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Quick Links With the two-day Asteroid Blast tournament behind us, Scopely has introduced a new leaderboard tournament: Laboratory Lift Off. It runs alongside theStellar Tycoon main eventand is scheduled to run for one day. TheMonopoly GOLaboratory Lift Off packs many fabulous rewards that you can unlock as you complete tournament milestones. Below is a list of all the rewards available in the Laboratory Lift OffMonopoly GOtournament and their respective milestones....

Quick Links Monopoly GOhas just launched its first partner event for August: Rocket Partners. Starting on August 15, the Rocket Partners event will be live forfive days, ending on August 20. During this event, players can earn many great rewards, including premium sticker packs and anew board token. In Partner events, you and your friends join forces to build attractions, and the Rocket Partners event is no different. This time around, you’ll be working together to build four rockets....

Summary Some games — such as those in the grand strategy, traditional roguelike, and RTS genres — while not always, commonly rely on complex gameplay mechanics to draw players in. Others, likeRainbow Six: SiegeorCall Of Duty, attract players with their competitive environments. There are some games, however, that offerimmersive, atmospheric experiencesthat rely on their ability to build and maintain a moody atmosphere for extended periods of time. The best, of course, tend to meld great gameplay with an immersive ambiance, but games can often succeed off the back of a well-crafted mood....

TheCall of Dutyfranchise has delivered more than its fair share of crossovers in the last few years, beginning with the post-launch ofCall of Duty: Ghostsall the way back in 2014, in whichHalloween’s Michael Myers and Predator came to the game.Call of Duty: Warzonehas continued to pry the floodgates open, delivering a plethora of collaborations since its launch in 2020, most of which have come in the form of an Operator skin based on a popular IP....

WhenMultiVersuswas first announced all the way back in November 2021, it seemed like a pretty promising concept. WhileSuper Smash Bros. Ultimateset the platform-fighter bar exceptionally high,MultiVersusseemed well-equipped to give it a run for its money. After all, Warner Bros. was home to some strong IP, and that’s half the battle for a game that revolves around crossovers. MultiVersus' initial roster was fairly impressive, with some DC icons, classicLooney Tunescharacters, Cartoon Network favorites, and a few wildcards thrown in for good measure....

Horror game fans looking for something to scratch thatPTitch will want to consider checking out the newly-releasedLuto, available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X. Despite the fact that it’s extremely short and only meant to be a teaser for theSilent Hillsgame that wound up canceled,PThas had an incredible impact on the horror genre. In the wake ofSilent Hills' cancellation, all kinds of developers have stepped up to deliver games clearly inspired byPT, withLutobeing one of the latest....

Summary The highly-anticipated Update 1.6 forStardew Valleyhas finally launched for console and mobile, along with an additional Update 1.6.9 for all platforms, but the latest patch has caused an unexpected issue with disappearing chickens.Stardew Valleylaunched Update 1.6 for PC back in March, and console and mobile players are finally getting to enjoy all the content, save for one unfortunate bug. First released back in 2016,Stardew Valleyis often touted as one of themost successful indie games of all timeand one of the best titles in the life-sim genre....

Civilization 7is doing quite a bit to differentiate itself from its predecessors. While only time will tell justhow much it departs fromCivilization 6and otherSid Meiergames, it’s already clear how ambitious Firaxis is getting with the series' formula, introducing aggressive new features that could alter how the game is played on a fundamental level. Among these transformative features is the Ages system, which will replaceCivilization 6’s Eras. Eras are, in essence, chapters that eachCivilization 6campaign is broken into, tied to both the in-game year and certain advancements made by the player in the realms of technology, culture, et cetera....

Summary Since its first mention inOne Piece, Elbaf has intrigued fans. Home to a race of powerful giants, the island is steeped in Norse mythology-inspired lore, filled with warriors who pride themselves on their strength and honor. Recently, readers saw Shanks in Elbaf, where he was hailed by the giants, who seemed to hold him in high esteem. Shanks even went so far as toprotect Elbaf from the threat posed by the Kid Pirates, showcasing his dedication to the island and its people....

An exciting new sale on Newegg is giving fans the chance to pick up a $100PlayStationgift card for less than its full value for a limited time. The main marketplace for Sony’s consoles has grown into one of the biggest online storefronts in gaming, hosting thousands of games for both the PS4 andPS5. Sony regularly runs a variety of deals on PlayStation games through the marketplace, giving players the chance to pick up some of the console’s hottest games....

Summary Pokemon Scarlet and Violetconfirmed that another Seven-Star Tera Raid battle will be held in November, pitting trainers against Torterra the Unrivaled. The upcomingPokemon Scarlet and Violetbattle will also mark the end of a long-running pattern that featured previous generation Starters as Seven-Star Tera Raid bosses. Known as the Continent Pokemon, Torterra first appeared in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl. Torterra is the fully evolved form of Turtwig and Grotle and is a durable Grass and Ground dual-type Pokemon....

Summary A newPokemon Trading Card Game Pockettheory claims that bent packs have a higher chance of containing a rare card. InPokemon TCG Pocket, players can open a free pack every 12 hours, but they can also earn in-game items or make a purchase with real money to open packs faster for more chances of finding rare cards. Pokemon TCG Pockethas its own exclusive set of digital cards, with the rarest of the bunch displayingPokemon in immersive 3D illustrations....

The ubiquitous and prolificAssassin’s Creedfranchise will be delving back into its modern-day story withAssassin’s Creed Shadows. This game will followAssassin’s Creed Mirage, which had virtually no modern-day narrativebeyond some very brief framing elements with William Miles. As such, it’s hard to know exactly what directionShadowswill take with this long-running tradition, but there’s enough information out there to make some strong guesses. The modern-day aspects of theAssassin’s Creedstory have had a number of ups and downs, but mostly downs....