In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, video game retailerGameStop has temporarily closed all of its storefrontsin accordance with law-enforced shutdowns across the United States, despite the chain trying to argue that it was an ‘essential business.’ Today the United Kingdom franchise CeX announced it will be doing the same and moving to online-only service for an indefinite period of time. The announcement comes via a blog post on the technology-focused store chain’s website, webuy....

World of Warcrafthas been dominating the MMORPG market since its inception, but it would not have been possible without the originalWarcraftRTS series. This trilogy of titles introduced players to Azeroth and helped shape the fantasy world. Many players remember ransacking Alliance villages, fighting the Burning Legion for the first time, and watching as Arthas became the infamous Lich King. Some of gaming’s most memorable moments are within theWarcraftseries, and it deserves to return under Microsoft....

When it comes to the best female characters, mostMy Hero Academiaviewers would likely nominate Ochaco “Uravity” Uraraka as their main heroine. While there are plenty of good reasons why Uraraka deserves this title, that doesn’t mean she is the only candidate for this honor. In fact, several characters deserve to vie for the title. One of the unlikeliest candidates isHimiko Toga. Yes, she is a villain who has done lots of bad things throughout the series....

The latest Legend to join theApex Legendsroster is Valkyrie, the daughter ofTitanfall 2mercenary and Titan pilot Viper. As shown in the latestStories from the Outlandslore video, Valkyrie joins the Apex Games with a Northstar-themed kit thanks to some help from Rampart and her modding abilities. Recently, many of the developers at Respawn Entertainment have been teasing the theme of Season 9 and the new Legend, saying thatJapaneseApex LegendsfansandTitanfallfans would be happy with the new additions to the game....

There are a ton of decisions to make when piecing together a customPC buildand each one can be pretty critical. Although some decisions may feel fully rooted in performance and others are more about the aesthetics of the rig, some decisions impact both sides. That is certainly the case for builders who are considering the new line of NZXT AIO watercooling loops that includes theKraken X53240mm liquid cooler with RGB....

Peter Jackson recently revealed that he expressed interest in helming Amazon’s upcomingLord of the RingsTV seriesThe Rings of Power, but never heard back from the studio. Amazon’sLord of the Ringsshow is a record-breaking investment for the streamer, so fans have big expectations of the fantasy series. Still, some fans have expressed concern over the fact that Jackson, the director ofthe 2000sThe Lord of the Ringsfilms, wasn’t involved in the project, and viewers finally know why....

Pokemon Legends: Arceusis a valuable new entry in the franchise because of how much it contributes to the franchise’s overarching lore. MostPokemongames share a time period, which means fans only get glimpses of thePokemonworld’s history through ancient ruins and stories told by certain NPCs.Pokemon Legends: Arceusputs players right in the middle ofPokemonhistory instead, detailing how Sinnoh became a united region and where Sinnoh’s very first Pokedex started. Interestingly, Game Freak has takenPokemon Legends: Arceusas an opportunity to not only contribute new things toPokemonhistory but to retcon a few parts of the franchise’s lore as well....

Like many live service games,Pokemon Unitefeatures a free and premium Battle Pass. Trainers earn points for completing specific challenges, which unlock levels of the Battle Pass. Every task counts if players are aiming for the higher-tiered rewards, but there is a challenge that can’t be completed this week without owning a specific character, who isn’t very popular. To play as a different Pokemon, trainers must have theirPokemon UniteLicensefirst. Some can be earned by completing login bonuses and special events, but most are obtained by buying them from the in-game store....

Summary The countlessPokemonavailable for catching and training at the moment all are unique in their own ways, even when it comes to their sets of stats — some are weaker, others stronger; some are speedier while others emphasize special moves. HP, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, Speed, and Attack are all important factors to weigh when choosing monsters to battle and explore with. Attackrefers to how much raw damage aPokemondoes to another when using a physical move....

Ghost-typePokemonhave been beloved in the franchise since the first generation of games. Spooky, yet often adorable, their great designs and powerful attacks make them ideal to have in any trainer’s party. What’s more, they are the onlyPokemontype with two immunities, as they are completely unaffected by both Normal and Fighting-type attacks — some of the most common moves in the games. RELATED:Pokemon: Immediate Changes Needed To Improve Ice-Types Ghost-types do have some disadvantages, however....

Relaxing farming simulator games are dominating the gaming market, allowingplayers to peacefully escape the stresses of reality.Lemon Cakeis a quaintindie life simulatorgame all about taking over the operations of an abandoned bakery (with the help of a friendly ghost). Players build their bakery by purchasing kitchen upgrades,unlocking additional recipes, and even managing their garden for their own organic homegrown ingredients. DespiteLemon Cake’s charming atmosphere, it requires time management and can become overwhelming....

Razeris one of the biggest video game accessory manufacturers in the world, and is indeed one of the most popular video game hardware brands on the market. Now it seemsRazermay get another big boost in popularity, as reports indicate that a Razer headset may have very well saved a teenager’s life. An 18-year-old gamer from California known as Enough_Dance_956 recently posted an image of a partially damagedRazer Kraken headsetto Reddit that they claim protected them from a stray bullet....

Red Dead Onlinehas released a new update that has added a few new things to do in the game. This may come as a surprise to players, as it was previously revealed thatRed Dead Online’s support was all but coming to a close. Red Dead Onlineis the online multiplayer component ofRed Dead Redemption 2, and many players have picked it up and played it over the years. Unfortunately, despite it being a newer game thanGrand Theft Auto 5,Red Dead Online’s community has voiced that they feel the game has been largely neglected over the years, seeing less new content and fewer updates coming to the title thanGTA Online....