If You Think AI Will Actually Replace Writers, You Don’t Understand Why People Watch Movies

The Writers Guild of Americaunanimously voted to go on strike this week, and it took no time at all for the worst people alive to begin rooting for them to lose. Underneath every news story about the strikes on Twitter, you could find algorithmically-boosted bad takes expressing hope that AI will replace the writers who make the entertainment we all enjoy. And, though those people suck, it’s not a difficult line to draw....

June 7, 2025 · 5 min · 853 words · Erica Vasquez

Matthew Mercer Is Voicing Ganondorf In Tears Of The Kingdom

Those of you who caughtthe third and final trailerfor The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom yesterday may have heard a familiar voice when Ganondorf revealed himself. That’s because the guy voicing the Zelda villain is none other than the man of a thousand voices himself, Matthew Mercer.“I just got the go-ahead from Nintendo, so I can FINALLY announce my absolute pleasure to be voicing Ganondorf in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom,“wrote Mercersoon after the trailer dropped yesterday....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Erika Waller

Monster Hunter Rise's Final Update Releases In June

Earlier today,Capcomheld a digital event to update fans on the planned roadmap forMonster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak. The event confirmed that Title Update 5 is happening this week, with new beasts entering the fray. However, fans may be surprised to learn that this update is not going to be the game’s last. There is more Monster Hunting waiting to be had this summer. To announce the upcoming Title Update 5, Capcom released a three-minute trailer (thanksResetera) showing off the additional monsters being introduced to the game....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Kayla Meyer

MTG: Best Planeschase Cards

One of the more exciting additions toMagic: The Gatheringformats over the years was the release of Planeschase. This casual game variant has players using oversized Plane cards to represent players traveling from one world to the next, each one with a new effect and chaos ability to try and activate. Related:Magic: The Gathering - The Best Commanders For An Aggro Deck This particularly chaotic variant has you using a special planar deck filled with plane and phenomenon cards, each with special abilities and effects....

June 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1167 words · Dustin Webster

Neil Druckmann "Doesn't Care" About Toxic Fan Backlash To The Last Of Us Part 2

HBO’s first season ofThe Last of Ushas officially ended, and now fans are eagerly looking towards the show’s second season. However, this means that the controversialThe Last of Us Part 2will be brought back to the forefront of the conversation. In a new interview,Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann was asked about the negativity of the game, and if he anticipates the same reaction from viewers to the show. Turns out, he really doesn’t care anymore....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 340 words · Justin Gibson

Overwatch 2: Best Reaper Skins

A fan-favorite character who is easy to learn and fun to control, Reaper is one of the most iconic characters inOverwatch 2. And unlike most characters in the game, this one knows how to dress to impress. His default appearance already mimics Death, making him quite the eccentric person. RELATED:Overwatch 2: Reaper Hero Guide Still, if the default skin isn’t your favorite choice, he also has many skins to choose from, filled with style and swagger....

June 7, 2025 · 5 min · 959 words · John Harvey

Persona: The Social Links That You Probably Forgot

For every amazingly well-written and tear-jerking Social Link you get to experience in thePersonaseries, there is one that falls through the cracks. Whether because the Link lacked an interesting story, the character design was too boring, or even the character themselves left an awful first impression, there are several Social Links and Confidants that you probably never engaged with after the initial meeting. But, that doesn’t mean they should be entirely forgotten....

June 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1359 words · Cassandra Robertson

Playing The Remake Drove Home How Much The Last Of Us Owes To Resident Evil 4

You are a strong, competent man with a gun. Your mission is to lead an important young woman through a world filled with shuffling hordes infected with a disease that transforms them into monsters. Sometimes you need the young woman’s help to reach areas you’re able to’t get to on your own. Over time, the two of you develop a bond. At the end of the game, though she is infected with the same disease that created the monsters you killed along the way, she is safe because of your actions....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 619 words · Robert Moore

Pokemon Go Players Organise Strike Over Remote Raid Changes, Price Increase

Niantic finally did it. Aftermore than a month of rumors and speculation, thePokemon Godeveloperconfirmed changes coming to Remote Raids next month. The changes will see Remote Raid Passes almost double in price starting April 6 and for Remote Raids to be limited to just five per day.Players are not taking the changes well. Every Pokemon subreddit has seemingly exploded in anti-Niantic sentiment, withseveralpostsbeing shared by multiple userscalling for a strike starting April 6....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Teresa Cohen

Pokemon Masters EX: How To Beat Legendary Gauntlet

Quick Links Pokemon Masters EX’s Legendary Gauntlet provides the hardest challenge on offer, where you must use a series of unique teams to beat these powerful legendary Pokemon. Usefulrewards such as Deluxe Lucky Cookies, Guaranteed Lucky Cookies, and more await as tempting rewards for this daunting challenge. RELATED:Pokemon Masters EX: Tips To Extend Your Legendary Gauntlet Streak The ultimate goal of the Legendary Gauntlet is to go on a long winning streak using each of your Sync Pairs only once....

June 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1092 words · Christopher Brown

Pokemon TCG: Best Card Art By Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been illustrating cards for thePokemon TCGsince the very beginning, providing lots of skillful artwork that helps to bringPokemonto life.In an interview with Journal du Japon, Arita said that he always wants to “leave a lasting impression on the customer” through his work. Arita definitely managed to achieve this through his Pokemon cards. Related:Pokemon TCG: The Best Trainer Gallery Art In Sword & Shield: Silver Tempest Both his nostalgic cards from the Base Set and his work in the more recent expansions are memorable, showing his longevity in the TCG....

June 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1150 words · Tamara Wilson

Rare Founder To Lick 25-Year-Old Chocolate BAFTA Following Banjo-Kazooie Poll Win

The founder ofRare EntertainmentTim Stamper has found himself in a sticky situation afterBanjo-Kazooie’s big win against Link and Zelda to be named the best gaming duo. Due to a promise made during the fight to get Banjo-Kazooie the top spot, Stamper will now have to lick a 25-year-old chocolate BAFTA statue. Yum. Stamper made the bold statement earlier this week on Twitter, vowing to lick the statue if Banjo-Kazooie beat out the beloved characters fromThe Legend of Zeldain apoll to determine the “best gaming duo....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Tara Yates

Redfall Players Poke Fun At "Shockingly Bad" AI

Redfallis out now, and in rareArkanefashion, it’s not being met with much hype at all. The opposite, in fact, as players share their disappointment with everything from the gameplay to the performance. Now, as players sink more hours into the shooter to try and make the most of it, another complaint is emerging: the enemy AI kinda sucks. That’s at least according to some of the clips circulating online, showing enemies react to attacks in an absolutely bizarre manner....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Brian Burton