Last year, an app that encourages regular and correct toothbrushing,Pokemon Smile, was released, and at the time, many found the announcement strange. However, the app was part of the Pokemon Company’s push to become a part of children’s everyday lives, and that push continues with the announcement of a series of books to help children learn to read. Pokemonas a franchise has played a huge part in children’s for the last 25 years, with games, trading cards, anime, and much more merchandise....

PokémonHorizons’ timeskip has changed a lot about the series and what fans can expect fromPokémon, allowing its protagonists a chance to grow up a bit. Growing up has some unexpected side effects, though, which could affect the anime moving forward—side effects like a newfound interest in romance. Whether one is talking aboutPokémon Horizonsor the original series with Ash, romance has never been a big part of thePokémonanime. Ash and Misty had some very early hints at a potential relationship, but it never really went anywhere....

Razer Kraken V4 Pro The Razer Kraken V4 Pro is an immersive wireless RGB gaming headset with surround sound and haptic feedback, but limited native support. The Razer Kraken V4 Pro Wireless Gaming Headset has just dropped to its lowest price ever. It is now available for$281.72 on Amazon, a huge 30% discount from its original price of $399.99. A major highlight of the Kraken V4 Pro is Razer Sensa HD Haptics, a new technology that improves on in-game vibrations....

As many already know, Daniel Kyri’s Darren Ritter is leavingChicago Fireahead of the season 14 premiere, and his exit has continued a disappointing trend that needs to be broken. The NBC procedural drama has lost many cast members over the years. Some actors and actresses have left due to wanting to seek other projects, while others have been forced out for creative reasons. Unfortunately, for Kyri (and Jake Lockett, who playsSam Carver and is also leavingChicago Fire),his departure can be attributed to budget cuts made by the network....

TheSonic the Hedgehogmovie franchise has made $1.2 billion across its first three films, butSonic the Hedgehog 4shouldn’t be its biggest priority going forward. The release of the third film in 2024 proved that things are better than ever for the series, and while another sequel is an obvious choice, there is a better path. While it has been a popular video game franchise since its inception, the release of the firstSonic the Hedgehogmovie in 2020 went a long way in rehabilitating the franchise’s image....

Insomniac Games is once again riding high as their latest title,Marvel’s Spider-Manhas beenselling at an unbelievable rate. The game has only been available worldwide for a few days to this point and already it has broken numerous records in the UK including a few specifically for Marvel. According to the UK sale chartsMarvel’s Spider-Manhas taken over as the fastest selling Marvel branded game in history. Insomniac’s open-world gem has beaten the previous record holder,LEGO Marvel Super Heroes,by a fairly wide margin, thoughBatman Arkham Knightremains as the fastest selling superhero game of this generation....

The ending of Netflix’sSquid Gameseason 3, featuring Academy Award-winner Cate Blanchett, sets up a long-awaited reunion in the rumoredSquid Game: Americaspinoff series directed by David Fincher. The spinoff series is rumored to begin production in December 2025, but Netflix has yet to officially announce its current status. Blanchett’s shocking cameo in the final scene ofSquid Gameseason 3clearly establishes an expansion of the Squid Game from Korea to the United States, particularly in Los Angeles, California....

Star Trek’s best movie also happens to be the one that fixed the entire franchise after years of confusion. Debuting in 1966 and created by Gene Roddenberry, the series is set aboard a starship that explores the galaxy on a mission of peace and discovery.Star Trekwas not an instant pop culture phenomenon, and was actually canceled after three seasons on the air in 1969. The show gained a huge cult following throughout the 1970s when it aired in syndication, and the original crew was brought back to appear inStar Trek: The Motion Picturein 1979....

Stranger Things' final season will undoubtedly be more intense and have higher stakes than previous installments, but one brief moment in the new teaser hints at a huge character death. After months of smaller teases,Stranger Thingsseason 5now has an official trailer that shows just how dark things have become in Hawkins since season 4. TheStranger Thingstrailerheralds the return of all the big main characters, plus some new additions. Interestingly, though,a brief clip also shows a sobbing Nancy Wheeler (Natalia Dyer) washing blood off her hands....

The trailer forThe Paperpulls back the curtain on the long-awaited spinoff ofThe Office. A follow-up to the American version ofThe Office, from creators Greg Daniels and Michael Koman,The Paperbrings back the documentary crew that immortalizedDunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch. Searching for a new subject, they discover a struggling Midwestern newspaper and its publisher, who is trying to revive it. Led by Domhnall Gleeson (Ex Machina,Star Wars:The Force Awakens) and Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus), along with a supporting cast that includes Oscar Nuñez reprising his role as Oscar Martinez,The Paperwill premiere on Peacock with four episodes on September 4....

As much of a fan-favorite asDeadpoolis, his brother is by far the most underrated hero of the 2000s era of Marvel Comics. Wade Wilson may have everything from dozens of ongoing titles and miniseries to a feature film franchise.But Deadpool’s lesser-known familyhas quite an interesting story himself. Deadpool’s ‘brother’, of course, doesn’t refer to a legit blood relationship, but rather Wilson’s infrequently appearing frenemy, Agent X. Alex Hayden, also known as Nijo, was an assassin who took ona number of Deadpool’s traitsafter an explosion....

Mach my day The essence of a lot of theForza Horizonexperience is “Go fast, go as fast as possible.” That’s not always true for racing and its strategic braking and positioning. But, for speed traps, stunt jumps, drag races, etc? Yep, just go really fast. Reddit user CarBoy0001has figured out how to go faster than anyone else, making him the de facto bestForza Horizon 4player of all-time. Making use of the game’s constantly-running train, he positioned his car on the tracks while wedged against a brick wall....

Now thatSaturday Night Liveseason 50 has come to a close, there has been a lot of talk of cast changes, but the one personwho shouldn’t leave the show is Kenan Thompson. With all thechanges supposedly happening ahead of season 51, such as cast and behind-the-scenes shakeups, it has sparked speculation about the future of most cast members, including Kenan. Despite the uncertainty, it’s difficult to imagineSNLwithout Kenan, and it’s even harder to believe there’s a possibility he’s on the chopping block....