Pokemon Unite Passes 70 Million Downloads on Switch and Mobile

The Pokemon Company’s multiplayer online battle arena video gamePokemon Uniteis hitting its two-year milestone in 2022. Since launch, the developers have kept its player base engaged by hosting competitive events and adding newplayable characters to thePokemon Uniteroster. Recently, a new commercial aboutPokemon Unitewas released, alongside new information from The Pokemon Company that the video game has already passed 70 million downloads on the Switch and mobile devices. WhenPokemon Unitewas first announced in 2020, many in the community expressed their skepticism about a MOBA title based on the pocket creature universe....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Joel Hurst

PS5 Owner Shares Heartbreaking Melted Console After House Fire

Summary APlayStation 5owner has recently shared images of their console which was damaged in a house fire. The photos clearly show the extent of the destruction, with thePlayStation 5melted and deformed due to the extreme heat generated by the blaze. Since its launch in November 2020, the PlayStation 5 has gained widespread recognition for its performance and advanced features, establishing itself as one of the leading gaming consoles in the market....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Jerry Gould

Reasons E.K. Johnston's Star Wars: Ahsoka Is Essential Reading For Ahsoka Tano Fans

In an age whereStar Warsfans cannot seem to agree on anything, one thing that fans can agree on is just how awesome Ahsoka Tano is. The fierce warrior was reckless enough to be a perfect match for Anakin Skywalker as his apprentice inStar Wars: The Clone Wars, and has gone on to be an essential ally to the crew of the Ghost inStar Wars: Rebels. Related:Star Wars: The Clone Wars - 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Ahsoka...

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 770 words · Sarah Williams

Rune Factory 3 Special: All Romanceable Bachelorettes

Rune Factory 3 Specialoffers players a rich and enjoyable experience filled with clever dialogue, charming characters, and lots of farming and adventuring. When the player isn’t busy performing chores and battling enemies, they spend time speaking with the villagers, offering gifts, and performing tasks to aid in their day-to-day lives. Rune Factory 3 Specialdoes suffer from a significant shortcoming that was common in earlyRune FactoryandHarvest Moontitles. The player can only createa male main characterand is only able to romancethe womenof Sharance Town....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Susan Collins

San Francisco Cinemas Stay Closed Because They Can't Sell Popcorn

San Francisco Mayor London Breed recently allowed the city’s movie theaters to reopen, albeit with some restrictions. Those caveats apparently went too far in the eyes of the theater owners, resulting in the National Association of Theatre Owners of California/Nevada (NATO of CA/NV) collectively refusing to reopen. After cautiously choosing not to allow the reopening of theatersas quickly as other citiesduring the most of 2020, Mayor Breed finally relented with the stipulation that theaters would be banned from selling concessions....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Wesley Francis

Sony Patent Could Allow Game Difficulty to Adapt to the Player as They Play

Summary It looks like Sony is working on an interesting new feature for itsPlayStationconsoles, which would allow its games to adjust their difficulty level in real-time as the player progresses. Ideally, this would seePlayStationusers always enjoying a proper level of difficulty, without having to tune it themselves. This feature is already seen ingames likeMLB The Show, where the success or failure of a player is measured and reacted to as the game automatically adjusts its difficulty setting....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Nicole Smith

Star Trek: Examining the Worst Diseases In The Franchise

Ever sinceStar Trekfirst appeared on the small screen during the late 1960s, it has consistently brought to audiences a wide range of amazing things. Elements of this franchise range from a highly diverse and interesting array of alien races, to some spectacular science fiction technology,some of which have influenced modern day devices. Not everything was great, however, and while the show’s creator Gene Roddenberry created the program to show a highlyadvanced and utopian future for humanity, the franchise does not shy away from the gritty reality of life, from genocidal wars,to truly horrific tales of loss and grief....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 985 words · Joshua Santos

Steam Deck Getting Popular GameCube and Wii Emulator

Developers of the popular Nintendo GameCube and Nintendo Wii emulation software Dolphin have announced that it’s being ported toSteam. While theSteam Deck’s biggest selling point is its affordable price point compared to desktop gaming PCs and accessibility for major AAA releases, its potential for emulation has built a growing niche audience. There’s a diverse range of Steam Deck emulation software available, but native support for Dolphin could prove to be one of the platform’s most exciting releases yet....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Susan Gill

Strongest Incantations In Elden Ring

Summary Elden Ringis a difficult game, with tough boss encounters, relentless enemies, and hazardous areas. Luckily for the player, the game supplies many weapons, armor, sorceries, and incantations to use while exploring the Lands Between. Players get to build a character that works for them, creating unique warriors ready to take on the dangers ofElden Ring. Some of the most overpowered spells in the game are incantations. Incantations are faith-based spells that have a more primal feel to them....

July 18, 2025 · 9 min · 1888 words · Dr. Jessica Anderson DDS

Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster Hit With Delay

Summary In a recent announcement that may disappoint fans of the classic JRPG series, Konami has revealed that theSuikoden 1 and 2 HD Remasteris being delayed past the end of the year. The franchise first launched on the original PlayStation back in 1995, and has since seen four sequels and numerous spinoffs. After all these years, the series still has a loyal fan base andSuikoden 2ranks among the best Konami games for the PS1....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Christopher Garcia

Supergiant Games Has Good News For Hades 2 Fans

Summary Hades 2developer Supergiant Games has announced that the technical test is almost over, and fans will soon be able to play the game through Early Access. Supermassive Games recently held a “technical test” earlier this month, which gave eager fansa chance to playHades 2early. This test period was different from Early Access, as the players were randomly selected from a pool who signed up for the chance, as opposed to being available to everyone....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 684 words · Christopher Chandler

The 20 Best Action Movies on Netflix Right Now

RELATED:The Best Television Shows to Watch on Netflix Right Now The streaming giant offers up an excellent selection of both modern and classic examples that have been sourced from all over the globe. Whether big-budget blockbusters or more modest passion projects, these cinematic set-pieces are some ofthe best action movies to watch on Netflixand are perfect for those looking for a shot of adrenaline on a lazy afternoon or evening....

July 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1326 words · David Hays

The Boys Season 4: What Fans Want To See

Summary The wait forThe Boysseason 4 is almost over, and fans have many opinions about the plotlines they hope will happen. No one will betired of superheroes when watchingThe Boysseason 4because it will no doubt be a compelling, fast-paced, and entertaining group of episodes featuring the strong, powerful characters that viewers know and love. WhenThe Boysseason 1 premiered in June 2019, fans of the comic book series were impressed by the well-crafted adaptation....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 754 words · Katherine Castillo