Marvel Snap’s Midnight Suns Collaboration Should Be More Than Just Tarot Variants

Summary Marvel Snap’s recent crossover withMarvel’s Midnight Sunsbrought a variety of new tarot card-themed variants to the shop based on collectibles found in-game for players to purchase. This collaboration marked the first timeMarvel Snaphas crossed over with another Marvel game, and it seemed like the choice to collaborate withMarvel’s Midnight Sunswas a match made in heaven. However, while these tarot card variants are great, it was a missed opportunity not to go all-in on the crossover potential and feature even moreMidnight Suns-themed content than just tarot card variants....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 576 words · Danielle Frazier

MLB The Show 21 Xbox Release Has Been Huge for Sony Profits

WhenMLB The Show 21was released, it also joined the Xbox Game Pass lineup, but that didn’t hurt its sales. According to a recent report from Sony,MLB The Show 21on Xbox is a large part of its success. MLB The Show 21has exceeded Sony Interactive Entertainment’s expectations, resulting in increased quarterly profits. Spotted on Twitter recently by industry analysts Mat Piscatella and Daniel Ahmad, the quarterly earnings report is making its rounds online....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Kathleen Gilbert

Naruto: This Japanese Folktale Hinted at Orochimaru's Redemption

Like a lot of other anime series,Narutois strongly influenced by Japanese legends, folktales, and mythology.The red thread of fate uniting Naruto and Hinata,the mythos behind the tailed beasts, like Kuramaand Shukaku, and hidden meanings in names — and some not so hidden — are only a few examples of how these elements of Japanese culture are incorporated into the Narutoverse. JIraiya, Orochimaru, and Tsunade, the three mighty and legendary Sannin ofKonohareflect the three main characters of a Japanese classic story, “The Tale of the Gallant Jiraiya”....

August 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1112 words · Sherry Washington

One Piece: Characters That Need A Spin Off Series

One Pieceis one of the longest-running manga series of all time. Given the fact that there are over a thousand chapters, it is not surprising that the world ofOne Pieceis massive. The manga may have entered the final saga, but there is still a lot of exploring left to do. RELATED:One Piece: Best Life Lessons The Anime Teaches Oda has filled the vast world ofOne Piecewith many incredible characters. The onus is on the main ones, but he tries his best to give the side characters plenty of screen time as well....

August 5, 2025 · 5 min · 929 words · Victor Salinas

Pokemon Fan Shares Creative Swampert Paradox Form

APokemonfan created a Paradox version of the Water/Ground creature Swampert, and recently shared it with fellow fans.Paradox Pokemon first debuted inPokemon Scarlet and Violet, which were described as Pokemon from the past and future. While the games introduced a number of Paradox-form Pokemon, many fans also took it upon themselves to create their own versions. InPokemon Scarlet and Violet, players are introduced to two Paradox Pokemon, Koraidon (Scarlet) and Miraidon (Violet), which are ancients and future versions of Cyclizar, respectively....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Michelle Brennan

Pokemon Fans Want Pikachu Clones to Get Evolutions

Evolving one Pokemon from its original, cute state to give it better combat stats and a stronger appearance is one of the ways a trainer gears themselves up for the challenges of becoming the champion in any mainlinePokemontitle. Even the most well-known Pokemon cannot stay in its yellow, mouse-like state forever, and with the addition of aThunder Stone Pikachu will transform into a Raichu. However, not all Pokemon in the franchise are destined for evolution, with some being completely unable to evolve....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · John Lowe

Pokemon GO Players Launch 'HearUsNiantic' Campaign Following Changes

Pokemon GOis a game that has improved greatly since its initial launch in 2016. Changes such as the addition of quest-like Research tasks and monthly Community Day events focused on specific Pokemon have received praise from thePokemon GOplayer base. However, a new set of changes are shaping up to be far less popular with the game’s fans. In 2020,Pokemon GOrolled out a number of changes to allow players to still enjoy the game while complying with quarantine and social distance regulations put in place to combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 516 words · Alexis Jones

PS5's Activity Feature Could Revolutionize Casual Gaming

It’s amazing what a device is capable of when it uses an SSD. ThePS5is famously making use of one, and it’s already making a clear difference. A lot of players and critics have been talking about the possible death of the loading screenas SSDs become the industry standardin consoles and gaming PCs. However, what’s really exciting about SSDs is not what they take away from a developer’s burdens, but what they make possible....

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 705 words · Tiffany Martinez

Rust 2 Won't Use Unity Engine After Controversial Announcement

Summary Rust 2won’t repeat the “mistake” of its predecessor by using the Unity engine, a senior Facepunch Studios official said. This latest example ofdeveloper backlash against Unity’s incoming runtime feesthus arrived with an apparent confirmation that aRustsequel is in the works. Unity angered many game developerswith a September 12 announcement of a new licensing model that’s set to go into effect on July 28, 2025. The revised pricing will see some of its customers incur additional charges based on a number of game installations, priced at up to $0....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Anthony Butler

Sekiro's 'Return' Ending Hints At a Possible Sequel

While the narrative ofSekiro: Shadows Die Twiceis best experienced firsthand, players can take comfort in the fact that the game’s storytelling is far more explicit thanDark Souls,Bloodborne,orElden Ring. Even so,Sekiro: Shadows Die Twicehas a very grim story. Set during the Sengoku era of Japan, players take on the role of Wolf (or “Sekiro”, as Isshin Ashina names him due to Wolf’s missing left arm), a nameless shinobi tasked with looking after the Divine Heir, Kuro, and fulfilling his wish of severing the country from the curse of the Dragon’s Heritage....

August 5, 2025 · 5 min · 880 words · Joseph Mcdaniel

Silent Hill 2 Remake Confirms DualSense Features, Unreal Engine 5

Konami and Bloober Team have revealed more information about theSilent Hill 2remake, confirming that the game is being built using Unreal Engine 5 and explaining how it will utilize the PlayStation 5’s unique features, like the DualSense controller. The Silent Hill Transmission event kicked off with the long-awaited confirmation that theSilent Hill 2remake is indeed real and in development, and now more information on the project has come to light....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · James Matthews DDS

Sonic Frontiers: How to Use Wild Rush

Quick Links In the newest game of theSonicfranchise, calledSonic Frontiers, players find themselves in a strange new realist world. While some skills will be familiar to long-timeSonicfans,there are a selection of new importantskills to learn inFrontiers. One of the better skills that Sonic can learn fairly early on in the skill tree is called Wild Rush. This move is a great addition to Sonic’s defensive movement; it allows players to zigzag out of the way of attacks and zoom across large distances in an instant....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Pamela Hanson

Spider-Man's Best Love Interests

Summary Since first setting the comic book medium alight back in 1962, seminal Marvel heroSpider-Manhas had a variety of love interests. From fellow superhumans to civilians he’s met in his regular life, Peter Parker has dated multiple, memorable characters over the years. RELATED:Marvel: Darkest Spider-Man Storylines, Ranked Romantic relationships have helped to provide a deep look into the personal struggles, heartaches, and joys of Peter Parker’s notoriously difficult personal life. Presented to readers as more of a lovable everyman than heroes who had come before, Spider-Man’s relatable everyday struggles, including his dating life, have proven to be a key aspect of his long-enduring appeal....

August 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1134 words · Maria Schultz