Some Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Fans Aren't Happy With Update 1.1

SomePokemon Scarlet and Violetfans aren’t happy with Game Freak’s initial approach to fixing its new titles and have taken online to voice their various frustrations with the developer and its games. The latest influx of public criticism targeting the hit RPG duo was prompted by the reveal ofPokemon Scarlet and Violetupdate 1.1 patch notes. Pokemon Scarlet and Violetreleased in mid-November, selling 10 million combined units in the first three days. Not only did that figure set a new record for the fastest-selling game on any Nintendo console ever, but the games' commercial success is also likely to be amplified over the ongoing holiday period, which is traditionally the most lucrative time of the year for the gaming industry....

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 521 words · Travis Cooley

Star Wars: What Is A Holocron?

Star Warsfans who are most familiar with the “Skywalker Saga” films might have come across a Jedi or Sith Holocron atDok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities, the shop on Baatu inStar Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and wondered, “What is that Jedi cube called?” That’s a fair question. Viewers familiar withStar Wars: The Clone WarsorStar Wars Rebelswill certainly have a better idea of what makes a Holocron so special. After making their first Canon appearance in the Season 2 premiere of theClone Warsin 2009, the Holocron has become an intriguing object inStar Warslore....

June 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1329 words · Kathryn Valenzuela

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Review

It’s no secret that the Wii U was a failure for Nintendo, standing as one of the company’s worst-selling video game consoles to date. But even though the Wii U struggled to catch on with fans, it still had an impressive library of exclusive games, which Nintendo has been pulling from to bolster the Switch’s own first-party lineup. The latest Wii U game to make the jump to the Nintendo Switch isSuper Mario 3D WorldthroughSuper Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, but it contains a lot more new content than most Wii U Switch ports....

June 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1285 words · Cheyenne Ferguson

Surprising Pokemon is Becoming A Top Choice for Sword and Shield Competitive Play

It has not yet been out for a month, yetPokemon SwordandShieldis already is establishing its competitive scene. It is aPokemongame after all. But there’s an unexpectedtop tier Pokemonemerging as one of the best in the game. That Pokemon is Galarian Darmanitan. All the earlyfavorites forPokemon SwordandShieldare starting to be revealed as competitive play is about to begin.SwordandShield’s first competition, The Galar Beginnings, is starting this Friday. This Single Battle competition will let players use any Pokemon they have from the Galar Pokedex, with the exceptions of for the legendaries Mew, Zacian, Zamazenta, and Eternatus....

June 1, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Jonathan West

The Best Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Weapons for Hardcore Mode

Call of Duty Modern Warfareis gearing up for Season 2, with plenty of leaks and teased information in the interim before the release of a wave of new content. In the few days beforeModern WarfareSeason 2, double XP, weapon XP, and battle pass progression is active for all players, making it the perfect time to jump back in and get ready for everything to come. InModern Warfare, one of the best ways to level up quickly is to hop into a game on a small map like Shipment or Shoothouse and start racking up kills....

June 1, 2025 · 5 min · 921 words · Sarah Powell

The Best Options From Overwatch 2’s Rumored Battle Pass Themes

Unlike theCall of Dutyfranchise, which has no distinct theme for each of its Seasons, Blizzard has embraced the concept of battle passes crafted entirely around a single topic. The inaugural season ofOverwatch 2had a cyberpunk theme, for example, while the following two seasons examined Greek andAsian mythology. After two seasons with a mythological focus, fans are hoping Season 4 will be very different, and thanks to a recent survey they may have an idea of what to expect....

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 631 words · Autumn Rodriguez

The Best X-Men 97 Merch Ahead Of The Marvel Mutants' Retro Return on Disney Plus

After much waiting and anticipation, Marvel’s mutants are almost back. Marvel Animation is getting ready to premiereX-Men ‘97, bringing viewers back to the world of the classicX-Menanimated series. The new series will air on Disney Plus, promising new challenges and adventures for the team. As per the typical approach for a big Marvel property, plenty of merchandise based on the series is already available to keep fans happy. X-Men 97 Marvel Legends Nightcrawler 6-inch Action Figure Marvel X-Men 90’s 97 Team Pose Wolverine Storm Adult T-Shirt Whether you are looking for clothing, collectibles, or something else, there are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to merchandise....

June 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1097 words · Julie Fitzgerald

The Little Things Isn't As Bad As People Think

From John Lee Hancock, director of the Academy Award-winning film,The Blind Side, comes a grizzly crime thriller from Warner Bros. Hancock has experience with directing crime dramas, which includesThe Highwaymenand the action film,Snow White and the Huntsman. None of them compare to his latest crime drama,The Little Things. The Little Thingsstars 3 Academy Award winners in Denzel Washington,Rami Malek, and Jared Leto, who make up the core members of the film’s cast....

June 1, 2025 · 5 min · 955 words · Andrea Williams

Venom 2: Who Is The Movie's Second Villain?

Venom: Let There Be Carnageis set to release in September, starring Tom Hardy and Woody Harrelson. The marketing has focused largely on thetwo characters in the title, but a couple shots in the trailer revealed the inclusion of a second villain, Naomie Harris as Shriek. TheVenomfilms are in a unique place in the world of comic book adaptations,being apart from the Marvel Cinematic Universebut still adapting Marvel characters. This leaves them with a slightly different list to draw from, so when populating their worlds, it helps to pick unique, varied, and sometimes lesser-known characters....

June 1, 2025 · 5 min · 939 words · Jeffrey Humphrey

Viral Clip Shows Hilarious Reaction to Resident Evil 7 VR Mode

With theResident Evilcommunity seeing even more popularity with the release ofResident Evil 7and the followingResident Evil 8, the fanbase has been more active than it ever has before. The games are well known for their chase scenes and horrifying moments, but many fans are able to stomach these scenes due to it simply being a game on a screen. With the addition of VR to many games, especially horror, even old time fans have found themselves horrified at scenes they have seen plenty of times prior....

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Matthew Rodriguez

Watch Dogs Legion: How to Get Aiden Pearce

Watch Dogs: Legionwas just released, giving players a third opportunity to turn an open world into a playground through hacking. Although the game isunlikely to bring back Marcus HollowayfromWatch Dogs 2, fans of the original game are excited that Aiden Pearce will be available in the game. But not everyone will have access to him. Who is Aiden Pearce Pearce was the protagonist for the firstWatch Dogsgame, released back in 2014....

June 1, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Larry Peters

World of Warcraft Fans Are Not Happy With New Dragonflight Codex Lore Book

Summary World of Warcraftfans are upset about some details fromThe Dragonflight Codex: A Definitive Guide to the Dragons of Azeroth, Blizzard’s latest lore book. Though the codex offers some interesting worldbuilding, certain parts of it rely on outdated racist tropes, and seem incongruent with things presented inWorld of Warcraftitself. The Dragonflight Codexis the latestWorld of Warcraftlore book, which promised to delve into the history, culture, and physiology of the dragons of Azeroth from the perspective of Khadgar, apopularWoWcharacter that was erroneously identified as a dragonin the book’s original summary....

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Andrew Smith

WoW Dragonflight: Havoc Demon Hunter Best in Slot Gear

Quick Links TheHavoc Demon Hunteris currently the best of the best in almost anyWorld of Warcraft: Dragonflight DPS tier listyou look at. If you actually want to be the best of the best, you are going to need to know what gear you should be aiming for when diving into Raids and Mythic+ dungeons. This guide will take you through the best items for each slot that you can obtain in Mythic+ and Raid environments, as well as your weekly vault....

June 1, 2025 · 5 min · 1046 words · Michael Wright