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Rachel Samples

Managing Editor. In 2018, Rachel graduated from the University of Texas with a bachelor’s in Rhetoric and Writing and first entered the esports industry in the same year. Her favorite games include indies, deckbuilders, and the entire Mass Effect franchise. Need any calibrations?

A boy and a girl adding ingredients to a cauldron in Hogwarts Legacy

How to cast Petrificus Totalus in Hogwarts Legacy

Sometimes, it's better to be sneaky.

Rachel Samples - Oct 23, 2024 1:50 pm2024-10-23T15:48:45-05:00

Harry Potter

Pokemon Go Spiritomb, with Giratina and other Pokemon appearing at night above tombstones in a cemetery.

Pokémon Go 2024 Halloween event off to a frightening start as players report crashes, disappearing map

No, the Halloween Grinch didn't cancel the holiday.

Rachel Samples - Oct 23, 2024 12:17 pm2024-10-23T12:23:56-05:00

Pokémon

A screenshot from NMS Expedition 16 showing the player character wearing a spooky Cthuhulu head followed by a blue jelly fish creature

No Man’s Sky’s Expedition 16 pushes the boundaries of reality—and it’s offering plenty of lucrative rewards

The newest event is here, and it has a lot in store for players.

Rachel Samples - Oct 23, 2024 9:59 am2024-10-23T10:04:37-05:00

No Man's Sky

This promotional art from Hogwarts Legacy shows readers a man flying in front of the Hogwarts castle on a broom against a bright blue sky.

Is Hogwarts Legacy before or after Harry Potter?

How well do you know your Harry Potter timeline?

Rachel Samples - Oct 21, 2024 4:22 pm2024-10-21T16:37:34-05:00

Harry Potter

Twitch denies Israel account signup block, but admits to ‘unacceptable miss’ around verification process

The streaming platform has pointed to the email verification process as the reason why.

Rachel Samples - Oct 21, 2024 9:32 am2024-10-21T10:34:57-05:00

Streaming

Lancers from FragPunk together heading into battle.

All characters in FragPunk and their abilities

A total of 12 lancers make up FrgPunk's roster.

Rachel Samples - Oct 20, 2024 12:48 pm2024-10-20T13:19:06-05:00

FragPunk

Man with reptile-like skin and pointy ears with a pointy head wearing armor in BG3

Baldur’s Gate 3: How to solve the Rosymorn Monastery stained-glass puzzle and get Dawnmaster’s Crest in BG3

Solving this BG3 solvier is easier than it sounds. Here's everything you need to know.

Rachel Samples, Hayley Andrews - Oct 16, 2024 7:45 am2024-10-17T02:34:13-05:00

Baldur's Gate

Sierra in Pokemon Go

How to find and beat Sierra in Pokémon Go

Rally your teams for one of Team Go Rocket's leaders, Sierra. Luckily, we know her team and its weaknesses.

Rachel Samples, Zack Palm - Oct 9, 2024 1:51 pm2024-10-09T15:01:17-05:00

Pokémon

How to find and beat Arlo in Pokémon Go

Prepare to defeat Arlo when facing off against him in Pokémon Go.

Rachel Samples, Zack Palm - Oct 9, 2024 12:51 pm2024-10-09T14:06:07-05:00

Pokémon

two students work on a potion in hogwarts legacy

How to grow and harvest Fluxweed in Hogwarts Legacy

You'll need to do some shopping first.

Rachel Samples, Adam Newell - Oct 3, 2024 5:21 am2024-10-03T07:37:35-05:00

Harry Potter