Pokemon Sword and Shield Makes Huge Change to Catching Legendaries

Pokemon SwordandShieldhas made a plethora of changes to the standard Pokemon formula that has appeared in the past. Some of these like thePokemon storage box changesimplify and improve upon this formula, whereas others have been met with controversy. Perhaps one of the strangest changes thus far is how the game handles its mascot legendaries. It’s important to note that this article, due to the nature of this change, will containMAJOR STORY SPOILERS, so turn back now if so wanting to avoid them....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Brandy Macias

Rick And Morty: 9 Things Rick Could Learn From Jerry

When it comes to the Smith family punchlines inRick and Morty, Jerry might as well be a punching bag. He’s usually the butt-end of the jokesin the seriesthroughout all five seasons and there are only a couple of moments where he catches a break or gets put in a situation he prefers. Based on howRick and Mortytreat him, Jerry Smith is far from an ideal protagonist material. RELATED:Best Anime Series For People Who Don’t Like Anime He’s too simple and his activities are too uneventful to be considered exciting....

August 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1108 words · April Branch

Sifu Adding Difficulty Options and New Game Modes Later This Year

Sifudeveloper Sloclap had mentioned its plan for a May update back in February, but details about what it would actually include were scarce. May was also announced as the month thata physical release forSifuwould launch, and it is now confirmed that those separate items will now coincide on the same day. Yesterday,Sifudeveloper Sloclap announced the first official skin that will be available for Deluxe Edition holders. On top of that, the developer also teased its May update once more with the announcement of a 2022 content roadmap that fans could look forward to....

August 8, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Ann Powers

The Biggest Controversies Tied to Overwatch 2

WhileOverwatch 2has gotten some fans excited, others are concerned about the game and the future of the franchise. Some players adore thePush game mode, while others dislike it. Some fans love all the quality-of-life improvements like a ping system and scoreboard, while others feel like the sequel has not changed enough. Some gamers are excited about the jump to free-to-play and the new players it will bring to the game, while others are worried about how microtransactions will be handled....

August 8, 2025 · 3 min · 606 words · Kristen Miller

The Perfect Animal Crossing: New Horizon Islands Inspired by Pokemon

From socks to river networks,Animal Crossing: New Horizonsis replete with tools to create custom content and build unique islands. Some of the most inspiring creations come from other games’ communities, with one suchregular fan-made crossover being withPokemon. Across the full range of wardrobes, decorations, and terraforming,Animal Crossing: New Horizonsplayers have devised and shared countless ways for others to dress up as iconicPokemoncharacters and see replicas of popular locations. RELATED:Animal Crossing: New Horizons Fan Remakes Disney’s Haunted Mansion In-Game Here’s a selection of the very best of those creations, all of which could be welcome inspiration for any islanders looking to fashion their own homage to the belovedPokemonseries inAnimal Crossing....

August 8, 2025 · 4 min · 641 words · Chad Mckinney

This Marvel Character Deserves An Animated Series

In comic book movie history, some characters get countless chances in pursuit of a decent film, but others botch their first attempt so severely that their name becomes synonymous with failure. This is the tragic fate faced by Marvel’s Howard the Duck, who could be totally redeemed with proper use of the character. 1986’sHoward the DuckisMarvel’s first and probably worst film, plagued by terrible special effects, lackluster comedy, a bizarre romance, and subsequently awful reception....

August 8, 2025 · 4 min · 785 words · Blake Perry

Top Gun: Maverick Director Promises Similar Action In Formula One Film

Part of the success of Joseph Kosinski’sTop Gun: Maverickwas the authenticity of its action sequences. Unlike many of the other blockbusters of 2022, Kosinski’s film didn’t rely on CGI to amplify some of the high-stakes action scenes and relied on what the camera could capture on its own. Kosinski hopes to receive a similar reception with his upcomingFormula Onefilm, which he says will utilize a similar style of action. Kosinski will direct a Formula One film that has already been revealed to star Academy Award winner Brad Pitt....

August 8, 2025 · 3 min · 536 words · Joseph Haley

Ubisoft Shutting Down Tom Clancy's Elite Squad Sends Mixed Messages for XDefiant

Tom Clancy’s Elite Squadhas not had the smoothest of rides. After a fairly uneventful reveal at E3 2019, its troubles came to a head last August upon launch, which featured a controversial opening cinematic depictingElite Squad’svillains - a terrorist organization named UMBRA - boasting a logo identical to the ‘raised fist’ commonly associated with civil rights activist movements like Black Lives Matter. The fallout from Ubisoft’s insensitive creative choice, grouped with the game’s poor critical reception, likely contributed to the company’s decision toshutElite Squaddown after only a year....

August 8, 2025 · 4 min · 644 words · Wendy Long

Video Accuses WandaVision of Stealing Its Plot from the Third Pokemon Movie

WandaVisionproved to be a big hit when it premiered on the Disney+ streaming service early last year. Week to week, fans were coming up with theories to explain the strange goings-on in the show, with many praising it as one of the most unique and original MCU entries to date. However, a new video claims thatWandaVisionmay not be quite as original as it seemed on the surface, accusing the series of ripping off the plot ofPokemon 3: The Movie....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Lisa Ray

10 Gut-Busting Hunter x Hunter Memes Fans Are Sure To Enjoy

Hunter x Hunterhas remained one of themost popular anime showssince 1999. It started off strong with the 1999 version that lasted until 2001, and its 2011 reboot only increased the fanbase. It’s earned its spot as one of the best anime shows to watch, even though it’s been on hiatus for a while. RELATED:Hunter x Hunter: The Strongest Chimera Ants, Ranked The series boastsmemorable storylines and characters.Being as popular as it is, there are plenty of inside jokes among fans, as well as memes in which they express their love and frustration with the show....

August 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1067 words · Daniel Morris

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Fan Designs Dinosaur-Themed Villager

Though Nintendo’sAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsalready offers a wide variety of villagers for its player base to choose from, many fans have likely spent time thinking up their most ideal type of villager. Some of them may already be from the currentAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsvillager list, while others enjoy designing their own characters that they would likely love to see on their island. This is likely why one such fan designed an original concept of a villager using the theme of dinosaurs as inspiration....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Michael Rojas

Apex Legends' Ziprails Need A Serious Nerf

Apex Legends' newest map, Broken Moon, is set on Cleo - the moon of Seer’s home planet of Boreas. In terms of its size, Broken Moon sits somewhere between the fan-favorite World’s Edge and the loathed Storm Point. With this in mind, the closest comparableApex Legendsmap is that of Olympus. Unlike Olympus and Storm Point, however,Broken Moon removes a lot of traversal optionsthat let players navigate the map much more easily....

August 7, 2025 · 4 min · 780 words · Mary Norton

Ash's 8 Best Moments in the Pokemon Anime

The eternal 10-year-old with the unshakeable dedication to becoming the very best like no one ever was is due to take his final bow. Ash Ketchum has been with fans ofPokemonsince just about the very beginning and now it’s finally time to say goodbye after more than a quarter of a century. RELATED:Forgotten Anime That Aired In America All things must pass, of course, even the things thatPokemonfans love the most....

August 7, 2025 · 5 min · 1001 words · Charles Frederick