PlayStation (1994)

The original Playstation paved the way to a cartridge-less era and used CDs to run games instead. The console encapsulated many nostalgic titles, such as Twisted Metal and the first Metal Gear Solid game. Many long-time gamers cherish their original PlayStation since it carries many childhood memories.

PlayStation One (2000)

Sony decided to release an iteration of the original PlayStation, also known as PS1. There are a handful of changes from the original, including a much slimmer design with more compatibility with up-to-date technology at the time. The slim form factor even allowed mods like the LCD Screen Combo to be compatible with the PlayStation.

PlayStation 2 (2000)

The PlayStation 2 is one of the best consoles to have ever graced the gaming community. The console has many iconic games that we still play today, from Kingdom Hearts to Spyro. It’s even evident from the numbers considering that the PS2 is the best-selling console of all time. The PS2 was also one of the first home consoles to offer more than up to four-player multiplayer with the Multitap accessory.

PlayStation 2 Slim (2004)

Once again, Sony released an iteration of its iconic console with the PS2 Slim. With almost similar changes to the form factor, Sony decided to strip down the HDD support and replace its front-loading disc drive with a top-loading one. The PS2 Slim is also much more reliable than the Fat version. Its barebones parts resulted in a quieter and cooler experience. Plus, more players prefer the Playstation 2 Slim over the Fat one simply because it has more colorways and takes less space.

PlayStation Portable (2004)

Sony ventured into the portable scene with its PlayStation Portable. Although the PSP did not get many ports from its counterpart (PS2), it got many exclusive titles, such as Final Fantasy: Crisis Core, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, and many more awesome games. It was an exhilarating time for PlayStation fans as they get to play the console anywhere they want.

PlayStation 3 (2006)

The PlayStation 3 is an underrated console due to the colossal success of its predecessor. However, it took a while before it found its footing. One of its best features is backward compatibility with PS2 games (which Sony disabled for some reason). With many issues upon launch, such as high price points and highly complicated tools to properly develop games, the PS3 had its ups and downs. It still became successful to a degree, but not to the extent that its older brother had.

PlayStation 3 Slim (2009)

Following Sony’s routine with its console lineup, it released a Slim version of the PS3. Like its predecessor, the PS3 Slim used less power than its counterpart, making it last longer. It also had a better storage option and a matte finish, which meant it was less likely to garner fingerprints.

PlayStation Vita (2011)

The PlayStation Vita is Sony’s second attempt at making a portable console. Although the Vita had a ton of flaws, like its overpriced memory card and fast-draining battery, the console still did well in terms of sales. It’s also JRPG heaven, boasting a surprisingly hefty number of JRPGs on it, from exclusives like World Trigger to well-known titles like Persona 4 Golden.

We can also confidently say that the Playstation Vita was a portable console way ahead of its time. It has a touch screen, a decent LCD/OLED screen, a back touchpad, left and right analog sticks, and a better D-pad than the PSP. The console had potential, one that Sony could have capitalized on but didn’t.

PlayStation 3 Super Slim (2012)

To many fans’ surprise, Sony released another iteration of the PS3 in the PS3 Super Slim, boasting an even slimmer design than the previous version. It also only used about 190 Watts power supply, half of the original PS3 Fat. The design was almost a hybrid of the Slim and the Fat PS3 with its mixed matte and glossy textures. The PS3 Super Slim is one of the quietest consoles in the market, which meant that Sony did a great job stripping the Slim version further.

PlayStation 4 (2013)

The biggest comeback of Sony’s failure with the PS3 was its successor, the PlayStation 4. The PS4 currently has some of the best Sony exclusives (some of them are formerly exclusive), such as The Last Of Us, Days Gone, Ghost of Tsushima, and Bloodborne. The PS4 also has an upgraded controller with a touchpad, an LED light, and a subjectively better trigger and shoulder buttons. The PS4 was a one-of-a-kind console that firmly cemented Sony as the “King of Consoles.”

PlayStation 4 Slim (2014)

Like other slim models, the Playstation 4 Slim drastically reduced the console’s power consumption. The console also took up less physical space with a better cooling system. Sony also made the console much more accessible to customers as they can now easily clean and upgrade the HDD of the PS4.

The PS4 Slim comes with an upgraded DS4 controller, which includes a different placement for the LED bar. It lets players seamlessly see which character they control or their health status depending on the game’s implementation of the feature.

PlayStation 4 Pro (2016)

The PlayStation 4 Pro is an upgraded version of the base PS4. The considerably better GPU provides better graphical fidelity and smoothness for players. Developers also deployed updates to their games, allowing players to opt for a high-fidelity or high-performance mode. Most PlayStation owners today have this specific model.

PlayStation Classic (2018)

As a way of celebrating their first-ever console, Sony released the PlayStation Classic. It is a modern take on the PlayStation One. It sports a better GPU and compatibility with modern TVs with an HDMI connection. It also has a feature that can upscale games to 720p, making them look as crisp and HD as possible. The PlayStation Classic is really just an upgraded PlayStation One, so the only games you can play on it are physical copies of games for the old console.

PlayStation 5 (2020)

The PlayStation 5 is one of the most powerful consoles ever by Sony. It rocks a new Dualshock controller with a whole lot of new features. The DualSense and its premium counterpart, Dualsense Edge, are notably known for their adaptive triggers, which primarily adjust the tension your finger will experience depending on the character’s action in-game.

The console pushes the limits of graphics to the next level, and developers will continue even to make more graphically demanding games as the PS5 matures into its next stage of development. A quick look at Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart’s gameplay, one of the console’s first exclusives, will tell you as much.

Poliwrath No-Rarity Symbol – $25,015

With next to zero value upon its release, the first set of Poliwrath has no rarity print, which makes it unique. There’s only a handful of these cards out there, considering we only saw one with a pristine PSA- Gem Mint 10 condition. Naturally, this card drew the attention of collectors during the PWCC auction, selling for about $25,015. Many fans consider this no-rarity print the earliest version of Poliwrath. Couple that with the condition of the card, and you have an excellent investment.

Magikarp Promo (Tamamushi University) – $66,100

Imagine winning a supposedly ordinary card through a magazine promo, only to discover that it will skyrocket in value years later. That’s what the Magikarp promo card hype is all about. This card came from Shogakukan’s Magazines’ contest in Japan for students. It wasn’t just a simple contest either—students must pass various tests and then would have to go to Osaka to participate in a Pokémon card tournament. Winners of the tournament received the Magikarp promo card as their prize

Pokémon Promo No. 2 Trainer World Championships – $110,100

Being the best of the best has perks and sometimes, that’s a rare Pokémon card. The Pokémon Promo No. 2 Trainer World Championships card is an award for the winners of the World Championship in Anaheim, California. Only three of these cards exist, and due to their rarity, it barely goes on sale. When one finally appeared in an auction, fans and collectors rejoiced and celebrated with over 150 bids. The price skyrocketed to $110,100 during the auction.

Blastoise Presentation Galaxy Star Holo – $360,000

Originally a “presentation-only” card, this Blastoise is a creation of Wizards of the Coast, which aims to represent what a TCG pack would look like in its final print. Many fans believe that only two of these cards exist. While one has been out and around in public, the other’s condition and location are unknown. Knowing that possibly only two exist, the value of this card can go up even further as time passes.

First Edition Charizard Shadowless – $420,000

Mistakes in prints have always been a gem in the collection community. They’re super rare and succeeding versions or prints do not have those errors anymore. This is the case with the first edition Charizard, specifically the Shadowless print. The Shadowless print is an early print of the iconic starter Pokémon, meaning that the shadow around the border does not exist. There are only 121 Charizard cards in the world with a prestigious Gem Mint 10 PSA rating, hence the rarity and value of this card.

Japanese Topsun Charizard Blue Back – $493,230

Before you start blasting us that this card is not an official TCG card, collectors still debate whether this is part of the TCG collection. There were rumors that Creature Inc. initially manufactured this card a whole year before the official release of the TCG collection. The only problem with this claim was that stores sold this card a year after the TCG release, further complicating the situation. Whether you believe Topsun Charizard is part of the Pokémon TCG or not, it’s fact that a Gem Mint 10 PSA rating version of this card sold for $493,230.

Japanese Promo Illustrator Holo CoroCoro Comics (Pikachu Card) – $6,000,000

You might have seen this card in Logan Paul’s first-ever WWE entrance as a wrestler in Wrestlemania, the grandest stage of them all. Logan Paul bought this card from a mystery seller in exchange for a PSA 9 Pikachu Illustrator plus $4,000,000! Corocoro had artists compete against each other, where winners could grab this soon-to-be illustrious prize. With the added prestige of a “Wrestlemania-worn” card, an auction sold it for around $6,000,000, which makes it the most expensive Pokémon TCG card ever sold.

Best Assault Rifles in COD Mobile

Kilo 141

These are the best attachments for the Kilo 141:

• Muzzle – Monolithic Suppressor
• Barrel – MIP Extended Light Barrel
• Laser – OWC Laser – Tactical
• Underbarrel – Ranger Foregrip
• Ammunition – Large Extended Mag B

The Kilo 141 is one of the most dominant assault rifles for long-range maps. It’s easy to use (ADS, spray, aim down for recoil control) while dishing out tons of damage. The gun requires you to have a passive playstyle, which technically is better for newer players when compared to the playstyle of an SKS runner. All of these attachments aim to increase accuracy, range, and control with a minimal decrease in mobility.

M13

These are the best attachments for the M13:

• Stock – No Stock
• Barrel – RTC Heavy Long Barrel
• Laser – OWC Laser – Tactical
• Rear Grip – Granulated Grip Tape
• Ammunition – .300 RTC Double Stack 40 Round

M13 has one of the fastest rate of fire compared to any Assault Rifle in the game. Couple that with a large magazine, then you’re looking at one of the most forgiving guns in Call of Duty: Mobile. It also has a lot of magazine options, which means that you’ll be able to pimp this gun without much penalty.

Best Submachine Guns in COD Mobile

CBR4

These are the best attachments for the M13:

• Muzzle – Tactical Suppressor
• Barrel – OWC Marksman
• Laser – OWC Laser – Tactical
• Stock – YKM Light Stock
• Rear Grip – Granulated Grip Tip

The best gun in the game is the CBR4. The CBR4 has been in the meta for so long because of its incredible strafe speed, amazing range, awesome 50-round magazine, and versatility that beats every gun in Call of Duty: Mobile. In every Legendary Lobby that you will encounter, nine times out of ten, you’ll find someone running the CBR4 because it’s that good.

PP19

These are the best attachments for the M13:

• Stock – No Stock
• Barrel – MIP Extended Light Barrel
• Laser – OWC Laser – Tactical
• Rear Grip – Granulated Grip Tape
• Muzzle – Monolithic Suppressor

The PP19 is not only one of the best guns even in Legendary rank, but it’s also one of the newbie-friendly guns out there. It’s a gun in SMG form with stats rivaling an LMG, meaning that you’ll have a formidable gun with great mobility and magazine capacity to take on multiple duels at a single time. The attachments further increase the accuracy, range, and mobility while sacrificing a bit of control, which is perfect if you’re on short-range maps.

Best Shotguns in COD Mobile

R9-0

These are the best attachments for the M13:

• Smoothbore – MFT Heavy Smoothbore
• Barrel – MIP Extended Light Barrel
• Laser – OWC Laser – Tactical
• Rear Grip – Granulated Grip Tape
• Muzzle – Choke

The R9-0 is a one-hit machine even in mid-range combat. With all of these attachments, you’ll be getting more accuracy, and significantly better range at the expense of a slight hit on mobility. If you’re running on a map like Summit or Shoothouse, you’ll surely dominate with the R9-0 with a decent aim. There’s no doubt that the R9-0 is the best shotgun in Call of Duty: Mobile.

There are a ton of Manhwa and Webtoons available online, and if you’re new to the scene, it can be overwhelming to pick one. To make things easier, here are some of the best Manhwa and Webtoons you can try.

Omniscient Reader

Omniscient Reader is a Manhwa that successfully bloomed out of its home. The uniqueness of the plot and the style is what separates it from other successful Manhwas. The protagonist is a businessman, Dokja, whose favorite webnovel, “Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse,” came to life. Being the only reader of TWSA, Dokja is the only person to know how the story plays out.

The art style isn’t a requirement for a Manhwa to be good. However, Omniscient Reader has absolutely fantastic artwork considering that it came from the same studio as Solo Leveling. All of these aspects carry Omniscient Reader to the stratosphere in terms of popularity.

The Hellbound

If you’re familiar with the hit Korean horror film Train to Busan, then you’ll surely like The Hellbound. Yeon Sang-Ho, a legendary Korean film director, wrote both these masterpieces. The premise is simple: people worldwide receive a notice if they are bound for hell and how much time they have. When your time is up, horrific figures appear as they try to drag you to hell.

The simple concept introduces a lot of intricacies, such as the formation of cults, philosophical debates, and the like, which adds many layers of conflicts throughout the chapters. It’s one of the best thriller Manhwas out there.

The Horizon

The Horizon is an awesome Manhwa that has a tragic and depressing story. It starts with a young boy walking down a lonely road due to a war that ravaged the world, and later on meeting a girl that he walks together with until the end. Its charm lies in how it manages to bring together several philosophies of humanity to question. The Horizon also has a lot of dramatic scenes that induce tears in the reader’s eyes.

Wind Breaker

Wind Breaker follows a cyclist, Jay, throughout his journey to meet new people and have crazy encounters. It also features a lot of humor that for us strikes the right chord, sending us laughing most of the time. The best aspect of Wind Breaker is the way it introduces relatable characters without making them feel generic. The realism of the characters adds depth and interest to them.

Cheese In The Trap

A lot of K-drama fans might be familiar with the title of this Manhwa. Cheese in the Trap (K-drama) originated from this exact webtoon series. It’s a romantic drama that tries to explore toxic relationships and the complication of having two different lifestyle classes. The great thing about the K-drama is it takes a faithful rendition of the webtoons. If you want our advice, we highly recommend reading the webtoons first before watching the K-drama.

Bastard

Bastard starts off with your typical “you-get-thrown-into-the-crazy-life-of-the-protagonist” type of story. What makes Bastard a cut above the rest is how the twists and turns are so unpredictable, resulting in more interest from the audience. The art perfectly compliments the dark, psychological, and grim content that the manhwa exhibits.

The characters are good, including the main protagonist. Some actions might shock readers, but to an extent, they will be able to understand their reasoning. Bastard is a tad longer than we expected, but it truly excels in its genre, and it’s guaranteed to be worth your time.

Who Made Me A Princess

Who Made Me A Princess is an isekai/romance Manhwa that was an adaptation of a webnovel of the same title. The story starts with Anthanasia dying at the hands of her father, a cold-blooded emperor. A woman gets reborn as the infant Anthanasia with her memories intact. With the impending doom coming Anthanasia’s way, she has to make the right decision to avoid her death at all costs.

The Manhwa’s biggest selling is its gorgeous art style, followed by a story that has strong dynamics between family members when compared to other isekai/romance Webtoons. WMMAP firmly establishes itself once you start reading, and you’ll surely be hooked on the story more than the art.

Tower of God

Tower of God started with a slow and feeble reflection of the Manhwa’s overall value but continued to prove everyone wrong with the succeeding chapters. It follows a young boy, Twenty-Fifth Bam, who spent his entire life living beneath a gigantic tower while knowing only his friend Rachel. Rachel accidentally finds her way into the tower, and Twenty-Fifth Bam has no choice but to follow her to be reunited once again. The tower houses magical energy, different species, and people, along with a hierarchy system based on strength and intelligence.

The story starts slow, but as you delve deeper into its chapters, the twists are more than worth it. In fact, the story and the character progression are the main selling point of Tower of God. How Bam makes his way through the tower to reunite with his friend while constantly being a threat to the almighty King Jahad will entice you to keep reading this Manhwa.

The Beginning After The End

The Beginning After The End incorporates a distinct storyline that sets it apart from other books of the same isekai genre. Some aspects of this Manhwa are arguably better than Solo Leveling, such as a more complex story, better world-building, and character development. The action and hype it builds as each chapter goes by is also one of its main selling points.

Instead of starting the typical nobody to the overpowered protagonist, The Beginning After The End starts with a king that seemingly had the reset of a lifetime, allowing him to live a new life under a new name. Overall, it’s a well-paced Manhwa that can certainly go the distance once it takes the proper steps toward its development.

The God of Highschool

The God of Highschool might be familiar to some avid fans due to its anime adaptation, which goes head-to-head with Chainsaw Man in terms of animation. Since it’s an uncommon sight for webtoons to have an anime adaptation, it means that the webtoon is very popular. The action scenes are one of the most sought after by fans, which reflects similarly to the webtoon version.

The plot follows Jin Mori, a high school student as he and his friends compete in a tournament where they borrow powers from Gods. The group slowly uncovers the mystery of the tournament’s organizer who can grant any wish to the winner. If you’re a fan of great action scenes and exciting battles, then The God of Highschool is the Webtoon you’re looking for.

Seasons of Blossom

Seasons of Blossom deal with several arcs, each providing insights into different relationships. Some relationships appear in the latter arcs in the series, which is a nice touch. Every arc provides a masterful telling of romantic relationships that, most of the time, induces tears into the eyes of the reader.

However, don’t be fooled by the early arcs as some of the succeeding ones tackle the darker subject matter, which may not be for everyone. Each character has a different dynamic with exciting backstories that will surely pique your interest.

The Gamer

If you’re an avid gamer, you’ll surely enjoy The Gamer. This Webtoon features the story of a regular high school student who one day wakes up with supposedly a UI that you can typically see in a video game. The protagonist then realizes that most of his friends also have this ability, in which they introduce him to an underground world, The Abyss.

It’s one of the first manhwas ever to take advantage of the “Game UI” trope many modern Korean Webtoons have today, so it deserves its spot in our best list. Overall, you’ll surely enjoy The Gamer for its exciting plot and characters to match.

Hive

Hive feels like you’re watching a retro space film where giant bees attempt to dominate humanity by becoming the prey in the food chain. Reading through Hive feels like a fantastic Sunday-Night drives with an incredibly long adventure ahead of you. The pacing also feels intense, and it generally never fails the reader in any aspect throughout the chapters.

The plot is simple, huge bees attempt to dominate and consume the human race by reversing the food chain. The protagonist is Lee, a mid-level manager at a company who only has one thing on his agenda during the bee-pocalypse, save his family from the oxygen-doped bugs. As far as post-apocalyptic stories go, Hive is one of the best Manhwa you can find.

Unholy Blood

If you’re a fan of vampires and badass female protagonists, then you’ll really like Unholy Blood. The Manhwa focuses on Park Hayan’s journey to search for her lost memory within the seemingly out-of-nowhere appearance of vampires ravaging the world. Other than the exciting plot, Unholy Blood contains some of the most fantastic art styles in Manhwa. The pacing is also great, and it thoroughly succeeded in keeping things interesting throughout every chapter.

Solo Leveling

Finally, who can forget about Solo Leveling? This Manhwa elevated Korean manhwa standards to the next level, bringing the medium into the global mainstream. Solo Leveling features a lovable and relatable protagonist that helps it stand out from the genre. It has a crisp and dynamic story and a colorful art style. As the title suggests, Solo Leveling is about an RPG protagonist that struggles to live day by day. He then awakens with new powers that allow him to rise to the S rank quickly.

Taking mid is essential if you want to win the entire round, and adequately smoking certain camping spots will let you take the “control center” easily. Even proper smoke spots in the A or B site will make it easier for your team to infiltrate or defend said sites. Here are the best smoke spots you’ll need to learn to take control of Mirage.

Mid-Nest Smoke From T-spawn

This smoke spot is one of the essential ones if you’re trying to get a free “takeover mid” ticket. It’s pretty easy to set up and practice. Here’s how:

1. A metal trash can will be in the corner once you spawn on the terrorists’ side.
2. Jump on top of the metal trash can.
3. Line up your crosshair with the far right corner of the balcony grill (above the sign that points to the A site)
4. Adjust your crosshair by a few pixels downward from the corner.
5. Ready your smoke grenade.
6. Cook the grenade by holding the left click, then run forward.
7. As you’re about to fall off from the trash can, press jump and throw the grenade (release the left button)

If you do not know the callouts yet, try using this map guide for Mirage.

CT-Side (A site) Smoke From T-spawn

This one’s another essential smoke in CS:GO that you need to learn if you and your teammates want to infiltrate A site easily. This smoke spot is another jump throw, which takes a while to learn, and here’s how you do it:

1. At T-Spawn, there will be a metal fence toward the Palace entrance.
2. Stand on the other side of the fence.
3. Turn your crosshair until you perfectly align it to the corner of the wall.
4. Cook the grenade and then press the jump button.
5. At the peak of the jump, throw the grenade.

The smoke grenade will block the CT-side LOS (Line-of-sight), which means you’re lessening the crossfire locations while entering the A site.

Perfect Jungle Smoke From T-Roof

The perfect smoke aims to block vision from the jungle and the connectors, which this spot can alsmost guarantee. It’s an easy smoke spot to learn since it’s not a jump smoke. You only need to align your crosshair perfectly. Here’s how:

1. From the T-roof, stand in the middle of the two windows.
2. Align your crosshair between the windows to position yourself properly.
3. Look to the opposite side; then, you’ll see the tip of the pillar (trapezoid-shaped)
4. Aim for the middle-left side of the pillar tip.
5. Throw your smoke grenade.

Arches Smoke From Back Alley

Arches is a connection between the mid and the B site. It has an excellent view of the entire B site, and good players can even get picks in the apartment while in a safe spot. Blocking this area will limit the chances of enemies getting crucial kills while you’re running down in the apartment.

1. From the back alley, align yourself to the window on the right side. 
2. Make sure to aim your crosshair to the right edge of the window.
3. Walk toward the window, basically standing next to it.
4. Aim in the sky, and you’ll see one long rod and the roof’s edge.
5. Aim in between the long rod and the roof’s edge.
6. Throw your grenade.

Bench Smoke From Back Alley

This Back Alley smoke blocks the vision from the bench on which campers usually have an excellent LOS since it covers the market, the arches, and the exit of apartments. You must take out this advantage for campers so that you can either retake or infiltrate the B site.

1. Stand beside the wooden pillar in the back alley.
2. Aim your crosshair toward the wooden pillar, then proceed to move forward.
3. Aim at the farther corner of the building on the same side.
4. Throw your grenade.

Smoking this area will at least lessen the LOS of the camper hiding behind the Bench so that it heavily decreases the effectiveness of the spot.

Mid-Nest One-Way Smoke

A very effective way to keep your mid safe is by smoking your own nest with a small gap. This small gap will allow you to safely peek through top-mid and take out anyone trying to man that area. Here’s how you do a one-way mid-nest smoke:

1. You should be able to spot a wooden barrier at the entrance of the mid-nest.
2. Stand next to the outer side of the wooden barrier.
3. Aim at the top-left edge of the doorway.
4. Move your crosshair at least a few pixels to the right, then a few more downward. Refer to the picture for the precise spot.
5. Throw your grenade.

Ramp Smoke From A Site

Ramp is where the T-side usually enters to take over the A site. It is crucial to smoke this area to stop a rush from the terrorists. Preventing rushes from terrorists will decrease the chance of the T-side overwhelming the A site.

1. Upon entering A site, you’ll be able to see a huge stack of white cylinders.
2. Hug the corner in front of the white cylinders.
3. Aim your crosshair at the logo and move your crosshair to the right.
4. Make sure your crosshair is a few pixels away from the logo.
5. Throw your grenade.

Apartment Smoke From Market Door

Another essential way of blocking a B rush tactic by the T-side is smoking the apartment. The apartment is usually the safest route for the T-side to go to B. Here’s how you smoke apartments:

1. After exiting the market door, you’ll see a plastic trash bin.
2. Stand next to it.
3. Aim at the roof’s edge of the bomb site.
4. Lower your crosshair by a few pixels.
5. Throw your grenade.

This smoke blocks the doorway before the windows in the apartment, so your teammates can easily spam their bullets through the smoke. If you’re having trouble connecting to the CS:GO servers, check our server page to see if their status.

Ways to Earn PokéCoins In Pokémon GO

Defend a Pokémon Gym

Remember that earning PokéCoins will take time and a lot of grinding. If you have an accessible Pokémon Gym nearby, it’s worth trying to take it down and conquer the gym for yourself. Conquering a Pokémon Gym will allow you to place your Pokémon in it and try to defend it from other trainers. If your Pokémon successfully stays (winning every battle) in the Pokémon Gym for 10 minutes, you’ll gain 1 Pokécoin.

• As the Challenger:
  • Keep in mind of the defending Pokémon’s order.
  • Since AI-controlled Pokémons do not dodge, make the best out of Charged Attacks.
  • Attack-type advantages are still useful.
• As the Defender:
  • Remember to check your defender Pokémon’s motivation. Feed them every 30 minutes to restore their motivation.
  • Consider using tanks.
  • Make a team with lots of type varieties to ensure that your challengers will have difficulty taking over the gym.

Although this method is tedious and highly challenging, especially if you’re a newbie, it’s the only way to earn PokéCoins without spending money (maximum of 50 PokéCoins per day). It’s also vastly different from standard gym battles like in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Here are a few tips when challenging a defending a Pokémon Gym:

Buy PokéCoins Using Real Money

The other way of getting PokéCoins is by buying them using real money. While this is not ideal, it’s the only viable way to earn lots of PokéCoins without spending too much time in-game. Here’s a breakdown of all PokéCoin prices:

• 100 PokéCoins – $0.99
• 550 PokéCoins – $4.99
• 1,200 PokéCoins – $9.99
• 2,500 PokéCoins – $19.99
• 5,200 PokéCoins – $39.99
• 14,500 PokéCoins – $99.99

Considering that Pokémon Go is a mobile game, microtransactions are inevitable. The good thing about it is that the microtransaction is not an in-your-face type. It’s not required, and you can acquire all of the in-game items and currency.

Minecraft Realms Costs and Features

Minecraft Realms are a cheap way of getting and customizing a private server without the hassle. There are a few different choices when creating a Minecraft Realm, depending on what edition of Minecraft you’re playing. When creating your first Minecraft Realm, you should ensure that you have the best seed for your Minecraft world.

Realms – Bedrock Edition

This package is the basic one in Bedrock Edition, and it only costs $3.99 per month. Here are some of the features in the basic Realms version:

Realms Plus – Bedrock Edition

The Realms Plus edition includes more features than the basic one, mainly free monthly content and more player capacity per server. Here’s the complete list of features:

Realms – Java Edition

Realms are also available in the Java edition of Minecraft, which also features more pricing options. The pricing options depend if you want a recurring subscription or a one-time payment for 30 or 90 days. Here are the following features of Realms in Java Edition:

Why Use Realms Over Servers in Minecraft?

The most significant difference between the two is that Realms are private and are only accessible to people with invites from the owner. On the other hand, servers are harder to manage and go offline if the server creator shuts down their PC.

Servers are free, but Realms keeps the hassle out of managing a server, which is worth the money. Realms also have marketplace support, even free ones (depending on the tier), which means more content for you and your friends to mess around with. If you’re curious about which version of Minecraft is better, check out Which Version of Minecraft is the Best? Java vs Bedrock Differences Explained.