Pokimane confronts JiDion after realizing she’s banned in his Twitch chat

In JiDion’s behind the scenes vlog filming MrBeast’s “biggest video ever,” he was jokingly confronted by Pokimane for banning her on his Twitch channel. “I have a bone to pick with you. So you know, you got unbanned on Twitch… why am I banned in your chat?” she asked. “Poki, I swear I didn’t ban you, but I got a bone to pick with you, too,” Jidion shot back. “My first stream back, I thought instead of ‘L + Ratio,’ let’s go up in there and ‘W + ratio....

July 15, 2024 · 2 min · 269 words · Elizabeth Delacruz

Starbucks unveils new Alpaca Paradise cup collection

Starbucks has unveiled an all-new drinkware line with a quirky twist for the summer season, but it won’t be easy to get. Starbucks is known for its extensive cup collections. In April, it abandoned the ever-popular ‘Been There’ mug series, to reveal abrand new mug collectionfeaturing some of the most notable cities in the US. Back in February, they released a‘Feline In Love’ cat-themed collectionfilled with pink and red, perfect for Valentine’s Day....

July 15, 2024 · 2 min · 294 words · Loretta Huang

Stranger Things drops “very special” Season 5 video and fans are emotional

Waiting for Stranger Things updates is a little like waiting for water during a drought, but Netflix just dropped a video teaser that’s already making fans emotional. Released on July 15, the video celebrates the halfway mark of production onStranger Things Season 5. Considering how long fans have been waiting on this final season (5 seasons in almost 10 years is crazy, no matter how you look at it), it’s a highly appreciated update....

July 15, 2024 · 2 min · 383 words · Robert Stuart

The Boys fans convinced Soldier Boy will return in Season 4 finale

Fans of The Boys think Amazon may be teasing a Soldier Boy cameo for the TV show’s Season 4 finale. Prime Video will airThe Boys‘ Season 4 finale, “Assassination Run,” on Thursday, July 18. Theories about what the new episode will entail continue to circulate, with many fans especiallyworried about the fates of characterslike A-Train, Ashley, and Butcher. ButAmazonshared a video on July 13 that has some series faithfuls convinced that yet another character may shake things up in the finale....

July 15, 2024 · 2 min · 357 words · Mr. Carl Byrd

The First Descendant hit with more frame rate issues after latest hotfix

The First Descendant players say the 1.0.2 hotfix reintroduced frame rate drops and a few other performance-related issues. Nexon’s latest free-to-play shooter was beset by performance troubles at launch, many of which specifically affected the PS5 version. Developers addressed these issues fairly quickly inThe First Descendant’s July 5 hotfix. However, players claim new errors have surfaced on the heels ofHotfix 1.0.2, which went live across all platforms on July 11. The patchadded matchmaking for Hard Mode, several optimization improvements, and a few content enhancements....

July 15, 2024 · 2 min · 326 words · Derek Murray

These Persona 5 PC accessories have stolen our hearts

Atlus has teamed up with Infinikey to release a set of Persona 5 Royal keycaps and PC gaming accessories. They’re looking as stylish as the RPG they’re based on. Persona 5is well into its 8th anniversary. Since its release, the Atlus RPG has had multiple spin-offs, including the upgradedPersona 5 Royal. There is also a China-only mobile game and a merchandising empire. From cuteNendoroid figurestovinyl records, Persona 5 can be found on just about everything....

July 15, 2024 · 2 min · 349 words · Samuel Lin

Tower of God Season 2 is already fixing the first’s biggest problem

Tower of God Season 2 has finally kicked off, and fans are already impressed by the way everything has improved over the first chapter. It’s been a long wait forTower of God Season 2. Four years in fact, with several factors such as the global shutdown and a studio change contributing to theanime show’sdelayed return. But now it’s here, and viewers who know the manhwa are loving the new episodes because they do justice to the whole adaptation better than their predecessor....

July 15, 2024 · 2 min · 375 words · Ronald Williams

Underused MW3 AR “better than ever” as an SMG in Warzone with rapid TTK

A previously dominant Modern Warfare 3 Assault Rifle is “better than ever” in Warzone as an SMG with a rapid Time to Kill, but a lot of players are overlooking it. TheSeason 4 Reloaded update for Modern Warfare 3 and Warzonereally threw a spanner in the works for the battle royale’s meta. The KAR98K and Superi 46’s dominance was hit in a big way as the iconic Call of Duty rifle was nerfed quite significantly....

July 15, 2024 · 2 min · 341 words · Christina Sawyer MD

Valorant player discovers map and esports references in terrible 2023 anime

Protocol: Rain is a sportsanimethat follows a protagonist who enters an esports tournament to help pay off debts left by his late father. It features sports anime tropes and often references real-world esports and games, likeValorantandCounter-Strike. While watching the series, an eagle-eyed Valorant player spotted two overt references to the game and posted them toReddit. The first reference was an evident Easter egg for anyone who has played Valorant for a significant time: a photo of the map layout for Split....

July 15, 2024 · 2 min · 333 words · Don Phillips

Warframe: How to watch TennoCon 2024 & earn Twitch Drops

TennoCon is the biggest event on theWarframecalendar, offering glimpses at the game’s future. Here’s everything you need to know to tune in. Taking place in London, Ontario, TennoCon will be bigger than ever this year. Taking place fromJuly 19-20, the good stuff is happening on day two, with a deep dive into an ambitious update to close out the show. The big update, Warframe 1999, is amajor expansionfirst teased during the Whispers in the Walls questline....

July 15, 2024 · 2 min · 302 words · Jeffrey Garcia

What is TikTok’s ‘spectacular give me 14 of them’ trend? Viral clip explained

TikTokers have used the original audio of a user’s reaction to his wife’s pancakes to share their viral takes on the ‘spectacular, give me 14 of them’ trend. TikToker Vicky, also known as‘60somethinglife,’often shares clips of the food she makes for her husband. In one of her most viral videos, Vicky made her husband two-ingredient pancakes with sweet potato and egg. When she asked him what his opinion was, he happily smacked his lips and said, “Spectacular, give me 14 more of them right now....

July 15, 2024 · 2 min · 292 words · Amber Saunders

“Chilling” haunted doll horror movie with 100% Rotten Tomatoes score drops this week

The next great horror movie releases this week, but chances are you’ve never heard of Oddity – despite its perfect Rotten Tomatoes score. The last horror film to get those kinds of numbers wasLonglegs, the horrifying Nicolas Cage serial killer film. Much like Longlegs, outlets are heaping praise on Oddity. Chris Evangelista of SlashFilm said it’s one of the best horror movies of the year,dubbing it“a creepy, effective, spooky tale told just right; like a good ghost story, it lingers with you once you’ve turned off the lights for the night and let the dark seep in....

July 15, 2024 · 2 min · 259 words · Anthony Smith

“Ultra rare” Pokemon Go Legendary is somehow totally useless

You would think catching an incrediblyrare Legendary Pokemonin Pokemon Go would be a dream come true, but it turns out this is not always the case. With such a wide array ofexciting Shundosand rare collectible ‘mons being available in Niantic’s mobile game, everyone wants to have their own lucky moment when they finally get to catch one of these scarce finds. That’s exactly what one player experienced while exploring, which they were quick toshare on Reddit– although the encounter probably wasn’t what they had hoped for....

July 15, 2024 · 2 min · 370 words · Vanessa Andersen