Rebekah Valentine
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The Sunday Papers
This article uses a metaphorical football match to discuss various aspects of game development and journalism. It touches on character expression in games like God of War, the open-world design of Red Dead Redemption, and the personal experiences of journalists from outlets like Kotaku, PC Gamer, and IGN.
Kotaku hires Rebekah Valentine as Senior Reporter as site expands under new ownership
Kotaku has appointed Rebekah Valentine as Senior Reporter, marking the first major hire since its acquisition by Keleops Media in July 2025. The site reports doubled traffic and plans further hires to enhance its original reporting and investigative capabilities. Valentine, formerly of IGN and GamesIndustry.biz, will focus on news and potentially criticism, aiming to demystify the inner workings of the gaming industry for readers.
Pokémon Pokopia Has a Super Secret Hidden Reward for Finishing the Entire Pokedex - IGN
This guide details the hidden reward for completing the Pokédex in Pokémon Pokopia, which includes recipes for a Neo Dowsing Machine, printer items, a shutter, a card reader, and a Diploma. The article also mentions various other guides available for the game, including lists of Pokémon, things to do first, and how to raise environment and comfort levels.
Pokémon Pokopia Players Are Clearing All the Ash on Rocky Ridges so You Don't Have to - IGN
Players of Pokémon Pokopia are advised not to clear all the Volcanic Ash in the Rocky Ridges area, as it is a time-consuming task with little reward. While some hidden items and building space can be found, dedicated players have discovered that there is essentially nothing of significant value beneath the ash, making it an unnecessary endeavor for most.
'It Is Getting Very Hard to Keep Players From Going All Over the Place' — Yes, the Donkey Kong Bananza Devs Are Watching Your Speedruns - IGN
Donkey Kong Bananza developers Kenta Motokura and Tatsuya Kurihara are closely watching player speedruns and unintended tricks, finding it increasingly difficult to prevent players from exploring all areas. While they design for player freedom, they also acknowledge and sometimes even appreciate the creative sequence breaks and movement techniques discovered by the community.
Pokémon Pokopia's First Event Starts Next Week, But You Can Access It Right Now - IGN
The limited-time event for Pokémon Pokopia, featuring Hoppip, Skiploom, and Jumpluff, begins March 9 and runs until March 24. Players can access the event early by adjusting their Nintendo Switch system clock. The event introduces a new "cotton spore" material used to craft picnic-themed furniture and attract the featured Pokémon.
Pokemon Pokopia's Lore Has Huge Implications for the Pokemon Universe - IGN
Pokemon Pokopia presents a surprisingly dark narrative for the franchise, revealing that humanity is extinct due to a climate disaster, with survivors evacuated to space centuries ago. The game's lore suggests a grim future where Pokemon mimic human lives, unaware that their return may never happen. This deep lore has significant implications for the broader Pokemon universe, raising questions about canon and the fate of humanity.
