All articles tagged with #glitch
Bandai Namco warns Tamagotchi Paradise players that an aging glitch can affect elder Tamagotchis, particularly those aged 256–285, 512–541, and 768–797. Instead of the normal death and the Happy Tama Star milestone, affected pets may repeatedly cry as they approach death, with no current fix or replacement offered; the issue likely ties to 8‑bit data limits (256).
A bug in Google's new AI-powered search shows up when users search the word 'disregard' (and 'ignore'), returning instructive messages like 'Message ignored' instead of standard results. The glitch, observed on both desktop and mobile, underscores growing pains in Google's AI-driven search following the I/O 2026 reveal, and prompts calls for a fix.
A Walmart pre-order code reportedly unlocked Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight early on Xbox, letting a player boot the game and create a save ahead of the May 22 release; other accounts are conflicting, but this suggests an accidental early access due to a code mishap.
A YouTuber named JustGarrison demonstrates a glitch that lets Bully players bring the BB rifle into free roam, a weapon normally limited to the shooting range; the exploit works without mods and can damage NPCs, hinting the rifle was either unfinished or cut during development. Rockstar apparently didn’t intend for it to be used outside the minigame, likely due to safety concerns given Bully’s school setting.
A Swiss speedrunner accidentally triggers a major time-save in the Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen Switch port by pressing L in Oak’s lab, which brings up the help menu, silences several sound cues, and skips the fanfare when catching wild Pokémon. The result is a roughly 2.68-second savings per Pokémon captured, a sizable impact for multiple speedrun categories and a threat to current Elite 4 Round 2 records under Gunnermaniac.
A Red Dead Redemption 2 player used the infamous bridge bug to launch out of bounds, arriving in Guarma after completing Chapter 5, then roaming the island briefly before reloading to return to the United States—highlighting RAGE engine quirks and hinting at other hidden map areas like Mexico.
Xbox players report that none of the 30 Scott Pilgrim EX achievements unlock, while the PS4/PS5 and Steam versions work; Tribute Games says a fix is in progress, so players may want to wait before playing or purchasing.
Nintendo Life reports that the Switch eShop versions of Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen reportedly fix the Roar glitch that could prevent catching the legendary beasts (Entei, Raikou, Suicune) in a single playthrough, according to player reports and datamines. Additionally, these Switch versions now grant the Mystic Ticket and Aurora Ticket after entering the Hall of Fame, with the appearing legendary tied to the starter choice (Raikou for Squirtle, Entei for Bulbasaur, Suicune for Charmander).
Nintendo’s Switch eShop versions of Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen reportedly remove the Roar glitch that could cause Entei/Raikou to vanish during a run, based on player reports and datamines. They also grant Mystic Ticket and Aurora Ticket after entering the Hall of Fame, instead of requiring a Mystery Gift event, potentially making legendary encounters easier.
An admiring column memorializing Luci4, detailing how his tempo-shifting, glitchy 'sigilkore' style—laced with occult imagery—redefined underground rap from SoundCloud to TikTok, inspiring a new generation of artists and leaving a lasting mark despite his early death.
DHS acknowledged that its 'worst of the worst' immigrant website contained inaccuracies due to a glitch, affecting about 5% of entries and prompting a fix; CNN’s review found people listed as convicted of or arrested for serious crimes were described for far less serious offenses, including traffic violations and illegal reentry; critics, including Minnesota officials, argued the public messaging inflated arrest numbers and resembled propaganda; the piece also notes how large detention centers in small cities can drive counts, complicating verification.
A YouTuber exposed a brief glitch where GameStop’s trade-in value for a pre-owned Nintendo Switch 2 briefly exceeded the new price, letting him repeatedly profit across stores over two days; GameStop patched the system and updated promotions to stop the infinite revenue loop, a move that recalls the company’s meme-stock history.
Arknights: Endfield launched today but PayPal payments were disabled after a glitch caused random charges across currencies, including some users’ purchases totaling up to $3,300; Hypergryph paused PayPal and urged players to use alternative payment methods while it processes erroneous transactions and considers compensation.
A Forbes report notes that Destiny 2’s next expansion, Marathon, appeared in listings as an official Destiny 2 expansion and raised questions about automatic D2 installations on Windows PCs, suggesting either a pre-release leak or a misconfiguration in distribution data.
A YouTube creator highlighted a supposed 'Infinite Money Glitch' at GameStop: buying a Nintendo Switch 2 for around $415 and immediately trading it back in with a pre-owned game could trigger a promo that boosted the trade-in value, letting players repeatedly rack up store credit. GameStop says the glitch has been patched and promotions updated to prevent further abuse, though it’s unclear whether the video exposed a real flaw or a marketing stunt as questions linger while stores face closures.