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Rumors Swirl About a Gastly New Pokemon GO Halloween Event

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Niantic has made some huge strides to improve Pokemon GO and to keep it relevant. Improved gyms, raid battles, legendary Pokemon, and Gen 2 Pokemon have all been introduced, keep gamers coming back, and maintain the playerbase in the millions — at least according to Forbes. But, in-game events also do a good job of keeping Pokemon GO players entertained. The first big one was the Halloween Event that increased the spawn rates of Ghost-type Pokemon (I finally got a Gengar thanks to the event) and creepy Pokemon such as Zubat, Drowzee, Cubone, and their evolutions. October is coming up fast, and so is another Pokemon GO Halloween event, possibly with new bells and whistles.

According to Slash Gear, anonymous sources indicate Niantic is planning a new Halloween event. That’s about all the news the site has regarding Halloween, and while Halloween events are a foregone conclusion since EVERY massively multiplayer online game has one, Slash Gear has gone one step further and theorized how Niantic will change up this years’ festivities. Since raid battles and Dark-type Pokemon are now in the game, Slash Gear claims a Halloween event is the perfect opportunity for a sudden surge in Dark and Ghost-type spawns and raids. Pokemon Gyms could turn into veritable cavalcades of Haunter homes and Houndoom hauntings. However, The Daily Express takes this theory even further, complete with a (sadly) clickbait title.

According to The Daily Express, the upcoming Pokemon GO Halloween event would be ideal to introduce Gen 3 Pokemon, specifically its Ghost-type Pokemon. After all, Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire (and FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald) almost doubled the number of Ghost-types with Shedinja, Sableye, Duskull, Dusclops, Shuppet, and Banette. If this turns out to be the case, I wouldn’t be surprised if Niantic also includes Gen 3 Dark-types as well, including Poochyena, Mightyena, Nuzleaf, Shiftry, Sableye (yes, it’s a dual Dark/Ghost-type) Crawdaunt, Carvanha, Sharpedo, Cacturne, and Absol. The Silph Road, the Internet’s most reliable source of Pokemon GO leaks and datamines, confirmed late last month that Gen 3 Pokemon are in the app’s APK metadata, and Niantic is doing its best to decrease the time between metadata leaks and official releases. After all, The Silph Road found Gen 2 Pokemon in the metadata way back in November of 2016, and the lion’s share of Gen 2 Pokemon weren’t released until February 2017, but the site only discovered the metadata of legendary Pokemon several days before they were released in the game proper. Even if Gen 3 Ghosts aren’t released for Halloween, gamers might see them before the year is up. Probably.

While we have not heard any word from Niantic regarding the Pokemon GO Halloween event, odds are Slash Gear’s prediction will come true and trainers will see an increase in Ghost and Dark-type Pokemon activity. And maybe, just maybe, Niantic can be convinced to release a few spooky Gen 3 Pokemon for the event if the Pokemon GO community is vocal enough (and the developers work fast/hard enough). Or maybe it’s just a pipe dream; we won’t know until October.

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Helldivers 2 has quickly become one of Sony’s top-selling games in the US

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Helldivers 2 proved to be a surprising success, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the gaming industry. As per Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, it currently ranks as Sony’s seventh highest grossing game in the United States to date, trailing behind a trio of Spider-Man titles, a couple of God of War games, and Ghost of Tsushima. It’s only been on the market for less than three months and is not even being sold at full price.

According to Piscatella, a significant factor contributing to the game’s success is its release on PC. He mentioned that, based on Circana’s Player Engagement Tracker, the game has consistently ranked first in terms of active users on Steam in the US since its launch, including April. The release of Helldivers 2 on both PlayStation and PC has been an extraordinary triumph.

He stated that Helldivers 2 has already become the seventh highest-grossing Sony-published game in history. Without a PC, it would not currently be considered one of the top 20 games. While I’m emphasizing the success of the PC SKU, it’s important to note that I’m not disregarding the success of the PlayStation SKU. I just wanted to clarify that. This launch has proven to be incredibly successful.

Prior to the release of Helldivers 2, Sony made it clear that they would be launching their live service-style titles simultaneously on both the PS5 and PC. The success of this approach will undoubtedly strengthen their strategic vision. It will be intriguing to witness if the company reveals official sales figures in the near future, as the title appears to be one of the platform holder’s most successful sellers to date.

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The developer of Stellar Blade for the PS5 Expressing gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support amidst a recent controversy surrounding censorship

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Shift Up, the Korean developer, seems to be reconsidering its contentious alterations to the Stellar Blade outfit. In a message to fans, they have urged everyone to stay tuned for updates and expressed gratitude for the passionate feedback from players. For those who may not be aware, a petition gained significant attention over the weekend when gamers discovered changes made to a few of the game’s costumes through a day-one patch.

The launch day update includes a fantastic New Game + mode, but some players were disappointed by the changes made to protagonist Eve’s outfit. These alterations sparked debates about censorship. Director Hyung-Tae Kim later clarified that this was the studio’s original vision, but he acknowledged that it may require further persuasion to win over users. Internal discussions were also underway to address any concerns.

There is no definitive confirmation regarding the reversal of the outfits, but considering the language used in the statement and the widespread controversy surrounding the alterations, it is highly likely that a future patch will restore the original costumes. If you want to get a sneak peek at all of Eve’s different outfits and learn how to unlock them, be sure to take a look at our comprehensive guide, All Outfits and How to Get Them.

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Will Stellar Blade be available for PC?

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It’s quite possible. Fans all over the world are interested in Shift Up’s highly anticipated action-adventure game, Stellar Blade. With its captivating post-apocalyptic setting reminiscent of Nier and a compelling protagonist named Eve, it’s no wonder the game has generated such widespread attention.

The game consistently impresses with its stunning visuals and high-octane action, leaving players in awe with each new trailer.

Yet, just like other noteworthy second-party and third-party game releases, fans are pondering: Will Stellar Blade be available on PC?

In this article, we delve into the details to determine the platform availability of the highly anticipated title.

Will Stellar Blade be available on PC? Allow me to provide you with the answer.

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Unfortunately, Stellar Blade will not be available on PC, at least not initially. Currently, the game is only available on PlayStation 5 starting on April 26, 2024.

Regrettably, it appears that there is no indication of a potential PC release for Stellar Blade in the future. In most cases, trailers for PlayStation timed-exclusive titles conclude with a disclaimer that specifies the duration of their exclusivity.

In the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launch trailer, it is explicitly stated that the game will only be accessible on other platforms starting on May 29, 2024.

Regrettably, when it comes to the stellar blade, there is no indication of such.

It’s important to note that Sony Entertainment Interactive published Stellar Blade, unlike Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. This means that the chances of it being released on PC or other platforms in the near future are even slimmer.

However, it is worth noting that there is a chance the game might be released on PC in the future, given PlayStation’s track record of bringing their exclusive titles to the platform. However, it could be a while before this comes to fruition.

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