During the first week of the Los Angeles wildfires, Niantic assured fans that its Pokemon Go Unova Tour - Los Angeles event will go on as scheduled. Nearly a month later, that's still the plan. However, Niantic is also extending a refund offer to ticket holders who won't be able to make the event.

Niantic shared the news on the official Pokemon Go site, and added that players who choose to take the refund can make the request via in-app support through February 23.

The Pokemon Go: Unova Tour - Los Angeles will be held at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena on February 21-23. There will also be citywide gameplay in Los Angeles and Orange County. The event will also mark the Pokemon Go debut of Black Kyurem and White Kyurem ahead of their global rollout on March 1.

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Last month, director and actor Chris Carpenter launched a Kickstarter campaign to bring his vision for a Legend of Zelda fan film to life. Although the campaign was moderately successful and raised approximately $24,000, it also caught the attention of Nintendo itself. Now, the Kickstarter campaign has been suspended and the Zelda fan film is no longer happening.

Via Nintendo Life, Dio Traverso--one of the film's producers--confirmed on the Kickstarter page that the project has been shuttered and that no money will be collected from the campaign. He also thanked the film's supporters on behalf of Carpenter and the rest of their collaborators.

Carpenter had planned to step into the role of Link opposite A Series of Unfortunate Events' Avi Lake, who was cast as Princess Zelda. The movie was called Lost in Hyrule, and the story was set after Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask in order to bring that chapter of Link's adventures to a close.

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It's been 25 years since Maxis first introduced us to The Sims and began wasting so, so much of our time. EA, not too surprisingly, has taken advantage of this major anniversary to re-release both The Sims and The Sims 2, with all DLC included and the games updated for modern computers. And as you take this dose of nostalgia, you may find yourself looking for some cheats to help you reacquaint yourself with the original classic.

We've got you covered. Since this re-release of The Sims 1 is just that--an updated version of the existing game, rather than a remake or remaster--not much has changed about how cheating works in the original Sims title. You don't have to mess with game files or command lines or anything like that. You simply fire up the game, and once you're in it, press ctrl+shft+C to pull up the console where you can enter codes--and then enter a code.

These days, in The Sims 4, we've got a metric ton of cheats of all kinds, but The Sims 1 was simpler. While the original game has a pretty massive pile of codes that will do under-the-hood technical stuff, there are only a relatively small number of useful cheats. And at least one of them does something completely different than you'd probably expect. Let's dive in.

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Capcom has announced that Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny is being remastered for PC, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One. The remaster is due out sometime in 2025.

Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny follows Jubei Yagyu as he fights against a demon army led by Nobunaga Oda. After Nobunaga's army slaughtered the Yagyu clan, Jubei is now on a quest for revenge. Along the way, Jubei meets others with similar goals and learns more about his oni heritage, which gives him powers to defeat Nobunaga's demons.

The game was first released for PS2 in 2002, and it's the second entry in the series to get a modern remaster. Back in 2018, Capcom remastered the first game in the series, Onimusha: Warlords.

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EA is partying like it's 2004--and that's because the publisher is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its juggernaut franchise The Sims with brand-new re-releases of The Sims and The Sims 2 that include all their DLC and work on modern systems. Since it's been quite a while since most of us have messed with The Sims 2--EA stopped supporting the title when it released The Sims 3 back in 2009, after all--we could use a bit of a helping hand as we revisit this old classic. Fortunately, we've still got plenty of The Sims 2 cheat codes to work with.

Fortunately, The Sims 2 has a lot more cheats than The Sims 1 did. Like a lot of first sequels, The Sims 2 is where the series really established most of its norms--meaning that the way you can cheat in The Sims 2 is pretty similar to how you can cheat in The Sims 4. Because of that, in general, The Sims 2 is a lot easier to go back to now than The Sims 1 is.

But there is one thing that has stayed the same from the start: You press ctrl+shft+C to open the console where you can type in your cheat codes. No need to mess with any game files or anything like that--the console works by default. Once you've opened it up, just type in one of the codes below and have fun. Just keep in mind that The Sims 2 doesn't tell you if you typed it correctly, and it can be case-sensitive about some of the codes, so be sure to enter them exactly as written below.

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Following the reveal of Battlefield Labs, a testing program for the next Battlefield game, EA has revealed a rough release date window for the full game (colloquially referred to as Battlefield 6). It's due out during EA's 2026 fiscal year, meaning it will release between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026.

The news was shared as part of EA's latest earnings report, which came not long after the company warned of a worse-than-expected performance for the most recent quarter. No other news was shared about the new Battlefield game, although the release window comes on the heels of a flurry of Battlefield-related announcements.

We previously had no official word on when a new game might release, although a report had suggested it could come as soon as October 2025. Whenever it launches, it will be preceded by Battlefield Labs, a private testing program you can sign up for access to now.

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The latest Destiny 2 episode, Heresy, has arrived and with it plenty of big changes to classes. Tons of tweaks to the Arc subclass along with updates across the board have introduced some brand-new build possibilities. Here are three excellent builds for--one each for Titan, Warlock, and Hunter--that use some of the new features along with some different builds utilizing artifact perks. These include suggestions on which Exotic weapons, Fragments, Aspects, and Supers to combine for an effective and fun class setup.

Arc WarlockAn Arc Warlock build for Destiny 2 Episode Heresy

The adjustments to the Arc subclass introduce a new mechanic known as Bolt Charge, which is a stacking elemental damage perk that unleashes a chain lightning burst when the stacks are full. Multiple sources of damage, including class abilities, will build up stacks of Bolt Charge. This build for Warlocks utilizes tons of Arc damage sources from both weapons and abilities to make the best use of it.

For armor, one of the best choices of Exotic is the Geomag Stabilizers. Extending the duration of your Chaos Reach Super will build up Bolt Charge stacks, and spreading Arc Damage around is crucial for making the most out of the new mechanic– these boots will help do just that. The patch released alongside the launch of Heresy changed Geomag Stabilizers to leverage Bolt Charge stacks: Sprinting while near maximum stacks will fill up the charges to unleash the attack from Bolt Charge.

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Warner Bros. Games' MultiVersus is the latest game slated to shut down its servers after being deemed a disappointment by its parent company. Concord met a similar fate last fall, and these won't be the last. But if players in the United Kingdom were hoping that the government would step in to address the issue, then they're going to be sorely disappointed.

As reported by Eurogamer, the UK government has responded to a petition asking for consumer laws to be updated to keep video game publishers from taking their titles offline without offering their paying customers a chance to "retain or repair them."

In response, the United Kingdom government essentially said that it doesn't see a need to address the issue. The statement notes that video game publishers are already covered by pre-existing laws and there are no plans to change the laws currently on the books about "digital obsolescence."

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Razer Wolverine V3 Pro Wireless Controller for Xbox & PC

$140 (was $200) with 30% off coupon

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Razer Wolverine V3 Pro Tournament Edition Wired Controller

$100

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Razer launched a new white model of its Wolverine V3 Pro wireless controller for Xbox and PC today, and if you act fast, you can save 30% on the pro controller at Amazon. The discount drops the price from $200 to just $140 when you click the coupon code check box on its Amazon store page. This is a massive discount, especially for a newly released controller like this, but we're not sure how long the deal will be available, so grab it while you can. Note that the coupon appears to be region-based and may not be available to all customers.

The original black edition of the Wolverine V3 Pro released last August and has yet to receive a discount, so it seems likely that Amazon's deal on the new model is actually a pricing error.

Razer Wolverine V3 Pro Wireless Controller for Xbox & PC $140 (was $200) with 30% off coupon

Specifications:

• Includes hardshell carrying case
• Wireless connection on Xbox & PC via 2.4GHz dongle
• 10-foot braided USB-C cable for PC-only Tournament Mode
• Microswitch face buttons and bumpers
• 8-way "floating" microswitch D-pad
• 6 remappable buttons (4 rear triggers, 2 shoulder buttons)
• Adjustable trigger stops
• Hall Effect thumbsticks with anti-friction rings
• Swappable thumbstick caps (includes 4 sticks)
• Custom profile support
• Haptic feedback
• RGB lighting
• Razer Controller App features:
  • Create custom profiles
  • Adjust RGB lighting effects
  • Adjust stick & trigger sensitivity
  • Programmable multi-function settings button

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Specifications:

• Wired-only connection (10-foot braided USB-C cable)
• PC-only Tournament Mode features 1000Hz polling rate
• Microswitch face buttons and bumpers
• 8-way "floating" microswitch D-pad
• 6 remappable buttons (4 rear triggers, 2 shoulder buttons)
• Adjustable trigger stops
• Hall Effect thumbsticks with anti-friction rings
• Swappable thumbstick caps (includes 4 sticks)
• Custom profile support
• Haptic feedback
• Razer Controller App features:
  • Create custom profiles
  • Adjust stick & trigger sensitivity
  • Programmable multi-function settings button

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As you can see from the gamepad's specs, the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro is packed with pro-level features that make it one of our favorite pro controllers available for Xbox and PC. If you want to read more, be sure to check our Razer Wolverine V3 Pro Controller review for a deeper dive into the device's functionality and performance.

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HBO's The Last of Us returns for its highly anticipated second season this April, and now we've learned a key piece of information about it. Showrunner Craig Mazin said in an interview that Season 2 will not follow the timeline of the game exactly. It will depart from the game's timeline, but Mazin didn't say how--only that the changes from the game were made with care and designed to tell the best story for TV.

"We certainly are going to mess around with time the way it was in the source material... we messed around in ways that we felt were appropriate for the show," Mazin told Entertainment Weekly. "When I say 'messed around,' I mean scientifically determined in a narrative way what we thought would be most impactful."

The Last of Us: Part II the game told its story through a non-linear setup as well, as players bounced between playing as Ellie and Abby. The other showrunner, Neil Druckmann, said revealing the story structure for The Last of Us Season 2 would be a spoiler, but he did confirm the team "tried different things" before settling on what will show up on screen.

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Dune: Awakening was designed with "controller in mind" according to the one of the game's producers, even though the PC version of the game will arrive before it eventually launches on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.

Speaking with VG247, Dune: Awakening producer Nils Ryborg elaborated on developer Funcom's approach when it came to designing the upcoming survival MMO set in an alternate-history version of Frank Herbert's legendary sci-fi book series. He specifically discussed how the game, which will see hundreds of players battling for control of Arrakis and its precious Spice, was built around controllers and consoles.

"So from the start, it's the easier way of making a game, going console-first," Ryborg said. "A lot of that transitions easily back on the PC, whereas if you make a pure PC game where you use a mouse and keyboard to control, it's really difficult to port over. So it's been designed with a controller in mind from the get-go."

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After years of development, the RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance II from Warhorse Studios is out now, and it's putting up huge numbers on Steam. The game has exceeded 150,000 concurrent users on Steam, just hours after launch, and is the No. 1 top-selling game on Steam in the US right now. The game is also available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

The game's launch is drawing praise from other RPG studios, including The Witcher developer CD Projekt Red. The developer said, "Congratulations on the release of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II! May your blade always be sharp, cup never run dry, and the path stay safe!"

GameSpot's Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 review scored the game an 8/10, while other outlets scored it highly as well. On GameSpot sister site Metacritic, the game has an aggregate rating of 88 and 89 on OpenCritic.

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MLB The Show 25 Limited Edition

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This year marks the 20th anniversary of MLB The Show, and to celebrate, MLB The Show 25 has three players on its cover for the first time--Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz, and Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson. In addition to being cover athletes, each of these young stars is getting their own MLB The Show Topps Trading Card. MLB The Show fans and baseball card collectors can get one of the trading cards by preordering The Show 25's physical edition ahead of its March 18 release.

Unlike previous years, MLB The Show won't be available on Xbox Game Pass, so Xbox Series X players will need to buy a copy to play at launch. PlayStation says the game won't be on any subscription services in 2025.

Check out all of your MLB The Show 25's preorder options below. For more on the upcoming baseball sim, check out our story on the revamped Road to the Show mode.

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Developer World's Edge has announced that Age of Mythology: Retold and Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition will be launching on PlayStation 5 this year.

The Age of Empires spin-off Age of Mythology: Retold is releasing on March 4 with the same content as the Xbox and PC versions, including the new expansion launching on the same day, the Chinese-themed Immortal Pillars. The PS5 version will also include cross-play and every future update will be pushed onto all platforms. The Premium Edition grants five-day early access starting on February 27 and preorders include two exclusive Blessings for the Arena of the Gods mode.

In Spring 2025, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition will drop on PS5 alongside new DLC expansions for all platforms. While World's Edge didn't provide any additional details, the studio did show a sneak peek at of what's to come.

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Activision has announced that it has raised more than $1.6 million for the Los Angeles fire relief efforts through the sale of the LA Fire Relief in-game DLC for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone.

As announced previously, the funds are being donated to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and Direct Relief. The $1.6 million is in addition to Activision's previous $1 million donation, which brings the company's total donation efforts to $2.6 million.

"Thank you to the Call of Duty community for their support, which will make a real impact for those who were affected by the LA fires," Activision said.

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Nvidia has come a long way since its founding in 1993. What started as a small company designing graphics cards has transformed into a tech behemoth with a market cap of nearly $3 trillion. If you’re interested in the history of the brand and its technology, you'll want to check out the new book The Nvidia Way. The book is available now at Amazon, and even getting a small discount down to $29.75 (was $32).

The Nvidia Way: Jensen Huang and the Making of a Tech Giant $29.75 (was $32)

Written by Bloomberg columnist Tae Kim, the Nvidia Way is a 272-page hardcover book that offers an all-encompassing account of one of the world’s wealthiest tech brands, starting with the story of its founding to an overview of the chipmaker's recent expansion into AI. Amazon picked The Nvidia Way as one of the best nonfiction books of the month, so give it a look if you’re seeking your next deep read.

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Speaking of Nvidia, the company just launched its RTX 50-Series GPUs last week. They’re incredibly hard to find, but restocks are frequently happening at most of the big retailers like Amazon and Best Buy. If you’re interested in the GPUs, take a look at our RTX 50-Series Restock Guide, which highlights the most likely places you’ll find one in stock.

If you’re looking for additional reading material to pair with The Nvidia Way, Chip War is a solid choice. Published in 2022, it takes an expansive view of the chip-making marketplace and how it’s quickly become one of the most profitable industries on the planet--and how multiple countries are in a frantic battle to outsmart the competition. It’s currently on sale for $22.33 (was $32).

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The next installment of the Battlefield series--ostensibly Battlefield 6--is bringing back the acclaimed Battlefield Portal feature from the otherwise critically maligned Battlefield 2042, according to a YouTuber.

Content creator Flakfire said in a video uploaded Monday that he was invited to an online presentation detailing the Battlefield Labs community testing experience. Developers confirmed in the presentation that Portal, a custom-games-mode platform in 2042, is returning in the upcoming Battlefield game, Flakfire said.

In Battlefield 2042, Portal featured maps, weapons, and vehicles from previous titles in the franchise, namely Battlefield 1942, Battlefield: Bad Company 2, and Battlefield 3. While it is unknown what Portal could include in the next Battlefield game, Flakfire said developers told him that Portal could be one of the features that players test in the Battlefield Labs program.

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Sending collectors' items through the mail is supposed to be safe, but it seems that one former USPS employee commandeered some of these packages for himself. Shelby Dozier pleaded guilty to theft of mail by a postal service employee, a charge that stemmed from at least 10 incidents that allegedly occurred while he was employed as a sorting clerk at a USPS office in New Jersey.

Between September and December of 2022, Dozier allegedly swiped the contents of at least 10 packages that were mailed to an auction house in Clifton, New Jersey. Per USA Today, these packages included premium items like Michael Jordan and Mickey Mantle trading cards, several dozen graded sports cards and Pokemon cards, as well as signed jerseys, signed photos, and other such memorabilia.

Dozier was suspected by several of his fellow employees when they noticed opened and empty parcels in the men's locker room. Law enforcement used phone records and Dozier's own employment attendance records to substantiate their suspicions, and they eventually searched his iCloud account, where they found records of sellers buying the stolen memorabilia from Dozier. Dozier's plea agreement includes $108,692.92 in restitution to his victims; though he has not been sentenced yet, the charge carries a maximum potential prison sentence of five years.

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MLB The Show 25 will be out this March, and as the first game in years to not release on day one for Game Pass, Sony's San Diego Studio had to make the case for you to spend your money at launch. New features coming to the game this year might just do that, with the sometimes-stagnant Road to the Show mode getting a big upgrade and Diamond Dynasty ditching a system players took issue with.

Rather than complete a simple combine exercise before getting drafted by an MLB team, this year's Road to the Show mode will let you begin your career as a high-school player before making the jump to college and the pros.

Authentic amateur-level audio has been included specifically for this, such as the loud "ping" of aluminum bats and the distinct crash of a player hitting a chain-link fence. Elsewhere, "hundreds" of new gameplay animations have been added, along with a new G.O.A.T. difficulty setting and an "ambush hitting" system.

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Nearly two years after its initial release, Hogwarts Legacy has continued its train of post-launch support with the addition of fully supported mods on PC. Prior to this update, mods were a risky venture for players to download and there weren't even that many to choose from.

Now, there are hundreds, and soon to be thousands, of mods you can download right from the start menu in Hogwarts Legacy. To see how you can add mods to your game, keep reading the guide below.

Install Mods in Hogwarts Legacy

Unlike other major single-player games on PC, such as Starfield or Fallout, you don't have to go through a third-party site such as Nexus Mods to download add-ons in Hogwarts Legacy. Instead, all you have to do is launch your copy of the game and access the official mod manager the developers have added. The mod manager contains all the available and supported mods in Hogwarts Legacy and allows you to enable or disable the ones you want to add.

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