Pokemon Go Took Over a City in Japan for a Safari Zone

Pokemon Go is no stranger to live events. Aside from a messy debut in Chicago last year and a redeeming follow-up last month, Pokemon Go has held more than half a dozen Safari Zone events across Europe and Asia, spanning locations from The Netherlands to Taiwan.

This week, the latest Safari Zone is in Yokosuka, Japan, a waterfront city roughly 90 minutes outside of Tokyo. The August timeframe for a Japan event was taken last year by the city of Yokohama, which declined to hold a follow-up event this year after over-attendance caused traffic problems and delays in 2017. In contrast, the city of Yokosuka has welcomed Pokemon Go with open arms.

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Destiny 2: Post-Forsaken Content Detailed

Bungie has released a content roadmap for Destiny 2, detailing what players can expect following the launch of the game’s third expansion, Forsaken.

The game will continue using its seasonal model, with the year broken up into several three-month seasons, with each season providing different challenges, loot, rewards and more.

This additional seasonal content will be free of charge, although some updates will be exclusive to players who have purchased Forsaken. As an example, Season of the Outlaw will see both a Raid (Last Wish), as well as an “evolution” for the Dreaming City, exclusive to Forsaken players.

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Are Tag-Team Pokemon Too Powerful? The Pros Weigh In

A new kind of Pokemon card called Tag Team GX was revealed during this past weekend’s Pokemon World Championships 2018, featuring mascot Pikachu fighting side-by-side with the legendary Zekrom. It’s not only a Basic Pokemon card with a whopping 240 HP but it packs a pair of powerful attacks that have the potential to end the game in a flash.

Take a gander:

Pikachu & ZekromFor three Lightning Energy, Full Blitz hits for 150 damage — add a Choice Band for a 30 attack boost and it can knock out numerous Basic Pokemon GX with 180 HP, like Rayquaza GX and Necrozma GX.

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We’re Giving Away A Nintendo Switch And Copies Of Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate

To celebrate Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate coming to Nintendo Switch on August 28, 2018, we’re giving away 10 copies of the game and 1 Nintendo Switch!

One (1) Grand Prize winner will receive a Nintendo Switch, plus a copy of the game, and nine (9) runner-ups will receive the game on Nintendo Switch.

Entry is open to United States residents only. Competition ends September 9, 2018 at 11:59 PM PDT.

About the game:

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is the follow-up to Monster Hunter Generations, and marks the Monster Hunter series’ debut on Nintendo Switch as an exclusive. Hunters can face off against the largest roster of unique monsters in any Monster Hunter game to date. Players take on the role of a brave hunter challenging larger than life beasts that yield valuable resources used for crafting unique weapons and equipment. Accept hundreds of quests solo or with friends in this nostalgic look back at the series’ beginnings and evolutions. Along the hunter’s journey, players must defend each of the game’s four villages from major threats known as the Fated Four, plus an even more dangerous new Elder Dragon. This game features a blend of classic gameplay and unique new twists, brand new explorable areas and monsters, plus returning fan-favorites like the lightning fast Zinogre and the stealthy long-tailed Nargacuga. Fans will be able to play in tabletop mode or in handheld mode on-the-go with up to three other hunters locally or online when it releases on August 28, 2018.