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Travis Scott is PlayStation’s new strategic creative partner

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The era of next-generation consoles is coming in a few weeks and Sony is advertising the PlayStation 5 as hard as they could. Even this near to the release date, there are still new PlayStation 5 launch games being revealed recently.

Players are still hungry for new PlayStation 5 news, but what they have received has been a bit of a mixed bag. The processing prowess of the next-gen console is exemplary, and its digital edition looks like a clever idea, as gamers can pay cheaper if they plan to do digital shopping only. To help increase the excitement level even further, Sony collaborated with Travis Scott.

Travis Scott is a popular rapper who already has a few bestselling albums under his name. He has been tied to the video game industry many times before and in a significant way. His recent concert inside Fortnite set a new concurrent player record, and he also received a new skin in the game as well.

Sony collaborated with Travis Scott and his brand, Cactus Jack, to help make a new PlayStation 5 promotional clip. It’s short but pretty grandiloquent and features Travis Scott himself as the focal point.

The clip is in all black and white, and starts by featuring the PlayStation headquarters. Thereafter, the video focuses on a few creative heads behind Sony’s next-gen console. Each of the PlayStation 5 designers gets a close-up, including their roles shown in the lower-left corner of the screen.

A few of them have their shoes highlighted on in shots of Nike that looks to give Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s collaboration with Reebok a run for its money. Lastly, Travis Scott himself is seen booting up the PlayStation 5 in front of a huge surround sound system. With a huge smile on his face, he lets himself be blown away literally.

Viewers are now shown what particular game the rapper was playing, so anyone is free to guess. The transition from the faces of the designers to their sneakers is also a little peculiar since the video is not a Nike ad.

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The best feature of the video is the sound system, although the brand wasn’t given. Also, since the clip is in black and white, no one can identify if the artist is booting up the $10k golden PlayStation 5 in the video however, it’s exciting to imagine that he is.

According to Sony, Travis Scott is the company’s new strategic creative partner. Whether or not this means the rapper will be creating more advertising material remains to be seen. If true, it is any fans guess what cool videos Travis Scott might release next.

Since there’s already a video showing a Sony head breaking apart a PlayStation 5, maybe he could make a video showing him assembling one together again. Anything is possible with Travis Scott’s imagination.

A Complete Guide To Streaming News Channel Online

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The streaming of news channels on online forums is skyrocketing in the present day across the globe. Several individuals are opting for online streaming of the latest news, which directs towards the aim of cutting the cord.

Research depicts that live streaming will occupy 13 percent of internet traffic by 2022, which signifies a fifteen-fold growth from 2017. Additionally, streaming technologies have also evolved over the decade. Live streaming features the distribution of audio and video visuals that permit near-by stimulations capture and playback.

Considering the growing popularity of live streaming of news, we have put together a detailed guide about streaming news channels online.

The Essentials For Streaming News Channels Online

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The device on which you will stream news live tops the list of essentials that are needed to stream news channels online. However, the precise technical supplies may vary depending on the type of software that you are using. A laptop or desktop computers are a great option when it comes to streaming news online, but most people prefer using their mobile devices due to added comfort and on-the-go convenience.

Software

Not all software will support live streams. If you are eager to watch news live on your handy devices, you need to be sure that your device is equipped with the latest software.

Internet

Obviously, you need a high-quality bandwidth to access a stable live stream of a news channel. Furthermore, we suggest you have wired communication instead of Wi-Fi for reliable connectivity. 3-5 Mbps is the recommended speed of a long-lasting connection required to access news channels on a live stream.

Identifying Reliable and Unreliable Live News Streams Apart

Gone are the days when we would browse through the channels on the TV to settle on any one news channel to watch the latest news. Today, there are virtually no boundaries. Plenty of platforms are available on the web that features live news streams. Some of them are paid while others can be accessed for free. One of the most important concerns of people who are new to streaming news channels online is whether or not they are watching the news on a reliable platform?

if a website claims to be providing CNN live stream, you’ve got to make sure that it’s really coming from CNN and not any shady source that is using the name of CNN. To help you tell if the CNN live streams you are watching are actually from CNN, we have listed down some pointers.

Check the Source

Of course, the first thing that you should confirm before trusting the news online is whether the source is reliable and trustworthy or not. For example, if you are watching CNN live stream on any website, you can confirm from the official CNN website to confirm if it’s actually coming from there. Once you have verified the source, you don’t have to do that every time you wish to stream a news channel online.

Check If News Has Been Reported by Other Sources

Another way you can confirm the reliability of a live news stream is to check the web to see if the same news has been featured by other reputable sources. If you fail to find any other platform featuring the same news that a platform is broadcasting live, you may want to double-check the authenticity of the platform.

Look Beyond the Headlines

Some news platforms use exaggerated headlines to attract viewers’ attention even when the news is unimportant or not worth the hype the platform is trying to create. If that’s the case with the platform you are currently relying on, it’s better to look for other options that are much more realistic and practical when it comes to headlines.

Streaming news live online has become the new normal. However, the web is a whole world on its own and for someone who’s new to streaming news channels online, a guide can help them stay clear of unreliable platforms.

Halo Infinite Reveals New Vehicle Skins and More New Armor

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Christian Allen Tandoc
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With Halo Infinite receiving a shocking delay a few months ago, fans found it perplexing how the postponed sequel’s marketing continued to be pushed by a few big brands. Monster Energy drink flaunted double XP codes for the upcoming sci-fi shooting game even though it will now be releasing next year, while Taco Bell advertised both Halo Infinite and Xbox Series X in a recent promo.

It appears the decision was chosen by 343 Industries to continue advertising Halo Infinite and offering special offers through specific brands thanks to the company releasing a new system on Halo Waypoint. The concept lets players bank the bonuses included in the packaging of a few of the game’s brand partners on a new system, with 343 Industries letting them access their growth of in-game freebies on release day.

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Contained in these bankable bonuses are “coatings”, Halo Infinite’s own version of skins. While explaining in detail how coatings work within Halo Infinite’s world through a blog post, John Junyszek, 343 Industries’ community manager, boasted a few new examples of the coatings fans can anticipate renewing in the next few weeks.

First is the Red Shift Armor coating, which sports a spartan in silver, black, and red-painted armor. It will be available to all players who buy Xbox or Halo products from any GameStop branch between November 9th and December 13th.

The second featured skin is the Warthog with Azure vehicle coating, which reveals the first confirmed vehicle skin in Halo Infinite. The coating replaces the famous khaki green look of the turret-clad vehicle with a grey and dark blue finish.

halo-infinite-azure-warthog-6831402The blog post also features the black and green Monster Energy assault rifle and indigo Monarch spartan armor teased by the developers in a recent update that was released a couple of weeks ago. It’s certain that there will be more skins to be given away as Halo Infinite’s launch date comes closer than ever and the game starts to collaborate with more brands.

More on how coatings work, Christopher Blohm states that they are “a seven-layer shader” that can be inscribed onto vehicles, armor, and weapons. The development team believes the upcoming skins will promote player individuality and expression, making the game a more memorable experience when playing Halo Infinite’s campaign.

Junyszek added that the system is more similar to Halo Reach rather than Halo 5 Guardians, mentioning that it will offer better customization. It appears the studio is planning to make the most improved version of Halo’s iconic multiplayer to date, with its decision to enhance the cosmetic system already implying some huge improvements to the game’s prior online modes.

Customized PlayStation 5 Faceplates Being Sold By Third Party Company

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Christian Allen Tandoc
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Every time a new kind of gadget releases in the market, people find a way to personalize their look. Some gaming enthusiasts may be happy just putting stickers to their new PlayStation 5 once they get it for themselves in November, but others may want their next-gen console in another color other than the usual white. Luckily, third-party companies are already doing everything they can to provide a solution.

Online seller PlateStation 5, which is in no way associated with PlayStation or Sony, was established because of a simple goal to have the PlayStation 5 in a matte black – the color worn by the past four versions of the system.

In addition to matte black, PlateStation 5 will also offer other colors such as chromatic, green camo, indigo blue, and cherry red. All color customized plates are now available for preorder and will be ready for shipping as soon as possible so it can arrive at the doorsteps of customers in the last week of November.

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The faceplates are being sold at $40 each and the company is willing to ship the product anywhere in the world. The shipping policy of PlateStation 5 states that customers can expect the faceplates to arrive 5 days after they have shipped it. However, if unexpected situations cause delays in shipments, the company is willing to offer a full refund if the faceplate doesn’t arrive after an additional two weeks.

Sadly, the seller is currently not offering any kind of customization for the PlayStation 5 DualSense controllers, so users who are desperate for having all of their PlayStation 5 and its accessories in green camo or cherry red will have to come up with their own solution to fully personalize their system. Luckily, there are other retailers who are already selling personalized PlayStation 5 controllers, some of which can match the faceplates being sold by PlateStation 5.

Customers who preorder the faceplates might want to first get familiar with how to put together a PlayStation 5 since possible damage acquired while extracting the default faceplate will void the warranty given by Sony.

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However, according to the Vice President of the Mechanical Design Department’s Hardware Design Division’s Yasuhiro Ootori, the face and backplates can be safely removed by the owner by lifting the back corner and sliding upward.

It is worth noting that these products are not officially licensed PlayStation 5 accessories, but they are still fully compatible with the next-gen console. PlateStation 5 states that they are 100% dedicated to ensuring their customers are satisfied and every plate sold will be hand-checked before it is shipped.

Customers who are not totally satisfied with their customized PlayStation 5 faceplates will have up to ten days from the arrival date to request a full refund from PlateStation 5 via email.

New Gameplay Footage & Story Trailer For Immortals Fenyx Rising Released Ahead of Demo Launch

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Christian Allen Tandoc
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Ubisoft has an amazing lineup of new games coming before the year ends and one of which is Immortals Fenyx Rising. The game is set to receive a demo next week but today, fans are getting a couple of jaw-dropping trailers.

Immortals Fenyx Rising is expected to be one epic action-adventure game thanks to references from Greek mythology. Ubisoft’s upcoming new IP is already gathering a lot of attention however, it looks like there are still a lot of surprises in store. In just a few days, fans will witness a digital-only demo for Google Stadia. To celebrate the event, Ubisoft released a brand new trailer for the game.

The new story trailer is told by Prometheus and Zeus. Peculiarly, the teaser itself has a funny mood. While Immortals Fenyx Rising does have a serious setting, it still offers a few exciting features for everyone to enjoy.

Based on the trailer, Fenyx is a young shield wielder who was washed away on the Golden Isle. According to Prometheus, Fenyx is the chosen one who will assist in saving and reuniting the Greek gods from the main villain of the game – Typhon. For those who aren’t familiar, Typhon is one of the most powerful titans in Greek mythology. In the new trailer for the game, fans also got to see a few popular Greek figures such as the Cyclops, Minotaur, Medusa, Athena, and Hermes.

Aside from the new trailer, fans also got to see new gameplay footage for Immortals Fenyx Rising. The gameplay footage showcases the game’s first boss fight against a giant called Mikros the Adorable.

Looking at the new gameplay footage, fans can witness that the game offers more openness and fluidity in combat compared to Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild. Fenyx is also seen using an array of various abilities to take down enemies. Still, combat is mostly hack-and-slash.

In the series of events leading up to the boss fight, Fenyx had to go through a gorgeously designed dungeon. There, the protagonist faced several tough puzzles to solve. It’s possible that players will spend most of their playtime going through the puzzles inside the dungeons in the game.

Immortals Fenyx Rising is set to be released this December for the PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. While it’s been regarded as a Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild duplicate, a lot of fans believe that Immortals Fenyx Rising will have a lot more to offer than just a hack and slash game

Very First Fire Emblem Game Will Be Releasing On Nintendo Switch

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It may seem impossible to believe, but there was a time when Fire Emblem was one of Nintendo’s unknown franchises especially in the United States. It was the launch of Fire Emblem Awakening that contributed to the series’ huge increase in popularity and rescued the franchise from being outright revoked.

While the game is absolutely more famous in the western region today, there are still several Fire Emblem titles that have remained exclusively available in Japan including the very first game in the franchise – Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light which was launched back in 1990 for the Nintendo Entertainment System. In a shocking revelation yesterday, Nintendo announced that this game will finally be released in the United States this December via the Nintendo Switch.

Technically, this is not the first instance the game has been made available outside of Japan since it was made over for the Nintendo DS back in 2008 as Fire Emblem Shadow Dragon. However, this wasn’t a remake, it is the same original NES title, nearly untouched.

Nintendo has made a few improvements, mainly its English localization while also integrating modernized touches to help make the game more accessible for fans – especially those who might have been introduced to the franchise by a more novice-friendly entry such as Fire Emblem Three Houses.

First, players can now make save states and reverse their turns if they lose a specific unit or make a mistake. There are also choices to fast forward through the gameplay or opponent turns.

While it will be launching digitally for the Nintendo Switch, there will also be a physical collector’s edition for sale which includes a model game box, art book, map, instruction booklet, and even a clone of the original game cartridge. However, it looks like it will only be available in the United States.

Nintendo states that this launch, both physical and digital, will only be available for a certain period of time. The company didn’t precisely say when it will be delisted and this will be the third Nintendo game to have a restricted run for this year.

Both Super Mario Bros. 35 and Super Mario 3D All-Stars are only available in the Nintendo eShop until March, a choice that has mostly been met with objection from players and video game enthusiasts. In the case of Super Mario 3D All-Stars, there have been speculations that its games will be retailed individually in the near future.

It remains to be seen if Nintendo will provide other Japanese exclusive titles a similar approach. Now that the first Fire Emblem game is officially coming to the West, fans are already hoping that Mother 3 will also be finally coming to the western regions.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and Blade of Light will be launched on the Nintendo Switch on December 4.

Genshin Impact Breaks Yet Another Record After Klee Launch

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After the release of the new banner character Klee, Genshin Impact experienced its best sales day ever since it was launched after being the highest-grossing iOS title across eight different countries.

It’s incredible how this free-to-play gacha RPG hasn’t stopped climbing the charts, especially since it was already pretty popular when it was initially launched. As a matter of fact, it was considered as a record-setter, as Genshin Impact had the biggest global launch of any Chinese title thus far.

Even though fans can download and play Genshin Impact for free, miHoYo still makes money off of it through what they call microtransactions. As you probably know by now, Genshin Impact makes use of a gacha system that players can engage in by making a “Wish.”

Through this system, players are given the option to spend real-world money just so they can keep pulling random characters and weapons until they get the one they want.

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With that in mind, one of the biggest criticisms players have had against the title is how difficult it is to pull high-level characters and weapons, although this is exactly why miHoYo was able to make so much money in the first place.

There were rumors recently that claimed that the 1.1 update will have better drop rates, but sadly, this was proven to be untrue. In any case, so many fans are still willing to fork over money just to get the character they want the most, even though Genshin Impact’s monetization system has been receiving flak.

As a matter of fact, one streamer was heavily criticized for spending over $2000 on the game’s Wish system just to get a specific 5-star character.

Now according to Daniel Ahmad, an industry analyst for Chinese or Asian video games, October 21 was a really good day for Genshin Impact – perhaps even its best day so far since launch.

This is because the RPG took the top sales spot on iOS devices in multiple countries, including the US, China, Canada, and South Korea, while it’s on the top two in Japan. Ahmad goes on to say that Klee’s introduction to the game the day before played a huge part in this influx of sales.

When Genshin Impact was still in the works and all fans had to go on were teasers, many compared the gacha title to the highly-acclaimed Nintendo game The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

Some individuals said that Genshin Impact was unoriginal and was too similar to the Zelda installment, while others were more understanding, saying that it doesn’t come as a surprise that miHoYo would take inspiration from a game as popular as Breath of the Wild.

Now that the game has been officially out for a couple of weeks now, players have begun to realize that Genshin Impact has a lot of original and unique ideas of its own, especially when it comes to its roster of playable characters.

Genshin Impact already had a pretty extensive cast of characters for players to include in their party even upon release, and the fact that more characters will be included in free updates simply means that players will remain mesmerized by this action RPG for many hours to come.

Cyberpunk 2077 OST Safe for Streaming

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We have some good news for those fans who plan on streaming Cyberpunk 2077 to Twitch or other platforms. According to the game’s official Twitter account, all of the music found in the title’s soundtrack is original, which means that streamers hopefully won’t have to worry about copyright issues.

After getting delayed time and time again and CD Projekt Red receiving multiple controversies such as the mandatory crunch time given to its employees, Cyberpunk 2077 is finally getting launched very soon. As a matter of fact, it has even gone gold already.

Despite these controversies, fans are still looking forward to the title and everything it has to offer. So much so that YouTube and Twitch streamers are already getting ready to try out the game as soon as it’s released on November 19.

In line with this, streamer DansGaming recently asked the game’s devs on Twitter if whether or not Cyberpunk 2077 will have a “streamer mode,” which will prevent copyrighted music from playing on stream. After all, no one wants to be hit with DCMA violations.

At this point in time, streamers have become an important part of the gaming community, so it’s important that these creators get to release their content to the world without having to worry about copyright violation claims.

Fortunately, Cyberpunk 2077’s official Twitter account replied to DansGaming’s question with an answer. The reply states that CD Projekt Red will reveal more data regarding this topic at a later time, but for now, players and streamers can rest easy knowing that the devs were aware of this concern while the game was being created.

Because of this, all of the music included in the soundtrack was specifically composed for Cyberpunk 2077, even from those commissioned from outside artists. In other words, this should cause fewer copyright issues for streamers.

CD Projekt Red claimed that the official soundtrack for the upcoming RPG was specifically made to fit the tone of the game. If that’s the case, then it would make sense for the studio to gather together an all-original tracklist for the title for other reasons besides streaming concerns.

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For one thing, it’s worth noting that the studio was previously hit with copyright claims, so we can understand why it’s being extra careful this time around with Cyberpunk 2077.

In case you didn’t know about this, Elvis Stanić – a Croatian composer – once accused CD Projekt Red of plagiarizing one of his songs for the highly-acclaimed title The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

Albeit common in the video game industry, copyright claims to music have always been a tricky deal, so any studio would understandably want to stay away from DMCA issues in general.

In other news, familiar faces have already been confirmed for Cyberpunk 2077, one such example being Keanu Reeves. Although, rumors have been circulating recently that popular streamer Dr Disrepect might be featured in the game as well, or at least involved with it somehow.

There are so many reasons to be excited about this upcoming cyberpunk game, and the fact that streamers will be able to avoid copyright violations is another huge plus.

Indie Title Gurgamoth Only Costs $0.09 on the Nintendo Switch eShop

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Aletheia
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As we’re all aware, the video game industry has an abundance of titles, ranging from AAA games to homely indie ones. While many are fond of purchasing triple-A games, they’re not as affordable and as accessible as gamers want them to be.

As such, many have resorted to finding refuge in the comfort that can only be provided by indie games. Asides from the popular storefront Steam, the Nintendo eShop is another great place to find and purchase indie titles, as this digital store is fond of putting huge discounts on games semi-regularly.

As such, it’s the perfect place for indie lovers to go to if they want a new game to add to their library. A lot of individuals are familiar with the Nintendo eShop on the Switch for its vast collection of virtual games.

Especially during this time when COVID-19 is still rampant, people are still asked to stay home and quarantine. As such, it’s so convenient to have a virtual storefront where you can purchase Nintendo games – both new and old.

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That being said, those gamers who want to take a breather from popular big-name titles will find that the Nintendo eShop is a treasure trove of indie games. Given the number of available games to choose from, it’s understandable that it might take a while to weed through the list of titles.

Thankfully, Nintendo’s frequent discounts help us with this, as their discounted prices alone are enough to make us want to check the game out. Such is the case for one indie title Gurgamoth.

Gurgamoth is a party game that can be played with your friends and family. There is only one goal here, and that’s to eliminate the other players by taking advantage of the numerous stage hazards.

The title’s premise is easy enough to understand, plus the developer has done a great job with its execution. Gurgamoth also features an adorable spooky yet goofy art style that no one will be able to resist.

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The one thing that has really captured the attention of Switch players is its current discount. At the moment, Gurgamoth can be purchased for only $0.09. We know for certain that this discount will only be up for a limited time, although we don’t know for how long exactly.

Gurgamoth costs $10 on normal days, which means that the discount basically splits the amount by 100. That being said, the game only costs 9 cents and only takes up about 389 MB, so it’s really hard to find reasons not to give the game a try.

It’s actually not the first time that the Nintendo eShop has put a game on sale for less than $1. The last one was Flashback, which is a classic Nintendo title. In any case, these incredible discounts are good news for all the Switch users out there.

One factor that can make a person decide whether or not to buy a game is its price. If the price is too high, then there’s a higher chance that a gamer will turn away from it to avoid a wasted investment.

With discounted prices, smaller, less known titles will be put in the spotlight. Hopefully, Nintendo will do this for many other games in the future as well.

Pokemon Go Celebrates Day Of The Dead With Special In-Game Event

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Christian Allen Tandoc
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Pokemon Go is commemorating the Day of the Dead with an exclusive in-game event beginning November 1, 2020. The augmented reality game was launched last 2016 and quickly became a huge cultural phenomenon.

The summer of that year saw people out in flocks, bonding together in order to catch Pokemon and beat Gyms. It achieved such fame that even then-presidential aspirant Hillary Clinton mentioned it in a desperate attempt to connect potential voters.

After shifting the world’s social landscape for several marvelous months, Pokemon Go hit a bit of a slide. The uniqueness of the game wore off and players realized that Pokemon Go was lacking a significant amount of features and had a lot of bugs to fix.

But kudos to developer Niantic, the development team has been continuously enhancing every feature of the game since then and has released countless updates to enhance the quality of the game and make more Pokemon available to catch. Improvements and exclusive events are still being added to this day just like the recently teased Halloween event which will highlight creepy ghost-type Pokemon like Yamask.

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And as stated by Pokemon Go Hub, Niantic’s joyful plans extend even after Halloween has ended. On November 1 and November 2, trainers in Latin America will get the chance to participate in an exclusive Day of the Dead event which will feature improved spawn rates for Pokemon depict aspects of the traditional Dia de Los Muertos festival.

Litwick, Duskull, Cacnea, Roselia, Sunflora, and Cubone will show up more frequently in the wild while Litwitck, Drifloon, Duskull, Shuppet, Absol, Misdreavus, and Ghastly will be more attracted to incense. In addition, Duskull and Murkrow as well as both the normal and Alolan forms of Marowak can also be encountered when finishing research tasks.

To mirror the original Pan de Muerto, Pokemon Go will be making puffins as rewards via the Go Battle League reward tracks. Since the festivities will only last for two days, so Latin American players should join in while they can.

None of the above-mentioned Pokemon are particularly exclusive, but the thought that the developers put into choosing Pokemon that decently depicts the holiday is a really nice move. Pokemon Go seems to be broadening its reach in a lot of exciting ways. For example, the game commemorated Paris Fashion Week last month featuring very stylish Pokemon.

Obviously, The Day of the Dead is a much more significant holiday for a lot of people, and seeing it celebrated in a popular video game like this will likely attract more players. It’s quite impossible for Pokemon Go to reach the massive popularity it had back when it was first released.

The adoration and fervor that clutched the eyes of the public in the summer of 2016 might have been a once in a lifetime moment. However, it still remains a solid game and it has adapted quite well to the lockdowns caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

This new event provides players the opportunity to commemorate the Day of the Dead with their favorite Pokemon right by their side, and that alone is a really special feature added to Pokemon Go.

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