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Can Azelf be Shiny in Pokemon GO?

PokémonPhoto by NianticThe Lake Trio is back in action this September in Pokemon GO, taking to the corners of the globe to challenge trainers. Last time they appeared, their shiny form was not in the game, so players were unable to encounter their rare forms. Have things changed since then? Can Azelf be shiny in Pokemon GO?Shiny Legendaries are a particularly rare occurrence in Pokemon games, as their once-per-gameplay appearances give players only one chance to luck out and encounter their shiny variant. In later titles, legendaries are shiny-locked, meaning

Lake Trio Pokemon GO Region Locations Explained

PokémonImage provided by Niantic.Pokemon GO’s Season of Mischief is well underway and a new trio of legendaries have taken the spotlight this month: Sinnoh’s very own Lake Trio. Depending on where the player is in the world will determine which Trio member they will encounter, so here are the Lake Trio region locations in Pokemon GO explained. The Lake Trio were first introduced in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, and consist of three legendary Pokemon: Uxie, representing knowledge, Mesprit, representing emotion, and Azelf, representing willpower. They are all powerful Psychic-types, and Trainers

Pokemon GO Azelf, Uxie, and Mesprit Guide: How to Catch the Lake Guardians

PokémonWe've explained how to catch the Lake Guardians of the Sinnoh region—Azelf, Uxie, and Mesprit—in Pokemon GO. / Niantic LabsWe've explained how to catch the Lake Guardians of the Sinnoh region—Azelf, Uxie, and Mesprit—in Pokemon GO.This trio will be taking over raids from Lugia starting today, Sept. 14. Unfortunately for some trainers, these Pokemon are region-specific. Additionally, with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, it appears that trading could be the best way option to collect all three. Those who have international friends may be able to snag a Raid invite, as

Twitch Streamers are Planning a ‘Raid In’ Protest Against Hate Raids, Inaction

Top GamesThe collection of streamers who sparked the original #TwitchDoBetter demonstrations announced a new tactic: a "raid in." / TwitchThe collection of streamers who sparked the original #TwitchDoBetter demonstrations announced a new tactic: a "raid in."Rek It, Raven (@RekItRaven)—simply known within the community as "Raven"—announced the decision on Wednesday, Sept. 8, in a short thread on their official Twitter account. "After careful consideration we are moving ahead with a 'raid in' on Twitch," they wrote, "Obviously we are still working out logistics but the floor is open to questions, comments,

Floki Inu Unveils Its Flagship Utility Product, An Onchain NFT Gaming…

"The team is extremely excited to bring the first 3D blockchain metaverse game implementing upgradeable on-chain NFT interactions in a play-to-earn environment. This is an industry first." KANSAS CITY, Mo. (PRWEB) September 03, 2021 Floki Inu, as part of its effort in continuing to build out utility to its token, has unveiled its flagship project named Valhalla. Valhalla is an NFT metaverse game run on the Floki Inu token. Non-Fungible Tokens, or NFTs, have transitioned from being a lesser known, side show, to the crypto world, to becoming one of

Twitch Streamer Creates Third-Party ‘Panic Button’ to Counter Hate Raids

Top Games"Warning. Haters detected. Chat locked down until hater levels have normalized." / Photo courtesy of nuttyAs Twitch remains "constantly working" on solutions to protect marginalized streamers from hate raids, a content creator has devised a community resource to hopefully help out others encountering the issue on the platform.Australian content creator nutty (@nuttylmao) is quite versed in the technical side of streaming to say the least, having a plethora of YouTube videos that go over everything from OBS plugins to Stream Deck tips and tricks.Ahead of Wednesday's #ADayOffTwitch broadcast boycott,

Lugia Raid Hour: Can You Catch a Shiny Lugia?

PokémonLugia was recently featured during a special bonus raid hour, sparking the question of whether or not trainers would be able to catch it shiny / Niantic LabsLugia was recently featured during a special bonus raid hour, sparking the question of whether or not trainers would be able to catch its shiny variant. Niantic Labs has chosen Lugia as the featured Pokemon for a series of bonus legendary Raids this season in Pokemon GO. Veteran fans will likely recognize this Pokemon from the movie based around it—Pokemon The Movie 2000

Pelipper Pokémon GO: Weaknesses and Counters

PokémonHere's everything you need to know about defeating Pelipper in Pokémon GO's Three-Star Raid Battles. / Photo courtesy of NianticHeading into September 2021, Pelipper remains one of four Three-Star Raid Bosses currently appearing in Pokémon GO.Before Pelipper and co. shift out of the boss rotation in the coming days, here's how to take down the Water Bird Pokémon in Pokémon GO.Trainers, thank you for your patience! Your passion and concerns have not been lost on us these past few weeks, and our internal task force has spent a lot of