One Piece: The Death of [SPOILER], Explained

The Celestial Dragons are among the most influential characters inOne Piece. They are the descendants of the twenty kings who formed the World Government centuries prior to the beginning of the story. Following their victory, the rulers opted to remain in Marijoa and came to be known asthe Celestial Dragons. The records of their existence were erased, and their countries elected new royal families to lead them. The Celestial Dragons have plenty of prerogatives that set them apart from the otherOne Piececharacters....

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 873 words · Sharon Mack

One Piece: The Search for Underwater Treasures, Explained

Summary For a long time, theOne Pieceseries has set its focus on the four major seas and the Grand Line. However, with recent happenings inOne Piece, Vegapunk has revealed a fraction of the ancient history and the ancient civilization that now lies underwater. As many pirates have scourged through the Grand Line and the Four Seas, hearingVegapunk’s grand messageshifts their focus to the possibility of hidden treasures below the surface of the water....

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 864 words · Scott Richards

Pedro Pascal's SNL Mario Kart Sketch Gets Behind-The-Scenes Video

A few weeks ago, Pedro Pascal starred in one ofSaturday Night Live’s best skits in years asThe Last of Usactor took on the role of Super Mario for a hilariousMario Kartspoof trailer. Now, a new behind-the-scenes look shows how much effort went into nailing this comedy bit inspired by Nintendo’s best-selling game. WithThe Super Mario Bros. Movieso close to its premiere,SNL’sMario Kartsketch instantly went viral, receiving hundreds of thousands of likes on YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Joe Holloway

PlayStation Stars Reward Includes T-Rex from PS1 Demo

Players can earn a special digital reward in thePlayStation Starsprogram that is a direct reference to the PS1 Dinosaur tech demo. For the uninitiated, this PS1 tech demo was on a sampler disc when theoriginal PlayStation consolewas going to be launched. It was a technical marvel at the time, demonstrating that the PS1 could render polygonal models, along with giving realistic textures and animations. This was all demonstrated with a dinosaur moving through a black background, which was praised for being lifelike....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Mary Farmer

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Paldean Pokemon That Should Return for Gen 10

Generation 9 introduced 107new PokemoninPokemon Scarlet &Violet. Despite this, there are still many Pokemon from past generations that appear in Paldea. It’s highly likely there are going to be Paldean Pokemon in the next mainlinePokemongame for Generation 10. With over 100 to choose from, there’s no telling how many Gen 9 Pokemon will appear in the Gen 10 games. RELATED:Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: The Best Areas To Explore If You Want Poison-Types...

July 8, 2025 · 7 min · 1361 words · Taylor Jackson

Ratings Board Leaks The Sinking City PS5 Port

If there’s one thing gamers like to hold onto, it’s hope. A piece of leaked information here or a rumor there can keep people guessing for a good while. With that, there may be some good news on the horizon for those fans ofThe Sinking City, thecreepy Lovecraftian detective gameby Frogwares. While there isn’t a lot of detail to go off at the moment, a recent source has leaked a screenshot which shows the indie game may be coming to the PS5 at some point....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Rebecca Hernandez

Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Save the Dog

TheResident Evil 4remake is a fairly faithful recreation of the originalResident Evil 4game, yet at the same time, it also makes some key changes that deviates from the source material, including how it handles Leon’s dog friend. Early in the originalResident Evil 4, Leon comes across a dog whose ankle is stuck in a bear trap. Players have the option of freeing the dog from the bear trap or leaving it stuck, with this choice having consequences later on....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Cynthia Robertson

Spider-Man 2 Dev Clarifies Fast Travel Controversy

Summary One of the developers behindMarvel’s Spider-Man 2has come forward to answer a question many early players have about the game’s fast-travel mechanic. One of the many aspects Insomniac’sSpider-Mangames have earned praise for is theirfluid web-swinging and parkour transversal systems, which allow players to soar above the streets of New York City just like Marvel’s beloved superhero. Of course, not everyone wants to take the time to swing from point A to point B, so Insomniac also implemented fast travel for all three of itsSpider-Mantitles....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Jacob Nguyen

Spider-Man: No Way Home Can Give The Punisher A 'John Wick'-Style Cameo

As movie theaters are slowly being reopened, there are a lot of long-delayed blockbusters that moviegoers can’t wait to see, but arguably the most highly anticipated of them all isSpider-Man: No Way Home, the conclusion to Spidey’s MCU solo trilogy and the follow-up toFar From Home’s bombshell twist ending. After the shocking mid-credits scene inFar From Home,No Way Homeis poised to beaSpider-Manmovie like no other. Peter Parker’s secret identity has been revealed to the world, thanks to a nefarious posthumous plot by Mysterio and the Daily Bugle’s unscrupulous journalistic practices, and he’s also been framed for the attack on London....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 780 words · Lisa Johnson

The Complicated History of Dragon Ball's Music

Summary Dragon Ball Zis one of the greatest action animated series of all time (if not one of the best action series of all time). There is very little about the series that you likely haven’t read about or discussed. From the humble origins of the story to becoming one of Toei Animation’s biggest franchises behind onlyOne Piece, the influence of Akira Toriyama’s creation can be felt far and wide....

July 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1191 words · Eric Hughes

The Rings Of Power Star Kept Sauron Twist Secret From Costars

The following contains major spoilers for the season finale ofThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.The season 1 finale ofThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powersaw a major character reveal that fans have been speculating about since before the show even began. Given how the series is a prequel to the mainlineLord of the Ringsbooks and movies, it was abundantly clear that Sauron himself would eventually appear....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 561 words · Jon Miller

This Bleak Western Transplants The Genre's Tropes In The Australian Outback

The western’s heyday died out over half a century ago, thanks to satirical ribbing by Mel Brooks inBlazing Saddlesand revisionist deconstruction by Robert Altman inMcCabe & Mrs. Miller. But recent movies likeUnforgivenand the Coen brothers’True Gritremake have proven that there’s still room for fresh perspectives in this well-worn, over-analyzed genre. John Hillcoat’s 2005 gemThe Propositionis a prime example of a refreshing take on the western genre, transplanting its tropes into the Australian Outback....

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 921 words · Kathleen Brown

Ubisoft Forward 2023 May Have a Secret Weapon

The Ubisoft Forward in June will put a spotlight on the publisher’s forthcoming titles as it hosts the promotional material that would have normally been reserved for the cancelled E3. Most of what will be shown has already premiered and given glimpes into what it will entail, but Massive Entertainment’s previously announced open-worldStar Warsgame could provide an ace in the hole forUbisoftas it seeks to stoke the collective hype of the internet with something that is highly anticipated while remaining an unknown quantity....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 596 words · Vanessa Ferguson