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Summary With each new generation ofPokemongames comes a new batch of monsters to tame, befriend, and battle. As one would expect, many of these creatures boast incredible powers the likes of which could wreak havoc were they to exist in real life. However, some remain incredibly weak even byPokemonstandards, having incredibly low base stats and beingpractically forgottenby the competitive meta. Even after having reached their fully-evolved form, these monsters barely do the name any justice....

Summary We are a few weeks into theFall 2023 anime seasonalready, but that has not stopped plenty of other announcements for upcoming anime from coming in. There have been plenty of adaptations announced in the past month, and a few first looks and new trailers as well. The latest trailer to join these ranks is for the upcoming animeWind Breaker, which released a first-look video over the weekend profiling the main characters - and announcing its air date....

Summary World of Warcraftjust revealed that Patch 10.1.7 is coming out on September 5. This next content update, titled Fury Incarnate, is the last one before Patch 10.2, which will mark the start ofWorld of Warcraft: DragonflightSeason 3. For the last several weeks,World of Warcrafthas been testing many of the features of Patch 10.1.7on the Public Test Realm in anticipation of its impending release. Fury Incarnate may not be one ofWorld of Warcraft’s major content updates like 10....

Amongst the spellcasters ofBlizzard’s hitWarcraftMMO, the Warlock has the potential to become the most versatile. After all, unlike the Arcane-focused Mage, the Fel-focused Warlock can tap into hexes, summon minions, and unleash a barrage of debilitating spells against their enemies. Moreover, their flexibility enables Warlocks to become effective single-target DPS allies, or AOE-specialized juggernauts. RELATED:10 Forgotten RTS Games That Deserve A Reboot However, Warlocks inWorld of Warcraftseem to have more secrets than they reveal, even to their own players....

WWE 2K22has fans hoping it’s a worthy entry into the series, especially afterWWE 2K20’slackluster reception. For the first time in 2K series history, production time has been extended one more year to ensure Visual Concepts can meet the necessary quality standards fans expect. On top of this, 2K has brought on a new Executive Producer over at Visual Concepts, hopefully adding the much-needed improvements the series has been steadily lacking for some time....

Each month, Xbox Game Pass gets a handful of games added to the subscription service, many of which are indie games, making it an excellent place to experience titles outside of the norm. The hit roguelikeHadesis available as are 2021’sSableand2020’sSpiritfarer, which are just a few of Xbox Game Pass’s expansive offerings. Developed by Skeleton Crew and published by Devolver Digital,Olijareleased nearly one year ago to highly positive reception and now, it’s available for free through Xbox Game Pass....

Summary Zack Snyder’sFlashpointreboot, following Snyder’sJustice Leaguesaga, was planned to be a satisfying conclusion in its own right. However, it would have also established the DCEU as Elseworlds within its own canon due to a shocking twist, recontextualizing the DCEU from a new point of view. Jay Oliva,DCdirector, and storyboard artist for the DCEU and the CWFlashseries, divulged details onwhat the DCEU was intended to be. BeforeThe Flash, the character was attached to a different film under previous director Rick Famuyiwa, and it would have played a much bigger role in the DCEU....

The hunt for the Master Sword inZelda: Tears of the Kingdommight be secondary to finding Princess Zelda and defeating Ganondorf, but it still stands high in the series. With ahistory of Master Swordsand quests to obtain them throughout the franchise, it is strange how equipping Link with a powerful, legendary weapon is often a stepping stone rather than its own impressive storyline. SPOILERS For Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom AHEADFinding the Master Sword in bothZelda: Tears of the Kingdomand its predecessorBreath of the Wildare both notably optional, since getting to the end credits only really requires beating the last boss in both open worlds....

Luz Noceda, the lead character ofThe Owl Houseon the Disney Channel, has been officially confirmed to be bisexual by the series’s creator, following the events of its last two episodes. This marks the first time that a Disney show has featured a bisexual character as its lead. This was revealed during the August 8thepisode ofThe Owl House,“Enchanting Grom Fright,” where the audience (but not Luz) discovered that Luz’s friend Amity has feelings for her....

Horror games have been terrifying thrill seekers for quite some time, and one of the oldest tricks in the book to accomplish that is the jump scare. Though there are plenty of great horror games that use tension, suspense, atmosphere, and psychological aspects to terrify their players, there are times when nothing beats a good old fashioned jump scare. With all thehorror games revealed at yesterday’s Inside Xbox, now seems like a good time to look back on some of gaming’s best jump scares....

More franchises have been dabbling into mythological history in recent years, andAssassin’s Creedhas found itself as one of the genre’s pioneers with its iconicValhallaandOdysseytitles leveraging on Viking and Spartan folklore respectively. However, this direction hasn’t done much to follow in the footsteps of what made the franchise a household name in the first place, and with gamers growing weary of the newer RPG-focused dynamics,Assassin’s Creed Mirageheralds a much-needed reset. Ubisoft’s decision to place its stock in tactical assassinations and old-fashioned espionage has resonated with the fan base....

The Flashhas one of the most colorful costumes in the entirety of superheroes.The Flashhas a costume that basks in vibrant reds, hence the name of the “Scarlet Speedster”. The addition of his golden wings at his headpiece, and the yellow boots, makes him truly stand out amongst other dark heroes. RELATED:All Cameos In The Flash There have been many attempts to bring The Flash into live-action. From as far back as a TV show in the ‘90s, to the most recent blockbuster DCEU film,The Flash(2023)....

Animal Crossing: New Horizonswas perhaps the biggest success of 2020. In less than a year, Nintendo’sanimal social simulator accumulated over 30 million sales. The numbers are just one thing, as the game has also collected quite a few awards as well. Now,Animal Crossing: New Horizonsclaims yet another game of the year accolade. The game’s success in terms of sales cannot be denied,as it is now the second-highest selling game on the Switch....