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How to get Shiny Zacian and Zamazenta in Pokémon Sword and Shield

A new promotion is now live, with The Pokémon Company partnering with game stores around the world to offer players a chance to finally collect Shiny Zacian and Shiny Zamazenta in Pokémon Sword and Shield. This promotional event does differ depending on the region you live in, but all players will be able to claim Shiny Zacian and Shiny Zamazenta for the first time in their game.  For now, if you live in the United States or Canada, Shiny Zacian will be available from Oct. 22 until Nov. 11, while

The final guard: Five legacy Major players left standing

Seven years of CS:GO Majors. Fifteen events in history where players have fought fervently to crown themselves as champions of the biggest tournament in the circuit, to reach glory and eternally etch their names in the history books of Counter-Strike. And only six players are left with the honor of having played at every single one. Heading into PGL Major Stockholm, now-retired and former NAVI in-game leader Danylo "⁠Zeus⁠" Teslenko is about to fall off that already short list of legacy players, leaving us with just five names who will

How to Get the Sideways Scythe in Fortnite

FortniteHere's a breakdown of how to get the Sideways Scythe in Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8. / Photo courtesy of Epic GamesHow to get the Sideways Scythe in Fortnite is something many are wondering now that more and more players are diving into the Fortnitemares 2021 event for the first time.As described in Epic Games' Oct. 19 patch notes for v18.21 for Fortnite, The Cube Queen's wrath has given rise to a new Sideways weapon — the sinister Sideways Scythe. Here's a breakdown of how to get the Sideways Scythe

Elder Scrolls Online Witches Festival Returns with Quests, Motifs, and a Unique Boss

Top GamesThe Witches Festival is returning to Tamriel this month! So, we've put together a brief guide on what to expect from the event. / ZeniMax Online Studios, Bethesda SoftworksThe Witches Festival is returning to Tamriel this month! So, we've put together a brief guide on what to expect from the event.The Witches Festival is a unique holiday in Tamriel that very much coincides with real-world Halloween. It canonically takes place on the 13th day of Frost Fall—the same date as Mephala's summoning day. During this time, citizens are encouraged

5 Best Top Laners in League of Legends Patch 11.21

League of LegendsBy Bao Ha | 11:36 AM EDTPhoto Courtesy of Riot GamesLeague of Legends Patch 11.21 is going to hit servers soon this week. Patch 11.21 will be released on Wednesday, Oct. 20 with many confirmed changes finally shifting the meta away from replicating the competitive meta at Worlds. With one top laner getting a significant buff, here are the five best top laners in League of Legends Patch 11.21.11.21 Patch Preview with Content!This morning I playtested the Teemo changes and dumpstered. They def feel good. The last patch

Minecraft is Coming to Xbox Game Pass on PC

Top GamesImage courtesy of MojangMinecraft's Java and Bedrock versions are coming to PC via Xbox Game Pass next month. For the first time, PC players will be able to play Minecraft with console friends via Xbox Game Pass. Both the Java and Bedrock versions of Minecraft will be added to Game Pass for PC, allowing for cross-play with "with any current version, including consoles and mobile."Announced during the Minecraft Live event which took place over the weekend, the Minecraft: PC Bundle means that Windows 11 and Windows 10 players can

How to play TFT Double Up Lab: Full details and updates

A new Lab called Double Up is coming to Teamfight Tactics shortly after the release of Set Six Gizmos & Gadgets. Releasing via PBE one day before the launch of TFT Set Six Gizmos & Gadgets, players can queue into the Double Up Lab with a partner or as a solo player. The Lab will become available on Live servers when Patch 11.23 drops on Nov. 17. Similar to the Hyper Roll TFT Lab, there are five badges awarded for rank placements: Gray (zero points), Green (1,400 points), Blue (2,600

How TFT Set 6 Hextech Augments work: full list and updates

Every Teamfight Tactics set showcases a feature mechanic, and Set Six Gizmos & Gadgets is no different. The set brings a new mechanic called Hextech Augments to the fray. Over 140 possible TFT Set Six Hextech Augments can show up in an Armory. Each player receives options that are equal in power and come from the same tier but are different from each other. A total of three tiers of Hextech Augments exist in Set Six: Silver, Gold, and Prismatic. Some options have multiple versions across tiers, while other options

Pokemon GO Stuck on Loading Screen: How to Fix

PokémonSome trainers are experiencing a bug that keeps them stuck on the initial loading screen when booting up Pokemon GO. / Niantic LabsSome trainers are experiencing a bug that keeps them stuck on the initial loading screen when booting up Pokemon GO.This isn’t the first time this bug has appeared in Pokemon GO. In fact, it likely isn’t the first time any player has encountered a similar issue with an online game. Getting stuck in the beginning sign-on and/or starting screens is one of the most common issues most players

Here are the best League of Legends wallpapers

League of Legends is home to a vast multitude of worlds, regions, and multiverses. While most League players will only recognize the landscape of Summoner’s Rift (which is fine), there’s a whole universe of League lore waiting to be explored. Much of that universe is supplemented by some extremely in-depth art pieces that could serve as wallpapers, printouts, or pieces of a slideshow.  Several years ago, Riot consolidated all of League’s lore—including the game’s short stories, champion biographies, and associated pieces of artwork—onto the League Universe website. There, players can