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After 21 years, Warner Bros. is shutting down Rooster Teeth, the production company behind Red vs. Blue and RWBY, among other titles. The process is expected to take several months, according to a notice from Rooster Teeth general manager Jordan Levin, published Wednesday on the Rooster Teeth website. The Roost Podcast Network, which boasts podcasts like Kinda Funny and RT Podcast, will stay with Warner Bros. as the company looks to sell the network.

As part of the Pokémon Horizons event for Pokémon Go, Charcadet was added to the game — and we’ve got all the info, including how to evolve them into Armarouge or Ceruledge explained, so that you don’t miss out on all the hype.

In the real world, most of us would not know where to start when making clay.

Apple has released the iOS 17.4 update for iPhone and iPad devices which come with several new features including Apple Podcasts transcripts. This feature will enable users to get a full-text display of each episode they listen to on the Apple Podcasts app. This new feature has been added to provide users with easy accessibility and navigation. Transcripts for podcasts have been one of the most awaited features, now after installing the iOS 17.4 update, you can easily access these new features. Know more about transcripts for Apple Podcasts here.

Apple released iOS 17 for iPhones and iPadOS 17 for iPads last year, complete with new iMessage features, custom lock screens for iPads, a Journal app, StandBy Mode on MagSafe charging stands, and other helpful features. There have been a few minor updates since then, and now version 17.4 is rolling out.

One of the most appealing elements of an open-world role-playing game is the volume of side quests that you can keep yourself occupied with. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is no different. There are locations to discover, a dog to escort, Chocobos to lasso and a crown to steal from the Tonberry King.

Helldivers 2 doesn’t just have in-game shenanigans — there’s plenty of datamining tomfoolery taking place, with the findings being discussed online.

If you’ve gotten tired of dying within seconds of playing Stash House, you’ll be glad to know there’s a tiny new competitive map in CoD MW3 Season 2 Reloaded which is fast approaching its release date.

If you’re looking for all the important intel about CoD MW3’s Warhammer crossover, you’ve come to the right place!

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the sequel to 2020’s Final Fantasy 7 Remake, sets players free in a vast open world where they can tackle a variety of missions.

Super Earth may face a grave new threat, as a rumoured new faction known as The Illuminate could be coming to Helldivers 2.

Despite mixed reviews, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 was still one of 2023’s best-selling games, alongside the likes of Hogwarts Legacy and EA Sports FC 24.

We’re barely into 2024 and there are more survival games than we can shake a stick at – one such being Nightingale.

Helldivers 2 has proven to be wildly successful, though the endless stream of hilarious clips has no doubt left PS4 players looking on in envy like Squidward does to SpongeBob and Patrick — and that begs the question, «Will Helldivers 2 come to PS4?»

Helldivers 2 continues to be a colossal success, as shown by the player count and potential sales numbers, and we’ll be taking a look at how many people are playing to make sense of the game’s meteoric rise.

Film piracy is nothing new, but typically, it's contained to websites that specialise in hosting illegitimate streams of movies and TV shows. However, someone appears to have abused the podcast system on Spotify, sharing the entire Five Nights at Freddy's movie on the streaming platform.

Dale, Mat J and Emma discuss Shogun, the hot new TV show that everyone needs to see. Mat has also been playing the Unicorn Overlord demo and has some thoughts. The gang then discuss video game trailers that change the game based on the incredible trailer for Kingmakers, as well as having fun playing a Final Fantasy-themed Endless Search (yes, it still exists).

One of the many joys of combat-based RPGs is playing around with weapons. The more we have to choose from, the better. This has always been the case with the Final Fantasy series.

The original Final Fantasy 7 has plenty of unforgettable moments, one of which is the «date» section in the Gold Saucer.

Players everywhere have been liberating the galaxy of Helldivers 2, however, it now appears that mechs could make up a major part of a new update.

If you played through 2020's Final Fantasy VII Remake, you might have an inkling of what to expect from Rebirth (which releases today on PS5).

Adam Sandler is like you’ve never seen him before in the new sci-fi movie Spaceman. In his most dramatic role yet, he plays an astronaut on a solo mission to the far reaches of Jupiter to collect ancient space dust.

One of the most contentious elements of 2020's Final Fantasy 7 remake was the first seven hours of the original being stretched to a 40-plus hour game.

From the dawn of Pong to the present day, thousands of video game titles have captured our hearts and our imaginations – and occupied countless hours of our leisure time – but which is truly the best ever?

To some it was a highlight of the game, a revelation in the story. To others it was an overlong interactive cutscene, time wasted when we could be levelling up.

Square Enix is known for bringing its Final Fantasy games to PC at some point, so what's happening with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? Is the game actually coming to the platform?

Paul Dano has tackled everything from a classic Batman villain to a Steven Spielberg drama in his career so far, but Spaceman offers him his weirdest role yet. The Netflix sci-fi movie stars Dano as an alien spider called Hanuš, who has been hiding in the shadows of Adam Sandler’s spaceship.

The team behind Helldivers 2, presumably fully aware that Steam Deck and PC players would go digging into the game's files, have left a funny little detail in there.

Legendary first-person shooter Doom has once again proven it can be played in the most unexpected places.

It's a distressing time for the gaming industry. Yesterday, Sony Interactive Entertainment revealed it would be laying off a huge number of employees across the globe and closing a significant studio «in its entirety».

In a game all about subverting the law and doing crime, cheats would seem thematically appropriate for Mafia 3 – well, we’ve got the situation explained, as well as some secret hacks to help improve your game.

When it first launched in 2016, you'd be forgiven for shrugging off Pokémon Go as a passing fad.

Almost four years since returning to Midgar, Cloud, Tifa, Barret and Aerith are set to journey out into the vast open world of Gaia in the highly anticipated sequel, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.

There’s a whole lot of nasty stuff out there in the Capital Wasteland, and if you’ve struggled to keep your head above the water since Fallout 3 released in 2008, then perhaps some cheat codes, console commands and how to use them are in order for you.

To celebrate the 28th anniversary of Pokémon Red and Green in Japan, three of the most beloved evolutions from the original games are set to receive special raids in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

If you ever miss the days of collecting Pokémon cards, ordering them in a binder and showing them off to friends, then Pokémon TCG Pocket is the game for you.

Geralt of Rivia has got a lot on his plate, which is exactly why we think it's a forgivable offence to make use of The Witcher 3 cheats.

Some games take weeks to find an audience. Some take months. And then there's Helldivers 2, which has become an instant hit, surpassing more than 1 million copies sold in its first three days of launch. So, what's next?

Patrolling the Mojave almost makes you wish you had some Fallout: New Vegas cheats and console commands and the know-how on how to use them to make your life easier.

Looking to level up fast in Fortnite? Well, you've come to the right place, as we've rounded up all of the best maps for earning XP.

Sony recently started sharing information on the PlayStation 5 Pro specs with third-party publishers, judging from a recent report of a well-known insider.

Pokémon Day 2024 has now been a major celebration for the pocket monster community for eight years, giving developer Game Freak the chance to unveil some new trailers and teasers for what's next in the much-beloved franchise.

Live. Die. Repeat. That's the job of the special forces unit known as the Helldivers, who are here to fight for freedom by taking on the scourges of a hostile galaxy set in a dystopian future.

The news of possible multiplatform ports of games that are currently Xbox console exclusives was met with a strangely negative reaction from some gaming fans, but now that the four titles receiving ports have been confirmed, Microsoft needs to do even more to end the anti-consumer tactic of exclusivity once and for all. Some hardcore Xbox enthusiasts reacted as if multiplatform releases are a betrayal by Microsoft and opine that there is no longer any reason to own an Xbox console. This serves as a reminder that consumers have been conditioned for far too long to perceive exclusives as beneficial.

Cardy, Matt, and Dale have all finished Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and had a bloody good time playing it, too. Find out why, as well as why Dune: Part Two is a fantastic sequel and film you should see ON THE BIGGEST SCREEN POSSIBLE. Plus, there's also time to try and explain how the new poker-based roguelike Balatro is taking over lives.

Pokémon Go has gone from strength to strength since launching in 2016.

Helldivers 2 is quickly becoming one of the games of the year for a reason.

At the end of last year, we were treated to the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6. It broke the internet not only because of how great it looks, but because the last GTA came out over a decade ago. This is big news.

Crash Bandicoot was an icon of the '90s.

Despite the almost complete silence on the game, Metroid Prime 4 could be released this year, according to rumors circulating online.

As with every RPG (and in life, when we think about it), it's preferable to work smart than work hard. And Palworld is no different.

Spyro first appeared in 1998 on the PlayStation, and he quickly joined Crash Bandicoot in becoming an icon of the era. The cute, fire-breathing, headbutting bundle of joy was a big part of our childhoods, as was his invitingly ambient world.

Microsoft has finally laid out when people can expect Sea of Thieves, Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, and Grounded to go fully multiplatform.

Following the announcement of Pentiment and Grounded heading to the Nintendo Switch, it seems like Hi-Fi Rush is slamming its way onto the PS5 this March.

The first two Xbox games coming to Nintendo Switch have now been confirmed, courtesy of today's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase.

Pokémon Go first launched in 2016 and took the world by storm. Everyone's step count tripled as they downloaded this novel augmented reality experience and searched their local area for the cute characters of their childhood.

After months of speculation, FromSoftware is finally going to reveal its Elden Ring DLC trailer later today (Wednesday 21st February 2024).

So with that all in mind, let's take a look at what we could expect to see in that swift 25 minutes.

If you're a fan of open world games like Pokémon, you'll know that getting to know the map is an important step in mastering the game.

Helldivers 2 is quickly becoming one of the most successful titles of 2024, having overtaken even Palworld on the Steam top sellers list.

Remasters are ubiquitous in the gaming world. From upcoming Star Wars: Dark Forces to the recent The Last of Us Part 2, it doesn't matter how old a game is to receive the remaster treatment – a rerelease with its original aesthetic replaced with a modern look.

Helldivers 2 pits four players together in a galactic battle for supremacy, as the Terminid Brood and Automaton faction threaten the expansion of Super Earth — and we’ve got the multiplayer platforms explained to answer the burning question, «Is Helldivers 2 crossplay?»

Fortnite is known for its crossovers. From Spongebob to Resident Evil, many a famous face from disparate media has made an appearance in the battle royale behemoth.

Are you someone who has not developed the habit of reading books or simply cannot find the time to catch up? Worry not, because we have found just the perfect iPhone app that will help you gain knowledge in very manageable 15-minute bytes and this also includes podcasts. Meet Blinkist, a learning app that summarizes bestseller books in minutes and provides the key points of the entire book that the users can read or listen to based on their preferences. With the help of the Blinkist app, you can manage your busy schedule while also enhancing your knowledge.

Microsoft has officially confirmed it’ll bring four formerly exclusive games to rival platforms like PS5, but it won’t say which ones. As part of a bizarre podcast featuring executives Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond, and Matt Booty, the trillion-dollar tech titan danced around the rumours which have been doing the rounds for weeks now.

In case you missed it, Xbox's top dogs set live a podcast yesterday, publicly announcing the company's long-rumoured intention to bring a selection of first-party games to rival consoles. After so much noise around the subject, it hardly came as a surprise, but it's still a noteworthy shift in how the platform holder will handle its in-house titles going forward. While the messaging was kept fairly vague, we can get a touch more context from a company memo, sent from Phil Spencer to staff before the podcast's debut. It's now available to read in its entirety online.

Gaming microphones are useful not only for chatting with teammates, but also for producing crisp audio during livestreams. If you want to move on from the middling microphones built into gaming headsets, take a look at our favorite gaming microphones.

Epic's decision to bring back Fortnite's OG map last year might have seemed like nostalgia bait, but it proved to be one of the game's most successful seasons.

Helldivers 2 – the sequel to 2015 top-down shooter Helldivers – released earlier this month for PlayStation 5 and PC. Despite the genre changing to third-person, it's received a fairly warm reception.

It’s been a strange week in the games industry’s big three. After far too much speculation and back-and-forth reports, Microsoft had their “business update” podcast that was about as restrained as you should have expected this whole saga to be. Then Sony suggested that the next year could be quite quiet from their first party studios (if you’re a sequel-liker, that is), and now there’s reports that the Switch 2 isn’t coming until 2025.

The wave of layoffs that has happened over the past year in the video game industry is well-documented. Some of the biggest culprits are Embracer Group, which has laid off nearly 1,400 workers across several of its studios since the start of a restructuring program last July, and Microsoft, which laid off 1,900 developers across Xbox, Bethesda, and Activision Blizzard in January. After relative silence around these layoffs, leadership at both companies finally tried to offer more transparently into what happened.

Hell is more accessible than ever before — Diablo 4 has been revealed as coming to the PC Game Pass on March 28! Officially revealed during an episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, Diablo 4 will debut on the PC Game Pass on March 28. Players will be able to journey in Sanctuary even more easily than before — which was originally announced back in 2022, during a statement regarding the future of Game Pass after the Microsoft and ABK merger. While Diablo 4 is the first Activision Blizzard King title to debut on PC Game Pass, Sarah Bond, President of Xbox, had this to say regarding other titles:

Reacher star Alan Ritchson is a fan-favorite choice to play Batman in the DCU – and the actor is all for it.

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Diamond or Pearl? Dialga or Palkia? These are the big decisions put towards Trainers in the latest Sinnoh event for Pokémon Go – but is one better than the other?

The Nintendo Switch's successor won't launch this year, according to a new report. The Switch 2 is now said to have a release window of early 2025, despite many in the gaming community widely assuming that it would be revealed and released this year.

It's been 24 years since the original Xbox launched, but its 'father' says fans are still worrying about the same thing following the latest console tease. 

Cardy, Mat, and Jesse delve into the whole Xbox exclusivity situation and how it can teach us all to just calm down. Then, we've got plenty of games and TV shows to talk about including Persona 3 Reload, Tomb Raider, Helldivers 2, Mr and Mrs Smith, and much more. That's all before the show descends into a game of "remember this thing from the '90s?". Listen or the Demon Headmaster will come for you.

The Tomb Raider trilogy of the '90s is beloved by video game fans far and wide.

Tomb Raider Remastered is here to inject a decent dose of '90s nostalgia, with everyone's favourite heroine, Lara Croft, returning to her three original adventures on modern consoles and PC.