The Pokemon Company unveils ‘Pokemon Trading Card Game Classic’

Hmmm, how much money is this going to make? Today at the Pokemon Presents presentation, The Pokemon Company revealed a new set for the trading card game called “Pokemon Trading Card Game Classic.” Wow, this thing is probably going to make so much money! The intent seems to be to recreate the look and feel of the game’s inaugural set, complete with classic cards like Charizard and Professor Oak. A special board-like arena and tokens are also teased as a commemorative set of sorts....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Robert Campbell

This Iconic Benson & Stabler SVU Episode From 18 Years Ago Predicted Elliot's Organized Crime Fate

An iconicLaw & Order: SVUseason 4 episode not only provided a memorable Benson/Stabler moment, but also predicted Stabler’s future career path.Benson and Stabler’s long relationship timeline inLaw & Order: SVUhas become a source of frustration because the current writers have elected to ignore the relationship altogether. The hope of the two ever getting together seemed dashed when Stabler leftLaw & Order: SVUafter season 12, but when he returned forLaw & Order: Organized Crime, it seemed like there was a real chance for these two to get together....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 822 words · Jennifer Lopez

This Iconic Yu-Gi-Oh! Hero Deserved Better As the Anime Did Them So Dirty

Throughout its more than 25 years, theYu-Gi-Oh!franchise has introduced a plethora of beloved characters. From the titular hero of theDuel Monstersera to the egocentric but iconic Seto Kaiba, the series has no shortage of amazing cast members for fans to adore. However, few are as universally loved as Joey Wheeler. Yugi’s best friend is by far one of thebest and most talented duelistsin the series, capable of giving the protagonist a true challenge any time they play....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 830 words · Teresa Gray

Wednesday Season 2 Part 2 Trailer Brings Major Character Back From The Dead

Warning: There are spoilers ahead for Wednesday season 2, part 1. The first trailer forWednesdayseason 2, part 2 has debuted, and it reveals the return of Principal Larissa Weems (Gwendoline Christie). Principal Weems was previously killed by Marilyn Thornhill/Laurel Gates (Christina Ricci) duringWednesdayseason 1’s finale. More recently,Wednesdayseason 2, part 2’s endingconcluded with several major cliffhangers. This includes Tyler Galpin (Hunter Doohan) escaping Willow Hill Psychiatric Hospital in Hyde form and nearly killing Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega), who is unconscious in the episode’s final moments....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 506 words · Ryan Roberts Jr.

Xbox 360 Spring Showcase: Hands-on with Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

There were bunch of events that took place this past week in San Francisco. So much so, that I now finally have time to talk about all the games Microsoft were showing off at their Spring Showcase the other day. So throughout the day, expect quite a few posts on the upcoming Microsoft games.So then, let’s start off with the game everyone has been talking about the most:Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts....

June 24, 2025 · 13 min · 2681 words · Kristopher Brooks

Xbox Game Pass Confirms New Day One Games for May and July 2022

It’s been announced thatFloppy Knightsis launching as aday one Xbox Game Pass gameon May 24.Floppy Knightscombines a colorful art style with tactical gameplay. It features turn-based battles and card game mechanics, and it looks like it should appeal to both strategy and deck-building fans. Luckily, anyone interested can try the game through Xbox Game Pass without having to commit to paying full price. RELATED:Xbox Game Pass Adds 3 New Games, Including Surprise Bonus Game...

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 308 words · Julian Smith

10 Wordless Far Side Comics That Should Have Had a Caption (And I Know What It Should Be)

Who hasn’t wondered if they can spice upThe Far Sidewith a caption of their own?Everyone loves Gary Larson’s comedic masterpiece, and while many of his strips utilize captions, plenty of others are caption-less, letting the visuals do all the work. But wouldn’t it be fun to come up with some captions for those that lack them? Of course,The Far Sideis genius, and few would claim that they could do better than the made that not only made it, but made it funny....

June 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1194 words · Michael Jones

9 Perfect Shonen Jump Arcs That Prove Filler Isn’t Necessary

Home to some of the mosticonic stories told in anime and manga history,Shōnen Jumpis one of the longest-running manga magazines, and inevitably the best-selling, with over 7.5 billion copies sold since 1968. Due to decades of publishing, the magazine may have inadvertently promoted shōnen filler content culture, which focuses on trivial aspects of stories. Whether the aim is to stall for time or to stretch a story’s weekly release schedule, the concept of fillers, mostly spearheaded by the Big 3 of Shōnen Jump, has become a somewhat dismaying part of anime-manga culture....

June 23, 2025 · 8 min · 1652 words · Destiny Bowman

Adventure Mode for Amnesia: Rebirth Now Available on PlayStation

Originally released late last year,Amnesia: Rebirthis the third installment in the horror sensation created by Frictional Games and has been terrifying players since. However, for those who want to play the game but don’t want the scares, anAdventure Mode was released for the PC version of the game. Now it looks as though the scare-free story mode is now available on the PlayStation version. Essentially, the Adventure Mode ofAmnesia: Rebirthtakes the threat of the main game and removes it entirely....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 276 words · Tammy Simon

Ahead of Season 2, Dandadan Just Stole a Major Record From Solo Leveling, Pitting the Hit Anime Head to Head

Dandadan’sEvil Eyemovie has set a record for the box office debut of an anime series, even surpassingSolo Leveling: ReAwakeningto claim the title. The record indicates that cinematic events for anime series could remain a profitable venture, even outside of Japan. Dandadan: Evil Eyewas released in theaters on July 01, 2025, for a limited-time engagement. The movie is a compilation ofthe first three episodes of season 2, which is currently set to debut on June 13, 2025, providing an early peek at the second season for the most dedicated fans....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Nicholas Gonzalez

All The NieR: Automata Deals for PC and PS4

The big news last week was that aNieR: AutomataPC port would release on Steam March 17. That’s a week and a half away from Tuesday’s big launch on PS4, but the hype put the petal-to-the-metal on pre-orders, as the PC version of the game shot up to the #1 seller spot on Steam Steam over last weekend. In fact, there were no discounts propelling sales on Steam, just straight up demand and interest in the Platinum Game’s latest action title....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Amy Smith

Amazon's "Sidewalk" Network Is Coming to More Devices

Amazon Sidewalkis a connected network powered by Amazon devices, like Ring cameras and Echo speakers, which aims to keep devices connected beyond the reach of Wi-Fi signals. Amazon is now opening up Sidewalk to more companies and devices. Amazon announced today that the Sidewalk network is now open for testing by developers and device makers. The company has created software development kits (SDKs) for creating applications that use Sidewalk technology, as well as hardware kits designed to help create physical devices that connect to Sidewalk....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Samuel Green

Apparently Final Fantasy "Ripped Off" This Early Hayao Miyazaki Movie With An 86 On Metacritic

TheFinal Fantasyseries may have gone on to inspire countless RPGs from indie to triple-A, but it, too, was inspired by something. Of course, there are the obvious inspirations, such asDragon Quest, without which we likely would never have gottenFinal Fantasy, let alone most RPGs. However, fans believe that even smaller details, individual characters, designs, and more, were taken from specific sources, whether it is anime, games, or films. Naturally, being inspired by other media and sources doesn’t detract from theFinal Fantasygames being some of thebest RPGs ever made....

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1028 words · Wendy Oconnor