Magic: The Gathering Alpha Black Lotus Card Sells for $166K

There’s no doubt thatMagic: The Gatheringis still going strong ever since Wizards of the Coast debuted the collectible card game to the public in 1993, withMTG: Arenahaving recently brought the strategy card game to life in a digital iteration on PC. That’s not to say that the physical version is any less popular, though, as there have been over twenty billionMagiccards produced between 2008 and 2016 alone. While many of the newer cards brought into the game have found their own place withinMagic: The Gathering’s meta, some older ones have been banned or restricted for use in certain formats due to their tremendous power while in play....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Victoria Morales

Man Caught Playing Apex Legends on Airport Monitor

Stefan Dietz was flying through Portland International Airport early Thursday morning when he saw a man playingApex Legendsin an unusual spot. Typically travelers can be seen waiting for flights, reading books, or stretching out on benches, but instead, Dietz saw a man sitting in front of the monitors announcing Departures and Arrivals, playingApex Legends. “I couldn’t believe it,” Dietz told CNN in an interview, “You’ve got all these monitors there and he’s playing a video game....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Anthony Jensen

Marvel Should Revisit Daughters Of The Dragon

The Netflix Marvel shows were planned to last much longer than they did, and as such, they set up a great number of things that they never got the chance to pay off. From storylines to relationships, the shows feel very incomplete, particularly because of what could have been. One of the ideas that still has a lot of acceptance – and support – among fans is the possibility of aDaughters of the Dragonteam-up....

May 31, 2025 · 4 min · 777 words · Danielle Mckee

MCU's I Am Groot: Easter Eggs & References

I Am Grootis an anthology of shorts that was recently released on Disney Plus, all of them starring the lovable baby Groot as he engages in a number of capers and minor adventures. While the shorts may not lead to anything more, they were a delightful extra piece ofMCUcontent to supplement an evening of viewing. RELATED:I Am Groot Review The shorts may not provide major details or references to theMCUas a whole, but there are a few easter eggs sprinkled into the shorts that will amuse viewers if they manage to spot them....

May 31, 2025 · 5 min · 919 words · Madison Robinson

Next Week Will Revive 2 Classic 90s Video Game Rivalries

Summary Next week is going to be a huge one for anyone that grew up in the 90s, as two of the greatest video game rivalries from that decade will be getting reignited. While theconsole warscertainly existed prior to the 90s, the heated rivalry between Sega and Nintendo during that era is what really helped popularize the concept. Nintendo and Sega were fierce rivals in the 90s, particularly when it came to the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis....

May 31, 2025 · 4 min · 777 words · Daniel Mcfarland

One Piece: 10 Similarities Between Shanks & Luffy

Shanks and Luffy are prominent characters in theOne Pieceseries. This fact comes as no surprise considering the impressive profile of their great exploits. These young pirates both became acquainted very early in the story, and their fates have been closely intertwined ever since. Shanks and Luffy met for the first time in a small village on Dawn Island, and it was there that the red-haired pirate inspired Luffy to become a pirate....

May 31, 2025 · 7 min · 1398 words · Madison Mckay

One Piece: Bonney's True Nika Power, Explained

Summary Jewelry Bonney is one of the most interesting up-and-coming prospects in theOne Pieceseries. Despite being quite young, Bonney has a load of potential that makes her extremely special as a fighter. In the Egghead Island arc, fans have already seen quite a lot of Bonney and her incredible Devil Fruit power. However, the true potential of this Devil Fruit is still under wraps. As the story progresses, fans will see more glimpses of Bonney and her true Devil Fruit ability and find out why exactly this Devil Fruit was of so much interest to Saturn of the Five Elders....

May 31, 2025 · 6 min · 1201 words · Kimberly Davis

Overwatch 2 Makes Changes to Popular Feature

The new season ofOverwatch 2is jam-packed with updates to the game, and brings back the popular “On Fire” mechanic that rewards players for pulling off heated plays. While Season 5 ofOverwatch 2does have a lot in the way of new content to offer, a long list of hero balancing adjustments and a substantial overhaul to the Fire feature from the original game shows that the developers are determined to improve things on the gameplay front as well....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 514 words · William Cole

Palia Releasing New Update for May 2024

Summary Paliadeveloper Singularity 6 revealed update 0.180, also known as the game’s “Crafted Comforts Update,” will be released before the end of the month. This newPaliaupdate brings several new features to the community simulation game, including new housing options, chat bubbles, and much more. Singularity 6’sPaliais developed in Unreal Engine and set in a unique high fantasy world.Paliaplayers can explore this vibrant world with their friends, fish and farm together, build their new homes, and unravel mysteries about an ancient human civilization....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 636 words · Danielle Morris

Persona 5 Tactica's Toshiro and Erina Already Have a Perfect Way to Return

Summary Persona 5 Tacticafollowed the Phantom Thieves through a journey in a different Metaverse. Joker and his friends are still central toTactica’s story, but the game revolves around two new heroes, Toshiro and Erina. Toshiro is a politician who is likely to become Japan’s next Prime Minister following the events ofP5, and Erina is a revolutionary in the Metaverse, leading a group known as the Rebel Corps. The duo and their stories lie at the heart ofPersona 5 Tactica, and many fans are hoping for their return, which is a rarity forPersonaspin-off characters....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · Joseph Gonzalez

Pokemon GO Offers Promo Code For Free Items, Players Overwhelm System

Although it may seem like a slow time for the mobile AR scene in general thanks to coronavirus concerns,Pokemon GOplayers have a ton to keep track of right now. In addition toconstant events and special spawnsthat make playing from home more realistic, Niantic has also been offering a lot of special deals to help players restock on items without traveling around town spinning stops or spending too much money in the in-game Shop....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Craig Griffin

Pokemon GO Update Changes Egg Color

Niantic begins rolling out a new update forPokemon GOthat fixes some lingering issues with the game and makes some minor tweaks, such as changing the color of eggs. Pokemon GOis thefastest-selling mobile game in history. It is a worldwide phenomenon that has had a profound impact on society in a way that few games have, influencing legislation, and becoming a staple of pop culture. Considering the game’s incredible success, one would think Niantic would be faster about adding content to the game that was promised since its reveal trailer, but the latest update forPokemon GOdoes something that was probably not on anyone’s wishlist: it changes the color of eggs....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 517 words · Sydney Smith

Pokemon Sword and Shield Giving Away Zarude and Shiny Celebi, But There's A Catch

Mythical Pokemon are some of the rarest, most desirable Pokemon that a trainer could catch. So, the news thatPokemon Sword and Shieldplayers would be able to get both Zarude and a Shiny Celebi was rather exciting for them. That is, until players learned about the caveat: this event is only available in Japan to players who have pre-ordered tickets to the newestPokemonfilm,Pokemon the Movie: Coco. Players are very aware of how big a deal the release of both these Pokemon really is, as well as what they’ll be missing out on....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · George Pineda