Pokemon: The Dawn of a New Era

Dawn is the third leading lady introduced to viewers inDiamond & Pearl, and her presence essentially revolutionized thePokemonfranchise into what it is today. Many of Ash’s female companions have shunned traditionally ‘feminine’ characteristics typically attributed to women in anime, but Dawn distinctively breaks the mold set up by Misty and May to give the female roles a new lease on life. The early female companions inPokemonare generally depicted as boisterous and hardy, which is not an issue in itself, if there were other variations of female representation available, that is....

July 28, 2025 · 5 min · 989 words · Katherine Chung

Respawn Details Changes Coming to Olympus in Apex Legends Season 9

Apex Legendsrecently received a ton of news regarding the upcoming content in the Season 9 Legacy update. During theApex LegendsSeason 9 gameplay trailer, fans got a rundown of the new arena mode, a look at Legend Valkyrie, and a brief glimpse of the changes coming to the Olympus map in Season 9. However, fans only saw a few seconds of the plant-infested Olympus before the trailer ended, giving fans only the faintest idea of what the map will look like....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 510 words · Melissa Scott

Rings of Power: Exploring Galadriel's Potential Genocide Of The Orcs

Throughout all the previous adaptations of Tolkien’s works, it has been very clear that elves are the good guys in Middle Earth. They are the race of beings who have long been protectors of the peace. But in the recentRings of Powerseries, there has been a completely new portrayal of the elves. This new depiction has offered a new perspective on the immortal beings and their intentions, which may not always be as pure as they first seem....

July 28, 2025 · 4 min · 786 words · Holly Bolton

Skyrim Fan Creates Amazing Real-Life Ebony Dagger

Summary There are many ways fans ofSkyrimhave used their talents to pay tribute to the beloved action-adventure RPG, but one particularly gifted fan has used their bladesmithing skills to recreate the Ebony Dagger from the game.Skyrimis one of the best open-world gamesof all time for many who have played, and this fan’s beautiful recreation of the Ebony Dagger is a testament to the game’s popularity nearly twelve years after its release....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Christopher Hall

Skyrim Player Uses Blizzard Spell on Massive Pile of Elder Scrolls

It can be dangerous to venture into the wilderness ofSkyrim. While the open world of the game is filled with breathtaking locations to explore, many of these places are inhabited by dangerous creatures. From the Falmer to mighty dragons, the list ofhostile beings inSkyrimis impressive. Fortunately, there are numerous ways that players can defend themselves against these foes. While players can use weapons such as swords and bows to combat hostile forces, they can also call upon magic bycasting spells inSkyrim....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Deborah Vargas

Skyrim Soundtrack Facts & Trivia

Skyrimis a captivating game, to say the least. The engaging gameplay, the exciting plot, and the fact that players can’t help but sit on the edge of their seats while playing are just a few elements that makeSkyrimone of the most sought-after games today. RELATED:Skyrim: 15 Groundbreaking New Mods For Better Gameplay In 2021 But somethingthe creatorsabsolutely perfected, maybe even overly so, is the game’s musical composition. The soundtrack by Jeremy Soule made up of 53 beautifully composed tracks takes everyone by surprise....

July 28, 2025 · 5 min · 975 words · Stephanie Jones

Spider-Man: No Way Home False Advertising Has Sony Under Fire

Spider-Man: No Way Homeis out, and the once highly-anticipated movie now feels like a dream come true. The film changed the whole landscape of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as it was the first to officially explore the multiverse. Spider-Man: No Way Homepicks up seconds after the previous film,Spider-Man Far From Home, and also serves as the backdoor pilot for the upcomingDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.No Way Homewas the talk on everybody’s mind prior to its release, as many were trying to debunk any and every rumor that came near their vicinity....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 501 words · Kelly Lang

Star Wars: Best Games That Let You Join The Dark Side

“The dark side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural.” Although many of us would consider ourselves to be from the light side, something is alluring about the dark side. While Jedi (light side users) are passive users known for their knowledge and defense, Sith (dark side users) draw their power from raw emotions like anger and hatred. RELATED:Games To Play If You Loved Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order...

July 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1220 words · Fernando Brown

The 5 Best Things About Death’s Door (& The 5 Worst)

Death’s Dooris the latest from Acid Nerve andDevolver Digital. Acid Nerve’s last game was boss rush gameTitan Souls. While it got good reviews, they were nowhere near as high as this latest installment.Death’s Dooris doing so well that some are even calling it one of thebest indie gamesof 2021 so far. RELATED:Best Devolver Digital Games, According To Metacritic Will that remain true by the end of 2021? Only time will tell....

July 28, 2025 · 4 min · 843 words · Andrew Adams

The Sims 2's Tricou Vampire Mystery Explained

Summary The Sims 2has remained the peak of its franchise in the eyes of many longtime fans, with several of the game’s features still holding up in the modern era of the fourth entry. Elements from the more natural social interaction mechanics to the actual Interests and Aspirations systems have madeThe Sims 2a lasting memorable experience, but its actual Sim NPCs are just as important. New and returning families alike have made the progression ofThe Sims’ franchise timelinecompelling across the games, but the households ofThe Sims 2played a huge role in defining the overall identity of the series....

July 28, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Teresa Mendez

The Witcher Season 3 Presents Greatest Test For Henry Cavill's Geralt

Throughout the thrilling narrative ofThe Witcher’s first two seasons, one thing has remained constant – Geralt’s perennial neutrality towards warfare and political conflicts, deliberately distancing himself from their influence. However, lead actor Henry Cavill shed light on some of the transformations his character, Geralt of Rivia, undergoes going intoThe Witcherseason 3. The Witcherstar Cavill acknowledges that Geralt has typically been “very nonchalant about these threats of war and famine and the end times....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 523 words · Peter Blankenship

These Christmas Movies Are On Sale Today For Cyber Monday, Classics & More!

Fans of classic Christmas movies like Scrooged and White Christmas, or those who are partial to everything Hallmark Channel this time of year should check out this epic sale that’s happening right now at Amazon for Cyber Monday. Right now, a ton of Hallmark movies are on sale, and some are multiple movie collections, so you get a lot of bang for your holiday buck here! Binge-watching Hallmark Christmas movies is an important part of many people’s holiday traditions, but every fan has their favorite flicks from years gone by, despite how many new movies come out every year....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 548 words · James Carter

Todd Howard Compares Starfield to Red Dead Redemption 2

Bethesda’s Todd Howard has compared the gameplay flow ofStarfieldto that of Rockstar’sRed Dead Redemption 2. As the first single-player Bethesda game since 2015’sFallout 4,hype is incredibly high forStarfield. Anticipation for the game has only grown since its big blowout during the recent Starfield Direct presentation.Starfieldis being positioned as Xbox’s flagship release for 2023. While it received a short trailer during the Xbox Games Showcase, it also got its ownStarfield Direct presentationthat gave gamers their best look yet at whatStarfieldis bringing to the table come launch in September....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Amanda Johnson