One Piece: Training Arcs Are Rare, But Does the Series Actually Need Them?

Summary Quick Links One Pieceis a staplewithin the shonen landscape, as it has arguably shaped much of the genre’s themes and tropes. However, even as a major influence on the shonen genre,One Piecehas managed to differentiate itself from its counterparts with a unique approach to its characterization, particularly the growth and development of its protagonists. While conventional shonen, such asDragon Ball, Naruto, andBleach, offer training arcs throughout their run,One Piecehas never featured any traditional training arc within its more than two-decade-long run....

July 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1141 words · Cynthia Diaz

Pokemon GO Confirms August 2025 Community Day Pokemon

Summary Pokemon GOhas confirmed Rookidee as the featured Pokemon for its upcoming August 2025 Community Day. The event is part ofPokemon GO’s packed schedule of celebrations for the current Delightful Days season. AlthoughPokemon GObegan adding Galar Pokemon in 2020, Rookidee wasn’t added to the AR game until January 2025. The Gen 8 pocket monster is particularly popular amongPokemonfans as its final evolution, Corviknight, has a Gigantamax form in the mainline series....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 521 words · Marie Mccarthy

Resident Evil 9 announcement gives me new hope that Capcom hasn't forgotten about 2 of the franchise's most underrated games

The reveal ofResident Evil Requiemand the fact that Alyssa Ashcroft is playing a major role in the story has given me new hope that we may one day see theOutbreakgames get another chance in the spotlight.Resident Evil Requiemis the next main series installment in the long-running survival-horror franchise. The new game will move the franchise forward while also taking it back to its roots, as Raccoon City will be one of the featured locations....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Charles Shannon

Roblox: Vee's World Codes

Quick Links Vee’s Worldis an excitingRobloxgame in which, despite the cute characters, there is a tense and eerie atmosphere. The fact is that this is a cooperativesurvival horror game, so you won’t be able to relax here. The only thing that would help you gain a little confidence is strong character. Unfortunately, to get them, you’ll have to spend real money or grind for hours. At least you may redeemVee’s Worldcodes to get some in-game currency for free....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 334 words · Michael Johnson

Sinners Star Reflects on the Film’s Incredible $361 Million Box Office Victory

Summary Ryan Coogler’sSinnersfilm has a fantastic and star-studded lineup of incredible actors, but one star from the popular vampirehorrorhas been overwhelmed by the movie’s amazing success at the box office and “didn’t think it was going to be this massive.” Premiering in the United States on April 18,Sinnerstells the story of identical twins Smoke and Stack Moore (both played by Michael B. Jordan) as they return to the Mississippi Delta from Chicago in 1932, only 67 years removed from the official end of slavery in the United States....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 551 words · Anne Warner

Star Wars Zero Company Could Have the Perfect Counterpart With Another Popular Game's Formula

In 2026, gamers will return to the Clone Wars in the upcoming tactics gameStar Wars Zero Company. The first Disney-eraStar Warsgame set entirely during the Clone Wars,Star Wars Zero Companywill have players command the titular Zero Company, through the eyes of former Republic officer Hawks, as the elite squad conducts covert missions in the shadows of galactic battlefronts. WhileZero Companywill likely introduce a unique perspective on the Clone Wars, Lucasfilm Games should strive to release a direct counterpart to the game that depicts the more famous and chaotic galactic battles....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 731 words · Eric Robinson

Sung Jin-Woo's Greatest Regret in Solo Leveling Explained

Summary Quick Links Even the most capable hunter inSolo Levelingis not immune to the darker side of human emotions. Betrayal, pain, loss, and even regret significantly affect Sung Jin-Woo despite the overwhelming power he holds. Among all the actions and decisions he made throughout his journey, one regret weighs heavier than the rest. That said, what could be Jin-Woo’s greatest regret? It’s no secret that Jin-Woo often makes some questionable choices inSolo Leveling....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 785 words · Karen Kim

The Best Xbox 360 Exclusives That Deserve A Comeback

Summary The Xbox 360erawas packed with unforgettable moments—red rings of death included—but it also gave rise to some genuinely one-of-a-kindexclusives. Not just console-defining games, but titles that, for better or worse,onlyexisted in that specific generation. And then they vanished. Some were risky experiments, others had cult followings strong enough to crash comment sections for a decade. But all of them? Still stuck on aging hardware or backward compatibility menus, begging for another shot....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1057 words · Katherine Arnold

This is How Long It Took Witcher 3 to Hit Its Sales Goal

Summary CD Projekt Red joint-CEO Michal Nowakowski revealed thatThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntreached the developer’s “super ambitious” sales goal of roughly six million units in just three months.The Witcher 3: Wild Huntis considered by many one of the best video games of the century, with an ever-enduring popularity despite having been released 10 years ago. There are many reasons whyThe Witcher 3is still a solid option to play in 2025, as it can compete with even the latest releases in the industry....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Melvin Jensen MD

Tokyo Ghoul Awakening Codes

Quick Links Tokyo Ghoul Awakeningis amobile gamecreated for fans of the popular animeTokyo Ghoul. Here you will find all your favorite characters and even be able to play with them against monsters. The gameplay is undemanding but interesting thanks to a unique system of skills that you can combine and use in the form of cards. However, it is quite difficult to progress in the game, as all the best characters require microtransactions in one way or another....

July 19, 2025 · 1 min · 196 words · Erin Wilkerson

Until Dawn's Box Office Proves PlayStation Productions Doesn't Know What They're Doing On The Big Screen

Summary Enough time has passed for a commercial review ofUntil Dawn.Labeling the film adaptation of Supermassive Games’ 2015 sleeper-hit video game an underperformer in such a regard won’t be entirely accurate, but tagging it a “success” wouldn’t be quite right either. Critics didn’t have nice things to say aboutUntil Dawn, giving it a poor C+ on CinemaScore and a 53% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Films such as these aren’t a rare sight in Hollywood, nor should they ordinarily be a death sentence to any franchise or studio…unless it’s the third straight such performance from a particular studio....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 904 words · Jason Jackson

What Does The Scenic Flatstone Do In Elden Ring Nightreign?

Quick Links After every round ofElden Ring Nightreign, you’ll get Murk based on how long you lasted andhow many nightsyou cleared. Murk is a currency that you will continue to accumulate and can spend at the Roundtable Hold. Small Jar Bazaar is a great place to spend your Murk, usually for relics or new emotes to use. Just about everything sold has a clear use, letting you evaluate if the cost is worth it....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · April Brewer

What You Need to Know About Fortnite on the Switch 2

Quick Links If players want a free-to-play game to enjoy on the Switch 2, thenFortniteis the right candidate for the job. Fans who’ve already played on the original Switch will have an even better time with this improved version of the game, and those who’ve never played it before are in for a treat - theNintendo Switch 2provides one of the most practical ways to playFortnite. This article answers some of the most frequently asked questions aboutFortniteon the Switch 2 to help players smoothly set up their game without any hiccups....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 536 words · Samuel Yates