Nintendo discontinues Twitter/X integration on Switch

The Nintendo Switch is removing a key feature, as the ability to utilize Twitter/X for screenshots and friend requests is being taken away. The Switch was Nintendo’s first system with a dedicated screenshot function. While the3DS/Wii U Miiversehad a feature for sharing drawings, it wasn’t quite the same as being able to show off images to your friends online. These screenshots can be uploaded to a personal Facebook or Twitter/X account....

May 9, 2024 · 2 min · 328 words · Rachel Huff

Passengers furious as pilot delays flight to supply crew with pizza

While it’s not uncommon to face airline delays, passengers on an easyJet flight were shocked when their flight was delayed due to the pilot buying pizza for his crew. On May 5, aneasyJet pilot delayed his flightfrom Lisbon to Manchester for over an hour due to an insufficient menu for his crew. While there were sandwiches to eat during the three-hour flight, the pilot preferred to provide something prepared hot....

May 9, 2024 · 2 min · 330 words · Anna Moses

Pokemon Go player feels “OP” in new apartment surrounded by Gyms

One Pokemon Go player’s new apartment is in the ideal location for nearby Gyms, PokeStop Showcases, and more. Pokemon Go users don’t always have the best of luck when seeking out Gyms and other points of interest.Those who live in rural areasarguably have it worst because of the lack of activity compared to players residing in cities. But sometimes, even city dwellers must seek out Pokemon Go content by visiting notable landmarks or busy hubs....

May 9, 2024 · 2 min · 366 words · Frank Mitchell

Pokemon Go players convinced Niantic could learn big lesson from Runescape updates

Members of the Pokemon Go community have argued that developer Niantic should take cues from how Runescape handles updates. While Niantic updates Pokemon Go fairly frequently, not all of those updates are received positively by the community. A recent example of this can be seen through thecontroversial avatar redesign update. This update fundamentally changed how many players avatars looked, and trainers were not able to roll back the changes after the update went live....

May 9, 2024 · 2 min · 391 words · Mark Greene

Pokemon TCG collector finds $200 card in clearance tin

One Pokemon TCG collector got lucky when buying a clearance Poke Ball tin housing a holofoil card worth significantly more than they paid originally. Of all the cards included in Silver Tempest, theLugia V Alternatecounted among the most stunning. Its attack abilities added extra value to the card, which, according toTCGPlayerlistings, is now worth more than $200 even in near-mint condition. Reddit useritsatravgot lucky, spending little more than $8 on their Lugia V Alternate....

May 9, 2024 · 2 min · 324 words · Calvin Davies

Pokemon TCG players discover Mega Evolutions are bilingual

The Mega Evolution cards in the Pokemon TCG had a strange secret that English-language speakers are only just discovering. Mega Evolutions were a huge part of the Pokemon franchise during the Gen 6-7 era, and subsequentially they had a massive presence in the TCG, with an unusual twist to their artwork that many fans were puzzled by. In the TCG, the Mega Evolutions were incredibly powerful cards, so they appeared a lot in decks throughout this era of the game and even though they eventually disappeared from the series, they’re planned toreturn in the upcoming Pokemon Legends Z-A....

May 9, 2024 · 2 min · 337 words · Heather Perez

Respawn – please make Solo mode permanent in Apex Legends

Solosare only back for a limited time in Apex Legends, but the game mode is so good that Respawn needs to make it permanent. Since the update dropped, I managed to play various solo games and the experience makes even the mostunderwhelming map worth playing. It was one of the best experiences ever. First of all, weapons come in different rarities that are pre-equipped with the necessary attachments. This saves a lot of time as players don’t have to hopelessly look for the right attachments and they can jump straight into the action....

May 9, 2024 · 2 min · 382 words · Jonathan Bell

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leak shows off big RAM upgrade

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra might not launch before early next year, but leaks are already revealing its features. The latest one claims the flagship will get a RAM boost. Sawyer Galox, a frequentSamsungtipster, says the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra might get a RAM boost to 16GB. The smartphone will be available with either 12GB or 16GB of RAM. The S24 Ultra is only offered with 12GB of RAM. Galox also claims that Samsung won’t be bumping the storage on the S25 Ultra, so we might get a 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage variant....

May 9, 2024 · 2 min · 353 words · Jenna Baldwin

Shia LaBeouf movie with near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score climbs Netflix chart

Normally, when older movies hit thestreaming service’scharts, it’s inspiteof their critical or commercial failures. For instance, the widely panned Mel Gibson flickOn the Lineenjoyed a new life on Netflix, and the same goes for the forgotten Pedro Pascal filmThe Great Wall. The directorial debut from Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz landed on Netflix on May 5, and it’s already raced to sixth place. You can see the full top 10 movies list as it currently stands below:...

May 9, 2024 · 2 min · 324 words · Deborah Leon

Terraria meets Pokemon in “absolutely ridiculous” custom map

A dedicatedTerrariaplayer has spent thousands of hours in the game and created an impressively detailed version ofPokemonFire Red without using any mods. In a popular Reddit post, Terraria playerEaldorPrimeshared their wildly impressive Terraria build that emulates the world of Pokemon Fire Red with the title “Pokemon made in Terraria no mods and a lot of paint.” With thousands of upvotes, Pokemon fans are throwing praise at the detail and dedication of this build....

May 9, 2024 · 2 min · 339 words · Michael Reed

This Baldur’s Gate 3 enemy would be a “near impossible boss” in D&D

One of the villains in Baldur’s Gate 3 would be one of the strongest enemies in D&D 5e, especially when you factor in the level he’s supposed to be faced at. In D&D 5e, all monsters have a “Challenge Rating” (or CR), which determines the average level at which a party should face them. This means the DM knows that a level 1 party can fight a Brown Bear while a level 20 party can face a Pit Fiend....

May 9, 2024 · 2 min · 351 words · Sydney Levine

Tyler1 challenged by renowned chess Master responsible for his opening

Tyler1 has been challenged by renowned women’s Chess Master Anna Cramling who created the opening the streamer has used throughout his insane rise. Despite only picking up chess 10 months ago, Tyler1 has quickly made his way to the top of the competitive ladder, gaining a jaw-dropping1900 Eloand cementing himself as part of the top 0.5% of all players globally. This all started when he challenged the likes ofHikaru and Magnus Carlsen to a match, and now, it looks like he could very well be getting his first test against a true chess Master....

May 9, 2024 · 2 min · 345 words · Daniel Carter

Valorant player discovers great way to combat smurfs from throwing

While many players strive to ascend the ranks, those in lower elo often have a different objective in mind. The Irongun buddy, a rare and highly sought-after item in Valorant, can only be acquired if the player finishes the ranked season in Iron. Achieving the lowest rank in Valorant may seem trivial, but intentionally throwing matches without risking a ban isn’t as easy as it seems. “Not the first time I’ve heard of this....

May 9, 2024 · 2 min · 357 words · Jennifer Jackson