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GDC Festival of Gaming Opening Today at SF’s Moscone Center
The GDC Festival of Gaming has opened at San Francisco's Moscone Center, marking the 40th edition of the event with a transformed format reflecting the broader gaming industry ecosystem. The festival aims to connect thousands of game-makers, publishers, investors, and other professionals. Several other gaming news items are also briefly mentioned, including updates for Football Manager 26, a research initiative by Avia Games and Duke University, a new trailer for MotorSlice, Monster Hunter Now's anniversary, a grant for ROCKFISH Games' EVERSPACE franchise, and a partnership between JAKKS Pacific and SEGA for Sonic the Hedgehog 4.
Monster Hunter Now 2.5 Year Anniversary Live
Monster Hunter Now is celebrating its 2.5-year anniversary with in-game events and benefits running until March 29. Players can enjoy reduced material requirements for popular elemental weapons and the return of Hope weapons with style customization. Exclusive anniversary content, including a hunter medal, Guild Card background, and stickers, is also available through event quests.
Pokémon Go Developer Declines to Confirm Hidden Nerf to Wild Shiny Odds as Part of New Season Changes - IGN
Players of Pokémon Go have observed that shiny Pokémon odds in the wild may have been secretly reduced as part of new season changes, making rare variants harder to find. Niantic, the developer, declined to comment on specific shiny rates, citing policy. While Niantic advertised increased shiny chances for Pokémon in eggs and raids, and for evolved forms in the wild, player-sourced data suggests a general flattening of odds from previously boosted rates for certain species.
Pokemon Go codes - Gotta redeem 'em all
This guide provides a list of active and expired promo codes for Pokemon Go, offering in-game items like Fusion Energy, Timed Research, and Poke Balls. It also explains how to redeem these codes on both iOS and Android devices via the Niantic Offer Redemption page or the in-game shop.
SHIHORI Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Guest of Honor
International J-pop singer-songwriter SHIHORI has been announced as a Guest of Honor for Fire & Ice RGX 2026, a gaming convention taking place June 20-21. SHIHORI, known for her work on "Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run" and various anime soundtracks, will perform at the event's Saturday concert. The article also briefly mentions upcoming releases and updates for games like Monster Hunter Now, MotoGP 26, GTA Online, NAKWON: LAST PARADISE, The Coin Game, and skate.
Monster Hunter Now Season 9: Skybound Scalestorm Launching March 19
Monster Hunter Now is launching its ninth season, "Skybound Scalestorm," on March 19, introducing the insect glaive weapon and new monsters like Seregios and Almudron. The update also brings a "Friend Link" feature for easier group hunts. The article also briefly mentions upcoming releases and updates for MotoGP 26, Grand Theft Auto Online, NAKWON: LAST PARADISE, Cinderia, Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, and Transport Fever 3.
Pokemon Go March 2026 Events: Raid Bosses, Community Day, Pokopia Crossover, And More
Pokemon Go is celebrating March with multiple in-game events, including a 30th anniversary celebration for the Pokemon series, a Pokopia crossover event, and a Community Day featuring Scorbunny. The month will also see rotating Raid Bosses, including legendary Pokemon and Mega Evolutions, and the return of the Bug Out event with a new Pokemon debut.
