Things Pokemon Scarlet And Violet Did Right

With the release of the latest DLC, the IX generation ofPokemonis coming to an end.Pokemon Scarlet and Violettried to take the franchise in a completely new direction, but the effort was plagued by numerous problems, among which technical issues were the most glaring ones. Because of this, the games received a very divisive response from critics and fans alike, with many considering these two games the very worst of the mainline series....

June 24, 2025 · 5 min · 861 words · Samantha Sanchez

Today's Animal Crossing Direct Confirms that Tortimer is Alive

Plenty of exciting new content is being added toAnimal Crossing: New Horizonswith the 2.0 update coming on November 5.Today’sAnimal CrossingDirectshowcased exactly what fans can expect to see on their islands once the update goes live, but it also surprisingly debunked a popular theory about one of the series' fan-favorite characters. Despite rumors that he had tragically died between entries, Nintendo confirmed that Tortimer is actually still alive by showing him briefly in the footage of the upcoming content....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 618 words · Jesse Smith

Twitch Bans Loserfruit's Emote

Twitchhas recently banned the popular streamer Loserfruit’s emote, sparking criticism from fans. Loserfruit expressed her concerns on Twitter, explaining why her emote had been taken down byTwitch. The platform has mentioned that the “fruitLoser” emote of holding the “L” sign might lead to “targeted insults, bullying, and threatening or inciting abuse.” The Australian Twitch streamer shared a tweet wondering when Twitch would come after her username. Recently,Twitch banned a streamer for their username, saying it was “harassment....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Jill Bishop

Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 5 Possible, But Would Require 'Much Bigger Budget'

While 3D platformers featuring a colorful cartoon mascot on the PlayStation 2 were practically a dime a dozen back in the early 2000s,Ty The Tasmanian Tigerwas always something of a cult classic. Not only did the popular 2002 title managed to spawn three sequels - with the most recent of which launching back in 2015 on the PC - it also managed to garner a fairly strong community following, which has persisted to this day, allowing the game tore-release on the Nintendo Switch....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Lori Sanchez DVM

Ubisoft's XDefiant Game Seemingly Drops Tom Clancy's Name from Title

Since Ubisoft announcedTom Clancy’s XDefiantin mid-2022 and held a closed playtest shortly thereafter, there’s been little information shared about the project. While the initial response to the competitive FPS was certainly mixed, the success ofTom Clancy’s The DivisionandTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siegeshowed the potential ofUbisoft’s online offerings. Ubisoft appears to have pivoted with the project, however, including separating it from theTom Clancyfranchise branding.In an update released by Ubisoft this past week, the first since October 2021, the developer announced plans to begin what it callsXDefiantInsider Sessions....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Michelle Medina

Video Shows Demetrius Johnson Having Bigger Reaction to Beating Elden Ring Boss Than Winning UFC Fight

A hilarious TikTok video compares the reaction of MMA superstar Demetrious Johnson winning the UFC Flyweight Championship and him beatingElden Ring. For any MMA fighter, winning a championship is a dream come true. Johnson’s Flyweight rein would go on to become one of the most dominant runs in UFC history. Yet playingElden Ringis a very fun thing, too, and even Demetrious Johnson can appreciate how good it feels to overcome such a challenge....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Jillian Carey

Weird Minecraft Image Shows 3,000 Axolotls in One Area

Summary A curiousMinecraftplayer decided to see what would happen if a huge number of axolotl were gathered simultaneously on the screen. Axolotls are curious little aquatic mobs that were first added to the sandbox game inMinecraft’s Caves & Cliffs Part 1 update, and can be found underwater in the lush caves biome. In real life, axolotls are a critically endangered species that can be found in Mexico and were introduced into the game by Mojang Studios in order to promote awareness....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Derrick Haynes

What If...? Episode 4 Makes A Huge (But Common) Comic Story Mistake

This article contains spoilers for episode 4 ofWhat If…? Although this week’s episode ofWhat If..?had some pretty cool visuals and intense action scenes, the overall concept was less than perfect. The battle between two different versions of Doctor Strange was definitely something to see, but “Dark Strange” was motivated by a classic comic mistake - fridging. Fridging is when a character is killed off for no other reason besides motivating the hero’s actions....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 783 words · Amber Hawkins

Why Genshin Impact's Unreconciled Stars Event is a Good Sign for the Future

Players that have been dedicated to playingGenshin Impactevery day since its release will likely know that the gameplay can start to feel less like a reward,and more like a grind in the higher Adventure Ranks. And although miHoYo has attempted to help byincreasing the Resin cap from 120 to 160, players seem to be having a tough time grinding the various Artifacts, Character Exp, and Ascension Materials in order to keep pace with the rising world level....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 609 words · Cole Carroll

World of Warcraft Makes Improvement to Classic Continents

Summary World of Warcraftrecently improved the viewing distance for classic continents across Azeroth. This change was implemented as a part ofWorld of Warcraft’s most recent content update, Patch 10.1.5. Fractures in Time, also called Patch 10.1.5,recently arrived inWorld of Warcraft. This update added the Dawn of the Infinite megadungeon, an expansion to the Warlock class, and several quality-of-life updates. RELATED:World of Warcraft Shows Off New Transmog Tracking Feature While not as immediately obvious as other features,World of Warcraftincreased the default viewing distance in classic continents like Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms in this patch....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Ryan Cruz

World Of Warcraft Rarest Mounts In Wrath Of The Lich King & How To Get Them

Out of all the sparkly accessories you can collect inWorld of Warcraftthe mount is probably the one that most players like to collect and show off. Developers caught on to the popularity of mount collections, and by the time theWrath of the Lich Kingexpansion was released, there were a wide array of unique mounts for the player to collect and enjoy. RELATED:World of Warcraft The Burning Crusade Classic: The Best Mounts in Outland, Ranked...

June 24, 2025 · 7 min · 1396 words · Troy Morrow

10 Most Dangerous Locations In The Fallout Franchise

In the post-apocalyptic world ofFallout, creatures run freely in its devastation. While many humans attempt to hold on to what little good they have and create settlements and cities that cling on to previously civilized life, some places in theFalloutseries are doomed from the get-go, and its down to the player to rid them of danger, whether they be violent Raiders, or dreaded Deathclaws. RELATED:Most Powerful Fallout 4 Enemies, Ranked The unclear wasteland inFalloutis a harsh and unforgiving place, unwelcoming to any playerwanting to freely traverse its landscapes....

June 23, 2025 · 7 min · 1421 words · Hector Meza

5 Franchises That Were Ruined By Their Love Triangles

There can be something so gripping about a franchise that contains a love triangle, especially when all of the romantic partners are great people, and fans could genuinely see the protagonists being happy with either person they choose. Some of the most iconic movies and shows in the world became so because they hadthe best love triangles. It can keep shows interesting, and give an authenticity to why love can be really hard sometimes, especially when kind-hearted characters get caught in the cross-fire....

June 23, 2025 · 4 min · 825 words · David Bowen