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Pokemon Sword & Shield: Last Chance To Get These Freebies

Pokemon Sword and Shield's ongoing Max Raid events are coming to an end later today, but that's not all that's leaving the games soon. A few freebies for the titles are also set to expire at the end of the month, making this your last chance to grab them if you haven't already.You have until March 30 to claim a few different free items, including 10 Heal Balls, 20 Battle Points, and a free Bottle Cap. The latter two in particular are worth grabbing; Battle Points are used to purchase

Pokemon Sword And Shield: Last Chance To Get These Freebies

Pokemon Sword and Shield's ongoing Max Raid events are coming to an end later today, but that's not all that's leaving the games soon. A few freebies for the titles are also set to expire at the end of the month, making this your last chance to grab them if you haven't already.You have until March 30 to claim a few different free items, including 10 Heal Balls, 20 Battle Points, and a free Bottle Cap. The latter two in particular are worth grabbing; Battle Points are used to purchase

38 Things Added to Sea of Thieves Since Launch You Have to Try

A lot has changed in Sea of Thieves since Rare’s shared world pirate fantasy first set sail in March 2018. Thanks to a series of major content updates in the first year – including the game-changing Anniversary Update – and a recent commitment to regular monthly updates, the game has grown and evolved at a scale that few other service-based games can match. Even better, all content has been added for free! To celebrate the game’s second anniversary, here are 38 of the biggest things that have been added over

DC’s Wonder Woman 1984 Release Delayed Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has led to the postponement of numerous big movie releases over the past few weeks. Most of the films that have been affected are those that were set for spring or early summer releases, such as A Quiet Place: Part 2, F9: The Fast Saga, No Time To Die, and Black Widow. But it has now been announced that DC's Wonder Woman 1984, which was due to be released in June, has also had its release moved back.Wonder Woman 1984 will now hit US theaters on

2020 Tokyo Olympics Postponed Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

In an unprecedented move, the International Olympic Committee has revealed that this summer's Olympic Games, which were set to take place in Tokyo, Japan, are being postponed. The move is the latest cancellation in the face of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.Speaking to USA Today, IOC member Dick Pound said, "On the basis of the information the IOC has, postponement has been decided. The parameters going forward have not been determined, but the Games are not going to start on July 24, that much I know."As for when the games are

Bad Boys For Life To Get Early Digital Release Due To Coronavirus

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused a huge number of changes to theatrical and home entertainment release schedules. Several movies have had their digital releases moved forward dramatically, and the latest title is the action sequel Bad Boys For Life.The third movie in the Bad Boys series will now hit video-on-demand on March 31, with the 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD release following on April 21. The movie was released at the end of January, and following the standard 90 days window from when movies leave theaters, wouldn't normally

Journey Dev Talks About The Need For Less Predatory Microtransactions

Thatgamecompany’s latest game Sky: Children of Light is, like many games in the crowded mobile market, built on a free-to-play model designed to be sustained by microtransactions. In an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, studio co-founder Jenova Chen has talked about the delicate balance needed to support an ongoing game financially without its in-game purchases feeling too predatory.Since its inception, Thatgamecompany’s games have bucked industry trends by focusing on interaction and exploration in a market flooded with action and combat. Their latest mobile game Sky: Children of Light, currently available for iOS,

Disaster Report 4 Has A Demo Out Now

After a long wait, Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories is finally playable in English in a new demo, ahead of its release on April 4.The game, which sees its protagonist traversing a city rocked by a deadly earthquake, has had a difficult history with numerous delays. Originally created for the PS3, development delays pushed Disaster Report 4 back from its original release date of March 10, 2011--the day before the devastating Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.The game was cancelled soon after the disaster struck Japan, but due to fan demand the

Bleach Spin-Off Burn The Witch Expands The Universe

It's always interesting to see what a creator does next after their hit series ends. Tite Kubo, the author of Bleach, took the route of publishing a 2018 one-shot, Burn The Witch, and set the new story in an extension of Bleach universe. Burn The Witch casts two witches, Noel Niihashi and Spangle Ninii, as the protagonists, and they work for the Western Branch of Soul Society in Reverse London.It was recently announced that Burn The Witch will receive an anime film adaptation this fall, and a new teaser trailer

Shack Chat: What is your earliest, or fondest, memory of Doom?

Shacknews editors gather 'round to wax nostalgic and bloody about our earliest, and/or fondest memories of id Software's Doom franchise. Shacknews started as Quakeholio, a Quake fansite (obviously). That means our roots in FPS games go deep, far deeper than one shooter from id Software. Doom is Quake's antecedent, so, naturally, we hold that franchise near and dear to our hearts as well. This week, we reflect on our earliest memory of Doom, or our fondest. What's yours? Let us know in the Chatty thread below. What is your earliest,