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Pokemon Go July 2026 Events: Raids, Spotlight Hours, Go Fest, And More
Pokemon Go is celebrating its tenth anniversary in July 2026 with a packed schedule of in-game events. The month features multiple Raid boss rotations including legendary and Mega Pokemon, weekly Spotlight Hours, a Sobble Community Day, and the global Go Fest event. Special celebrations for the anniversary, Pikachu, and Professor Willow's birthday will also take place, alongside unique Timed Research events.
Mega Skarmory Pokemon Go Raids: Weaknesses, Best Counters, And Best Moveset
Pokemon Go is hosting a Super Mega Raid Day on June 27 featuring Mega Skarmory. This guide provides information on Mega Skarmory's weaknesses, best counters, and optimal movesets for players participating in the raid event. The event will run from 2 to 5 PM local time, with bonuses including an increased Remote Raid Pass limit and free Raid Passes.
Villagers & Heroes starts a new season of raids and improves the auction house in Talon’s Grip update
Villagers & Heroes has launched its Talon's Grip update, introducing the 12th season of raids with new Griffin-themed rewards. The update also brings significant improvements to the Auction House, including fixes for display errors, enhanced search functionality for text and rarity, and the addition of a loading message. This update aims to provide new content for both the 'heroes' and 'villagers' aspects of the game.
New World’s June update reduces the number of people required for raids and arenas
Amazon's MMORPG New World is receiving a June update that reduces the number of players required for raids and arenas. The update also adds new Steam achievements, triples territory XP and umbral drop rates, and disables the OPR/CTF PvP mode rotation on specific servers. The game is slated to sunset in January 2027.
World of Warcraft starts testing Update 12.1: Curse of the Ula’tek
World of Warcraft is testing Update 12.1, titled Curse of the Ula'tek, which is the first major chapter for the Midnight expansion. This update introduces the Coiled Isle zone, the Altar of Fangs dungeon, the Venomous Abyss raid, Season 2, Discord integration, and new delves. It also adds Lairs, instanced world boss encounters with scaling difficulty.
Borderlands 4’s Next Free Raid and Bounty Pack 3 Detailed, Out on July 25th
Gearbox Entertainment detailed upcoming content for Borderlands 4, including the free update version 1.8 and the paid Bounty Pack 3: A Zane to Kill For, both releasing on June 25th. The free update introduces a new endgame raid, Takedown at Hadron Abyss, while the DLC features a "neon-noir" mystery, repeatable missions, new bosses, and cosmetic items. Borderlands 4 is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Choose My Adventure: Cutting through the latest normal raids of Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail
The author recounts their experience tackling normal raids in Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, specifically the Arcadion and Vana'diel series. Despite initial trepidation and some challenging encounters, they found enjoyment in learning mechanics and the overall vibe, particularly the pro wrestling theme and music of the Arcadion raids, though the story of the Vana'diel raids felt middling.
Single-player MMORPG sim Erenshor is still launching raids and new gear this summer
The single-player MMORPG simulation game Erenshor is set to receive a summer update that will introduce its first raids. The update will add four new raids with unique boss mechanics and best-in-slot gear, alongside new equipment tiers, a transmog system, and improved AI behavior. Specific release dates are not yet available, but the content is expected this summer.
Ingenious single-player MMO that exploded on Steam is so dedicated to the raids in its "biggest update" yet that it has a manager for your simulated guild members
The single-player RPG Erenshor is preparing for its largest update yet, titled The Planar March, which introduces raids with tiered bosses and transmog loot. This update adds four new zones, over 20 boss fights, and more than 130 new items, significantly expanding the game's scope and offering an estimated 30-60 hours of new content. The update also features a guild system with NPC allies that players can command, mimicking a traditional MMORPG raiding experience.
I'm going to miss Destiny 2 Day One raids the most
The author expresses a deep sense of loss for the 'Day One' raid experience in Destiny 2, highlighting it as a unique and unparalleled activity in gaming. This sentiment stems from the game's shift away from such pinnacle events, making future 'Day One' raids impossible unless a sequel is released. The article laments the loss of this intense, collaborative challenge and its impact on player engagement and community.
Final Fantasy 14 players clear one of the hardest fights in the MMO with only casters and healers: "Tank LB3 is a…
A group of Final Fantasy 14 players has successfully cleared The Epic of Alexander (Ultimate) raid without any tanks, using only healers and casters. This challenging feat, typically requiring a balanced party composition, highlights the players' exceptional skill and coordination. The community has reacted with impressed comments, with some joking that tank Limit Breaks are merely a suggestion.
Mega Falinks Pokemon Go Raids: Weaknesses, Best Counters, And Best Moveset
Pokemon Go is introducing Mega Falinks in Super Mega Raids starting May 23rd. This guide details Mega Falinks' weaknesses to flying, psychic, and fairy-type attacks, recommends counters like Zapdos and Mega Alakazam, and suggests the best moveset for Mega Falinks itself. Shiny Falinks will also have increased encounter rates during the event.
Lord of the Rings Online takes action to reduce lag in raids
Standing Stone Games is implementing changes to Lord of the Rings Online's load balancer to address severe lag issues experienced in raids. These adjustments aim to reduce performance impacts caused by multiple groups sharing server instances. The studio plans to release these changes this week and gather player feedback.
WoW Classic’s Burning Crusade Anniversary adds two more raids in its latest phase
Blizzard Entertainment has released the second phase of the WoW Classic Burning Crusade Anniversary realms, titled Overlords of Outland. This update introduces two new endgame raids, Tempest Keep: The Eye and Serpentshrine Cavern, and launches Arena Season 2. Future phases will include The Black Temple, Zul'Aman, and Sunwell Plateau.
Mist of Pandaria Classic brings WoW’s Siege of Orgrimmar to servers on June 2
Mists of Pandaria Classic is set to launch its Siege of Orgrimmar raid on June 2nd, marking a significant content update for the expansion. This update includes a new zone, Timeless Isle, five new World Bosses, and the continuation of the Legendary Cloak questline. Additionally, a fan-made mod called Girlypop is gaining attention for its humorous rewrite of in-game quest text with drag-inspired lingo.
Xurkitree Pokemon Go Raids: Weaknesses, Best Counters, And How To Get Shiny Xurkitree
Xurkitree is currently available as a five-star Raid boss in Pokemon Go until May 19. As a pure electric-type Pokemon, its only weakness is ground-type attacks. Players can also use grass and dragon-type Pokemon as alternatives, as they resist electric attacks. Shiny Xurkitree is available, but there is no way to increase the odds of encountering it.
Solo MMO sim Erenshor reconfirms that raids are coming this summer, this time with a trailer
Burgee Media has announced that raids are coming to the solo MMORPG Erenshor this summer. The update will include four raids with 20 bosses, split across four difficulty tiers, and is balanced for max-level characters. This feature is planned as the final content release before the game exits early access.
Singleplayer simulated MMO Erenshor is getting raids this summer
The singleplayer simulated MMORPG Erenshor, developed by Burgee Media, is set to receive a significant update this summer that will introduce raids. This update will add over 120 new gear drops, more than 20 bosses, and over a dozen spells and skills, providing an estimated 20 to 40 hours of new content for players. The raids will feature simulated players and offer progression tiers for endgame loot.
Gear Up for Mythic+ and Raids
This guide aims to simplify the process of gearing up for Mythic+ dungeons and raids. It provides strategies to make acquiring the necessary equipment less of a complex puzzle for players.
Wisdom of Nym: Impressions of Final Fantasy XIV’s Trail to the Heavens content (with no story spoilers)
This article provides an early look at the new content in a recent Final Fantasy XIV patch, focusing on a new dungeon, trial, and alliance raid without story spoilers. While the alliance raid is praised for its spectacle and interesting mechanics, the dungeon and trial are found to be mechanically simpler and less engaging than previous content, though they serve their structural purpose within the game.