Pokemon TCG Paradise Dragona counters one of the most powerful decks

Despite the set not being out yet,Paradise Dragonais already having an impact on the Pokemon TCG community. The reveals for the September 13 expansion set are coming out steadily, with most being received positively by the player base. One reveal from the official Japanese Pokemon TCGYouTube channelhas caught the eye of competitive players as it’s a potential counter for Regidrago VSTAR. Thanks to translationsfrom PokeBeach, it’s possible to see how this Legendary Pokemon could stack up in a match....

August 26, 2024 · 2 min · 382 words · Michael Barber

Rejected PS5 chip gets transformed into working gaming PC

A YouTuber has resurrected the faulty APU chip of a PS5, which was then resold with a motherboard, and has turned it into a working gaming PC. Jon Bringus, better known by his YouTube channel’s nameBringus Studios, is a maestro of unusual gaming builds. Having transformed the shell of an OG Xbox dev kit into a full PC, he now sets his sights on more modern hardware – thePlayStation 5....

August 26, 2024 · 2 min · 357 words · Joseph Martin

RIP bacon egg burritos: Why some Taco Bells are no longer serving breakfast

If you’re someone who is a big fan of a breakfast burrito, we have some sad news for you; some Taco Bell restaurants are going to stop serving breakfast. Whether you’re going for a Breakfast Crunchwrap, or simply just a hash brown on the go, Taco Bell’s breakfast is the perfect way to add a Tex-Mex kick to your mornings; so why is Taco Bell removing their breakfast menu at some locations?...

August 26, 2024 · 2 min · 384 words · Jason Reyes

Sonic 3 promo spotted as fans prepare for ‘imminent’ trailer drop

In anticipation for the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 trailer, fans have spotted some major marketing ploys scattered around cityscapes. Sonic the Hedgehog 3will be arriving in December, but as of yet, there’s been no full-length trailer or further details. As such, fans started getting impatient, and even dubbed the movie’s efforts (or lack of) as“terrible marketing.” However, everyone can finally start getting excited for thenew movie, since Sonic and Shadow’s faces have been plastered around major cities to promote the release....

August 26, 2024 · 2 min · 329 words · Terri Davis

Summit1G mocks Valve’s Deadlock as “worse than Overwatch”

Twitch streamer summit1g did not mince words about Valve’s new shooter, Deadlock, calling it “worse than Overwatch” – another game he’s not a particular fan of. Deadlock, currently in development by Valve, has been generating quite the buzz. It’s an action game that mashes up hero shooters, MOBAs, and third-person shooters, all in a unique, BioShock Infinite-inspired aesthetic. Despite still being in the early stages, it drew over10,000 concurrent players during testing....

August 26, 2024 · 2 min · 342 words · Brooke Tanner

This TikToker’s content is so creepy she’s been labeled the site’s “most cursed account”

After NoahGlennCarter called out a TikToker for having a “cursed” and “creepy” account, they clapped back and defended their peculiar hobby. Adult creator andTikTokercricketgirl1985, who restores animatronic toys from the ‘80s, ‘90s, and ‘00s, was deemed the “most cursed account” on TikTok by popular influencer NoahGlennCarter. The toys that cricketgirl1985 fixes up range from small to life-sized characters like Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Mother Goose, generic dolls, and many more. All of her toys have blinking eyes that are controlled by a system located inside the toy – some even talk....

August 26, 2024 · 2 min · 360 words · Amanda Nicholson

Worst Pokemon of all time manages to solo Scarlet & Violet

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet aren’t exactly difficult games to begin with, which might be why they were conquered using the worst ‘mon in the entire franchise, and we’re not even talking about Magikarp for a change. One of the easiest Pokemon tocarry you through Pokemon Scarlet & Violetis Slaking. This Pokemon has the terrible Truant Ability, causing it to waste every other turn. Slaking makes up for its downsides with amazing stats, the chance to burn the Loafing Around turn by using a charging move, and its Tera Type making it even stronger....

August 26, 2024 · 2 min · 397 words · Cody Gardner

YouTuber builds legion of robot Minions to prank town

A YouTuber took inspiration from a hit movie franchise to troll his entire town with small, AI-powered robots. Electo, also known as Electoboy, spent months working on a project to build and program a small army ofrobotMinions. The Minions in this case were patterned after the iconic yellow underlings of Gru from theDespicable Me film franchise. Similar to their movie counterparts, most of the robotMinionswere set to wander around randomly and babble the nonsense phrases spouted by movie Minions at periodic intervals....

August 26, 2024 · 2 min · 365 words · Leonard Mejia

YouTuber Rob Pitts dies from stomach cancer at age 45

YouTuber Rob ‘Rabbit’ Pitts has died from stomach cancer at 45 years, old according to a video uploaded to his channel. Pitts, known asRabbits Used Cars on YouTube, gained notoriety on the app thanks to his hundreds of car-related videos over the years. He was also the star ofNetflix’s Tex Mex Motors,where they followed car enthusiasts searching for undervalued cars in Mexico so they could be restored and sold in the United States....

August 26, 2024 · 2 min · 290 words · Monica Robbins

‘Scariest horror movie of all time’ is being re-released with version you’ve never seen

Legendary horror film The Blair Witch Project is getting a limited edition Blu-ray release, and it’ll be a whole new experience for fans. To call The Blair Witch Project an essential horror film may be an understatement. The movie was a cultural phenomenon that popularized thefound footage genrein the United States. Today, it’s revered as one of thescariest horror flicks ever made. Now, just after its 25th anniversary, Second Sight Films will release a two-disc limited edition of The Blair Witch Project on Blu-ray....

August 26, 2024 · 2 min · 334 words · Christina Clayton

Dance crew disturbed as men come “dangerously close” during street performance

A dance crew took to TikTok to share the moment their street performance was interrupted by men mocking them. Bubble Tea Pandas, a K-pop dance cover group from Germany, went viral onTikTokafter posting footage of a random man disrupting them while they were performing on the streets. In the 7-second clip, which has amassed over 7.5 million views, group member Mai Linhii shared their dance cover of‘Touch’ by KATSEYE, performed in a public square in their country....

August 25, 2024 · 2 min · 347 words · Richard Navarro

Horror fans have picked the best scary movie of 2024 – and it’s not Longlegs

Indeed,horror moviefans have been spoiled this year. Fromserial killersto the devil himself, every classic villain has had their share of the attention. But in a viral X post, fans have been voting on their top pick of the year, and the result is pretty unanimous. Okay be honest,What’s the best film here? 🎬pic.twitter.com/eaKJKQVWiW As is evident by the title, The First Omen is part of the long-running Omen franchise – a prequel to the original film and the sixth installment overall....

August 25, 2024 · 2 min · 379 words · Todd Crawford Jr.

Netflix adds “masterwork” anime movie with perfect Rotten Tomatoes score

A climactic march in Takehiko Inoue’s manga, it’s brought to life in a stirring blend of CGI and hand-drawn animation, the former being used for action on the court, while the latter comes in for flashbacks and such. The result is asports moviefor the ages, and a trendsetter for anime on the big screen. Takehiko Inoue wrote and directed the picture, a sequel to the ’90s anime show that ended in 1996....

August 25, 2024 · 2 min · 343 words · Brandon Gordon