Computer graphics conference SIGGRAPH 2017 takes place from July 30 - Aug. 3 and an email has been sent out detailing what attendees can expect. Along with the usual talks, panels and tours, SIGGRAPH 2017 Conference Chair Jerome Solomon says that people can also expectPokemon GOdeveloper Niantic to “release a rare Pikachu.” No other details about the rare character are offered in the email butPokemon GOfans have already begun to speculate....

There may be a long-anticipated fix inPokémon Legends: Z-Athat may address one of the franchise’s ongoing problems.Several new details about the upcoming Generation 9 title were revealed during the most recent Pokémon Presents event, including the presence of rampaging Mega Pokémon throughout Lumiose City, as well as thenew Mega Dragonite inPokémon Legends: Z-A. The game will also be revolutionary when it comes to battles, as it will distance itself from the traditional turn-based system and take on a more action-focused approach....

LEGO hobbits! Why haven’t we seen LEGO hobbits until now? An early look atLEGO The Lord of the Ringsshowed the full Fellowship in LEGO form, with all speaking using the movie voices. You haven’t lived until you’ve experienced Gandalf’s voice coming out of a little yellow bearded toy person.LOTRfans will flip when they see and hear Frodo, Sam and the others in block form too. LEGO The Lord of the Rings(Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360)Developer: Traveller’s TalesPublisher: WB GamesReleases: 2012...

Warning: Spoilers ahead forResident Alienseason 4, episode 10, “The End Is Here.“Resident Alienseason 4, episode 10,“The End Is Here,” brings the sci-fi dramedy to a closeafter four years of wild storytelling, and the finale provides the answer to a question that has been bubbling away in the background for a while now. The reveal comes in the form of what seems like a throwaway line fromAlan Tudyk’s Harry Vanderspeigle. With theResident Aliencastnow disbanded, the show has been announced as over by creator Chris Sheridan and USA Network....

Rian Johnsonis an inventive storyteller and filmmaker, as seen with his ability to redefine a genre more than once. Johnson announced himself as a filmmaker to watch with his inventive directorial debut,Brick. However, since then, the filmmaker has been very effective in switching up his types of movies. His underrated time-travel thrillerLooperwas another clever genre film. It also led to him stepping intotheStar WarsfranchisewithThe Last Jedi. Since then, Johnson has been immersed in another franchise of his own making with theKnives Outmovies, starring Daniel Craig as the brilliant sleuth Benoit Blanc....

Riot Games fixes a majorValorantbug that had the potential to ruin the fun of all of its players. Riot has been carefully monitoring theValorantbetato see how players are enjoying the game and finding bugs like this so that it can fix any potential issues before the game launches in summer. On Twitter, Riot has posted a list ofValoranthotfixes for various issues with the game. The biggest fix added in theValorantupdate is one that makes Cypher’s camera “less lethal under certain… circumstances....

Quick Links Anime Switchis a fantastic and addictiveRobloxgame that will definitely appeal to anime fans. Before we get to the essence of the game, it’s worth noting that the developers have done a great job on the design, soundtrack, and overall presentation of the game. What’s more,Anime Switchis one of the few projects on theRobloxplatform made in 2.5D. Your main objective will be toform a team of three anime charactersand complete various stages with different enemies and bosses; alone or together with friends....

Quick Links There are plenty of greatobstacle platformersonRoblox, but few can compete with Arcade Gaming’sSpeed Runnerwhen it comes to longevity. More than a quarter of a billion people have played the game since its launch, many of whom remain regular players to this day. There are tons of stages for players to enjoy, although some can be a little tricky to navigate.Robloxplayers looking to give themselves a leg up should therefore consider usingSpeed Runner!...

Roku regularly updates the operating system on its TVs and streaming devices, adding new features and improving the underlying platform. The Roku OS 12 updatearrived in March, with improvements to local TV channels and an overhauled Roku mobile app. The company is now rolling out Roku OS 12.5, which will make the ever-increasing amount of streaming content easier to find and add new integrations with Google Photos. Roku has spent the past few years adding more built-in entertainment, especially live shows, and now the company is trying to better organize everything....

A new rumor reveals that the PS1 gameThe Legend of Dragooncoming to the Premium tier of PlayStation Plus will have trophy support.Premium is the most expensive tier of the revamped PS Plus, and it comes with a few benefits over the Extra category. RELATED:PS Plus Free Game Not Eligible for PS5 Upgrade Sources close to TrueTrophies reveal that a trophy list forThe Legend of Dragoonis being worked on for its release on the Premium tier of PS Plus, but it may not be ready for launch....

Marvel Rivalsoffers some of the greatest superhero team-ups in recent memory, and a group of cosplayers at an anime convention came together for a stellar photo, but the image also ironically highlights one of the biggest problems with the game.Marvel Rivalsdoes not feature a role queue for its three character jobs: Vanguards, Duelists, and Strategists, which opens up a wide range of team compositions, but can also be frustrating when a player or two refuses to play a needed role....

Local multiplayer is coming in update 1.5 Can ConcernedApe do no wrong? AfterStardew Valleygot online multiplayer, I wrote off split-screen co-op as something that probably wouldn’t happen – but where there’s a will, there’s a way. The developer has continued to improve the game over time, and he’s making good on another heavily wishlisted item. As part of update 1.5,Stardew Valleywill let you play side-by-side with a buddy. In Stardew Valley 1....

Stardew Valleyis a game not only about farming, although this aspect is very well-developed, but also about aesthetics. Here,users can build relationships with other characters, change the color of houses, place all kinds of decorative items, move all the furniture in the houses, design the exterior, and of course, enough time can be spent on personalizing a playable character. Customization here is quite detailed, especially considering that the game has pixel graphics....