Why Pokemon Legends Z-A is Likely to Feature Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Content

Summary Pokemon Legends Z-Awill be the new game in the long-running pocket monster series to launch in 2025, and it has some of the biggest decisions to make about what sort of gameplay loop to pursue, what to do with Mega Evolutions and regional forms, and what story to tell compared to other titles. This is becausePokemon Legends: Arceuswas extremely successful, to the point that players still praise it for reinventing thePokemonformula, and that alone raises the bar by quite a lot for the new Kalos-set title....

June 10, 2025 · 4 min · 662 words · Kelly Morrow

Why Practical Effects In Movies Aren’t Always Practical

This is a hyper-digitized age. Blockbuster films rely heavily on the use of computer-generated imagery (CGI). This is true from films with smaller budgets and fewer major action sequences, such asDeadpool, to CGI tour de force films such as any from the Transformers franchise. However, some suggest that films are too CGI-reliant. Gone are the days where The Incredible Hulk can be portrayed by a mere man (no matter how muscular)....

June 10, 2025 · 5 min · 903 words · Doris Johnson

X-Men: Pairing Every Core Member With Their Perfect Pokemon Partner

As the world awaits the proper introduction of theX-Meninto theMarvel Cinematic Universe, there are plenty of things to speculate about. Thinking about who will be cast in key roles or how the mutants existed in theMCUand for how long is fascinating. That being said, imagine a world whereX-Mencrossed over with the world ofPokemon,and the most powerful mutants also had Pokemon by their side. Thinking of the possible pairings and how personalities affect which Pokemon theX-Menwould want to train and develop relationships with is an interesting thought experiment....

June 10, 2025 · 5 min · 963 words · Jason Young

'Scream' Earns $31.5M, Ending Opening Weekend #1 In Domestic Box Office

The increasing coronavirus infection rates have been a thorn in the side of theatrical box offices and studios for the past two years, generating hesitancy within audiences when larger crowds factor into the equation. While prevalent, concerns around the virus are not stopping some highly anticipated films from performing well at the domestic box office.Screamis a prime example, earning roughly $31.5 million at the end of its opening weekend, becoming the first new film to sit atop domestic box offices at #1 since the release ofSpider-Man: No Way Home....

June 9, 2025 · 4 min · 660 words · Brandon Zimmerman

10 Role-Playing Games You Might Have Missed

Role-playing games can be enchanting, whimsical, and immersive. A single role-playing game that is worth the effort can provide hundreds of hours of gameplay without batting an eye. With upcoming RPG games likePokémon Sword and Shield,Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot,Cyberpunk 2077,andFinal Fantasy VII remake,it is the right time to compile this list. You might have missed these following games because you were busy with work or they were overlooked.Their combat systems are some of the best in gaming....

June 9, 2025 · 5 min · 938 words · Courtney Campbell

5 Things Robert Pattinson Does Better Than Any Other Batman

The following article contains spoilers forThe Batman.Robert Pattinson’sThe Batmanhas been one of DC and Warner Bros.' greatest successes of all time. The standalone film is unlike anything the franchise has done before and the risks they took by recreating a hero that’s been re-imagined so many times has definitely paid off. Pattinson’s performance was excellent and unlike anything DC fans have seen before, breathing new life into this classic character that fans know and love....

June 9, 2025 · 4 min · 821 words · Christopher Suarez

6 Things Rings of Power Needs To Address In Season 2

Summary The Rings Of Powerseries from Amazon is a prequel to The Lord of the Rings that takes place in the second age of Middle Earth. Despite this massive time gap between the series and the movies, a few familiar faces show upto set the stage for the creation of the rings of power. Fans know where a lot of these characters end up by the time of the war of the ring in the third age, so future seasons of the show has a lot of work to do to get these characters to that point....

June 9, 2025 · 5 min · 918 words · Shari Williams

7 Most Intense Interrogations In Video Games

When players encounter enemies invideo games, the first instinct is to kill them. That’s often how people win the game, but some situations require a bit more finesse. The heroes occasionally need information on where to go next. Interrogating foes can help them attain that information. RELATED:Scariest Hospitals In Gaming Certain titles let players partake in that process. They extract info from enemies in intense minigames, usually employing painful methods bordering on sadism....

June 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1197 words · Robert Kennedy

All the Games Removed from Xbox Game Pass in December 2021

Xbox Game Passis, undeniably, an incredible deal for gamers. Withboth PC and Xbox playersbeing able to use the service for just $10-15 a month, and an extensive library of first and third-party games being available, Game Pass is a no-brainer for players who want to try as many games as possible. However, games don’t stay onXbox Game Passforever, and with every batch of excellent new releases also comes an array of excellent games that take their leave from the service....

June 9, 2025 · 4 min · 832 words · Brian Roberson

Ana De Armas Wanted Female Writer For John Wick Spinoff The Ballerina

Thanks to theJohn Wickfranchise and others, many could argue that Hollywood feels like an endless loop where anything new and exciting inevitably spawns sequels, spinoffs, and entire “cinematic universes” on the regular. It’s difficult to argue against that claim, but depending on who’s being asked, it may also be difficult to see that as a bad thing. One of theJohn Wickspinoffs in the works (whichjust made the jump to the Peacock streaming service) will reportedly tell the story of The Continental, the infamous hotel in New York that serves as a neutral ground for the city’s various assassins....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 543 words · Sarah Rowland

Attack on Titan: Things You Might Not Know About Connie

Attack on Titanis a series rife with amazing and memorable characters that deserve all their plaudits, and then some. One such character, who seemed like a rather unimportant member of the Survey Corps until he showed his usefulness, is Connie Springer. He plays a major role in the arc where the Beast Titan is introduced, with his mother being one of the victims of Zeke Yeager’s twisted experiments. Connie is a surprisingly engaging character that fans absolutely love, with his reaction to Sasha’s untimely demise being nothing short of heartbreaking....

June 9, 2025 · 5 min · 895 words · Kyle Rivera

Best Arena Shooters Of All Time, Ranked

First-person shootershave come a long way since the days ofMIDI MazeandDoom. Full 3D meshes are used instead of 2D sprites, dial-up internet isn’t needed to compete with others, and the variety of game types in FPS games easily trump what was available decades ago. All of that said, most FPS games still take inspiration from these classic games. Deemed “arena shooters” by most, this subgenre of FPS focuses on weapon pickups, map control, and a massive skill ceiling....

June 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1295 words · Daniel Martinez

Best Soulslike Metroidvania Games, Ranked

Summary Soulslike Metroidvania have started to become quite popular in the past few years. This is because of the fusion of two genres into a single one. Soulslike games are known for their challenging gameplay and cryptic storytelling mixing that with the non-linear progression from Metroidvania games players will get a challenging yet immersive experience. Players get the chance to explore the vast areas of these 2D platformers uncovering hidden areas as well as piecing together parts of the story to understand the games truly....

June 9, 2025 · 5 min · 1036 words · Tiffany Griffin