly indicted. But on Sunday he returned to comment on news that top Dragon Quest producer Miyake will reportedly be re-assigned at Square Enix. Read More... View the full article

The Soulslike genre seems to only become more popular with each passing year, but No Rest for the Wicked looks like a game that could offer a genuinely unique experience even in a deluge of releases. Developed by Moon Studios, the company behind Ori and the ****** Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, No Rest for the Wicked leaves the Metroidvania mode of its predecessors behind for an entirely different experience. It definitely doesn't abandon the focus on lush visuals that Moon Studios is known for, but it could end up being one of its defining features. View the full article

The Soulslike genre seems to only become more popular with each passing year, but No Rest for the Wicked looks like a game that could offer a genuinely unique experience even in a deluge of releases. Developed by Moon Studios, the company behind Ori and the ****** Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, No Rest for the Wicked leaves the Metroidvania mode of its predecessors behind for an entirely different experience. It definitely doesn't abandon the focus on lush visuals that Moon Studios is known for, but it could end up being one of its defining features. View the full article

With only a handful of acclaimed Xbox games heading over to PS5 players, you're likely wondering if Microsoft will free up any other Xbox exclusives. With Hi-Fi Rush now available on Sony's flagship console, Sea of Thieves is next to make a major splash on the PlayStation 5. According to a new report from The Verge, RARE's pirate RPG is reportedly critical to swaying Microsoft's release strategy. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: We're long overdue a new Matrix game but I'm done with Neo and Trinity Rumored PlayStation Showcase may include Silent Hill 2 remake goodness The best PS5 controllers in 2024 View the full article

A Sims 4 player has discovered a strange glitch in the game, which causes a recently-deceased Sim to offer condolences to their own living family members. The Sims 4 takes players through the entire life cycle of a Sim, from birth until ******, but it seems this one character was not ready to say goodbye. View the full article

Stardew Valley's massive patch 1.6 brought an incredible number of changes to the popular farming and life simulator, including several catalogs full of new furniture to decorate the farmer's homestead with. While these furniture items are decoration and don't provide any unique boosts to character stats, they do help make the game a much more immersive and personalized experience. The patch also added more rooms to decorate, so anyone who has already created a curated space won't have to undo their work. View the full article

Stardew Valley's massive patch 1.6 brought an incredible number of changes to the popular farming and life simulator, including several catalogs full of new furniture to decorate the farmer's homestead with. While these furniture items are decoration and don't provide any unique boosts to character stats, they do help make the game a much more immersive and personalized experience. The patch also added more rooms to decorate, so anyone who has already created a curated space won't have to undo their work. View the full article