Snapchat Adds a Bulbasaur Filter to Celebrate Pokemon Day

This year’sPokemonDay is right around the corner, and to celebrate the occasion, Snapchat and The Pokemon Company have teamed up to bring users an officialPokemonSnapchat Lens featuring Bulbasaur. Pokemon Day kicks off on August 07, 2025, and commemorates the launching of the firstPokemongames in Japan in 1996. The Pokemon Company typically celebrates with themed events and new products, but this year they’re trying something a little different by getting Snapchat into the mix....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · David Wagner

Sony Offering Free PS4 Game to Select Users

Usually PS4 owners get two free games per month through their PlayStation Plus subscriptions, but it seems some gamers are getting an extra freebie this month. It’s been reported by multiple users that PlayStation has been emailing them a digital download code for one of the console’s most well-reviewed exclusive games. Astro Bot Rescue Mission, a PlayStation VR game that stands as one of the most highly-rated virtual reality games to date, is being given away for free to select users....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Julia Craig

Soul Calibur 6 Reveals Talim in New Trailer

Information regarding upcoming fighting game sequelSoul Calibur 6has been slowly coming out. Mainly in the form of characters, with the most recent being theconfirmation of Maxi returning. It now seems another returning character has been revealed, as well. A new trailer forSoul Calibur 6was released today and it shows that Talim will be returning for the newest entry in the fighting game series. She is shown using her dual elbow blades, Syi Sarika and Loka Luha, along with the Dancing Wind style of fighting to take down her opponents....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Donald Jones

Starfield Difficulty Levels & Settings, Explained

Starfieldfans are curious about the difficulty settings and how they compare to those in previousBethesdatitles, considering the company’s reputation for challenging gameplay mechanics. The good news is thatStarfieldoffers a diverse range of difficulty levels, catering to both hardcore and beginner fans alike. However, the game might not provide clear explanations of how these difficulty settings vary from one another. To help players understandthe meaning of each difficulty level inStarfield, this guide outlines the differences and provides instructions on modifying the settings....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Jim Johnson

The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 Still Has A Great Way To Honor Its Bosch Connection Despite Cutting Him From The Show

The Lincoln Lawyerseason 4 might not be able to use Harry Bosch in its story, but it can still honor its connection to the character in one way.The Lincoln Lawyerseason 4will bebased on the fifth Mickey Haller book in Michael Connelly’s series, titledThe Law of Innocence. Much like howThe Lincoln Lawyerseason 3 ended, the upcoming episodes will focus on the series' protagonist getting framed for the murder of Sam Scales. This will require everyone on his legal team to be prepared to defend him against accusations for a crime he didn’t commit....

July 22, 2025 · 4 min · 705 words · Daniel Hall

The Mandalorian Creator Reveals Season 2 Release Month

The COVID-19 pandemic halted production of film, TV and even video games for a time, and now, as some parts of the world slowly begin to open back up, production is resuming. This has resulted in a lot of delays, many of which have been pushed all the way to next year. But one that thankfully won’t be affected isThe Mandalorian, according to showrunner Jon Favreau. In a roundtable discussion aboutThe Mandalorianduring the online ATX-TV festival, Favreau revealed that the series had already finished filming before things had to be shut down because of coronavirus, “We were lucky enough to have finished photography before the lockdown, so thanks to how technology-forward Lucasfilm and ILM are, we’ve been able to do all the editing visual effects remotely....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 281 words · Jacob Henderson

The Mandalorian Season 3 Has Grogu Messing With Google Searches

It’s hard to overstate how successfulThe Mandalorianhas been for Disney Plus. So withThe Mandalorianseason 3 just launching,Star Warsmarketing teamed up with Google to have Grogu featured on the search engine’s home site to fool around with fans’ requests.After a lengthy hiatus since late 2020,The Mandalorianseason 3 sees Din Djarin and Grogu paired up again as its titular character embarks on a quest for redemption on his people’s home planet. The duo’s reunion wasfeatured inThe Book of Boba Fett, which saw Grogu undergo training with Luke Skywalker....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 339 words · Carol Small

The Nubians are coming to Civilization VI

Kushy It has been almost half a year since the last DLC pack forCivilization VIwas released, but the wait is finally over. The Nubian kingdom of Kush will be coming to the game with Amanitore leading the cause. She’s here to walk like an Egyptian and kick some ass while doing so. Amanitore’s unique unit is the Pitati Archer, a specialized ancient era unit that is faster and stronger than traditional bowmen....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 277 words · Christopher Burgess

The Wheel Of Time Season 3 Shockingly Kills Off Another Major Hero: Consequences & Story Changes Explained

Includes SPOILERS for The Wheel of Time season 3 finale and spoilers from the book series. Amazon Prime Video’s adaptation ofThe Wheel of Timehaskilled off a major protagonist who doesn’t die in the books, leaving questions about the narrative ripple it will create. The TV show’s third season offered an adaptation ofThe Shadow Rising, the fourth book inRobert Jordan’sWheel of Timeseries. A TV adaptation comes with obvious practical limitations, as there’s no budget that could provide the infinite imagination of Jordan’s texts....

July 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1088 words · David Cole

Val Kilmer's Performance In Tombstone Was So Good, It Got Him His Second Most Iconic Role

Val Kilmer’s performance as Doc Holliday inTombstoneis by far his most iconic role, and he was so good in the classic Western that it actually earned him his second-best role as well.Tombstonehas gone down as one of thebest Western movies ever made, and its glowing reputation was due in no small part to Val Kilmer. In the years sinceTombstone’s release, Kilmer has gotten a lot of praise forDoc Holliday’s best moments inTombstone, his endless list of quotable one-liners, and just the general excellence of his performance....

July 22, 2025 · 4 min · 716 words · Preston Gillespie

Want More Apothecary Diaries After Season 2? There's Actually More To The Anime Than You Thought

If fans are feeling the post-season blues afterThe Apothecary Diariesseason 2, they are not alone. With its rich storytelling, sharp heroine, and simmering romantic tension, the series left fans wanting more. But what many viewers do not realize is that the anime had extra content running parallel to the main episodes hidden in plain sight. Tucked away online,a series of delightful chibi shorts forThe Apothecary Diariesquietly expanded the world of Maomao and Jinshi....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Linda Moore

Weak Hero Class 2's 5 Biggest Unanswered Questions

WARNING: This article contains spoilers for Weak Hero Class 2.DespiteWeak Hero Class 2having a straightforward ending, there are still some questions that were not answered in the K-drama’s conclusion.Weak HerostarsPark Ji-hoon as the intense Yeon Si-heon and focuses on a group of teenagers who stand up to the bullies in their class.The coming-of-age K-dramais one of the best on Netflix, and its first and second seasons have become popular on the streaming platform....

July 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1188 words · Daniel Lewis

Wednesday Season 2's Stalker Revealed!

Warning: Includes MASSIVE SPOILERS for Wednesday season 2, part 1! Wednesdayseason 2 kicks off with a critical plotline involving someone stalking the titular character, though the answer is quickly revealed.Wednesdayseason 2, part 1is now available on Netflix, and the season continues after a brief summer vacation with new mysteries to unravel. Wednesday Addams begins an investigation surroundingnew murders from an Avian villain, beginning with Carl Bradbury and Donovan Galpin. She initially believes that these deaths are by the same hand as the mysterious person writing ominous notes to her, and who kidnaps and threatens Enid’s life in episode 2....

July 22, 2025 · 4 min · 851 words · Zachary Zavala