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Pokemon Champions next Battle Pass contents leak
Dataminer ChicoEevee has leaked the contents of the upcoming Season M-2 Battle Pass for Pokemon Champions, revealing all 50 levels of rewards ahead of its official launch. The leaked rewards include various in-game items, character customizations, and Mega Stones for Pokemon like Skarmory, Kangaskhan, and Gengar.
Pokemon Champions now available to download
Pokemon Champions has launched as a free-to-start title on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, featuring in-game purchases like a Battle Pass. The game utilizes familiar mechanics from previous Pokemon titles and will be used for official Pokemon Video Game Championship events.
Gods Unchained Unveils Battle Pass Season 13, Spoils of War
Gods Unchained has launched its Battle Pass Season 13, titled "Spoils of War," which began on April 15th. This season introduces 18 exclusive new cards that can only be acquired through the Battle Pass, with options for Collector and Whale tiers offering various rewards including unique card variants and packs. The season lasts for 28 days, featuring 60 levels of gameplay and daily XP caps to encourage consistent player engagement.
Best Loadouts In Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 For Season 3
This guide provides recommended weapon loadouts and attachments for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 3. It details specific builds for assault rifles like the MK35 ISR, EGRT-17, and Voyak KT-3, as well as submachine guns such as the Sturmwolf 45 and VST. The article also explains the weapon build code feature for easy sharing of custom loadouts.
All The Lost Outpost event rewards in Black Ops 7 and Warzone
The Lost Outpost event is now live in Call of Duty Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone, offering players new rewards. Players can collect 'Beacons' from eliminations in Zombies, Multiplayer, Endgame, and Warzone modes, or from Supply Caches in Warzone. These Beacons can be traded for Care Packages containing various in-game items, including weapon blueprints, skins, and XP tokens.
Why Some Xbox Hits Feel Closer to a Casino Floor Than an Arcade
Modern Xbox games increasingly utilize retention systems like loot boxes and battle passes, borrowing psychological tactics from casinos to encourage continued engagement. Titles such as EA SPORTS FC 25, Overwatch 2, and NBA 2K25 feature randomized acquisition, ladder progression, and collection pressure as core engagement mechanics. While not literal casinos, these games employ uncertainty and the promise of reward to keep players invested in their service and sports loops.
Shrapnel Introduces First Battle Pass With New Operators and Weapon Skins
Shrapnel has launched its first Battle Pass, introducing new operators and cosmetic items to its onchain shooter available in Steam Early Access. Developed by Neon Machine using Unreal Engine 5, the game emphasizes player ownership and a tradable in-game economy centered around the $SHRAP token, with plans for future blockchain integration on GalaChain.
How to get Icebreaker Foundation in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2
This guide explains how to unlock the Icebreaker Foundation outfit and its accessories in Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 2. Players must acquire specific battle pass skins, complete The Foundation (Reforged) quest series, and finish all seven associated missions, which include visiting locations, finding items, interacting with NPCs, destroying equipment, landing headshots, hiring specialists, and defeating the Ice King.
Call of Duty Black Ops 7: Here comes Season 3 – everything we know so far about BlackCell and the Battle Pass
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone are launching their Season 3 content on April 2nd, featuring a new Battle Pass with over 100 items, including a new Operator, Javelin. The premium BlackCell option offers exclusive skins, weapon blueprints, and a new Camo Challenge Track. Two new free base weapons, the MK35 ISR Assault Rifle and VST SMG, will also be available.
Fortnite Season 8 OG Pass: All Skins, Style Options, And Other Rewards
Fortnite's Season 8 OG Pass is now fully available, offering 44 unlockable items including skins like Synthesis, Blackheart, and Luxe, along with various accessories. The pass runs until June 17 and can be purchased for 800 V-Bucks or obtained through Fortnite Crew. Several free cosmetic items are also included for all players.
Roadmaps and Plans
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone are introducing their Season 03 Battle Pass and BlackCell offerings. New store bundles will also be available alongside the Battle Pass content.
Call of Duty Season 3 Battle Pass Adds New Weapons, Operators, And Cosmetics
Call of Duty Season 3 for Black Ops 7 and Warzone, launching April 2, 2026, introduces a battle pass with over 100 items including new weapons, operators like Javelin, and cosmetics. A premium BlackCell pass offers exclusive content and an operator skin. New weapons, blueprints, equipment skins, finishing moves, emotes, and sprays are also detailed.
All CoD: Black Ops 7 And Warzone Season 3 Weapons And How To Unlock Them
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 3, launching April 2, will introduce six new free-to-earn DLC weapons and a new battle pass. This guide details how to unlock each weapon, including assault rifles, submachine guns, sniper rifles, pistols, a special energy weapon, and a melee weapon. Unlocked weapons can also be obtained later through Armory challenges if the initial unlock window is missed.
Pokemon Champions price revealed
Pokemon Champions will be free-to-play on Nintendo Switch, with additional purchases available for in-game extras. A Starter Pack costs $9.99, a Premium Battle Pass is $6.99, and a 12-month membership is $49.99. The game is set to release on April 8, 2026, with a patch for Switch 2 and a mobile version to follow.
Rematch: Season 3 startet jetzt mit neuen Missionstypen, Battle Pass Belohnungen und mehr
Sloclap has launched Season 3 for its action-football game Rematch, introducing new daily, weekly, and repeatable challenges with associated rewards. The update also features a new Battle Pass with cosmetic items, a Team-Up feature for forming squads, and a limited-time return of 1v1 matchmaking. Enhancements to gameplay mechanics like volleys and dribbling have also been implemented.
Rematch Season 3 Now Live – All-New Mission Types, Battle Pass Rewards and More
Sloclap has launched Season 3 for their action football game Rematch, introducing new daily and weekly missions, a new Battle Pass with cosmetic rewards, and a team-up feature. The game, available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, also sees improvements to gameplay mechanics and the temporary return of 1v1 matchmaking from April 3rd to 13th.
"Nobody wants their games to look like Italian brainrot" - Indie publisher New Blood CEO urges devs to push back against DLSS 5 just like they did with NFTs and crypto games
New Blood CEO Dave Oshry is urging game developers to resist Nvidia's DLSS 5 and generative AI graphics tools, comparing the push to the backlash against NFTs and crypto games. Oshry and developer David Szymanski express concerns that these technologies are becoming mandatory, driving up costs, and potentially compromising game art and performance. They advocate for prioritizing consistent framerates, sharp resolution, and affordable hardware over AI-driven features.
Ultra-High-Speed Competitive Puzzle Game "SHIKA-Q" – Nintendo Switch Pre-Orders Now Open (EU, Australia/New Zealand)
Agni-Flare Co., Ltd. has announced that pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch version of its ultra-high-speed competitive puzzle game, SHIKA-Q, are now open in the EU and Australia/New Zealand. The game is scheduled for a worldwide release on Nintendo Switch on April 9, 2026, with PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Steam versions to follow. Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch version include a 20% discount and exclusive in-game custom items.
Pokemon Champions releases on Switch in 2 weeks, but a battle pass and extra purchases already loom over the F2P launch
Pokemon Champions is set to launch on Nintendo Switch on April 8 as a free-to-play title, with a Switch 2 update also planned for the same day. While the mobile version's release date is unknown, the game will serve as the new hub for the Video Game Championships starting in August. Concerns are rising about in-game purchases, as a "Starter Pack bundle," a Premium Battle Pass, and a Membership will be available at launch.
How to purchase XP in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2
This guide explains how to purchase experience points (XP) in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2, a feature that helps players progress through the battle pass. XP can be bought using Rivalry Coins at specific Rivalry Screens marked by a crossed sword icon on the map. Each purchase costs 10 Rivalry Coins and grants 5,000 XP, with a limit of one purchase per day.