New Vice Presidential candidate has endorsed a high school Valorant team

New US Vice Presidential candidate, Tim Walz, once endorsed a high school Valorant team, making it a first in American election history. When it comes to esports, it’s quite a rarity for a politician, let alone a potential world leader, to endorse a team. The most recent time was whenSouth Korea’s President congratulated T1on their fourth Worlds victory. Feels a bit different now knowing we are the first and only esports team endorsed by the new VP candidate@GovTimWalz– we are still working on growing esports in our state and nation!...

August 7, 2024 · 2 min · 290 words · Larry Byrd

One Piece fans think there’s someone closer to Imu than Gorosei

While One Piece has long established the fact that Imu’s identity is a secret to everyone but the Gorosei, fans have noticed one person having a closer relationship with him. InOne Piece,Imuis a mysterious person who sits on the Empty Throne at Mary Geoise and acts as the sole ruler of the world. Despite his position, nobody – exceptthe Gorosei– knows about his existence. However, another person knows about Imu and has closer interactions with him than anyone else....

August 7, 2024 · 2 min · 395 words · Alyssa Anderson

Pokemon Go players can’t wait to grind “legendary” August Community Day Classic

Pokemon Go’s Community Day Classic has been confirmed to feature Beldum, and fans couldn’t be happier with the choice. Naturally, the mobile game’s community has applauded the announcement, with some labeling the decision a “dream come true.” “Most excited I’ve been for a Community Day in ages,” came one reply onReddit, with another fan admitting that the event could convince them to “install the game again just for a chance at a Shundo Metagross....

August 7, 2024 · 2 min · 293 words · Robin Hampton

Pokemon Go players confused over whether new “wallet” item has purpose

A new mysterious “wallet” item has appeared in Pokemon Go and players are confused about its purpose. Pokemon GodeveloperNianticis gearing up for an action-packed second half of the year for trainers and, as such, has been slowly releasing small updates for the game as a way to prepare. However, players were left confused after the recent update dropped a new “wallet” looking item into the game – one that does absolutely “nothing” when clicked on....

August 7, 2024 · 2 min · 351 words · Brooke Munoz

Pokemon Legends Z-A players are hoping the game is delayed despite no games this year

While it may seem odd for fans to demand even more time without new games to sink their teeth into, it’s not unexpected. Modern Pokemon releases likeScarlet & Violetfaced criticism for seeming unfinished or half-baked, and many are anxious that Z-A could fall into the same pitfalls. The topic popped up in a fan discussion online, kick-started by a Pokemon fanwho posted a memeabout the community being excited by Legends Z-A delays....

August 7, 2024 · 2 min · 319 words · Edward Flores

Polish Olympic runner Ewa Swoboda invites IShowSpeed to race her

Polish Olympic runner Ewa Swoboda invitedIShowSpeedto race her after he claimed “nobody in the world” could beat him. Athree-time European Indoor Championships medallist, Ewa Swoboda has already taken home a gold medal in the 60-meter race as well as two silvers. Nonetheless, YouTube star IShowSpeed was encouraged to take on Swoboda and race herif he ever returned to Poland, with a fan telling the streamer she was “one of the fastest girls in the world”....

August 7, 2024 · 2 min · 330 words · Ashley Henry

Reddit CEO reveals plans to paywall “new types of subreddits”

Reddit is exploring new ways to generate revenue, and locking subreddits behind a paywall is one of the options on the table, according to CEO Steve Huffman. Reddit today wrapped up its second earnings call, where the CEO revealed future plans for the social media platform. Huffman revealed plans to roll out AI-powered search results later this year, along with the idea of locking some subreddits behind a paywall. “I think the existing, altruistic, free version of Reddit will continue to exist and grow and thrive just the way it has,” Huffman said, according toEngadget....

August 7, 2024 · 2 min · 336 words · Joseph Fowler

Satoru Gojo’s biggest strength and weakness in Jujutsu Kaisen are the same, says Gege Akutami

Jujutsu Kaisen creator Gege Akutami reveals Satoru Gojo has the same strength and weakness, much to the delight of fans. Jujutsu Kaisen‘s belovedSatoru Gojomay have fallen in thebattle of the strongest, but his popularity is only increasing with time. Recently, Gege Akutami answered over 30 questions about this character, ranging from his past, family, and hobbies. Since the manga doesn’t reveal a lot of basic information about Gojo, the new Q&A session is a delight to Jujutsu Kaisen fans....

August 7, 2024 · 2 min · 288 words · Daniel Underwood

Supernova (Super Smash Con 2024): Ultimate & Melee streams, schedule, players, more

Super Smash Con had to be renamed due to potential copyright issues with Nintendo, but the long-running tournament is back under the new name ofSupernova. The four-day event will run from August 8 to August 11 from the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly. On the Ultimate side, there is no shortage of talent and monumental rivalries in store. Reining champion and Steve main Acola is back in the US alongside his biggest nemesis in Japan, Miya....

August 7, 2024 · 2 min · 373 words · Jason Lee

Team Rocket could explain Dark-type absence in Pokemon Red & Blue

Have you ever wondered why Dark-type Pokemon were only introduced in Johto? Well, a Pokemon fan theory could explain the absence of the shady creatures in the Gen 1 games, linking them to the presence of Team Rocket and the birth of Mewtwo. The mainline Pokemon games have had to include hazy explanations for the retcons introduced whenever a new type gets added to the roster. This happened when Dark and Steel were added in Gen 2 and again whenFairy type was brought into Gen 6....

August 7, 2024 · 2 min · 365 words · Katherine Daniel

The Victrix Pro BFG PS5 controller just got better

Victrix has launched a brand-new Hall Effect add-on for its PlayStation and Xbox Pro BFG controllers. When Victrix first launched itsPro BFGcontroller, it poised itself as one of the bestPlayStation controller alternatives. The customizability of the controller easily set it apart from other third-party offerings, however, it was still missing one key feature — hall effect sticks. Now, just 8 months after its original launch, Victrix has a solution with the Hall Effect Module Pack, compatible with both the PlayStation and Xbox Pro BFG controllers....

August 7, 2024 · 2 min · 391 words · Juan Villarreal

The Walking Dead: Dead City season 2 – Release window, cast, trailer & more

The Walking Dead: Dead City season 2 is on the way, so here is everything we know so far about the spinoff series’ second outing. The Walking Dead: Dead City has been confirmed to return for season 2, and some familiar faces will once again appear in the hit zombie series. The first outing of Dead City was a season of evolution, as the two former enemies, Maggie and Negan, embark on a journey to find Maggie’s son, Herschel Jr....

August 7, 2024 · 2 min · 335 words · Sabrina Garrett

This Game of Thrones star refuses to watch House of the Dragon for understandable reason

As the Game of Thrones TV universe expands, more stars get added to the roster – but one actor from the original series refuses to watch House of the Dragon for a fair reason. Kit Harington, who played everyone’s favorite bastard Jon Snow inGame of Thrones, has nothing to do with the prequel series,House of the Dragon. Aside from being a distant relative in theTargaryenbloodline, House of the Dragon actually has surprisingly few connections to the first HBO show....

August 7, 2024 · 2 min · 319 words · Carrie Wheeler