NHL 25: Pre-order bonus & edition differences

NHL 25 players will get varying bonuses upon starting out, depending on the pre-order version. On August 22, EA Sportsunveiledwhat’s to come with NHL 25. Among the new advertised features include new animations, overhauled vision control, and current-gen exclusivity. Meaning, the game will only be available for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The same day, NHL 25 was made available for pre-order. Hockey fans can pre-order either a physical or digital edition, but be mindful there are several different versions....

August 22, 2024 · 2 min · 383 words · Sara Ellis

One unlikely Pokemon Go catch reigns supreme after seven years in a Gym

What is the longest amount of time you’ve managed to keep a Pokemon in a gym while playing Pokemon Go? A week? A month? Meanwhile, it probably took a tank of a Pokemon like Blissey, Snorlax, or Melmetal to manage all of that and bag the measly 50-coin reward. OnePokemon Gofan seems to be pushing the game to its limits, as they have shown off their impressive seven-year-long gym record. Even more unbelievably, they are doing it with a humble Weedle....

August 22, 2024 · 2 min · 414 words · Patricia Torres

Oshi no Ko Chapter 158 has a brutal throwback you won’t see coming

Oshi no Ko Chapter 158 features one of the most shocking moments in the manga since Ai Hoshino’s death, and it has baffled readers. SinceOshi no Kois in itsfinal arc, we’ve been expecting things to get more serious. The last storyline already gave us key moments like Aqua’s confrontation withRuby and his fatherand the reveal of thefinal villain of the story. However, no one expected the story to take such a dark turn....

August 22, 2024 · 2 min · 406 words · Andrew Campbell

Overlooked Weapon set to rule Monster Hunter Wilds meta

The humble Hunting Horn looks set to dominate the Monster Hunter Wilds meta thanks to the new weapon swap system. There’s a tonne of stuff to be excited about and Monster Hunter fans can’t wait to get their hands on the next major installment of the franchise. For some lucky content creators, they’ve already had the chance to wade through the game’s early hours and one of them made a pretty shocking discovery....

August 22, 2024 · 2 min · 347 words · Gary Clark

Overwatch 2 players condemn “targeted harassment” to devs amid Mythic skin controversy

Overwatch 2 developers have revealed on social media that they have been harassed following the latest controversy about hero selection for Mythic skins and players are calling out the behavior. On August 14, Blizzard revealed a slew ofnew content for Season 12, including a new Mythic skin for Reaper. Players, however, were not enthused by the developer’s choice for the rare skin, calling for other heroes likeRamattrato get Mythic cosmetics....

August 22, 2024 · 2 min · 369 words · Peggy Yoder

Overwatch 2 players demand simple change to “flawed” Clash game mode

Overwatch 2’s latest game mode, Clash, was released in Season 12. So far, players have one major gripe with it that should be an easy fix for the developers. Clash has five total objectives and sees two teams battle for control of these areas, awarding points to teams that capture them. Each match starts with the center objective activating, and then when one side captures the first point, another activates closer to the enemy’s spawn....

August 22, 2024 · 2 min · 406 words · John Stephens

Police raid on Pokemon TCG store uncovers $1.3 million worth of narcotics

Hong Kong police discovered $1.3 million worth of methamphetamine in a narcotics warehouse masquerading as a Pokemon TCG store. Despite the wholesome and kid-friendly nature of thePokemonfranchise, it attracts a lot of crime. Seriously, we havea whole list of Pokemon-related or adjacent felonies. There have been$500,000 heists,armed robberies, and more recently, a store specializing in the selling and playing of the Pokemon TCG beingdamaged in a shootout. Something about these adorable little monsters seems to bring out the worst in people....

August 22, 2024 · 2 min · 305 words · Nicole Reid

Rings of Power reveals Slow Horses star as Sauron in shocking Season 2 scene

Charlie Vickers will return as Rings of Power’s titular Lord of the Rings – but another actor will appear as Sauron in Season 2. Season 1 ended with a jaw-dropping reveal: Halbrand, the so-called king of the Southlands, was actually Sauron in disguise the whole time. With darkness spreading across Middle-earth (and amajor Lord of the Rings battle confirmed),Rings of Power Season 2will follow the Dark Lord as he continues his main mission: convincing Celebrimbor to forge the other rings; seven for the Dwarf-lords, nine for mortal men, and the One Ring....

August 22, 2024 · 2 min · 377 words · Melissa Hernandez

Star Wars fans launch petition to save The Acolyte with thousands of signatures

Fans were stunned when Disney canceled The Acolyte, and now they’re rallying to save the Star Wars series with a new online petition. After a tepid response, Disney canceled action-mysteryStar Wars: The Acolyteafter one season. It’s become fairly controversial in its cancelation, with fans concerned about bothunaddressed plotlinesand the potential of itbecoming lost media. Now, they’re rallying to save the show with aChange.org petitionurging Disney to redeem it. The petition, which, as of this writing, is at just over 5,600 of its 7,500 signature goal, calls for fans to support The Acolyte, as it was an unusually inclusive entry in the Star Wars franchise....

August 22, 2024 · 2 min · 332 words · Vernon Cardenas

The worst Alien movie of all time may be re-released with massive change

Fans may finally get to see the best possible version of Aliens vs Predator: Requiem, thanks to a discovery by a crew member. Writer Liam O’Donnell revealed on his X account that he had found a selection of reference images fromAliens vs. Predator: Requiem. O’Donnell was a creative consultant for the film’s VFX company. The images are a landmark find for the film. Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem is often regarded as the worst entry of either franchise, focusing on a seasoned Predator coming to Earth to stop a Xenomorph/Predator hybrid....

August 22, 2024 · 2 min · 368 words · Alicia Marshall

Twitch streamer reveals how to bypass 33% sub price increase on mobile app

The Amazon-owned streaming platformannounced the change to Tier 1 subson August 21, and the $2 increase begins on October 1. It only applies to subs paid for through the mobile app, as both Apple and Google charge companies a 30% tax on purchases made through apps in its iOS and Android stores. Many have taken to social media to share their thoughts about the increase and to let users know that subscribing through a web browser will remain the cheaper option....

August 22, 2024 · 2 min · 301 words · Robert Thompson

When is Only Murders in the Building Season 4 Episode 2 out? Release schedule explained

When does Episode 2 drop? True crime and comedy combine once more with new Only Murders in the Building episodes. Here’s the release schedule for Season 4, plus all the plot details available. TheOnly Murders in the Building Season 4 release datehas arrived, which means it’s time for more detective work from Charles-Haden, Mabel, and Oliver. It’s one of the mostbinge-worthy TV showsaround, but you’re going to have to ration this one weekly....

August 22, 2024 · 2 min · 308 words · Lauren Watson

When is Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 8 out? Release schedule

Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 8 release time With Season 2 Episode 8, this chapter of Rings of Power will come to an end – here’s exactly when it’ll drop on Prime Video and its release time. Rings of Power Season 2is barreling towards its finale. In the penultimate episode, the Siege of Eregion saw fire and blood rain down on Middle-earth, with Adar and his Orcs fighting to vanquish Sauron....

August 22, 2024 · 2 min · 331 words · Jeffrey Cervantes