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Is Honkai Star Rail Introducing Zenless Zone Zero's Starlight Knights?
NewsMar 13, 2026

Is Honkai Star Rail Introducing Zenless Zone Zero's Starlight Knights?

A fan theory suggests Honkai Star Rail may introduce Zenless Zone Zero’s Starlight Knights after visual similarities appeared in the 4.1 and 4.2 update trailers. The speculation points to four colored figures with gold-star insignia that match the Knights from...

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Parasect | Pokémon Guide
NewsMar 13, 2026

Parasect | Pokémon Guide

Parasect is a Bug/Grass Pokémon from the original Kanto roster, evolving from Paras at level 24 and serving as the final stage of its line. It carries a modest 60 HP, high Attack (95), and low Speed (30), with abilities like Effect...

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Honkai Star Rail Codes March 2026
NewsMar 13, 2026

Honkai Star Rail Codes March 2026

Hoyoverse released a batch of Honkai Star Rail redemption codes alongside the 4.1 livestream, including three new codes that award up to 100 Stellar Jade and credits. The article also lists additional promotional codes such as ALETTERFORYOU and OMEGA, each offering...

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Venonat | Pokémon Guide
NewsMar 12, 2026

Venonat | Pokémon Guide

The guide details Pokémon’s Venonat, covering its evolution into Venomoth at level 31, base stats, type match‑ups, and comprehensive location lists across all game generations. It outlines the creature’s abilities, hidden ability, catch rate, and EV yield, plus a full moveset...

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The Forge Map
NewsMar 11, 2026

The Forge Map

“The Forge” map guide outlines five major regions—Stonewake’s Cross, Forgotten Kingdom, Frostspire Expanse, Crimson Sakura Isles, and a forthcoming island—detailing key locations such as forges, upgrade stations, and secret caves. Each area introduces distinct gameplay loops, from mining and rune...

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The Best Roguelike Games in 2026
NewsMar 11, 2026

The Best Roguelike Games in 2026

The article lists the top roguelike and roguelite titles for 2026, highlighting handheld‑friendly games such as Balatro, Hades 2, and Vampire Survivors. It notes critical acclaim, with Hades 2 earning a perfect 10/10 on Switch and Vampire Survivors winning a BAFTA. The...

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Oddish | Pokémon Guide
NewsMar 11, 2026

Oddish | Pokémon Guide

Oddish (Pokédex #043) is a Grass‑Poison starter that evolves into Gloom at level 21, then branches to Vileplume with a Leaf Stone or Bellossom with a Sun Stone. The guide lists its base stats, type match‑ups, and a comprehensive moveset covering...

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The New iPhone 17e Might Look Cute and Compact, but Early Benchmark Tests Suggest that It's a Powerful Gaming Phone
NewsMar 11, 2026

The New iPhone 17e Might Look Cute and Compact, but Early Benchmark Tests Suggest that It's a Powerful Gaming Phone

Apple unveiled the iPhone 17e, a $599 mid‑range handset that shares the A19 processor with the flagship iPhone 17. Early Geekbench tests recorded a 9,241 multi‑core score, essentially matching the flagship’s performance, while its four‑core GPU trails the flagship’s five‑core...

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Golbat | Pokémon Guide
NewsMar 10, 2026

Golbat | Pokémon Guide

Golbat is a Poison‑Flying Pokémon that evolves from Zubat at level 22 and can later become Crobat with high friendship. It appears in a wide range of caves and underground areas across Generations 1 through 8, making it a familiar encounter for long‑time...

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The Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini X B.Duck Limited Edition Might Be This Year's Cutest Android Gaming Handheld
NewsMar 10, 2026

The Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini X B.Duck Limited Edition Might Be This Year's Cutest Android Gaming Handheld

Ayaneo released a limited‑edition Pocket Air Mini featuring the Chinese B.Duck mascot, priced at $109.99. The handheld retains the standard Pocket Air Mini hardware—a 4.2‑inch LCD, MediaTek Helio G90T, 3 GB RAM, 64 GB storage, and a 4,500 mAh battery. Its bright yellow...

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The Rush Royale X Pac-Man Collaboration Comes From a "Partnership Built on Mutual Respect"
NewsMar 10, 2026

The Rush Royale X Pac-Man Collaboration Comes From a "Partnership Built on Mutual Respect"

Rush Royale celebrated its five‑year anniversary and 100 million downloads with a limited‑time Pac‑Man collaboration. The two‑week event adds a retro 8‑bit co‑op level where one player controls Pac‑Man and the other controls Duck, blending classic maze mechanics with the game’s...

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Zubat | Pokémon Guide
NewsMar 10, 2026

Zubat | Pokémon Guide

Zubat, Pokédex #041, is a Poison/Flying bat introduced in Pokémon Red and Blue. It evolves into Golbat at level 22 and later into Crobat through high friendship, requiring no items. The guide lists its extensive location roster across all generations, from...

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The Xbox Full Screen Experience Is Coming to Lenovo Legion Go Handhelds, but Can It Really Take on SteamOS?
NewsMar 9, 2026

The Xbox Full Screen Experience Is Coming to Lenovo Legion Go Handhelds, but Can It Really Take on SteamOS?

Microsoft announced that the Xbox Full Screen Experience will be tested on Lenovo Legion Go handhelds, offering a streamlined gaming interface on top of Windows 11. Lenovo is currently recruiting users for a limited‑time trial, with only 29 hours left...

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All Pokopia Outfits and How to Get Them
NewsMar 8, 2026

All Pokopia Outfits and How to Get Them

Pocket Tactics’ guide catalogues every Pokopia outfit discovered to date, detailing where each costume is unlocked, its component pieces, and any color options. Players obtain outfits by locating human records hidden throughout the game’s diverse regions, while mirrors act as...

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For Science, I Raced Across 1,836 Metres in Fortnite at Half of Usain Bolt's Top Speed
NewsMar 8, 2026

For Science, I Raced Across 1,836 Metres in Fortnite at Half of Usain Bolt's Top Speed

Fortnite’s latest Unreal Engine 5 update refines player locomotion, setting base run speed at 5.48 m/s and sprint at 6.47 m/s. A Pocket Tactics experiment measured the time to sprint across the 1,836‑metre Chapter 7 map, recording a total of 5 minutes 39 seconds. The run included...

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Build a Military Base Codes March 2026
NewsMar 8, 2026

Build a Military Base Codes March 2026

Roblox’s Build a Military Base has released a new promotional code, LOGI, which grants a logistics warehouse building. The article details the simple redemption steps, where to find future codes, and notes the lack of an official Discord server. It...

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Pokopia Squishy Clay Guide
NewsMar 8, 2026

Pokopia Squishy Clay Guide

Pokopia squishy clay is a versatile resource for building and crafting in the game. Players obtain it primarily after completing the “Yawn up a Storm” quest in the Withered Wasteland, using Rock Smash on rain‑released blocks, and from Paldean Wooper’s...

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Pokopia Dream Island Guide
NewsMar 7, 2026

Pokopia Dream Island Guide

Pokopia's Dream Islands are separate, uninhabited locations you can visit once per day using Drifloon and a specific Pokopia doll. Each doll unlocks a distinct island that offers exclusive resources such as glowing stone, gold ore, or crystal fragments, and...

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Resident Evil Requiem Gets Playable Status on Steam Deck, but Will It Become Fully Verified?
NewsMar 7, 2026

Resident Evil Requiem Gets Playable Status on Steam Deck, but Will It Become Fully Verified?

Resident Evil Requiem has been upgraded to a “playable” status on the Steam Deck, though it remains unverified pending manual graphics configuration. The game runs at roughly 40 fps on low‑to‑medium settings when AMD FSR 3.1.5 is enabled, and further tweaks or...

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There's One Website with a Pokémon Pokopia Discount, and Here's How to Get It
NewsMar 7, 2026

There's One Website with a Pokémon Pokopia Discount, and Here's How to Get It

Pokémon Pokopia is a cozy life‑simulation spinoff for the Switch, letting players explore a world where a Ditto‑turned‑human nurtures Pokémon and builds a tranquil settlement. The game blends familiar franchise elements with aesthetics reminiscent of Animal Crossing and Minecraft, earning...

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Pokémon Pokopia Mysterious Feathers Guide
NewsMar 6, 2026

Pokémon Pokopia Mysterious Feathers Guide

Pokémon Pokopia’s mysterious feathers are a two‑type collectible—silver from Lugia and rainbow from Ho‑Oh—each linked to specific in‑game weather conditions. Lugia drops silver feathers during rainy or cloudy skies, while Ho‑Oh provides rainbow feathers only on sunny days, and both...

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Can Your Pokémon Evolve in Pokopia?
NewsMar 6, 2026

Can Your Pokémon Evolve in Pokopia?

Pokopia, the mobile Pokémon simulation, does not allow Pokémon to evolve within the game itself. However, players can still acquire pre‑evolved or fully evolved forms such as Charmeleon, Charizard, Ivysaur, and Venusaur by building appropriate habitats, using mystery‑gift codes, or...

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Pokopia Mosslax Guide
NewsMar 6, 2026

Pokopia Mosslax Guide

Pokopia’s latest update adds Mosslax, a moss‑covered Snorlax variant, to the Black Beach area. Players must reach a “great” trainer rank before the creature appears, tying the encounter to progression. Mosslax awakens after players brighten its dark cave using utility...

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How to Raise Your Pokémon Pokopia Trainer Rank
NewsMar 6, 2026

How to Raise Your Pokémon Pokopia Trainer Rank

Pokémon Pokopia’s trainer rank determines access to new zones via green gates. Players raise rank by completing the main storyline and fulfilling Pokémon requests. The rank can be checked by attempting to open a gate, which displays the current level....

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Pokopia Smooth Rock Guide
NewsMar 6, 2026

Pokopia Smooth Rock Guide

The Pokopia smooth rock, originally a Sandstorm‑extending held item in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl, is repurposed as the essential component for creating the Smooth Tall Grass habitat in the fan‑made Pokopia game. Players find the item inside a Pokéball in...

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All Pokopia Moves and What They Do
NewsMar 6, 2026

All Pokopia Moves and What They Do

The Pokopia guide details the nine moves currently available to Ditto, including Water Gun, Leafage, Cut, Rock Smash, Rototiller, Surf, Camouflage, Rollout, and Glide, each tied to a specific Pokémon source and island location. It explains how each move functions,...

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How to Free Pokopia's Onix
NewsMar 5, 2026

How to Free Pokopia's Onix

In Pokopia, Onix is trapped in a cave north of the Withered Wasteland’s western beach. Players must raise the island’s humidity by assisting Slowpoke, whose yawn creates rain that softens the surrounding rocks. Once the rocks are softened, the Rock...

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How to Get Pokopia Lumber
NewsMar 5, 2026

How to Get Pokopia Lumber

Pokopia lumber is a refined material essential for early‑game crafting and building in Pokémon Pokopia. Players obtain it primarily by giving small logs to Chop‑specialty Pokémon such as Scyther or Pinsir, which convert each log into five lumber over real‑time. Alternative...

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Are There Shiny Pokémon in Pokopia?
NewsMar 5, 2026

Are There Shiny Pokémon in Pokopia?

Pokémon Pokopia currently does not feature any shiny Pokémon, as each creature can only be encountered once per save file, making the traditional shiny‑hunt mechanics impossible. The game does offer alternate visual variants for several species, such as Snorlax, Pikachu,...

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How to Jump in Pokopia
NewsMar 5, 2026

How to Jump in Pokopia

Pokopia players can unlock a dedicated jump ability by completing a quest for Magikarp in the Withered Wastelands. The quest requires the Rock Smash skill, obtained from Hitmonchan, to break a rock wall and access a hidden beach. Players must...

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Sailor Piece Boss Guide
NewsMar 4, 2026

Sailor Piece Boss Guide

PocketTactics’ Sailor Piece boss guide catalogs every world and mob boss, detailing HP, locations, spawn timers, and drop tables. It highlights rare loot rates for items such as boss tickets, rerolls, and exclusive gear. The guide also links to code...

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The Division Resurgence Release Date Arrives in 28 Days, as Ubisoft Locks in Launch Rewards
NewsMar 3, 2026

The Division Resurgence Release Date Arrives in 28 Days, as Ubisoft Locks in Launch Rewards

Ubisoft announced that The Division Resurgence will launch on March 31, 2026 for both iOS and Android, marking the franchise's first full‑scale mobile entry. The game continues the post‑Dollar Flu storyline in a recreated New York City, offering shared open‑world looter‑shooter gameplay with...

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Sailor Piece Sword Guide
NewsMar 3, 2026

Sailor Piece Sword Guide

Pocket Tactics’ Sailor Piece sword guide outlines the game’s 14 unique blades, from starter katanas to high‑end weapons like the Shadow Monarch and Ragna Sword. It explains how swords serve as the primary combat tool, detailing acquisition routes through NPCs,...

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Solo Leveling: Arise Tier List March 2026
NewsMar 2, 2026

Solo Leveling: Arise Tier List March 2026

Solo Leveling: Arise releases a comprehensive tier list for characters, weapons, and reroll strategies as of March 2026. The list ranks characters by element and overall performance, highlighting SS‑tier heroes such as Cha Hae‑In and Lennart Niermann, while the weapon...

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The Forge Tier List - Weapons, Races, and Pickaxes
NewsMar 2, 2026

The Forge Tier List - Weapons, Races, and Pickaxes

PocketTactics released a comprehensive tier list for The Forge, ranking weapons, races, and pickaxes across S‑to‑D tiers. The guide highlights top‑tier items such as Angelic Spear, Excalibur, Archangel, Angel, Demon, and the Aqua and Void pickaxes. Rankings blend the author’s...

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Zenless Zone Zero Releases the Worst-Performing S-Rank so Far, While Wuthering Waves Whizzes up the Charts
NewsMar 2, 2026

Zenless Zone Zero Releases the Worst-Performing S-Rank so Far, While Wuthering Waves Whizzes up the Charts

Zenless Zone Zero’s newest S‑rank support unit, Sunna, launched in early 2026 but generated only $13 million in February, placing the game at #15 in worldwide gacha revenue. The release failed to push Zenless into the top ten despite previous strong...

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R6 Siege Veteran Kudos on Rainbow Six Mobile's Potential: "Once It Grabs You, It's Hard to Let Go"
NewsMar 1, 2026

R6 Siege Veteran Kudos on Rainbow Six Mobile's Potential: "Once It Grabs You, It's Hard to Let Go"

Veteran R6 content creator Kudos praised Rainbow Six Mobile for translating the core Siege experience to smartphones, highlighting slick mechanics like aim‑down‑sights while reloading and under‑barrel gadgets. He noted strong community reception, with players embracing the mobile adaptation despite lingering...

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Wanted Codes March 2026
NewsMar 1, 2026

Wanted Codes March 2026

Pocket Tactics lists the latest redeemable codes for the Roblox game Wanted, a heist‑style experience where players can earn cash, weapons and other items. The active codes—BOOM, DEVV, UZI and WANTED—grant ten C4 charges, $10 K cash (twice) and a free...

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Clash of Clans' Dragon Duke Lands in a Fiery New Update, but You'll Need to Grind for Him First
NewsMar 1, 2026

Clash of Clans' Dragon Duke Lands in a Fiery New Update, but You'll Need to Grind for Him First

Supercell’s latest Clash of Clans seasonal update, Dragon Escape, introduces the Dragon Duke, the game’s second aerial hero and sixth overall hero addition. The Duke gains a 50% attack‑speed boost and doubles his Royal Rampage passive when isolated, while also...

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Sailor Piece Race Guide
NewsMar 1, 2026

Sailor Piece Race Guide

Sailor Piece’s race system assigns each character a unique set of stat buffs that influence health, damage, speed, and other core gameplay metrics. Rarity tiers—ranging from Common to Mythical—determine how often each race appears when players reroll. Higher‑tier races like...

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Blox Fruits Shark Guide
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Blox Fruits Shark Guide

The Blox Fruits Shark race is one of four core races, offering unique water‑based survivability and speed bonuses. Players can obtain the race by chance at spawn or by spending 90 Robux, 3 k fragments, or event currency to reroll. Shark abilities...

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Blox Fruits Tiger Guide
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Blox Fruits Tiger Guide

The Tiger fruit, a mythical Zoan‑type Devil Fruit in Roblox’s Blox Fruits, launched on October 31 2025, replacing the previously unobtainable Leopard fruit. It costs 5 million beli or 3 k Robux, making it one of the most expensive in‑game items. The fruit grants...

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Warframe's Nintendo Switch 2 Version Is Coming in March, and I Think It Will Set the Standard for Ports
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Warframe's Nintendo Switch 2 Version Is Coming in March, and I Think It Will Set the Standard for Ports

Digital Extremes announced Warframe’s Nintendo Switch 2 port will launch on March 25, 2026, delivering native 60 fps performance and 1080p resolution. The version adds Joy‑Con 2 mouse mode, allowing precise aiming and menu navigation. Players who log in between March 25 and April 15 receive an...

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Universal Tower Defense Units Guide
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Universal Tower Defense Units Guide

Pocket Tactics released a comprehensive guide covering every summonable unit in the mobile gacha title Universal Tower Defense. The article lists each character’s element, abilities, and rarity, and explains the steep rarity odds—Mythic (0.5%), Legendary (2%), Epic (16%), Rare (81.5%)....

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Introducing Pokémon Winds and Waves Starters
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Introducing Pokémon Winds and Waves Starters

Pokémon Winds and Waves will launch in 2027, and its three starter Pokémon were unveiled at the February 2026 Pokémon Presents. The grass‑type bird Browt, fire‑type puppy Pombon, and water‑type lizard Gecqua each bring distinct aesthetic themes and early fan reactions. While Pombon has...

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Resident Evil Village Switch 2 Review - a Port as Perfect as Lady D
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Resident Evil Village Switch 2 Review - a Port as Perfect as Lady D

Resident Evil Village arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 as a flawless port, delivering PS5‑level graphics and stable frame rates in both docked and handheld modes. The launch coincides with two other Resident Evil titles—Resident Evil 7 and the new Requiem—making three games...

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All Garden Horizons Mutations and Variants
NewsFeb 26, 2026

All Garden Horizons Mutations and Variants

Garden Horizons introduces a tiered system of crop mutations and variants that dramatically increase selling prices, with multipliers ranging from 1x to 10x. Mutations are weather‑driven or event‑triggered, while variants apply a flat boost on top of any existing mutation....

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All Garden Horizons Seed Packs and Seeds
NewsFeb 26, 2026

All Garden Horizons Seed Packs and Seeds

Garden Horizons, a Roblox farming title, recently released a comprehensive seed guide detailing in‑game seed prices, rarity tiers, and restocking mechanics. Standard seeds can be bought from NPC Bill with shillings, with prices ranging from 20 to 1 million shillings and...

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Wuthering Waves Banners February 2026
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Wuthering Waves Banners February 2026

Wuthering Waves is running a new banner cycle from February 28 to March 18, 2026, spotlighting five‑star Resonator Luuk Herssen and a Galbrena rerun. The upcoming banner promises the debut of five‑star Sigrika, an aero‑gauntlet character, once details are released. The game’s...

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