At one point, the Crossfire series competed with League of Legends and World of Warcraft, taking in over $950 million in 2013 alone. While it remains one of China’s biggest multiplayer staples, recent entries like CrossFireX failed to make a lasting impression. Crossfire Rainbow could be the kick the series needs, as Smilegate reveals a…
Read morePokémon Unite's shrinking Worlds team roster has me worried
Just three days before the Pokémon World Championships kick off for 2025, two qualified Pokémon Unite teams from China have dropped from the competition. While Champion Road and Nova aren’t the only teams that have withdrawn from the bracket ahead of the tournament, they’re the only ones whose reasons for doing so are unknown. The…
Read moreGPD's new Steam Deck rival could be a lot cheaper than we first feared
Now that the GPD Win 5 is official, the Chinese brand behind the handheld gaming PC has spent the past week showcasing the device. From clips showing someone using the handheld on an airplane to explainers on how the external battery attaches, it’s a great way to build anticipation surrounding the Win 5 ahead of…
Read moreOur favorite Genshin Impact archon tops TapTap's popularity poll
We love a good poll, and we love seeing the community’s favorite gacha characters get representation. This time, we’re watching Genshin Impact take over TapTap’s favorite female gacha game characters poll, which is currently open for votes. The TapTap poll began on August 11 and runs until August 15, giving you a few more days…
Read moreNew Samsung Galaxy S25 FE leak isn't good news for Android gamers
It’s almost that time of year again, folks, with all the reports suggesting that Samsung is gearing up to launch its latest mid-range Android offering, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE. However, a new leak, courtesy of British retail chain Tesco, says that the new mid-range phone packs the same Exynos 2400e processor as last year’s…
Read moreFortnite nerfs show no mercy for the Swarmstrike and Wrecker Revolver
It’s been a while since Fortnite’s weaponry truly impressed me, but the latest batch of guns is well worth dropping in for. Taking notes from multiplayer gems like Halo and Helldivers 2, players can wield guns like the almighty Swarmstrike rocket launcher for maximum carnage. But the fun isn’t destined to last, as Epic Games’…
Read moreWorms Across Worlds among four new Apple Arcade titles added today
I love to ask my partner the question, “What would you do if I turned into a worm?” He always retorts with the same response, “I’d call a doctor.” Well, the correct answer is: put me into a bunch of different biomes with a plethora of weapons and let me fight it out against other…
Read moreFortnite: Battle Royale's rumored new feature sadly ups its toxicity potential
Counter-Strike, Call of Duty, Valorant, Apex Legends – what do all these games have in common? Well, of course, the answer is that they’re all shooters with voice chats – and most of them have a reputation for toxicity and trash-talking between teammates. According to rumors, Fortnite’s Battle Royale is set to join them. Of…
Read moreBenverse Protector codes August 2025
Need some Benverse Protector codes to get you started on your new Ben 10-themed adventure? Look no further, we’ve got all the working codes right here. In the game, you find a strange device during your summer holidays, and now you gotta fight monsters wandering around. Neat, huh? Here at Pocket Tactics, we stay on…
Read moreThe ROG Xbox Ally X might have already met its match in this Steam Deck rival
Following the reveal of the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X earlier this year, I’ve been not-so-patiently anticipating the new handheld from Microsoft and Asus. However, fresh details surrounding the performance potential of the console’s processor might have put a bit of a dampener on my excitement, and I’m now thinking about picking…
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