To incentivize fans to pick up a copy of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl sooner rather than later, The Pokémon Company is offering a special distribution that will give players a Manaphy Egg via Mystery Gift.  This promotion will only be available for a limited time, with the Mythical Water-type Pokémon being given out to anyone who redeems the Mystery Gift before Feb. 21.  This special giveaway emulates something that took place in the original Diamond and Pearl games back in 2006, where players who had a copy of the spinoff game Pokémon Ranger could transfer a Manaphy Egg over to the main titles as a bonus.

Though Destiny 2 already had a large arsenal for players to choose from, The Witch Queen added another weapon archetype to the mix: the glaive, a weapon capable of stabbing enemies, shooting a projectile, and even creating a protective shield. See Destiny 2 on Amazon The Enigma is the first glaive players receive in the game, just after The Witch Queen‘s first mission, and it serves as a test run for both the crafting system and the weapon itself.

Status effects have been an integral part of battle mechanics in most FromSoftware’s games. They return in Elden Ring, with some of them being familiar to veteran players and others being new additions to the series. To be afflicted by a status effect, the status effect buildup meter has to be full, which is done by being in the presence of the status effect for a while.  There are a total of seven status effects in Elden Ring.

Dragons are taking over Magic: The Gathering via a collectible bundle within the Here Be Dragons Secret Lair in partnership with Beadle & Grimm’s.  Available for pre-order on June 13, the Beadle & Grimm’s Secret Lair contains a total of seven cards and several unique items collectors won’t find anywhere else. Founded by Matthew Lillard, Beadle & Grimm’s has mostly focused on creating dice, artifacts, and jewelry for Dungeons & Dragons.

Popular streamer and content creator Amouranth revealed her alleged average monthly earnings from OnlyFans, giving viewers some insight into what she is giving up following her decision to retire from the platform. On April 19, Amouranth voiced her frustration over a fake Instagram account using her name and likeness. This fake account had gained notable traction and even linked to a fan site accepting donations, which Amouranth had no control over.

Egyptian God cards in Yu-Gi-Oh! are powerful, divine beings with strong abilities. As a result, only three have been printed over the history of the game. Some names might be familiar to you already, such as Ra, the God of the sun. All three cards have the Divine-Beast tribe, allowing you to build a deck focused around them with ease. While more cards like this would be a welcome addition to the game, it’s currently unknown whether Konami has any plans to add them in the future.

Before you start creating your first character in Lost Ark, you’ll need to pick a server. You’ll only be able to interact with other players on your server. If you have friends playing on another server and you’re looking to join their ranks, you’ll need to make sure that you choose the right server before starting to level up your character. Most MMORPGs allow players to move their characters to different servers, giving them flexibility if they decide to continue their journey on another server.

Dr Disrespect is one of the premier live content creators online, known for his egomaniacal persona.  Since being banned on Twitch for reasons that have still not been made public, the Two-Time has gone to YouTube for his streams. And while he doesn’t stream as much as many other content creators, the production that he puts into his broadcasts makes them appointment watching. Living in California, Dr Disrespect’s streams typically start in the afternoon for viewers on the East Coast.

Final Fantasy XIV offers tons of content for all kinds of players, from hardcore raids that require hours of practice to casual features and cosmetic items to collect. Cosmetic items can be earned through various tokens and currencies in the game, one of them being the Manderville Gold Saucer Points (MGP). They can also be used to buy Triple Triad cards, one of the games available in the area. It’s easy to get lost in all the content the area offers, like a game within a game.

Halo Infinite’s early multiplayer release could have been a surprise for the fans, but it was the perfect opportunity for the developers to test the game before making final adjustments. After the players raised their concerns over the progression system, developers decided to increase the XP payout, making it easier to level up and making Halo Infinite more rewarding. While you’ll unlock more rewards by leveling up as you play the game, knowing the ins and outs of the progression system can let you level up faster in Halo Infinite.