PlayerUnknown’s Battlegroundshas so many players it’s even beating Valve’s own games on Steam’s concurrent user charts. But even though the game puts up to 99 players on a sprawling island map, there has so far only been that one map for the game’s millions of players. The game’s creator, Brendan Greene, also known as PlayerUnknown,previously teased an upcoming desert map, but aside from some different land textures and vegetation, it wasn’t much to see....

Anyone who missed out on their chance tocatch Rayquazathe last time it was around inPokemon GOwill get another shot next weekend. It has been nearly a year since the last time we saw the Legendary Pokemon, so this will likely be another rare chance to acquire a powerful member of the Weather Trio. Niantic made the announcement today through the officialPokemon GOTwitter account, where it laid out the details for next weekend’s Special Raid....

One of the ways the original release ofPokemon Yellowdistinguished itself fromRedandBluewas the ability of Pokemon trainers to have Pikachu follow them around the game world. That feature returns inPokemon Let’s Go PikachuandLet’s Go Eevee, but it’s taken a step further, with players even able to ride some of the Pokemon in the game. InPokemon Let’s Go PikachuandLet’s Go Eevee, players can ride the 18 larger Pokemon in the games, ranging from Aerodactyl to Tauros....

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegroundsis shaking things up for April Fool’s Day in a big way by introducing a new (optional) style into the game: Fantasy Battle Royale. ThePUBGteam has a more serious reason for releasing the goofy mode in short order, too. “In a time when people are keeping themselves safe and indoors, we believe that video games offer a diversion from solitude and a way to be social while still staying safely apart,” thePUBGteam wrote in its announcement post....

To the surprise of many,PUBG Mobilewas launched for iOS and Android mobile devicesin western territories the other day. As gamers downloaded the mobile version of the popular battle royale game, many managed to claim a “chicken dinner” in their first match, even if they haven’t been particularly good at it on other platforms. As it turns out, there is a reason for this. When players are first starting out inPUBG Mobile, they are placed in matches that mostly consist of bots....

Warning: Spoilers ahead forResident Alienseason 4, episode 3, “Ties That Bind.“Resident Alienseason 4, episode 3, “Ties That Bind,” marks the death of a promising new character, just one episode after the exit of another underutilized figure. While I expected the latest death to happen eventually, I’m very surprised it has taken place so soon. The deaths of both characters in question have been bold writing choices, but I think they’re examples of wasted potential....

Rick and Morty’sshowrunner couldn’t manage to craft a time loop episode, but this is territory that the franchise has already breached in the comics. It’s been a rule for the show to never cover time travel, largely because it’s considered a worn-out trope, but also because it’s such a complicated one to fully delve into.The show seldom breaks this rule, but never enough for a full-fledged A-story. In an interview withPolygon,Rick and Mortycreator Dan Harmon and showrunner Scott Marder further discussed their difficulties with trying to create a time loop episode of the television series....

‘Almost impossible’ to do microtransactions in a good way Ridiculous Fishingis a game that looks ripe for microtransaction exploitation, but developer Vlambeer has opted instead to charge a flat $2.99 and let the chips fall where they may. The studio’s belief that free-to-play models are mostly evil provides a clue as to why this is the case. “We do believe that developers shouldn’t be scared to charge $3 for a game,” said the studio during aReddit AMA....

Hold LP + LK and do an uppercut A video has surfaced on the internet (courtesy of Mr. Alucard) which implies some classic stages are set to return in NetherRealm’s fist-flying fighterMortal Kombat 11. The video features soundbites of each ofMK 11′s selectable announcers referencing Dead Pool and The Soul Chamber. Dead Pool (one of my favouriteMKstages thanks to its ominous theme) made its debut inMortal Kombat II, and features a thin platform raised above a vat of toxic liquid....

Normally found on the Switch news reel If you’re anything like me, your Switch news feed is a complete mess. I have multiple accounts from multiple regions logged in, which displays news from all over the world in an extremely spammy fashion. Not exactly conducive for finding the needle-in-a-haystack QR code that’s needed to net 100 Platinum Points, and clear a new Mario mission! Or, you can just grab your phone and scan the QR code below that we found for you....

After dominating the box office for much of its run,Sinnershas crossed another major milestone. Directed by Ryan Coogler, the movie follows Michael B. Jordan as a pair of twin brothers navigating a world of vampires in the 1930s. Jordan stars alongside Hailee Steinfeld (Mary), Miles Caton (Sammie), Jack O’Connell (Remmick), and more. It quickly became a massive success, withScreenRant’s Mae Abdulbaki callingSinners"astonishingly good" and emphasizing that it gives “hope for the future of filmmaking....

Sinners’big budget makes it a risk for Warner Bros., but it could end up being a box office success. The story ofSinnersfollows twin brothers who return to their hometown looking for a fresh start, but a greater evil has started to infect the town. The upcoming vampire film isdirected by Ryan Coogler, who has previously helmed critically acclaimed movies likeFruitvale Station,Creed, andBlack Panther. After spending several years working within the Marvel Cinematic Universe,Sinnersis a highly anticipated original film directed by Coogler....

Alongside its bevy of competitive multiplayer modes,Splatoon 2will also feature a cooperative horde mode called Salmon Run. The news was revealed as part of a new Nintendo Direct, which focused on offering updates on some of the Nintendo Switch’s upcoming exclusives. Like most horde modes, Salmon Run will pit a group ofSplatoon 2players (up to 4) against waves of incoming baddies, in this case mutated salmon. As they defeat the varying types of salmon enemies the team will collect golden eggs, which are deposited in the center of the arena and will count towards a completion goal....