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Since the debut of thePokemonfranchise in 1996, the number of shows, games, and trading cards has grown exponentially. Beyond that, with nine generations ofPokemongames, the Pokedex now holds over 1000 unique pocket monsters that can be caught and tamed in the various games in the series. With so many Pokemon of different types, habitats, and abilities, it’s no surprise that there are now also dozens of specialized Poke Balls that trainers can use to affect their catches....

A new month and year are almost here, and that means fans will be getting a new selection ofPS Plusgames soon among everything else. Fans can expect this new selection to be officially confirmed on Wednesday, December 29, and released on Jun 25, 2025. But, many fans may also be aware that basically everyPS Plusselection of the past six months has accurately leaked online. Dealabs, a French forum website, has revealed every PS Plus game for the past few months to a high degree of accuracy....

Summary PS Plus Free Game for June 2024: Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Sekiro: Shadows Die Twicecoming to PS Plus as a free game might be a lot to ask, but it is far past its due for being added to the service. Firstly, Shift Up’sStellar Bladehas been rightfully compared toSekiro, due to its focus on parrying as a core combat mechanic. Additionally,Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC launches in June, so it might be time to finally featureSekiroas one of PS Plus Essential’s free games....

While he may have been taken out byChris and Shevaat the very end ofResident Evil 5, Albert Wesker is still undoubtedly the flagship villain of this beloved survival horror series. His sarcastic attitude, superhuman powers, and iconic design have made Wesker one of the most recognizable antagonists in all of gaming, and although theResident Evilstory has since moved on without him, his massive influence on the world at large can still be felt in the games and through the characters....

Like other live service games,Splitgatereceives updates on a regular basis that shake up the playlists, add new cosmetic content, and make changes based on fan feedback. TheSplitgateservers briefly went offlineearlier so that the developers could implement one of these updates, and now things are back up and running and fans can check out the changes for themselves. The big change thatSplitgatefans will notice is that they can now queue up in Free for All modes as a party....

Netflix’s biggest ever show,Squid Game, has been the subject of endless buzz since its massive debut in September this year. Now, its creator has revealed how season 1 almost had a much different ending. Anyone who has seenthe hugely popular Korean seriesSquid Gamewill remember the shocking finale as the main character, Seong Gi-hun (a.k.a. Player 456), decides not to get on the plane to see his daughter as expected and instead turns back to take revenge on the twisted game he somehow survived....

Over what has been almost 60 years ofStar Trekthe franchise has added a plethora of world-filling details, fromsurprisingly intricate spaceship design rulesto socio-political infrastructures for the various different races shown on and off-screen. Each new race brings with them an entire culture of artifacts, history, and politics. Among the concepts introduced with the different alien civilizations, one of the most interesting is the prize for any eagle-eyed Ferengi: Latinum. But what exactly is this alluring substance?...

One of the biggest questions that fans had when Square Enix first showed offStranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Originwas about whether or not players would be able to customize their companions. Now that a newtrial version ofStranger of Paradisehas released for players to latch onto, the answer from developer Team Ninja appears to be an emphatic: yes. This isn’t much of a surprise, considering how much the development style of Team Ninja’s previous entry in the Soulslike genre,Nioh, has spread into the new game....

Summary Terrifier 3will be released on October 24th, 2024, just in time for Halloween. Damien Leone’s slasher franchise has been a huge hit from the start and Art The Clown was an instantly memorable villain. Since so many people are horrified by clowns, he was definitely the right choice. There’s one big question on the minds of horror fans: what will the third entry in the franchise be like? SinceTerrifierandTerrifier 2were low-budget films that ended up being big box office successes, it’s possible thatTerrifier 3could be more mainstream....

The Batmanstar Robert Pattinson had a very interesting way of getting into character at the beginning of his career. He recently revealed how his early acting methods and understanding of the Edward Cullen character inTwilightalmost cost him the role that skyrocketed him to fame. Before starring inThe Batman, Pattinson became a household name in 2008 when he portrayed the brooding vampire Edward Cullen in the film adaptation of Stephanie Meyer’sTwilight. The British actor has since used that recognition to move on to more cerebral films likeThe LighthouseandThe Devil All the Time,and themuch-anticipatedThe Batman....

Summary The Flashdirector Andy Muschietti revealed why Michael Keaton’s Batman retired in the first place, adding a whole new layer to the character and the film. The Flashreceived mixed reviews from fans and critics. It was also a box office flop expected tomake less money thanGreen Lantern. For many fans who sawThe Flash, Keaton was one of the movie’s highlights. InThe Flash, Keaton’s Batman has been retired for 25 years until Barry Allen comes along and needs his help....

Summary According to reports from several insiders, the nextDoomgame will reportedly release on PlayStation 5 alongside Xbox consoles and PC. An earlier report alleged that the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase will reveal the next entry in theDoomseries, and as it appears, it could be launching on more platforms than anticipated. The last entry in the franchise,Doom Eternal, released four years ago to widespread critical acclaim. Developer id Software has since been hard at work supportingEternalwith theAncient GodsDLCs, while also developing the next entry in the series....

Tolkien’s endless cast of characters is one of the best and worst elements of the story of Middle-earth. There are enough iconic heroes and villains for everyone to have fifty favorites. On the other hand, most brains can’t possibly store the full breadth of so many life stories. Look at Thranduil, a king among the Elves who wasn’t important enough to earn a name in his early appearances. TheHobbitandThe Lord of the Ringsfeel like very different works when examined through a modern lens....