Pokemon GO Dev Niantic Responds to Fan Backlash Over Zygarde Cells and Routes

Summary Niantic Support responds to players that are currently experiencing issues using the new Routes feature inPokemon GOwhich is also impacting the ability to earn Zygarde Cells. As a live service title, Pokemon GO is always changing and evolving both through new content and available features. Recently, Niantic began testing a newPokemon GOfeature called Routesinside of the Campfire App integration. Routes basically allows players to not only capture their walking routes, but share them with others in the community....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · John Quinn

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Starter Names Revealed

The latestPokemonPresents has come and gone, revealing a ton of new content for a plethora of games:Pokemon Unite, Pokemon Masters EX, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Pokemon Legends: Arceus. The “one more thing” announcement, however, was the reveal ofPokemon Gen 9 titles,Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet. Not much is known about these two titles yet. The trailer shows off a world that seems more open than pastmainlinePokemongamesand as something more in line withPokemon Legends: Arceus....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Stephen Barnes

Pokimane Responds to Linus' Comments

ManyTwitchstreamers have been critical of the platform in recent months, which has been exacerbated by the company looking at other ways to approach ads during livestreams. PopularTwitchstreamer Pokimane recently expressed her enthusiasm for less intrusive ads, which garnered an unflattering reaction from LinusTechTips. Recently, Pokimane responded to these comments. RELATED:Twitch Streamer xQc Breaks Viewership Record Thanks to Overwatch 2 Beta Pokimane has stated in a lengthy Twitter post and exchange with LinusTechTips that he came off as “mocking” during the aforementioned podcast, and she found being referred to as a “nameless creator” was “odd and hurtful....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Patricia Parks

Resident Evil 4 Mod Makes the Demo Insanely Hard

While everyone waits for the imminent release of theResident Evil 4remake, some have been busy modding the demo that was released not long ago, and a recent one makes it very difficult for Leon to survive this small slice of the game. With thesuccess of theDead Spaceremake, not to mention Bloober Team’s upcoming reimagining ofSilent Hill 2, there is evidently more than enough room in the industry for a fresh retelling of a classic horror title....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Morgan Smith

Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Destroy All Blue Medallions at the Castle Gate

Resident Evil 4 Remakefeatures some new twists on the action-horror classic. The iconic and mysterious Merchant now has blue request forms scattered throughout the game. These requests are side-missions that usually involve finding or collecting certain items in an area. Players can visit the Merchant after completing a request to gainSpinelsin return.Spinels are a differentform of in-game currency that Leon can trade for valuable items such as treasures or weapon attachments....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Melanie Pitts

Rings of Power Overcame Challenges Of Depicting Sauron In Physical Form

One of the hardest things for any story, includingRings of Power, is creating a convincing villain. The main antagonist of any story needs to be sinister, cunning, and above all else, evil to the point where the audience can thoroughly dislike them. There are so many challenges when creating a character like Tolkien’s Sauron, who is cruel and malicious to the core, and represents all the darkness and the fear that exists within Middle Earth....

June 7, 2025 · 4 min · 784 words · James Curry

Secret Side Quests Everyone Missed In Red Dead Redemption 2

Summary Red Dead Redemption 2is an enormous game. Simply completing the story should take players well over 50 hours, and that doesn’t even include the countless side quests. Needless to say, there is a lot of content in this game, and it’s easy to miss some incredible stories and gameplay moments. Whether they’re hard to find or hard to unlock, these side quests are well-hidden and not often enjoyed. But that’s not to say that they aren’t worth playing because they are....

June 7, 2025 · 8 min · 1686 words · Paula Miller

Shang-Chi's Simu Liu Joins Margot Robbie And Ryan Gosling Barbie Film

After starring as the new fan-favorite superhero Shang-Chi in Marvel Studios’Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,rising star Simu Liu will continue his success in Hollywood by joining big names like Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie in Warner Bros.' upcoming live-actionBarbiefilm. At first glance, a Barbie adaptation may not be associated with something complex and weighty. However, witha script from Greta Gerwigand her partner Noah Baumbach, both of who are coming off of Academy Award-winning or nominated films such asLady Bird,theLittle Womenremake, and the critically acclaimedMarriage Story,as well Gerwig helming theBarbieproject herself, the upcomingWarner Bros....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Matthew Smith

She-Hulk Fails To Make Nielsen's Streaming Charts, A First For Marvel

Nearly six weeks in, viewers can finally have a clue of just how well Marvel Studios’She-Hulkhas been doing so far, and the result shows a rather underwhelming performance from Disney Plus' latest superhero series. The data comes courtesy of Nielsen’s dedicated streaming charts, whose results ranging from August 15 through 21 show thatShe-Hulkfailed to make the top 10 for original content, a notable first for anything Marvel. Previously, the only data related to the series that had surfaced came from Samba TV, which claimed at least 1....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Erin Torres

Skinamarink: Why Liminal Horror May Be the Perfect Post-Pandemic Subgenre

Trends in horror come and go. And sometimes they come back again. In retrospect, the most impactful cinematic subgenres of horror coincide with significant societal fears associated with specific eras. The Cold War made monsters and alien invasions fertile ground in the 1960s and 1970s. The slasher craze of the 1980s can be seen as a response to the ultraviolent 1970s, an era that saw more active American serial killers than any other....

June 7, 2025 · 5 min · 961 words · Teresa Casey

Skyrim Mod Makes NPCs Get Annoyed When Players Wake Them Up

In the world ofThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, there is certainly a lot to see and do. While there areopen world tiles that are bigger than Bethesda’s entry, it is still an expansive realm filled with lore, fantasy, magic, dragons, and a ton of locations to discover. With so much going on in one game, characters can, unsurprisingly, become a little weary from all the exploits thatSkyrimhas to offer. However, when it comes to sleep, specifically sleeping NPCs, while it’s supposed to add a little realism to the experience, it can feel a little janky....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Annette Osborne

Soulja Boy Reveals How Many Game Consoles He's Sold

Throughout the month of December,rapper Soulja Boyhas started selling a few different video game consoles that amount to little more than likely illegal emulators packed full of copyrighted video games from Nintendo, Capcom, and more. Soulja Boy is selling some of these devices for over $300, down from a standard price of $639.98, which is far more than the PS4 and Xbox One were at launch. Considering the high price point, some may be curious as to how many of these things Soulja Boy has actually managed to sell....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Jonathan Sampson

Splinter Cell: 10 Things About The Series That Make No Sense

TheSplinter Cellgames allow players to enjoy diving into a world of both advanced technology and action. However, there are some aspects of the game that do not entirely make sense. Players control stealth expertSam Fisheras he works as an agent for the National Security Agency (NSA). He battles his way through the game as the leader of a program called Splinter Cell. RELATED:5 Things That Make Hitman The Best Stealth Game (& 5 Why It’s Splinter Cell)...

June 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1370 words · David Holmes