Japan Reveals New Pokemon-Themed Manhole Covers

As a way to bringPokemoncloser to fans located in Japan, The Pokemon Company has once again partnered with the country’s local government authorities to place newPokemon-themed manhole covers across one of its prefectures. This time, the new lids' design and theme puts the spotlight on theNormal-type oviod Pokemon Chansey.This is not the first time that Chansey is the center of attention in a specific area in Japan. Back in 2019, Chansey was appointed as the Pokemon ambassador for the country’s Fukushima prefecture which is located in the Tohoku region....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Jason Reyes

Kirby's Epic Yarn Should Get a New Life on the Nintendo Switch

Nintendo has a reputation of taking some creative risks with its biggest first-party franchises. Whether it’s the F.L.U.D.D. mechanic inSuper Mario Sunshineor the introduction of Wolf Link inThe Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Nintendo has proved time and time again that it isn’t afraid to go in bold new directions with some of its most sacred names. One such name that has consistently gotten in on Nintendo’s experimentation is theKirbyfranchise, and there are few games that have been more unique for the pink puffball thanKirby’s Epic Yarnon the Nintendo Wii....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 572 words · Sherry Stokes

Koira Interview: Director Talks Whimsical Forest Adventure

Deep in the heart of a wintry woodland, a traveler meets a puppy. This is the start of a beautiful friendship - but also of a journey filled with danger, mystery, and secrets to discover.Koira,developed by Studio Tolima and published by DONTNOD, is much more than a simple walk in the woods. It’s the heartwarming tale of how together, two companions can accomplish anything they set their minds to as they traverse a wintry forest inhabited by sinister figures, magical wildlife, and more....

July 4, 2025 · 8 min · 1600 words · Christopher Diaz

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Has Funny Last Jedi Blue Milk Easter Egg

Featuring all nine majorStar Warsmovies,LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagais full of references for fans. From inside jokes made about the films andStar Warsfranchise toeaster eggs referencing other IPs, the latestLEGOStar Warstitle has plenty of secrets for fans to dig into. The game does seem to have quite the focus on the blue milk found in a short scene fromThe Last Jedi, though. The eighth main film in theStar Warsfranchise is known to be one of the most controversial entries....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · David Morales

Mario Kart: 10 Best Items In The Series, Ranked

One of the traits that makes the renownedMario Kartseries so much fun is its slew of chaotic and unpredictable items. These coveted tools mark the biggest goal for racers (aside from of outracing opponents and notching a first-place victory). And it’s no surprise, considering how much of a game-changer some of these powerups can be, especially in the midst of close, hotly contested matches. Along with some crazytracksrife with sharp turns, boosts, and ramps, impactful items like Lightning Bolts or Stars can turn things on their head in the blink of an eye....

July 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1268 words · Steven Herring

Moon Knight Producer On Why The Character Only Joined The MCU Now

Marvel Studios’Moon Knightis almost here, and executive producer Grant Curtis has come forward to reveal why it took so long for the MCU to introduce the character. The show is the latest live-action MCU series on Disney Plus. The series was created by showrunner Jeremy Slater and was directed by Mohamed Diab. Proclaimed actor Oscar Isaac stars in the titular role, alongside hisco-stars Ethan Hawkeand May Calamawy. Moon Knight’s origins come from the comic book series based on the same name, therefore the superhero is not a complete stranger to many fans....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · Joseph Lewis

One Piece: The Best Fights In The Series, Ranked

Summary Eiichiro Oda’s long-enduring manga and animeOne Pieceis quite easily one of the most captivating stories ever written and with the incredible careful story writing and worldbuilding, it’s not a surprise to see it as popular as it is today. Being a shonen manga,One Piecehas had its fair share of fights. Even though they aren’t the biggest selling point of the series, they’re incredible nonetheless. Over the years, Luffy and his crew have been in countless battles and they’ve delivered some incredible action for the fans to enjoy....

July 4, 2025 · 8 min · 1620 words · Anthony Herring

Overwatch 2 Could Bring Controversial Maps Back for New Game Modes

Overwatch 2should allow developers the ability to do more than they can withOverwatch, as its outdated systems complicate development. These changes includetaking undesirable systems out ofOverwatch 2like loot boxes, the “on fire” meter, some crowd control abilities, among other things. Along with improved character models, time of day map settings, and the new Push game mode,Overwatch 2will launch without one of its most derided game modes “Assault,” more commonly known as 2CP from playlists....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 489 words · Paul Bennett

Pokemon Fan Designs New Version of Paradox Entei

Summary With days left until the release of The Indigo Disk DLC, aPokemon Scarlet and Violetfan shared their revision of what Paradox Entei could look like. The fan noted the changes they made to their Paradox Entei design after somePokemon Scarlet and Violetplayers offered feedback on the first iteration, and explained their thoughts behind the process. Known as the Volcano Pokemon, Entei is a Fire-type Legendary Pokemon that first appeared inPokemon Gold and Silver....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Joseph Hill

Pokemon GO Fest 2020 Details and Dates For Global Virtual Event

As expected, 2020’sPokemon GOFest is going to have to be a little different than what the community has seen in previous years. Usually,Pokemon GOFest is a multi-day in-person eventwhere trainers visit a big city and play the mobile AR with literally thousands of other players. This year, the summer event will have to take a different approach as most cities are not supporting events of that size quite yet, even if they are starting to decrease their precautionary measures....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 497 words · Lisa Jenkins

Pokemon TCG: How To Make The Best Psychic Deck

With every generation of the main seriesPokemonvideo games, thePokemon TCGalso gets updated with new cards pertaining to the newly revealed pocket monsters as well as other novel aspects of the video game franchise. One of the most frequent changes and updates happens to the TCG’s types, which differ from the game types by being multiple elements that get grouped together. The Psychic-type is the one that has arguably dealt with the most changes....

July 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1293 words · Gregory Morales

PS5 Launch Title The Pathless Coming to Switch and Xbox Soon

One of the Playstation 5’s launch titles,The Pathless, will be available on Xbox consoles and Nintendo Switch soon. This means fans won’t have to wait long at all before they can experience it on their console of choice. The Pathlesswas first due to arrive in 2019, but due to delays, it eventually became a part of the handful of titles available when the PlayStation 5 launched in November 2020. A future release on Xbox consoles and Nintendo Switch was announced in July 2022, with it originally scheduled to launch on both platforms in late 2022....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Rebecca Crosby

Red Dead Online Players Compile Massive Game Breaking Bug List

Red Dead Onlinehas kept the vast majority of players entertained long after they finished the compelling campaign of the cowboy basedRed Dead Redemption 2. The online experience swaps the immersive campaign of the offline game for more task-driven endeavors, and to achieve a constant source of excitementRed Dead Onlinehas had many updates. However, a recent update seems to have broken a considerable amount of the game and its mechanics. Players have now compiled a huge list of the titles issues....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Adam Frazier