Pokemon Cards Used to Help Catch Man Accused of Setting Off Explosions

A man accused of causing explosions has been recently arrested in Aberdeen, Maryland, and a trail ofPokemon TCGcards was part of the reason why he was caught. It’s not hard to find stories ofpeople who stealPokemon TCGcards, but this is the first time that the police actually used them to arrest someone involved in a different crime. Pokemon TCGis one of the most popular card gamesaround, together with others such asMagic: The GatheringandYu-Gi-Oh....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Laura Mack

Pokemon Fan Creates Realistic Version of Sprigatito

Summary APokemonfan created a realistic illustration of the Paldea starter Sprigatito. The Grass-type Pokemon was first introduced inPokemon Scarlet and Violetas part of Gen 9. Over the years,Pokemonhas presented several monsters whose designs are combinations of real-life animals with objects. One of them is Sprigatito, who is an adorable Grass-type cat Pokemon and one ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet’s starters,along with Quaxly and Fuecoco. Given how both cats andPokemonhave really large fanbases, cat-like Pokemon are often the inspiration for official merchandise or fan creations....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 529 words · Sarah Kramer

Pokemon GO Details Upcoming July Events

Throughout 2021,Pokemon GOhas kept players busy with a steady flow of new Pokemon, updates, events, and other changes to the game. This month marked the start of the game’s newest season, The Season of Discovery, including the annual Summer solstice event featuring Solrock and Lunatone, as well as giving players the chance to obtain Shiny Regigigas inPokemon GOfor the first time. As June comes to a close, the game prepares to celebrate Bidoof Day on July 1 to finish off the currentlyongoing Bidoof Breakout event,which has increased Bidoof spawns in the wild, introduced Shiny Bidoof toPokemon GO, and given fans the chance to catch Bidoof with rare attacks....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Sean Roth

Pokemon GO is Shutting Down in Russia and Belarus

Pokemon GOwas a massive hit when it first launched in 2016, becoming a worldwide phenomenon that is still played to this day. In fact,Pokemon GOcontinues to rake in absurd revenue for developer Niantic and The Pokemon Company, remaining one of the most popular mobile apps in existence. There arePokemon GOfans in countries all over the world, but those in Russia and Belarus are now unable to play the game. Niantic has announced that, in an effort to show its support of Ukraine and contribute to the growing sanctions against Russia, its games are no longer available for download in Russia or Belarus....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Gloria Lee

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Confirm New Pre-Order Bonus

Pokemon ScarletandPokemon Violetare going to be Nintendo’s biggest releases for 2022’s holiday season. Yet surprisingly little has been announced regarding the upcomingPokemontitles. Details aboutPokemon Scarletand Violet’s starter Pokemon, their Legendary Pokemon, and their professors have been confirmed, but much remains to be revealed. One surprising unconfirmed detail is what bonus will be included withPokemon Scarlet andViolet’s pre-order, something that appears to have now been shared early. Typically, Game Freak and Nintendo will make an announcement out of the pre-order bonus for eachPokemongame....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Zachary Jenkins

PS5 Restock Happening at Walmart Today

Due to a variety of factors, it has been extremely difficult for most people to get their hands on aPlayStation 5console. And unfortunately, it will likely be months until the situation is resolved and it becomes easier to simply walk into a store and walk out with aPS5. However, PS5 restocks are happening on a regular basis, and while it is still very difficult for people to claim a console for themselves, it’s always worth a shot....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Clinton Coleman

Rockstar Games Titles We Want on PS5, Xbox Series X

The next console generation is finally here, and many people across the globe have gotten their hands on a PS5 or Xbox Series X/S .Rockstar Gamesrecently announced that its highly-acclaimed gamesRed Dead Redemption 2andGrand Theft Auto 5are playable on next-genconsoles via backward compatibility. This is true for disc owners as well, and it’s come as exciting news for those who want to be able to play the games they love on the PS5 and Xbox Series X....

August 2, 2025 · 4 min · 764 words · Nicole Rivers

Romance Manga That End In Tragedy

Summary The romance genre is arguably the most popular niche within the manga landscape, as these simple yet wholesome narratives offer an entertaining and pleasant read. However, romance storylines aren’t all sunshine and rainbows as many manga deviate from this narrative, leading to a sorrowfuland despair-ridden conclusion. Despite their somber premise,tragedy romance mangahave garnered a sizable audience. The appeal of these storylines lies in the aspect of eternalizing one’s love through death, hoping to meet once more in another life....

August 2, 2025 · 5 min · 881 words · Brittany Walker

Rumor: Mass Effect Trilogy Remastered Coming This Year

Last month, rumors started swirling thatBioWare and Electronic Artswere moving forward with aMass Effect Trilogyremaster, updating the three original games in the series for modern platforms. Nothing official has been announced to date, but now another source is adding credibility to the rumor. Gamereactor’s Eirik Hyldbakk Furu’s sources say that theMass Effect Trilogyremaster is scheduled to launch this fall, taking the place of a brand new blockbuster EA game that would usually launch in that time-frame....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Larry Smith

Rumor: Wii U Exclusive from 2015 Could Be Making a Comeback on Switch

Summary It’s looking increasingly likely that the 2015 Wii U exclusiveKirby and the Rainbow Curseis coming to theNintendo Switchat some point in the near future. It’s no secret that the Wii U was a sales failure for Nintendo, and so the company’s decision to port many of the platform’s biggest exclusives to theSwitchmade a lot of sense. The Switch has enjoyed all kinds of Wii U ports since 2017, starting withThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which was released simultaneously on both platforms....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 517 words · Jason Hill

Sims 4: 15 Things You Need To Know Before Playing Discover University

As the release ofThe Sims 4: Discover Universityis upon us, simmers are getting excited to finally go and get their in-game degrees. A university themed expansion has been on many players lists sinceThe Sims 4launched and now it’sfinally here. While veteran players may think they know what to expect, the truth is this expansion is unlike previous ones with the same theme. Pulling some ideas from each and mixing them with new ones,Discover Universityhas a lot to explore....

August 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1139 words · Brandon Rasmussen

Skyrim Mod Lets Players Use Genshin Impact Weapons

The world ofSkyrimmods is still as active in 2020 as it had been when it first released in 2011, with almost a decade worth of gaming slowly making its way into the legendary title. A recent mod has even taken one of thebiggest titles of the year,Genshin Impact, and pulled it into Bethesda’s most prolific title to date. Created by modder Royan and recently uploaded to Nexus Mods, this recent mod adds a whole new slew of weapons toSkyrim, giving players dozens of new options for how to protect themselves as they explore through the massive world....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Michael Hahn

Square Enix Files Trademark for The Portopia Serial Murder Case

It has recently been made public that within the last ten days,Square Enixhas filed trademarks forThe Portopia Serial Murder CaseandParanormasight. The Square Enix trademark news comes along with other trademark news, such as Koei Tecmo Games and Bandai Namco Studios filing trademarks for various titles for many possible purposes. Portopia Serial Murder Case, one of the more notable trademarks involved, is a lesser-known game in the West, but its impact on the storytelling potential of roleplaying games is nevertheless felt in video game franchises like theDanganropaandAce Attorneyseries....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Valerie Walters