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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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New PS5 Patch Introduces Rare 40FPS Mode for Avatar Game

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Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora has received an exciting update that introduces a new graphical mode, elevating the game’s visual experience. With a smooth frame rate of 40 frames per second and enhanced resolutions, players can now immerse themselves in even more stunning and detailed environments. Now downloadable on PS5 with the latest patch 3.2, this mode is compatible with 4K TVs that can handle up to 120 Hz. Before this update, Avatar PS5 only offered quality and performance modes. However, with this new option, players can now enjoy the benefits of both modes after downloading the 2.4GB update.

Throughout the PS5 era, 40fps modes have been a rarity, much to the disappointment of the hardcore community. Insomniac Games first introduced them in Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales and later added the feature to Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. They also included it in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Other PS5 titles, such as Hogwarts Legacy, Lies of P, and God of War Ragnarok, also offer 40fps modes.

In addition to that, Patch 3.2 for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora brings along the following:

Worldwide:

  • Research Station Alpha now features a convenient Fast Travel option
  • The issue of controller re-mapping and resetting on game restart has been resolved
  • Addressed multiple instances of crashes
  • I corrected a few spelling errors
  • Addressed the issue of voice lines overlapping during dialogue

Primary Objectives & Optional Objectives:

  • [Main Quest: Shadows of the Past] This main quest is an intriguing journey into the depths of history. Addressed a bug that previously hindered quest progression in co-op mode

More bug fixes have been implemented.

  • [Available on all platforms] The rescued human characters no longer return to the Resistance HQ wearing masks
  • Available on all platforms. There is a noticeable improvement in the visibility of NPCs when they are at the edge of the Player’s vision

 

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Exciting news for gamers! The highly anticipated PS5 game Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will be joining EA Play on Thursday

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Update: It seems that the PS Store may have acted prematurely, as it has now been officially confirmed that Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will be added to EA Play on Thursday, April 25th, 2024. Once the active members are in, they’ll have the opportunity to download and play the complete game.

Original Story: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, released in 2023, has been added to the EA Play subscription service. This exciting action-adventure game is now available for download and play at no additional cost for active members. While EA has yet to provide any official updates, you can head over to the PS Store and find it listed as “included with EA Play.”

Adding to the mix is the recent announcement of a forthcoming price hike for the subscription, affecting both monthly and yearly payment plans. Starting on May 10th, 2024, the monthly subscription fee will be increased from £3.99 / $4.99 to £5.99 / $5.99. For those who choose the 12-month commitment, the price will be £34.99 / $39.99, which is a £15 / $10 increase.

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In April 2023, the highly anticipated Star Wars Jedi: Survivor made its debut on the PS5. After thoroughly evaluating the game, we are pleased to announce that it has earned an impressive 9/10 rating in our review. We praised the game for its ability to build upon the first installment’s foundations and improve upon every aspect. “The combat is highly enjoyable and provides a plethora of options, while the exploration reaches new heights. The incorporation of Metroidvania elements adds an extra layer of depth, resulting in captivating puzzles and rewarding experiences.”

Click the link to access a comprehensive list of all EA Play games available on PS5 and PS4. Are you planning to give Star Wars Jedi: Survivor a try on the service? We would greatly appreciate your feedback in the comments section.

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Rest assured, the highly anticipated PS5 exclusive, Stellar Blade, will be available in its original, uncensored form across all regions

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Fear not; for those worried about potential censorship issues with the PS5-exclusive Stellar Blade, set to release on April 26th, Sony has got you covered. ShiftUp, the developer, proudly assures players that the game will maintain its uncensored content across all regions, including Japan.

We have to admit, we didn’t anticipate this as a potential issue or a potential selling point. The main character, Eve, and her revealing costumes have been heavily showcased in the game’s pre-release marketing. Nevertheless, it is pleasing to witness ShiftUp’s evident enthusiasm as their vision prepares to reach the hands of a vast number of players.

Regarding Stellar Blade, Yoko Taro believes it surpasses NieR: Automata, and we were pleased to learn that the game will be considerate of your PS5 storage capacity. The demo is now available for you to try, and it has nearly doubled the daily active users of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. This is quite impressive, especially considering it is the game’s first console showing.

Will you be there to experience Stellar Blade on its release day? It’s certainly a relief to witness the game remaining uncensored until the last moment. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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