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One artistic Pokemon fan has created a new final evolution for the Water and Electric-type pocket monster, Chinchou, complete with a Pokedex entry. Over the years, Pokemon fans have been reimagining what their favorite pals from the series would look like with different elemental typings and even evolutions, such as another gamer's newly designed third stage of the Kricketune line, dubbed Kricketrello. These designs are often lauded online as other players are captivated by the reimaginings, which, for some, are a way to see their favorites in a new light.

In the words of Sage, "The best way to stop Beast… is Beast." 

As you head out on your adventures across the Palpagos Islands, the in-game map will gradually unfog and reveal itself - but the only things marked are the fast-travel waypoints and Alpha Pal spawn locations you’ve come across.

After putting 2,460 hours into The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, series superfan Bobby Blue Holliday has turned to Tears of the Kingdom and now spent over 1,500 hours on a self-imposed quest to become "the first player on the planet to manually cap all materials in-game." 

The gaming furniture manufacturer Secretlab has revealed a brand-new gaming chair: the Secretlab Titan Evo Lite.

is the exciting mobile version of the classic board game, but since mobile gaming isn't for everyone, players may be excited to know they also have the option of playing on PC. While no official version of on PC exists, emulators are the perfect solution for getting around that.

A talented Pokemon fan recently dreamed up an Electric-type Vulpix variant to go along with their previous Ninetales redesign. The fox-like Vulpix was introduced in the original Pokemon Red and Blue games as the 37th creature overall, with the ability to evolve into the majestic Ninetales when it is exposed to a Fire Stone. Both of these evolutions are modeled after the kitsune, a multi-tailed fox of Japanese lore with the ability to breathe fire — a fitting inspiration for a pair of Fire-type Pokemon. Vulpix and Ninetales were later given alternate Alola region variants in Pokemon Sun and Moon that swapped out their usual Fire abilities with Ice.

Pearls of Warding are essential resources to collect in Diablo 4 Season 3, but how can you farm them efficiently?

Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. Just like Wordle, you can keep track of your winning streak and compare your scores with friends.

Living in the reality of Palworld is hard enough for the game's Pokémon-like critters, with players able to force their 'Pals' into menial factory jobs and/or gun-based violence — but one particular creature seems to be hating it more than the rest.

The semiconductor giant TSMC preps for 1nm production, as the firm starts planning the development of a cutting-edge fab in Taiwan.

Diablo 4's Season of the Construct is only one day away, and you may be asking yourself — where can I get the most up to date Diablo 4 news and information? Look no futher — use Wowhead's News Webhook for Discord to receive the latest and greatest Diablo 4 news updates on your Discord server! Wowhead News Webhook for Discord

Blizzard has announced This Week in WoW which includes no 10.2.6 news just yet.

Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. Just like Wordle, you can keep track of your winning streak and compare your scores with friends.

A Pokemon fan made an incredible acrylic painting of Jolteon and shared their efforts on social media with a short, sped-up video of the creative process. Following the video post, other fans complimented the Pokemon fan artist, who stated that the painting reminded them of other art styles.

5 Best deals on headphones: Looking for headphones that deliver top-notch audio without breaking the bank? Whether you want to unwind, boost productivity, or savour the beauty of sound, a good set of headphones can be your personal gateway to audio bliss. In our busy world, headphones provide a haven for your ears. They let you dive into your favourite tunes, discreetly enjoy podcasts, or get lost in a movie's dialogue without bothering those nearby. But it's not just about entertainment; headphones create a focused zone, perfect for work or study in noisy surroundings.

The Marvel slate is looking a little barren in 2024 when compared to other years as of late, and that's probably a good thing. Between TV shows on Disney Plus and MCU blockbusters not making as much as they used to, a year in which there isn't as much Marvel content may well make more casual fans hungry for what's still to come. That said, there will still be some new Marvel stuff in 2024, and two of its biggest upcoming projects already have their own Funko Pops.

There's a reason «Fashion Souls» is a well-referenced gaming trend: your style absolutely matters when you slay. What's the point of slaying demons if you don't look incredible while doing it? While Diablo 4 has utilized a transmog system since its launch, certain rare — one could even say uber rare — items were excluded.

Last week, we asked you to travel back to the shores of Valhalla to face Kratos’ past in God of War Ragnarök using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:

Stay up to date with World of Warcraft when you join us each week as we round up some of the latest top blue posts and discussions.

Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. Just like Wordle, you can keep track of your winning streak and compare your scores with friends.

Blizzard has posted a roundup of this week's blue posts and developer discussions, including Follower Dungeon XP Increases, Conquest Cap Removal, and Afflicted Affix changes!

Another Code: Recollection is the new Switch remake of the Nintendo-published DS and Wii cult-classic story-driven adventure games Another Code: Two Memories (known as Trace Memory in North America) and Another Code: R – A Journey into Lost Memories. Beyond the expected visual updates, Another Code: Recollection also completely remixes the games’ puzzles, meaning even those familiar with the originals will find themselves on new ground.

Collecting video game statues is a very expensive hobby. Whether you're paying the extra for a collector's edition that includes one or forking over hundreds of dollars to buy limited edition ones separately, you need to seriously like a statue's design if you're willing to part with a significant chunk of change to make it a part of your home decor. Suffice to say, Street Fighter's new Chun-Li statue has a lot of fans, and it'll need to be considering how much it costs.

Davos [Switzerland], January 19 (ANI): In a Davos session themed 'Technology in a Turbulent World,' Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, delved into the future trajectory of artificial intelligence (AI), offering profound insights into its role as a driving force for global economies and societies.

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Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. Just like Wordle, you can keep track of your winning streak and compare your scores with friends.

AI PCs for consumers and AI servers are expected to witness huge growth in 2024 with Microsoft propelling the memory segment with its new baseline of 16 GB system RAM.

As you pursue Anahita into the Upper City of the Citadel in , you will be stopped by a Chakram puzzle with two lion statues that may be difficult to solve. This platforming section relies on the alternate form of Menolias' Bow that transforms the weapon into a spinning blade. This Chakram can interact with the world to open up new paths, but must be used carefully for this puzzle.

Crunchyroll announced the nominees for the 2024 Anime Awards on Wednesday, with the categories populated by several long-running favorites and a number of new premieres. Chainsaw Man dominates the list, with 25 nominations across this year’s 32 award categories, followed by Jujutsu Kaisen’s second season at 17. Oshi No Ko and Demon Slayer’s latest season tied for third place at 12 nominations each.

The side quests in Baldur’s Gate 3 never stop coming. During Act 1, you’ll be taking requests from Tieflings, Druids, and even birds.

Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. Just like Wordle, you can keep track of your winning streak and compare your scores with friends.

I own a jacket that’s eerily similar to Tess’ in Open Roads. It’s a blue bomber with yellow and burnt orange accents, and it’s not the only thing that Tess and I have in common. As she leisurely explores her childhood bedroom in the first few minutes of the game, Tess comes across set pieces that ground her environment in the early 2000s. There’s a chunky black television set and scattered DVD cases, little bottles of bright nail polish, a black-and-white strip from a photo booth, newspapers remembering 9/11 and hunting for bigfoot, and a bright pink tube of sickly sweet lip balm. These are the leftovers of her adolescence — the room is disheveled and largely empty, with most of her possessions packed away, ready to move. Tess picks through the room’s remaining photos and yearbooks, her hand-drawn fingers reaching out to interact with 3D objects, revealing more of her backstory with each touch. The cuff of her jacket is jarringly familiar every time it enters the frame.

's update Version 4.3 brought back the commemorative Lost Riches event where players have the opportunity to collect a Mini Seelie. Mini Seelies are adorable and colorful cosmetic companions that float behind the player's characters as pets. They stem from the Seelie guide characters found around the world. It will be rewarded for participating in the event and has 6 different types to choose from. Working towards receiving one is worthwhile as they are great to collect.

Blizzard has announced This Week in WoW which includes MDI and AWC sign ups!

Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. Just like Wordle, you can keep track of your winning streak and compare your scores with friends.

Ever since he took over X (formerly Twitter), billionaire Elon Musk has implemented a myriad of changes on the microblogging platform. It started with mass layoffs which saw the reduction in over 80 percent of X's workforce. Then, Musk stopped legacy verification and brought out Twitter Blue, following which Larry the Bird was phased out and Twitter was officially rebranded to X. All these changes have been introduced in a bid to make it a super app that can compete with China's WeChat, offering services such as audio, video, messaging, and potentially payments and banking. However, that isn't attracting advertisers on the platform, even though X's latest move involves becoming a “video-first platform”. Know all about it.

A Pokemon fan has unveiled artwork depicting a possible fusion of Heracross and Ampharos, two popular creatures from the second generation. The Pokemon community makes a wide variety of fan art, ranging from new designs of classic Pokemon to Paradox forms, regional variants, and fusions. However, this new fusion artwork stands out due to its high quality and creativity.

Whether they’re antagonistic or friendly, a Pokemon rival is central to the Pokemon gaming experience. But not all Pokemon rivals are created equal, and fans have big opinions about their in-game opponents.

Blizzard has posted a roundup of this week's blue posts and developer discussions, including community voting for Dragonflight Season 4 tier sets, Tindral Sageswift tuning, and Season of Discovery class tuning changes!

Stay up to date with World of Warcraft when you join us each week as we round up some of the latest top blue posts and discussions.

 A fake photo of an explosion near the Pentagon went viral across Twitter on Monday, and stocks dipped. The incident confirmed what many have said for months: Misinformation is on course to be supercharged as new AI tools for concocting photos get easier to use. 

Sony is finally giving us a look at some of the console covers that will be available for the more compact version of the PlayStation 5 later this year.

Two years after Twitter introduced hexagonal NFT avatars, they're gone: As reported by TechCrunch and confirmed by numerous users, the social media platform has quietly dropped the feature, and reverted all existing NFT avatars to standard ones.

PlayStation has moved on from the era of releasing different designs of the same console in its PS5 era, instead opting for covers that can be removed and replaced, allowing you to alter your console's appearance. The base model of PlayStation's latest console has a number of official cover options three years in - including the hard-to-find Spider-Man 2 cover - and now the newer, slimmer model is getting some color alternatives of its own.

Someone's always trying to change how we build gaming PCs—bold new concepts are commonplace at CES—but very few ideas actually succeed in changing anything at all. Yet it really looks like one trend could stick around this year, and that's motherboards with all the connectors and cables hidden around the back.

Blizzard has released a preview of the new Azerothian Archives event coming in Patch 10.2.5 Seeds of Renewal. Join the hourly public event to earn cosmetic rewards like Battle Pets, Mounts, and a Transmog set.

If there's one thing that divides opinion between PC hardware enthusiasts, it's RGB lighting. For some it's a tasteless display of gamer aesthetic and a glowing affront to the eyeballs, while to others it's a dazzling display of neon that sets off a gaming setup. If you fall into the latter category then you might want to check out Hyte's latest keyboard offering, as not only does it contain enough RGB lighting to divert low-flying planes, but Hyte has even gone and called it the Keeb TKL.

The titular protagonist of Alan Wake 2 is going from one incredibly unfortunate situation to the next, as it's been revealed that Dead by Daylight is bringing him on as its next survivor just a few short months after he trudged through the Dark Place in Remedy's acclaimed survival horror game.

Discover the history of the Dragon Isles and meet a unique cast of characters, hear stories of old, and witness the iconography of a time before. Participate in Solo and Group activities within Traitor's Rest with an hourly Public Event, plenty of opportunity to explore, and earn cosmetic rewards like Battle Pets, Mounts, and a Transmog set.

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Since the mention of a new limited job in Dawntrail, many speculated the same thing about what it could be, and these have been confirmed: the second limited job, releasing later in the patches, will be Beastmaster.

Wrath of the Lich King Timewalking returns as this week's Dragonflight Bonus Event! Complete 5 Timewalking dungeons for a Normal Cache of Amirdrassil Treasures or complete the Timewalking Ulduar raid. Wrath of the Lich King Timewalking Event Guide

Sony is showcasing an upcoming collection of PlayStation 5 Slim console covers.

Remember when Valve made an ingenious pair of puzzle games about portals and then failed to count to three? Nothing new there, but it's a shame Portal remains one of Valve's forgotten children while the company aims to keep exploring Half-Life. These days, the hallowed halls of Aperture Labs only make an appearance when Valve needs a quick and quirky tutorial for its latest VR hardware or PC handheld. But the Portal community never stopped testing. They've been at it for years uploading new test chambers, original stories, and entire fan campaigns to the Steam Workshop.

Blizzard released a new This Week in WoW for the week of January 8! Besides the announcement for Phase 2 of Season of Discovery on Classic WoW, Retail players can expect two promotions this week: An unannounced one coming on January 9 and the TCG toy Grim Campfire being offered as a Twitch Drop on the release of Patch 10.2.5 Seeds of Renewal on January 16!

The new Dawntrail areas revealed from the Japan Fanfest keynote were quite telling about certain elements of the next expansion’s story. Here’s how Solution Nine and other FFXIV Dawntrail areas could affect the story.

It looks like Samsung is finally getting serious about gaming with the reveal of a new officially licensed wireless controller for use with the Samsung Gaming Hub.

One streamer spent 200 hours beating an absurd, hyper-difficult variant of Minecraft's most popular challenge, only to have the crowning achievement rendered meaningless by an update that landed just a week after it was all done.

Quordle 714 answer for January 8: Despite being Monday, today's Quordle answers won't give you Monday blues! All four words are pretty common and are often used in everyday conversations. Thus, the puzzle is not nerve-wracking at all, and even those new to Quordle will be able to solve it in their first few attempts. However, unlike crossword puzzles, Quordle players don't have access to any hints and clues, making the guessing game a bit difficult. You can stick to your tried-and-tested strategy, but unless you are blessed with a massive vocabulary, things will not improve. Before diving in and entering random guesses, players must remember that they only have 9 chances to get all 4 five-letter words correctly.

Square Enix has revealed Final Fantasy XIV will be introducing two temporary jobs: the Pictomancer and the Beastmaster.

10 best electric rods: Winter is at its peak in North India and it has become almost impossible to bathe with cold water. If you do not want a geyser, then we have an alternative for you that will be almost as effective. You can buy an electric immersion rod that is almost as cost effective and efficient as a geyser. These devices excel in providing quick and efficient water heating, ensuring a prompt and reliable hot water supply while minimizing electricity consumption. Their compact and lightweight design makes them incredibly portable. We have made a list of 10 best electric rods which includes the models like Rico IRPRO, Bajaj Copper Immersion Rod Water Heater, Havells Water Proof Immersion Water Heater HB 15, and more. Check out the list below:

10 Best SHARP Air Purifiers: Today air purifiers have become essential for maintaining clean and healthy indoor air quality. Because of the extreme air pollution, it has become difficult to breathe and it causes various diseases and makes existing ones like asthma even worse. While pollution affects everybody, it hits the elderly and children the most. So, if you haven't bought an air purifier yet, get it now for your family's sake. There are a huge number of brands selling these products, and here we have listed 10 SHARP air purifiers to make your search easier. These devices employ advanced filtration technologies, such as HEPA filters and activated carbon, to effectively remove airborne pollutants, allergens, and particles. These SHARP models include SHARP Room Air Purifier FP-F40E-W, SHARP Professional Air Purifier for Home, SHARP Air Purifier with dehumidifier DW-J27FM-S, and more. Check out the list of 10 Best SHARP Air Purifiers below.

Samsung officially announced its first Galaxy Unpacked event for 2024, where the Korean giant would unveil its Galaxy S24 series and a few accessories. The leaks surrounding the upcoming flagship series would only pick up in frequency from here, and Samsung is doing its darndest to ensure that no unnecessary information leaks out by taking down images posted by known tipsters.

Portal: Revolution is the newest community-made mod for (arguably) the best puzzle game in existence, and the best part is that it's out today. 

Stay up to date with World of Warcraft when you join us each week as we round up some of the latest top blue posts and discussions.

Blizzard has posted a roundup of this week's blue posts and developer discussions, including the extra 500 Trader’s Tender awarded by the Trading Post Enthusiast achievement, questions about Classic Era Realm layers, and new applications for the WoW Community Council!

If you’ve just put away all your festive and winter-themed Squishmallows and need something else to display, then Amazon has your back. Brand-new Valentine’s and Easter-themed Squishmallows have arrived!

UK games studio Bossa has made a third of its staff redundant.

What a time to be alive for everyone missing physical keyboards on smartphones. Clicks is here to give you a shot of nostalgia with a lot of modern technology, as this accessory is basically a physical keyboard that is built from scratch, complete with backlit keys, shortcuts, and more. So, if you are looking for something that actually brings back the feeling of having a physical keyboard attached to your phone, then this is it.

Intel's latest Media Driver on Linux has brought in improvements in the Video Acceleration API as well as multiple changes for next-gen Arrow Lake CPUs.

In a hotfix that went out today for Season of Discovery, the Boon of Blackfathom World Buff Spell will no longer apply to pets, whether it drops in the city or released from a Chronoboon Displacer. Blizzard did publish hotfixes and explained that this is intentional in their Developer's Notes.

 When the Vulcan rocket lifts off for the first time as soon as next week, multiple billionaires are sure to be watching. Built through a joint venture of Boeing Co. and Lockheed Martin Corp., the new vehicle is poised to take on Elon Musk's SpaceX and ferry satellites and cargo for the likes of the Pentagon, NASA, and even Amazon.com Inc.

If Pokemon GO fans thought the glitter and glitz would end with the New Year’s Event, they’ve got a pleasant surprise coming with the latest in-game event. Niantic has announced a sparkling January Dazzling Dream event featuring fairy-type Pokemon.

When I was 13 years old, I struggled to beat Cynthia, the Pokémon League champion in Pokémon Platinum. U.S.-based 13-year-old Willis Gibson just beat an unbeatable Tetris game that players have been attempting to complete since its release on the NES in 1989. 

Dell has announced two new UltraSharp curved monitors, the 40" U4025QW & 34" U3425WE, which feature brand-new features.

34 years after the official release of Tetris on NES, a 13-year-old prodigy known as Blue Scuti is the first person to beat the game. Now the community is starting to look to new horizons - including a whole host of other potential endings.

Over three decades have passed since Tetris made its debut on the NES in 1989. Since then, a holy grail has lied just out of reach—the «true killscreen». Now, a young prodigy has managed to reach it: after 34 entire years, a flesh-and-blood person has finally beaten Tetris.

Owning a Switch is great. Even accounting for people who have more than one, I think it's safe to assume more than 100 million of us have one. However, just because Nintendo's latest creation is now the third best-selling console of all time doesn't mean it's perfect as it is, at least not very everyone. Accessories can improve your experience with your Switch, and the Nitro Deck - a Switch accessory I use on an almost daily basis - is one of the best, and it's getting three new designs this year.