VALORANT Patch 4.0 reduces 5-stack Rank Rating penalty, increases map randomization

VALORANT players can enjoy a reduced Rank Rating penalty when playing with a five-stack and increased map randomization in Patch 4.0, which is set to go live later today. Playing with a full team in VALORANT can be a fun experience that prevents players from dealing with random teammates. Previously, players would suffer a 50-percent Ranked Rating penalty when playing in five stacks in Diamond Two and below. This made it tough to climb ranks as a group, taking away some of the fun.

What colors does the Nintendo Switch OLED come in?

After the initial announcement in the summer, Nintendo Switch OLED is finally here. Current Nintendo Switch owners may be wondering if it’s worth an upgrade while fans waiting to purchase the console can seize the opportunity to purchase the latest tech that Nintendo has to offer.  If you’re looking to purchase the Nintendo Switch OLED and wondering which colors are available at the time of its launch, you’ll have two options to choose from.

What is a Pachimari in Overwatch?

In any given match of Overwatch, your chance of seeing a Pachimari is high. The tiny mascot seems to be everywhere, from plushies scattered across the floor of Hanamura to player icons in dozens of styles and themes. But even veteran Overwatch players eventually stop to ask a simple question: What the heck is a Pachimari?  The star of the newest Overwatch event, the PachiMarchi Challenge, has been compared to aliens, potatoes, and Pokémon.

Where to find Hisuian Sneasel in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Just in time for a lot of climbing, Hisuian Sneasel and its evolved form Sneasler enter the fray for players to encounter in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.  Sneasler actually ends up putting you into a basket as it carries you around the cliffs and helps you reach hard-to-reach areas around the Coronet Highlands, but you can also catch your own Hisuian Sneasel if you spend a little time exploring.  Located in the rainy depths of the Primeval Grotto, Hisuian Sneasel lives up to its Fighting/Poison typing by being extremely aggressive in the wild.

A new game mode is reportedly coming to VALORANT

VALORANT players might see a new mode requiring teams to capture points and compete for the highest score, according to a leak.  The ValorLeaks Twitter account posted about a new game mode coming to VALORANT that adds a new and exciting objective. Each team will reportedly try to capture points and compete for the highest score to win. It’s unclear if this means holding the area allows teams to accumulate points or if they’ll need to bring an object to a zone to capture it.

All Alola to Alola Special Research tasks and rewards for Pokémon Go

It is time to bid Alola to the Season of Alola in Pokémon Go, as Niantic brings the most recent season of content to a close with some new additions and a celebration worthy of the island region.  Running from May 25 to 31, players will encounter Pokémon from across the Alola region more frequently. This includes Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu, and Tapu Fini, the four island guardians of Alola, appearing in five-star raids at the same time.

All Fortnite Chapter 2, season 6 battle pass rewards

Fortnite Chapter Two, season six is upon us and with it, a variety of different features and additions to the game have been introduced. Along with the new gameplay features, season six also introduces a brand-new battle pass filled with cosmetic items and more for players to earn throughout the season. Just hours away from launch, leakers have given players their first look at what is to come this season.

All Mokoko Seed locations in Battlebound Plains in Lost Ark

Some items in Lost Ark are challenging to earn and rewarding when they are unlocked. Others are easy to get but require a lot of time. Collectibles fit the latter category. There are thousands of them scattered through all the areas of the game, even in dungeons. The Mokoko seeds are the first collectibles you’ll encounter in the game and might be the last ones you’ll complete. There are over 1,000 of them, and some are hidden behind secret paths or locked behind songs you’ll learn at some point in the game.

GPU prices continue to fall in April

Nvidia and AMD graphics cards prices are still falling well into April, according to a 3D Center report. Prices for RX 6000 series and GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs dropped even further in the three weeks since the outlet’s last report that highlighted a fall in GPU pricing to 25 percent over MSRP. While both Nvidia and AMD GPU costs have fallen, it hasn’t been at an equal pace, with Nvidia’s prices trailing behind AMD.

How to best use and counter Leapfrogger in Hearthstone Battlegrounds

Hearthstone’s latest patch, 21.2, brought a massive revamp to the game’s popular Battlegrounds mode, replacing 37 minions and bringing a wealth of other quality-of-life changes. One new early ribbiting unit has drawn the eyes (and ire from the opposition) of many players seeking to amplify the power of their Beast builds. Here’s everything you need to know about Leapfrogger. How does Leapfrogger’s spreading ability work and why do the stats leap to ridiculous heights?