Niko Balkaran

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Journalist at Game Rant

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Rat race: inside the battle to banish New York’s rodents

1 month ago | motthavenherald.com | Niko Balkaran |Joe Hirsch

Rat Academy Training is in session and here are some key takeaways that you should know. In a well-lit basement that opened into a courtyard, a community coordinator from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, took a sip of Gatorade before beginning her presentation. In rapt attention were superintendents and property managers from Banana Kelly and other apartment buildings across the South Bronx, who had gathered to discuss an ever-plaguing New York City problem. Rats.
Palworld Player Shares Useful Tip to Transfer Heavy Resources Without Being Encumbered

Jan 30, 2024 | gamerant.com | Niko Balkaran

A Palworld player has found a way to transfer heavy resources without being encumbered. The method involves opening the Storage Chest, holding the item, pressing Tab to exit the menu, and walking over to the other Storage Chest to deposit the resource. The technique is well-received on Reddit and could be an alternative to using Palworld's Grappling Gun to move around while encumbered. A Palworld player has found a way to transfer heavy resources in the game without being encumbered.
PlayStation Vita Game Jumping Ship to Nintendo Switch and Steam

Jan 30, 2024 | gamerant.com | Niko Balkaran

Fate/stay night REMASTERED, a remastered version of the PS Vita game, is set to release in 2024 for the Nintendo Switch and Steam platforms. This marks the first time that Fate/Stay Night will be available in the West, making it a milestone in the series' history. With its compelling characters and masterful blend of romance and fantasy, Fate/stay night REMASTERED serves as the perfect entry point for newcomers and allows longtime fans to experience the story in English for the first time.
June 28 Will Be an Exciting Day for Spy X Family Fans

Jan 29, 2024 | gamerant.com | Niko Balkaran

SPYxANYA: Operation Memories will launch on June 28, 2024 for Switch, PS4, PS5, and later for Steam. Players will control Anya as she creates a photo diary and navigates through her daily life. The game will feature outfit options, a Digital Deluxe Edition, and DLCs with costumes from the manga and anime. SPYxANYA: Operation Memories will officially be launching for Western audiences on June 28, 2024.
Pokemon GO Update Adds Helpful New Features

Jan 29, 2024 | gamerant.com | Niko Balkaran

Pokemon GO has added a "Heal All" and "Revive All" button, allowing players to quickly heal and revive their entire roster. The "Ready-to-Raid" button has been updated for solo trainers, allowing them to skip the countdown timer in Raids after 30 seconds. These quality-of-life features are a significant improvement for players, especially those in rural areas or with large rosters.
Destiny 2 Fans Want Three Long Overdue Armor Sets Added in The Final Shape

Jan 28, 2024 | gamerant.com | Niko Balkaran

Destiny 2 players want Bungie to add long-existing armor sets that are currently unobtainable in the game. Fashion and customization have always been important in Destiny 2, and the addition of the Appearance Customization System allows players to wear their strongest armor without sacrificing style. While some armor sets have become beloved by players since the original Destiny, they are not currently available in Destiny 2, but there may be hope for their inclusion in future updates.
Palworld Player Reveals Useful Base Building Feature

Jan 28, 2024 | gamerant.com | Niko Balkaran

A Palworld player recommends building exit ramps in bases to quickly and efficiently leave the base and travel some distance, providing an alternative way to bypass enemies. Building and upgrading Palworld bases is crucial for mass-producing high-level items and materials, but they also serve as forward camps for exploration. However, bases can be periodically attacked, so having the ability to quickly exit can be advantageous.
Wild New Elden Ring Hack is Letting Cheaters Ride on Flying Bugs

Jan 28, 2024 | gamerant.com | Niko Balkaran

Elden Ring players exploit game glitches to level up quickly, but using hacks in multiplayer has frustrated some players A recent video on Reddit showed an invader encountering a hacker flying on a bug and using hacked weapons. While encountering cheaters is frustrating, some players found amusement in the inventive and chaotic nature of the hacker's exploits. One unlucky Elden Ring invader ran into another player using a hack that allowed them to fly around on a bug.
Palworld Fan Designs Their Own Grass-Type Pal

Jan 28, 2024 | gamerant.com | Niko Balkaran

Palworld, a popular game blending survival and monster-catching genres, has gained worldwide recognition and popularity. The game features numerous Pals with different elemental typings and variants, found in various biomes across Palpagos Island. One Palworld player created fan art for a Grass-type Pal that combined elements of a Possum and Bulbasaur from Pokemon. An artistic Palworld fan has created and shared several photos of a brand-new Grass-type Pal that they have designed.
Extremely Lucky Palworld Player Catches Jormuntide With a 0.03% Catch Chance

Jan 27, 2024 | gamerant.com | Niko Balkaran

A lucky Palworld player has caught a Jormuntide despite only having a 0.03% to do so. Pocketpair's Palworld has become a worldwide sensation since its recent early access release on Steam and Xbox Game Pass and is quickly surpassing concurrent player counts with every passing day thanks to a gameplay loop that blends the survival and monster-catching genres in a way that most fans find satisfying.