Splatoon 3's Next Splatfest is Pokemon Scarlet and Violet-Themed

Splatoon 3is planning aPokemontie-in for its next Splatfest.Pokemon ScarletandPokemon Violetare planned for release on November 18 and are all but certain to be the biggest game releases for the Nintendo Switch in 2022.Splatoon 3doing a crossover event withPokemonnot only builds up awareness and excitement for the new games, but also brings more attention to the shooter. ForSplatoon 3players, it’s just going to be a fun opportunity to celebrate another Nintendo game....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Teresa Avila

Star Wars Propmaster Explains Grand Inquisitor Look In Obi-Wan Kenobi

Obi-Wan Kenobiis out and now fans finally have theStar Warsseries that they were hoping for. The Jedi-led series brought back Ewan Mcgregor and Hayden Christensen and even brought in the Grand Inquisitor, who had a slightly different look than fans of the animated shows remember. Star Warshas recently been seeing its own revitalization with the televised episodic series. The movies used to be the primary format for fans to watch the iconic franchise, but now fans have been gravitating towards the episodic telling ofthe world ofStar Wars....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Zoe Randolph

Stardew Valley Player Gives Their Cellar a Cozy Makeover

Summary ManyStardew Valleyfans spend hours methodically laying out plans for their farms, but one player has instead focused their efforts on their cellar. The game offers a variety of customization options that encompass both theimpressiveStardew Valleyfarminggameplay and often unexplored interior design opportunities. First released in 2016,Stardew Valleyimmediately captivated players with its simple yet satisfying farming, mining, fishing, and crafting gameplay. SomeStardew Valleyplayers may spend countless hours on productivity, but others prefer a more relaxing approach to the life-sim game....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Shawn Pace

Stardew Valley's Elemental Wars: Why the Dwarves and Shadow People Fought

ThoughStardew Valleyis mostly focused on farming and getting to know the residents of Pelican Town, there are other, less overt events that build on the bigger world. For instance, the ongoing war between the Ferngill Republic and the Gotoro Empire is hinted in a few dialogue lines. This has multiple effects on Pelican Town, most notably in Kent’s character. However, conflicts inStardew Valleyaren’t limited to humankind. There is — or rather, was — another war going on, though many people were wholly unaware of it....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 629 words · Timothy Wilson

Studio That Helped Work on Controversial Pokemon GO Avatars Hit With Layoffs

Summary Seattle-basedPokemon GOsupport studio Very Very Spaceship was hit with layoffs, shortly after developing the controversial avatars for the game’s Rediscover GO update. Although thePokemon GOupdate aimed to improve features and visuals in the game, many players in the community were upset with the direction that was taken with the revamped avatars. The lasting appeal of thePokemonfranchise meansPokemon GOis quite active in its eighth year of operations, with new events and Pokemon to discover on a regular basis....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 529 words · Jeffrey Hines

Suicide Squad Game Release Window Teased By Industry Insider

Today’s announcement from Rocksteady Studios that aSuicide Squadgame is currently in development took fans by storm, as players anticipate jumping into the successful comic series. Rocksteady’s version ofSuicide Squadfirst leaked last year, but according to an industry insider, the actual game may take some time before it hits store shelves, although fans might get another look at it fairly soon. This latest inside look atSuicide Squadcomes from Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier, who took to twitter to add some context to Rocksteady’s announcement....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Richard Scott

The Case for Hades 2 to Expand Its Builds, Weapons

Hades, the action RPG developed and published by Supergiant Games, has gained a significant following since its early access release in 2018 and its full release in 2020. The game has received critical acclaim for its fast-paced combat, compelling storyline, and unique take on the Greek mythology setting. However, one area whereHades 2could be improved upon is the number of weapons available to the player and the depth from combining certain weapons with certain Boons....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 560 words · Alyssa Conner

The CW's 'The Flash' Losing Two Prominent Cast Members After Season 7

Fans of The CW’s 7-year seriesThe Flashmay have assumed that, by now, certain things about the show would stay constant through its entire run. Barry loses his speed at least once a season, he will also time travel at least once a season, and everyone will get a hallway pep talk at least 12 times an episode. While those 3 exaggerated (though surprisingly not by much) elements don’t seem to be going anywhere, series mainstays Carlos Valdes and Tom Cavanagh are unfortunately reaching the end of their tenure....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 645 words · Chad Davis

The Fabelmans: Steven Spielberg Spins A Personal Tale In First Trailer

Steven Spielberg’sThe Fabelmanshas been receiving a lot of buzz since its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival last Saturday. The earnest and semi-autobiographical film is reminiscent of Spielberg’s own childhood, and heart-on-the-sleeve approach has already won over critics. The film centers on a young boy named Sammy Fabelman (Gabriel LaBelle) growing up in post-World War II Arizona (where Spielberg also spent his adolescence), who must grapple with a shattering family secret, which he does by devoting himself to his love of cinema....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Rachel Trevino

The Ghostbusters Reboot Should've Used Dan Aykroyd's Original Premise

Back in 2016, Paul Feig’sGhostbustersreboot arrived in theaters. The movie had already become a hot-button topic because it attracted an army of sexist trolls who declared it to be terrible before it was even released based on its all-female cast alone. WhenGhostbustersactually hit theaters in the summer of 2016, it did turn out to be pretty disappointing, but not because it starred women. Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones are all great in the movie, but their talents are massively underutilized by a script that only has a couple of solid gags and doesn’t add anything new to theGhostbustersformula, which wasalready perfected in the original movie....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 809 words · Teresa Smith

The Popularity of Matt from Wii Sports Explained

Fans weren’t exactly begging for a new Nintendo sports game to be revealed at last month’s Direct, but the announcement ofNintendo Switch Sportswas nonetheless met with a warm reception. The sequel toWii SportsandWii Sports Resort,Switch Sportspromises players the same experiences as its predecessors, but on the Switch. Despite its similarities, though, early looks at the new sports title show that the developers are working to establishSwitch Sportsas its own game. A good example of these efforts is the inclusion of soccer, volleyball, and badminton this time around....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 677 words · Daniel Wright

The Sims 4 Builds to Play In Before Snowy Escape's Release

The Sims 4: Snowy Escapewill be available on November 13, but for some players, that feels like it’s a lifetime away. Many may be excited to get their hands on many of the Japanese-inspired details recently teased. Luckily, other players ofThe Sims 4have been building Japanese-inspired lots for quite some time. While it may not be the snowy paradise that players are looking forward to, these builds are unique and beautifully crafted and will surely add exciting gameplay to any save file....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 728 words · Justin Lopez

The Witcher: 10 Things Only Book Readers Know About The Lodge Of Sorceresses

Most people who playedThe Witcher 3would’ve only heard mentions of The Lodge of Sorceresses in passing, and it’s easy to see why this is the case — after all, the Lodge did occupy a major part in the story ofThe Witcher 2, with their betrayal being documented for all to see and their power subsequently waning, as a result. RELATED:The Witcher 3: Yennefer’s 10 Sassiest Quotes That being said, it can be easy to write off the Lodge as nothing more than a stand-in for the typical misunderstood group of antagonists, when their presence is so much more important in the world ofThe Witcher— something that book readers would be more than familiar with....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1054 words · Laura Gallagher