How Pokemon: The First Movie Damaged the Reputation of the Franchise for Years

Almost everyone these days has an idea of what the concept behindPokemonis. Before the franchise could settle into something that was beloved though it had to hit a brick wall and slow down. Ironically, the wall was hit with aPokemonproduct that wasthemost anticipated product to come from the franchise. Even though the anime and video games were huge hits, this would be the product that would be the true coming-out party to the world, and the franchise’s best foot would have to be put forward to solidify the franchise as something that could be enjoyed by people of all ages....

May 15, 2025 · 7 min · 1333 words · Jessica Rodriguez

How To Get Bloodfiend Hexer's Spirit Ashes in Shadow of the Erdtree

Quick Links With the tough fights and dangerous environments that can be found inElden Ringand its DLD,Shadow of the Erdtree, it is always recommended that players get some help. This can be through summoning other players, but more often it will involve the use of the variousSpirit Ashesthat can be found around the world. There are new ones to add to the collection with the DLC, and for those who are bloodthirsty, theBloodfiend Hexer’s Ashesis definitely one not to miss out on....

May 15, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Tiffany Arias

Leak Suggests Upcoming Intel ‘Alchemist’ GPU Could Rival RTX 3070 Ti

WithIntelrecently announcing it would be launching its own range of graphics cards, starting with the ARC ‘Alchemist’ model due out next year, some may be wondering how the company will cope in the current GPU climate. Withsupplies of graphics hardware expected to get worsebefore it gets better, it’s uncertain what the market will be like by the time Intel’s first card hits the shelves, both on and offline. Despite this, people are still interested in what this first model will be like, and how it will compare to its competitors....

May 15, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Kimberly Massey

Life Is Strange: Before The Storm – How To Distract Samuel

Quick Links Unlike its predecessor,Life Is Strange: Before The Stormdoesn’t have a gimmick like the firstLife Is Strangedid with its protagonist, Max Caulfield’s,ability to rewind time.The first game presented players with puzzles and challenges that forced the player to utilize this ability to rewind time in order to dictate a certain conversation outcome or physically move and rewind objects in order to overcome an impasse. Life Is Strange: Before The Stormdoesn’t have a time reversal gimmick, however, it does present players withchallenges that they must overcome without the use of superpowers....

May 15, 2025 · 3 min · 581 words · Jennifer Bond

Megaton Musashi World Cup: Semi-Finals and Final Round Results

After only being available in Japan for a few years, the mecha action RPGMegaton Musashi W: Wiredis available for the entire world. Ahead of its April 25 release, however, Game Rant and several other outlets were invited to Japan to check out theLevel-5game and participate in a tournament. Each outlet would represent their country of origin, with Game Rant representing Team USA. BecauseMegaton Musashi W: Wired’s multiplayer gameplayis in 3v3 scenarios, every team was composed of one outlet member and two others....

May 15, 2025 · 5 min · 865 words · Renee Anderson

MLB The Show 21: The 10 Best Teams

On one hand, the best team is subject to the ever-true observation, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”. Gamers all bring different talents, strengths, and weaknesses to their gameplay experience inMLB The Show 21. In doing so, virtually every team is perfect for a player with particular tendencies. RELATED:MLB The Show 21: Pro Tips For Conquest Mode But on the other hand, the game doesn’t decide to leave much to the realm of opinion when it ranks the best teams according to their own metrics....

May 15, 2025 · 4 min · 836 words · David Hernandez

Mod Turns Classic Doom Games Into Doom 64

When it comes to first-person shooters,Doomis practically synonymous with the genre and continues to inspire to this day. WhileWolfenstein 3Dhelped birth the FPS, it was the 1993 follow-up that popularized it, taking it to new heights and making its developer, id Software, a household name in PC gaming. There was also theDoomgame for the Nintendo 64 back in the 90s, unsurprisingly calledDoom 64, and a new fan-made mod has just come out which aims to ensure this forgotten gem remains in the limelight....

May 15, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Stacy Marshall

Mortal Kombat 1: Where is Khameleon in Liu Kang's New Universe?

Summary The rebooted timeline premiering inMortal Kombat 1presents countless new possibilities. One of the biggest is the opportunity to reinvent unpopular characters fromMortal Kombat’s awkward 3D era. Several notable characters inMortal Kombat 1’s roster, including Li Mei, Ashrah, and Havik all hail from this time, and look to be better integrated than ever before. Even established characters are getting in on this trend, with classic faces like Scorpion, Baraka, and Raiden getting new leases on life in Liu Kang’s take onMK’s universe....

May 15, 2025 · 3 min · 620 words · Michael Rivers

Ms. Marvel Directors Compare Working With The MCU And DC's Batgirl

Iman Vellani is making her highly anticipated MCU debut soon. The breakout star is set to play the titular heroine of Kamala Khan in Marvel Studios' next live-action Disney Plus series. Now,Ms. Marveldirectors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah (Bad Boys for Life) have recently compared what their experience was like working on the Marvel Cinematic Universe series to the DC Extended Universes' upcomingBatgirlmovie. When fans first meet Kamala, she sees herself inexplicably as an outsider....

May 15, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Joshua Shaw

New Diablo 4 Merch Hints at Unexpected Sixth Class

Diablo 4just released a new piece of merchandise that might hold a hint of a sixth class coming to the game in the future. If this clue is correct,Diablo 4’ssixth class might be an unexpected new addition to the franchise’s cast. The Blizzard Gear Store recently added aDiablo 4-themed stein to the site for pre-order. The sleek collector’s item is emblazoned with iconography from Sanctuary, including the logo and images of Lilith and Inarius–twomajor characters fromDiablo 4....

May 15, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Kathy Acevedo

New Indiana Jones 5 Photo Reveals First Official Look At Harrison Ford's Return

Even though fans have yet to see a trailer forHarrison Ford’sIndiana Jones 5and the film has yet to receive an official title as of right now, clearly, Lucasfilm did not think it was too early to give the masses a little tease of what’s to come for the iconic archeologist’s next adventure. DuringStar WarsCelebration, Lucasfilm released a photo of Ford donning the classicIndiana Jonesattire and walking on a bridge in what looks like another quest to find an ancient item....

May 15, 2025 · 3 min · 546 words · Alyssa Barnes

New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #329 June 22, 2025

Quick Links Connectionsis back with another challenging group of sixteen words to sort into mystery groups. But if therules of how to playConnectionsmakes it sound easy, today’s puzzle is proof that it is not. In order to win, you’ll need to know all the words, all the categories, and a little bit of luck. But if you are running out of chances and you are looking for help, this article is here for you with general hints, category clues, and even spoilers if you would like to see them....

May 15, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Sharon Ramirez

Overwatch 2's Venture Already Seems Like a Nightmare For Widowmaker Players

Summary AnOverwatch 2player has discovered a Venture combo that allows them to quickly defeat enemy Widowmakers. Widowmaker has been a force to be reckoned with since beforeOverwatch 2was released, even after some nerfs, but the new hero may be a perfect counter against the sniper. Blizzard has beenadding heroes toOverwatch 2since it was released, including Junker Queen, Kiriko, Mauga, Ramattra, and Lifeweaver. Players have been able to unlock these characters through seasonal Battle Passes or Shop bundles, but new characters are no longer being locked behind a paywall or lengthy grind....

May 15, 2025 · 3 min · 537 words · Lawrence Sparks