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Jeff Strain Founds Possibility Space with Legion of Gaming Veterans

Top GamesJeff Strain, Jane Ng and Austin Walker are three of the founding members of Possibility Space. / Photo courtesy of Possibility SpaceArenaNet co-founder and Undead Labs founder Jeff Strain has founded a new studio, Possibility Space, featuring plenty of industry veterans.Although the studio will be based in New Orleans, its staff will be physically distributed, making it easier to incorporate the many luminaries on staff. They include visual director Jane Ng, formerly of Campo Santo and Valve; IP Director Austin Walker of the Friends at the Table and formerly

How to get the Calavera Ghost Shell in Destiny 2

Destiny 2‘s Festival of the Lost event for 2021 is underway and the in-game celebration is more than just a Halloween-themed spookfest. The Festival of the Lost is heavily inspired by Día de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead, a primarily Mexican holiday that honors and celebrates those we have lost. During the Destiny 2 in-game events, Bungie asks its players to celebrate those we’ve lost and “fondly recount the tales of those who were lost but will never be forgotten.” Image via Bungie and Luis Yepez

Can Gastly be Shiny in Pokemon GO?

PokémonGastly is this week’s featured Spotlight Hour Pokemon in Pokemon GO, meaning shiny hunters have a shot at their perfect IV shiny Gastly. / Niantic Labs, The Pokemon CompanyGastly is this week’s featured Spotlight Hour Pokemon in Pokemon GO, meaning shiny hunters have a shot at their perfect IV shiny Gastly.This Pokemon has been a fan favorite since its introduction during the Indigo League television series. It is best known for its mischievous nature, living in a tower with its two evolved forms, Haunter and Gengar, prior to being found

Pokémon GO Twitch Rivals: Mobile Showdown Announced for Next Week

PokémonTwitch Rivals will be partnering with Pokemon GO this week for a two-part competition. / Niantic Labs, Twitch, SamsungTwitch Rivals will be partnering with Pokemon GO this week for a two-part competition.Niantic Labs announced the event on Thursday, Oct. 7 via a tweet posted to their verified Twitter page. It was accompanied by a post on the game’s official news blog outlining what fans could expect during the stream.“It’ll be an exciting challenge that’ll test these Trainers’ overall skills!” Niantic wrote. Here’s what you need to know.Pokémon GO will be

Niantic Labs Teases Galarian Slowking in Pokemon GO

PokémonCould Niantic Labs be working to release Galarian Slowking in Pokemon GO later this month? / Niantic LabsCould Niantic Labs be working to release Galarian Slowking in Pokemon GO later this month?The developer recently posted a tweet to their verified Pokemon GO Twitter page on Thursday, Oct. 7, featuring what appears to the silhouette of an unreleased Pokemon—Galarian Slowking. “We’ve heard reports of mysterious chanting deep in the wild...“ The tweet read, “What’s going on?”Here’s what we know about Galarian Slowking heading to Pokemon GO.? We’ve heard reports of mysterious

Can Genesect be Shiny in Pokemon GO?

PokémonSome trainers may be a bit confused with Genesect's recent feature in Raids. Will it have the chance to be shiny in Pokemon GO? / Niantic LabsSome trainers may be a bit confused with Genesect's recent feature in Raids. Will it have the chance to be shiny in Pokemon GO?Genesect has always been a strange case in the world of Pokemon. It combines several pre-existing elements in the franchise's lore to create something of a perfect storm regarding its origins and capabilities. As such, some trainers may find themselves wondering

Everything Coming to Pokemon GO in October 2021

PokémonWe've put together a brief overview of all the events and special features players can expect in Pokemon GO this October 2021. / Niantic LabsWe've put together a brief overview of all the events and special features players can expect in Pokemon GO this October 2021.Niantic Labs has unveiled all its upcoming monthly features for Pokemon GO this October 2021. Below, we've organized a full list of Raid shifts, Hour announcements, and other exclusive bonuses heading to the game throughout the month. The Little Jungle Cup! ???To take part, Pokémon

Can Drifloon be Shiny in Pokemon GO?

PokémonNiantic Labs has announced Drifloon is the official featured Pokemon for Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour this Tuesday, Oct. 5. / Niantic LabsNiantic Labs has announced Drifloon as the official featured Pokemon for Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour this Tuesday, Oct. 5.This ghost and flying-type Pokemon hails from the Sinnoh region and is known for its particularly unnerving backstory—fitting for the upcoming Halloween season. From 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Drifloon will be taking over local neighborhoods at an increased rate. While some may be a bit disturbed by the tales surrounding

Toph confirmed as final Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl base roster character

The final character for the base game of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl has been revealed, and Toph from Avatar: The Last Airbender will shake things up in the last spot.  [embedded content] Matching yesterday’s reveal for Aang and Korra, Toph matches them by focusing exclusively on the strengths of her character from the show that play into her mastery of Earthbending.  In comparison to Aang’s fluid and very aerial use of Airbending and Korra utilizing an aggressive style that implements mostly Waterbending and Firebending in a mixed approach, Toph is a