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A new leak from Honkai: Star Rail is teasing the next boss coming to the Simulated Universe in Version 2.3, adding playable character Aventurine as a new challenge. Debuting with the game's launch, the Simulated Universe has become one of the most popular permanent game modes for the HoYoverse sci-fi RPG. The Simulated Universe features multiple unique worlds for players to challenge for rewards like Stellar Jades and Planar Ornaments, as well as alternate challenges like «Swarm Disaster» and «Gold and Gears.» Now, a familiar face is set to be the game mode's next boss.

Pokemon GO fans have a major complaint with the game, and while the avatar system has been getting lots of hate, this time it has to do with the walking aspect of the title. Pokemon GO is a very popular mobile game, but continues to see issues that leave players sour.

As per a new leak, Genshin Impact will give away a free four-star weapon in version 4.7. Although Genshin Impact is in the early stages of version 4.6, a series of leaks regarding 4.7 have recently appeared online. The upcoming update will allegedly add a pair of five-star weapons and artifacts players can use to improve their character builds. In addition, it will reportedly change Spiral Abyss rewards to make the endgame mode more attractive.

Following the launch of Update 1.6, players have been jumping back into Stardew Valley, with one fan encountering a beneficial bug in which they got an unexpected 100 million gold after their co-op partner's character passed out in the game. Stardew Valley Update 1.6 has already received a number of patches to fix bugs that have popped up following the new additions, and some fans are wondering if certain glitches may be more useful if left unfixed.

Niantic's promotional tweet showcasing one aspect of the Pokemon GO avatar update has upset some of the game's fans. This turn of events further underlines the controversial nature of the recent changes to the Pokemon GO character customization system.

Pokemon GO players have been surprised to find the new beach biome showing up in places that are far from the coast and don't resemble the beach much, if at all. The odd discovery is puzzling some Pokemon GO players, and it's making catching some Pokemon more complicated than fans might initially expect.

Honkai: Star Rail has recently announced a new time-limited event that gives away triple Cavern Relic rewards. Events in Honkai: Star Rail occur every month, allowing players to farm relics and upgrade materials. Some festivities take place in a separate dimension and set Trailblazers against enemies, while others usually involve exploration and character dialogue. Completing events is a common activity for many players, like re-fighting bosses and collecting treasure chests in newly released locations.

Pokemon GO has released a new free Special Research that will finally make Diancie available globally. The most common way for Pokemon GO players to find Pokemon is in the wild, while it is possible to capture them in Raid Battles or hatch them from eggs. Some Pokemon are available for a limited time at events, and it takes time for them to reappear in Pokemon GO.

The Imaginarium Theater in Genshin Impact allows players to borrow one character from a friend's account, and a recent leak precisely explains how this new feature works. Since launch, the Spiral Abyss was the closest thing that Genshin Impact had to an endgame. It enabled players to push their characters and team-building knowledge to the limit, and it evolved alongside Genshin Impact as more enemies and gameplay styles emerged.

Genshin Impact could be adding an Auto Chess game mode in the near future, inspired by the board game that Ningguang was developing in one of her Hangout routes. While Genshin Impact has toyed around with alternative gameplay modes through Flagship Events, the introduction of Genius Invokation TCG has given players a permanent way to take a break from the chores of completing daily commissions and instead play a game of cards in the tavern.

Pokemon Sleep and the Hyatt Hotel Corporation have partnered to create a Pokemon Sleep-themed room for fans to stay in. The entire room, in addition to the hotel's menu, have been customized as a way of celebrating the first anniversary of the Pokemon Sleep app.

A Honkai: Star Rail leak has revealed that players will take on a revised lineup in Memory of Chaos. Honkai: Star Rail features different types of endgame content, such as Pure Fiction, Simulated Universe, and Memory of Chaos, that pits Trailblazers against formidable enemies. These dungeon-like domains are where players can farm materials to ascend their characters and Light Cones.

Many Pokemon GO players are stuck on the 6-year-old Special Research quest Let's GO Meltan thanks to its particularly challenging objectives. Pokemon GO Special Research quests give players the chance to add rare Pokemon to their roster by completing objectives. Sometimes these Special Research quests are straight-forward and easy to complete, but other times, they can prove to be quite the challenge.

This article may contain spoilers for Genshin Impact Version 4.7

A Pokemon GO player seems to have cracked the code to catch the Galarian Birds. What's interesting to note is that a few other Pokemon GO fans have also confirmed that they have had similar experiences, which puts forward a compelling case for the trick.

Free-to-play RPG Torchlight: Infinite has recently seen a major spike in its player count, thanks to the release of its newest season and anniversary rewards. The long-running Torchlight franchise has seen multiple entries from several different developers, taking a similar top-down action RPG approach to games like Diablo 4 and Last Epoch. The launch of Torchlight: Infinite would even see the franchise shift into a fully free-to-play model to entice more players. Now, the most recent Torchlight is seeing a major jump in its player count.

Roblox players miss the in-game currency Tix. Besides the massive pool of user-generated content, one of the things that draws so many players into Roblox is the fact that the game is free. Players can choose to spend money on things in Roblox, like Robux, which can be used to get players general upgrades for an avatar or different types of perks and items in experiences, but they do not need to.

Pokemon GO has announced a new Hatching Day event featuring Fairy-type Cleffa. Pokemon GO players expand their Pokemon collections through different activities, one of which is hatching eggs. Eggs can be obtained from PokeStops and Gyms, and the Pokemon GO player gets a random Pokemon by walking the required distance.

Some Pokemon GO players aren't happy about the game's latest update. The new patch radically changed the appearance of Pokemon GO avatars, prompting an ongoing wave of backlash from the fandom.

Pokemon GO has announced a new edition of Sustainability Week. The upcoming Pokemon GO event will kick off on Monday, April 22.

Pokemon Sleep released a notice warning against cheating, but it left many players confused. Pokemon Sleep often sends out announcements on its website and the in-game mailbox regarding general updates and bug fixes, but this is the first time it relayed a cheating warning.

A new Honkai: Star Rail leak has revealed a new mysterious NPC named Micah that will be a part of the upcoming Version 2.2, which should arrive around May 8. Each new version of the game has its own beta phase that includes new playable characters, weapons, and regions, as well as NPCs.

The release of Stardew Valley Update 1.6 introduced a number of new crops, including carrots, which one player discovered could be used to feed horses for a speed boost. Developer Eric «ConcernedApe» Barone included a number of major changes and minor fixes in Stardew Valley Update 1.6, with more patches on the way, and fans have been sharing a number of surprise discoveries from the new content additions.

Pokemon Sleep has announced a Flower Festival event for April. This event comes ahead of the Good Sleep Day event announced recently. The Flower Festival is the first of its kind, but there have been previous events in Pokemon Sleep like the Raikou Research that have been similar.

Niantic is teasing a major Pokemon GO update that will help players «rediscover» the popular mobile title. Pokemon GO is expected to receive multiple updates leading into the Pokemon GO Fest 2024 event, which will begin on May 30.

Pokemon Sleep has announced a new “Good Sleep Day” for April. Good Sleep Day events are routinely held once every lunar month, from the day before the full moon to the end of the day after. Fans can expect to gain bonuses for EXP, Drowsy Power, and Sleep Points during the time period. Players have a few weeks to gather ingredients to prepare dishes ahead of the event.

A Pokemon GO player who left their Shiny Gible in a gym has realized that getting them back could prove to be a problem. They shared their thoughts with other Pokemon GO fans, who seemed largely sympathetic, and offered some idea of how long the player might have to wait. While it's not mandatory by any means, participating at Pokemon Gyms offers a lot of benefits to players. If a player comes across a gym that's controlled by another team, they can fight the Pokemon there to take over the gym for their own team. When happening upon a gym that's already controlled by one's own team, the player can choose to support the Pokemon there or add their own if there's a vacancy. This is what one player did far from home, only to realize that they might not get their rare Pokemon back.

Spoilers ahead for Honkai: Star Rail's storyA Honkai: Star Rail leak revealed the rumored character reruns for Version 2.2. The upcoming Honkai: Star Rail update will continue the Trailblazer's adventure in Penacony, and is expected to uncover more secrets within the Dreamscape.

Hardware manufacturer Lenovo is reportedly working on a follow-up to the Lenovo Legion GO, its portable gaming handheld. Like the current Legion GO, the follow-up will place high-end PC gaming hardware in a portable package.

Epic Games Store is adding several features that should make installing games, shopping, and discovery of new titles easier and better for its users. The Epic Games Store reveal is adding some functionality that users have been clamoring for, as well as some additional benefits.

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile players can currently claim the 5.11 Stryker Skin for free as part of a collaboration with clothing and gear brand 5.11 Tactical. At the time of writing, the skin is exclusive to Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, unlike most items available in the trio of current Call of Duty titles.

Recently, Activision rolled out a massive season update for Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, which seems to have caused a surge in the number of bots found in online competitive matches. This human-to-bot ratio imbalance has caused an uptick in users who are complaining about Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile becoming appallingly easy because of it.

Following the release of Update 1.6 for Stardew Valley, a number of new players have jumped into the indie title, including one unfortunate player who learned a hard lesson about their 137 casks needing to be placed in a cellar to be usable. While there are a number of helpful guides for Stardew Valley, fans often find themselves running into common issues spurred on by poor planning.

A new leak from Honkai: Star Rail confirms a major nerf for upcoming five-star character Boothill, expected to release during the game's Version 2.2 update. The launch of the game's newest world of Penacony has introduced a wealth of new and upcoming characters to the HoYoverse sci-fi RPG, featuring plenty of cast members within the world's Trailblaze Mission. Version 2.0 saw the debut of three new characters, while the recent launch of Version 2.1 brought the highly-anticipated launch of Acheron within Honkai: Star Rail. Now, Boothill is one of the next characters planned for the game.

One extremely unfortunate Pokemon GO player managed to lose all three Galarian Legendary birds in just a couple of minutes. Their exceedingly unlucky streak later emerged on social media, adding to the ever-growing list of such ill-fated Pokemon GO experiences.

According to a recent leak, the maximum level of Honkai: Star Rail's Clockie Statue will be increased in version 2.2, which means players will get even more Stellar Jade rewards. Leaks regarding Honkai: Star Rail version 2.2 have surfaced weeks before its release, providing fans with a glimpse into the upcoming content. Recently, one revealed all the details about the Harmony Trailblazer, while another hinted at the addition of new interactive events.

In a surprising turn of events, Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes is coming to PC, over eight years after the game was first released. Galaxy of Heroes was first released for mobile devices in late 2015 when the hype around Star Wars was enormous thanks to The Force Awakens, and at last, it's coming to a new platform.

Recent Honkai: Star Rail leaks have revealed that a popular character named March 7th might receive a new form in the coming months. Developer HoYoverse keeps updating the pool of playable characters, now surpassing 40 unique units, with Acheron as the latest addition.

Dark and Darker Mobile has released a brand-new trailer confirming some of the game's platform-specific features. Dark and Darker Mobile is the mobile version of the viral hit fantasy multiplayer game Dark and Darker. Dark and Darker has been hotly anticipated since its initial early access launch last year, and Dark and Darker Mobile should go a long way in introducing even more players to the unique extraction game.

A new Honkai: Star Rail leak has revealed a lot of details about one of the upcoming five-star characters, Robin. The game's official social media accounts have previously released Robin's official splash art and description, which is HoYoverse's way of introducing new characters for the upcoming update, Version 2.2.

Warcraft Rumble just teased the arrival of the Darkmoon Faire, a new PvE event coming to the mobile game. The iconic creepy carnival from World of Warcraft will be making its debut in Warcraft Rumble soon.

A new Honkai: Star Rail leak reveals how many chests players will collect in the upcoming Penacony zones. Honkai: Star Rail is currently in version 2.1, which offers two event banners, Words of Yore and Laic Pursuit, that promote Acheron, Luocha, Gallagher, and some other limited characters. The space RPG by HoYoverse runs interactive events, including Tides of War and Vignettes in a Cup; players can now participate in and get bountiful rewards.

A new Honkai: Star Rail leak reveals combat gameplay footage featuring two upcoming characters, Boothill and Robin. Both characters have already been confirmed by the game's official social media accounts, and they are expected to be released during Version 2.2.

A Genshin Impact player has created an interesting Epitomized Path for four-star characters as part of an April Fool's joke that tricked many players into believing it was the real thing. The game's roster currently exceeds 82 playable characters, which can be divided into two main categories when it comes to rarity: five-star and four-star units.

Niantic is already thinking about the next decade of Pokemon GO, a senior company official has revealed. The executive also suggested that the recent Pokemon GO updates are just the beginning of what the studio has in store for the game in the run-up to its tenth anniversary.

One mobile gaming enthusiast has recently managed to get The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt running on a smartphone. They did so by emulating the Switch version of The Witcher 3, with the end result of their efforts being described as a «fully playable» experience.

Niantic is currently catching a lot of heat from Pokemon GO fans for preventing remote players from participating in the ongoing Shadow Mewtwo raids. Complaints about this limitation have been surfacing online at a steady pace ever since the elusive creature returned to Pokemon GO in late March.

Fire Emblem Heroes update 8.4.0 is dropping on April 3, Intelligent Systems has announced. The upcoming patch will offer players the opportunity to grab some limited-time Combat Manuals and upgrade even more armaments in the Fire Emblem Heroes Weapon Refinery, among other changes.

A Honkai: Star Rail leak has given players a glimpse into Boothill's combat animations. Honkai: Star Rail recently released the version 2.1 update, which introduced players to new units like Acheron and Gallagher. The latest update has brought with it limited-time events and rerun banners for Pella, Luocha, and Dan Heng. As confirmed in a livestream last week, the second phase of version 2.1 will replace Acheron and Gallagher with Aventurine on April 17.

A new leak fromHonkai: Star Rail is teasing a major update to the game's Trace system, adding a helpful quality-of-life feature with leveling recommendations. The newest sci-fi RPG from HoYoverse features plenty of ways for players to power up their characters between its gacha system and gameplay. Light Cones and Relics offer major stat boosts for characters, often boasting unique effects catered towards individual members of Star Rail's roster. Now, the game's most character-specific form of powerup is getting a major upgrade with the next version.

Spoilers for Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.1's story aheadA Honkai: Star Rail leak has revealed more details about Firefly's abilities. Although Firefly isn't playable in Honkai: Star Rail yet, many fans are looking forward to adding her to their roster.

When it comes to Android gaming there are lots of games that boast of high-quality graphics but the reality is different. You literally need to spend time searching for quality Android games in the never-ending list in the Google Play store.  Amidst a sea of options, finding the right game can be daunting. So here we have curated a list of top-tier high-graphic Android games across various genres for your gaming pleasure.

The Galarian Legendary Birds made their debut in Pokemon GO a couple of years back, but fans are still unhappy with how difficult it is to catch the elusive Pokemon. The Galarian forms of Articuno, Moltres, and Zapdos debuted with the release of the Crown Tundra expansion of Pokemon Sword and Shield, and they are some of the most sought-after Pokemon in Pokemon GO.

CD Projekt Red is actively exploring new mobile game opportunities, the developer has confirmed. This revelation was offered as part of its parent company's latest earnings report, which also saw CD Projekt reveal a 39% increase in full-year 2023 profits, largely driven by the sales of Cyberpunk 2077 and its Phantom Liberty expansion.

The discrepancy in the pricing of Pokemon GO's Rocket Box has infuriated fans, who are now deciding against purchasing it. The Rocket Box has been a point of contention in the past, and it seems like this new iteration also hasn't gone down well in the Pokemon GO community.

A Pokemon Go player managed to capture a super-rare and powerful Salemence, sharing their catch with the rest of the game's community. Pokemon come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and rarities in Pokemon Go, with the game encouraging players to interact with the real world as they search, capture, and collect.

A Pokemon GO player's hiatus from the game turned out to be a blessing in disguise as they ended up getting an extremely rare Staryu Pokemon. What makes the incident even more significant is that the Pokemon cannot be obtained anymore in Pokemon GO, making it a priceless asset for the user.

Honkai: Star Rail players will obtain a free Light Cone in version 2.2, as per a recent beta leak. Honkai: Star Rail's Light Cones, in essence, are weapons providing characters with HP, ATK, and DEF stat bonuses. These items are locked behind a gacha system, which requires players to spend in-game currency to unlock them permanently. It's worth pointing out that several Light Cones, such as Cruising in the Stellar Sea and Texture of Memories, can be obtained from Herta's Shop without spending Rail Passes.

The recent anticipation for Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile has materialized into strong revenue numbers, with the game reportedly collecting close to $1.5 million just days after launch. Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile is just the second Call of Duty game available on mobile, besidesCall of Duty: Mobile.

Some Pokemon GO fans are currently taking to social media to criticize a recent update that significantly altered avatar appearances. While the changes do not appear to be available globally as of late March, many Pokemon GO players that took the time to reflect on them appear to agree that they switched things up for the worse.

Rumors are now abound that Chinese gaming giant Tencent is making two new games in the same vein as Palworld, capitalizing on the sleeper hit's genre-mixing popularity. Palworld has sold millions of copies since its release in January 2024, which is why it's not surprising that a developer looking for its next big profitable project would look to it for inspiration.

Pokemon GO players are starting to believe that Niantic is making Revives more difficult to obtain, following the most recent Raid Day event. Revives are especially useful in raid battles with other trainers, but a decrease could mean that more trainers could have a tough time making it through future Raid Day events in Pokemon GO.

Pokemon GO has kicked off a new giveaway that could award free Purified Gems to its players. The campaign has already begun and runs until March 29, coinciding with the World of Wonders: Taken Over event. During this Pokemon GO event, players can complete a new Special Research to encounter Pokemon like Shadow Groudon and Shadow Mewtwo.

A Honkai: Star Rail leak reveals details about Sam's preliminary kit. Sam is an unreleased character who previously appeared in an official livestream alongside other Penacony-based warriors. Currently, he is one of the bosses Honkai: Star Rail players encounter during the game's story. Like other bosses in the space RPG, Stellaron Hunter: Sam has an enhanced form and several active skills alongside vulnerabilities players can utilize to take him down.

In addition to the major content changes of Stardew Valley Update 1.6, Patch 1.6.3 will finally allow players to access Clint's shop and geode processing while a tool is being upgraded. Stardew Valley Patch 1.6.2 has already been released, and creator Eric «ConcernedApe» Barone is quickly rolling out even more updates.

A Pokemon GO player has made a really interesting observation related to the Sinnoh Stone, which is quite easy to miss despite semming so obvious in hindsight. The Pokemon franchise is known for its secretive references spanning both the anime and the games, and this marks yet another instance where the creators had hidden an Easter egg for fans to find while playing Pokemon GO.

Honkai: Star Rail has unveiled the details for all the events set to run during the game's Version 2.1 update, including anniversary rewards, new gacha banners and plenty more. The massively popular sci-fi RPG from HoYoverse has brought a plethora of new content for players throughout its most recent updates. Version 2.0 saw the introduction of Penacony to Honkai: Star Rail, introducing multiple new characters and areas to explore with the debut of the first new playable world. Now, Version 2.1 will celebrate the game's first anniversary with a bang.

Niantic has given the beach biome in Pokemon GO a visual makeover. The change was seemingly introduced in the latest Pokemon GO update, although the developer has yet to officially announce it.

According to Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile's in-game loading screen, the game's graphics will improve the longer one plays. Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile has been a highly anticipated release in the franchise, and the quality of the game's graphics seem to be reliant on how much time fans spend with the mobile title.

Developer Tencent has reportedly delayed its mobile game Assassin's Creed Jade to 2025, following a big strategic shift at the company. The Assassin's Creed game has been in development for four years.

Epic Games has announced that the Epic Games Store is coming to iOS and Android devices later this year. The Epic Games Store's mobile expansion will allow the storefront to function across all major, non-console platforms.

Activision’s highly anticipated mobile game Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile is reportedly available to play in some regions before the official launch date. Curious CoD fans have checked and found out that the servers are already live in multiple countries around the world, allowing them to access to Warzone Mobile ahead of local release.

Pokemon GO has revealed that Dragon-type Bagon will be the featured Pokemon for the April 2024 Community Day Classic event, which begins April 7. During the event, Pokemon GO players will encounter Bagon more frequently in the wild, and various event bonuses will be active as well.

Honkai: Star Rail has officially introduced Acheron, giving all the details about her skill set. Honkai: Star Rail players have a limited time to check out all the new content in 2.0, as the current version will end next week. Several banner characters, such as Sparkle and Jing Yuan, and timed exclusive events will no longer be available when the space fantasy RPG is switched to version 2.1.

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile has revealed new details about the Operation: Day Zero launch event, which features rewards that can be used in all three of the latest Call of Duty titles. By rallying together and meeting certain objectives, the Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile community will be able to unlock certain rewards before the event ends.

With just hours remaining before the release of Update 1.6, Stardew Valley creator Eric «ConcernedApe» Barone has revealed that a new Meadowlands Farm is on the way. Fans have been excitedly awaiting the big Stardew Valley Update 1.6, with ConcernedApe continuing to drop sneak peeks like the new farm type and more fun changes.

Nintendo's Super Mario Run has received a new update eight years after it first launched. Super Mario Run is the main series Super Mario game that often gets overlooked whenever fans are talking about the franchise. There are some who don't even consider it a proper Super Mario game because it has only ever been released for Android and iOS mobile devices, as opposed to a dedicated Nintendo console.

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile has revealed its launch playlists, which include a mixture of battle royale and 6v6 modes. The anticipated release ofCall of Duty: Warzone Mobile is a significant step for the franchise, as it offers new features not available in the older Call of Duty Mobile.

A few Genshin Impact leaks give players a glimpse into Petrichor Island and new desert areas that will be released in version 4.6. Genshin Impact marches toward version 4.6, which will see the addition of the long-awaited Fatui Harbinger, Arlecchino. Interestingly, recent leaks indicate that the upcoming character will be introduced as a weekly boss. She will have her own trounce domain, in which players will have to win a two-phase boss battle to earn valuable rewards.

Pokemon GO players have expressed their disappointment with the game's upcoming Verdant Wonders Special Research event featuring the mythical Zarude. While most events, such as Weather Week in Pokemon GO that's happening just before Verdant Wonders, are regular instances that are free for all players to join, many have begun to notice that the game has been ramping up its pay-to-play side lately.