Playing videogames carefully

Content warning for mention of terminal illness. The computer-controlled king also takes his turn. By night, the king’s corruption spreads to infest map tiles with hideous winged demons. But there is only ever one final outcome: the king will die. I began playing Armello a few months after my sister Bea was diagnosed with cancer in late 2018. She passed away a few weeks ago. Bea and I played many videogames together, she and I being the geeks of the household....

December 11, 2021 · 2 min · 240 words · Douglas Griffith

Fortnite COG tags locations: How to collect COG tags in Fortnite

Collect COG Tagsis one of the Gears of War challenges inFortnite Chapter 3 Season 1. Note this particular challengeis no longer able to be completed. Chapter 4 Season 2 has arrived! New additions include theGrind RailsandKinetic Blades, along with the newBattle Pass,character collectionandEren Jaegerskin. It’s a good idea to know how toget XP fast in Fortnite. These tags are collected by interacting with them - just like how you would with any other collectable item....

December 10, 2021 · 1 min · 106 words · Maria Schmidt

Pokémon Unite Tier and Pokémon List, All-Rounder, Attacker, Defender, Speedster and Supporter tier lists explained

Which Pokemon should you use in Pokemon Unite? Despite this, there are still a number of Pokemon which stand out against the rest. Charizard is one of the Pokemon Unite licenses you’re free to choose from after completing the tutorial. Pikachu is one of the Pokemon Unite licenses on offer after you complete the tutorial. You have the option to obtain the Talonflame Pokemon Unite license after completing the tutorial.

December 10, 2021 · 1 min · 70 words · Grace Hoffman

Can I Play That? helped me see this industry more inclusively

“It feels like I’m helping make a difference.” Accessibility is always something I’ve found myself advocating for wherever I go. But I let the struggles I faced with my deafness hold me back. Years later, I shifted to creative roles that involved facing barriers head-on and improving my confidence. Things like working as a live TV camera operator and director. I turned to writing about video games for fun, and this eventually became my new escape....

December 9, 2021 · 2 min · 337 words · Travis Cain

Fortnite Device locations: How to discover the device in Fortnite

How to start Chapter 3 Season 1’s storyline quests. Discover the deviceis one of the season quests inFortnite Chapter 3 Season 1. You’ll also be rewarded with 25k XP for theBattle Passfor completing this quest. First, however, you should probably know thedevice locationsand thenhow to discover the deviceitself. Note this particular challengeis no longer able to be completed. Chapter 4 Season 2 has arrived! New additions include theGrind RailsandKinetic Blades, along with the newBattle Pass,character collectionandEren Jaegerskin....

December 8, 2021 · 1 min · 136 words · Sylvia Cowan

Halo Infinite co-op beta release date and how to access the Halo Insider co-op flight

Yes, we agree that this is a bit of a bummer. To download the Xbox Insider app on Xbox platforms, perform the following steps: 1. Scroll down the home screen of the dashboard and kick off the store. Download the Xbox Insider Hub app. Once downloaded, navigate to the Previews section and download the Halo Infinite - Insider client. From there, the Halo Infinite flight will begin downloading. Halo Infinite Winter Updateis here, ushing in theHalo Infinite co-op release date....

December 8, 2021 · 1 min · 124 words · Anthony Miller

Fortnite Vault locations and how to get Vault Keys

What lies within the vaults? Vaultscan be found across the map inFortnite Chapter 3 Season 4. There are, however, some vaults on the island which require two vault keys to open. You could even lie in wait and murder someone just as theyre opening a vault! Remember - some of the vaults hidden across the map can only be opened using two vault keys. Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 is here!...

December 7, 2021 · 1 min · 115 words · Kathy Austin

Fortnite Chapter 3 Battle Pass skins, including Shanta, Ronin, Haven, Gumbo and Spider-Man

Everything you gotta know about the first Chapter 3 Battle Pass. This way you’re free to both embrace the strangeness of Fortnite design and play asSpider-Man. There’s alsoThe Foundation skin, which is the special skin for this season. Alongside this Marvel hero, you might addShanta, Ronin, HavenandGumboto your skin collection. Remember to check out the newFortnite mapandVictory Umbrella! On this page: Note this particular challengeis no longer able to be completed....

December 6, 2021 · 1 min · 164 words · Diane Moran

Fortnite new Victory Umbrella, the latest Victory Umbrella in this Fortnite season

Take a look at Fortnite’s latest Victory Umbrella - and all others from winning in previous seasons. Here’s a look at each Victory Umbrella released in Fortnite so far, in reverse chronological order. This is theFortnite Chapter 2 RemixVictory Umbrella: Free Victory Royale UmbrellaEarn a Victory Royale in Chapter 2 Remix. In short, being on the winning side in Team Rumble isn’t going to do it!

December 6, 2021 · 1 min · 66 words · Jason Mckinney

Pokémon Go Incense Day May time, date and bonuses explained

Everything you oughta know about Incense Day in Pokemon Go. Each Incense Day inPokemon Gofocuses around a specific Pokemon. The spotlighted Pokemon for this Incense Day isFerroseed. The third bonus seesDaily Adventure Incenselasting for 30 minutes during event hours. (If you have the candy required of course.) There will also be a selection of event-exclusive field research tasks to collect throughout the event. (Ferroseed will appear in every hour though - it is this seed’s special day after all....

December 3, 2021 · 1 min · 130 words · David Collins

Sinnoh Pokédex and National Pokédex in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

It’s time to catch all of Gen 1 to 4! Thankfully, you don’t have to catch every single one to unlock the National Pokedex! After you’ve seen every Pokemon in the Sinnoh Pokedex, head back toSangem Townand talk to Professor Rowan. Here an old friend will arrive and give you the National Pokedex! You will also receive the PokeRadar, which is useful for completing the National Pokedex, at this time....

December 1, 2021 · 1 min · 200 words · Logan Baldwin

Halo Infinite Fracture Tenrai event: Challenges, Tenrai dates and how to get the 'samurai' Yoroi armor

How to unlock the ‘samurai’ armour over the course of the season. Fracture: TenraiinHalo Infiniteis an event in the game’s multiplayer mode. On this page: When does the Fracture Tenrai event start and end? (Thanks toRhysWX on redditfor confirming the latter dates above.) These are added to your weekly challenge pool, and are differentiated by a red strip. Press the Y button over the ‘active’ weekly challenges to see which challenges are remaining....

November 24, 2021 · 2 min · 298 words · Matthew Parker

Halo Infinite ranking system: All competitive tiers and ranks in order in Halo Infinite's Ranked Arena

How to climb the ranks in Halo Infinite’s ranking system. RanksinHalo Infiniteare how you mark your success in the game’s competitive mode, Ranked Arena. On this page: How does Halo Infinite’s ranking system work? Items will spawn in static locations, too. From there, you’re free to move up and down ranks and tiers based on your prowess. (you’ve got the option to also use the mode to work towards yourweekly challenges)....

November 23, 2021 · 2 min · 215 words · Eric Hobbs