Summary The world ofOne Pieceis full of huge personalities, individuals with a natural magnetism who can command those around them to charge into battle alongside them without a second thought. Many of these characters are among the most powerful people in the world inOne Piece, ranging from pirates who command notorious crews, to Marines who are striving to bring justice to the seas. There are a number of correlations that can be made between characters with natural charisma,and those who possess Conqueror’s Haki, making it an even more important weapon in an individual’s arsenal....

Modern blockbuster storytelling has an unfortunate habit of retelling stories, borrowing ideas, and feeling stuck in well-worn patterns. Science fiction, with its focus on imagining theoretical realities in the distant future or the depths of space, can suffer from this creative overlap that weighs heavily on every medium today. The modern infrastructure of science fiction cinema, TV, and literature is dominated by decades-old brand names that still have a huge impact on fans....

No More Heroesis one of the most unique games ever featured on a Nintendo console. Suda 51 is a master of his craft, with each title in theNo More Heroesfranchise becoming an instant classic due to its varied gameplay, interesting characters, and a plot that is surprisingly engrossing once players get over the inherent silliness of the series. Related:Mistakes Everyone Makes While Playing No More Heroes 3 With the first two games in the series coming over to PC, it’s a shame that new fans of the series won’t be able to play the final title of this trilogy on this platform....

An artistically talentedPokemonfan has created a piece of art combining Shedinja and Yveltal together, and with some amazing results. ThePokemonfandom is well-established as arguably the most creatively inclined of any in pop culture, with this latest fusion art being yet another example of its artistic prowess. The two Pokemon fused together in the piece of fan art are an interesting pair.Shedinja is a dual-type Bug/Ghost Pokemon, only obtainable while evolving Nincada into Ninjask with an open party slot and a Poke Ball....

Summary Pokemonfans will likely be impressed to see a new artwork of Pikachu that was created using thousands of Rubik’s Cubes. The feat took a considerable amount of effort, but the results are well worth the time and energy spent. Pokemonfans never seem to stop finding unique ways to celebrate theirfavorite pocket monsters. Traditional 2D art mediums are of course popular, but many look beyond pen and paper or even a digital canvas to bring their favorites to life....

Summary Pokemon Scarlet and Violetmay not be perfect games, but they added a lot of interesting new ideas to the series that future games may eventually pick up and reshape, or they could even become new trends - like regional forms after their success in Gen 7. Some of these new concepts are particularly appealing, such as the addition of the so-calledregional fakes inPokemon Scarlet and Violet, which are entirely new species of pocket monsters, but they share a lot of DNA and even parts of their names with the critters they’re inspired by....

The next year ofPokemon ScarletandVioletcontent has been revealed. Integration withPokemon GOandPokemon HOMEare rolling in, and new legendary Paradox Pokemon have been added as Tera Raid Battles. Many fans are glad to see continual updates forPokemon ScarletandViolet, especially as they slowly polish the games into a more acceptable state. On top of everything else, Pokemon trainers can look forward to a two-part DLC expansion called “The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero” late in 2023, with The Teal Mask due out in fall and The Indigo Disk in winter....

There’s no denying thatRed Dead Redemption 2is one of the most successful “blockbuster” video games in recent history. Not only is itone of the biggest PC games in terms of file size, taking up approximately 150 GB of storage, it’s also one of the most expensive titles ever developed. It was all worth it though, as Rockstar made one of the most realistic interpretations of the turn-of-the-century US. However, even in something as hugely lauded as this, there’s always room for improvement....

Summary The Steam Awards are an annual celebration of games that are voted on by fans, rather than a panel of judges. During the 2023 voting period, players nominated their picks for eleven different categories. Because any game could be nominated, there were some surprising titles among the winners.Red Dead Redemption 2, for instance, won the Labor of Love category, an award meant to celebrate the ongoing support provided by developers long after the debut of a game....

Summary Details about a possible sequel to 2021’sAliens: Fireteam Elitehave supposedly been leaked online, hinting that a newAliengame could be coming next year. Even beforeAliens: Fireteam Elite, the legendaryAlienfranchise has spawned numerous video game adaptations over the decades, ranging from tense survival horror titles likeAlien: Isolationto more action-focused shooters likeAliens: Colonial Marines. Aliens: Fireteam Eliteis more in line with the latter, putting players in control of a squad of Colonial Marines as they embark on a dangerous mission at a distressed space colony 23 years after the events of the originalAliensmovies....

While exploring the vast world ofThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, players are likely to encounter several puzzles that must be solved to complete a quest or gain access to a new area. It’s usually pretty easy to tell when the Dragonborn is faced with a puzzle, but the game does feature multiple areas where both the puzzle and the puzzle’s solution aren’t overly clear. RELATED:Skyrim: The House Of Horrors Quest Guide to completeSkyrim’s"Forgotten Names"side quest, players will need to figure out what to do with the armored hand located beneath the College of Winterhold....

Whether it’sStar Warsor any other project, it’s not uncommon for an actor or actress to take inspiration from a real person when crafting their interpretation of a character. In fact, it’s probably more standard than simply creating something out of nothing or basing a performance on another actor’s style. So it should come as little surprise that Genevieve O’Reilly pulled off the same maneuver when getting into character as Senator Mon Mothma forStar Wars: Andor....

Summary Capital Games has been cooking up a native PC client forStar Wars: Galaxy of Heroesthat leverages high-end performance and controls to deliver what might be the best possible way to play the gacha game from a galaxy far, far away. Early Access for theStar Wars: Galaxy of HeroesPC build kicks off on July 17, and players will be able to link their PC client to their mobile accounts and keep any progress made once it goes into its worldwide launch....