PlayStation Reveals New CEOs Replacing Jim Ryan

Summary On May 13,PlayStationannounced that two new CEOs, Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino, would succeed former CEO Jim Ryan as the leaders of Sony’s Studio Business Group and Platform Business Group, respectively. Both newPlayStationexecutives will directly report to Hiroki Totoki, who continues to serve as the Chair of Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) and the President, COO, and CFO of Sony Group Corporation. After a lengthy career that began in 1994,Jim Ryan announced his retirement from Sonyin September 2023, which took effect months later in March 2024....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Taylor Hanna

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Should Remove One Cruel Joke

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl,remakes of the originalPokemon Diamond and Pearlgames, are scheduled to release in late 2021 much to the delight of both old and newPokemonfans. The remake ofPokemon’sfourth generation and the promise of a return to the Sinnoh Region will be a great way to close out the year, and so far, the remake looks like it will do a wonderful job of capturing the look and feel ofPokemon Diamond and Pearl....

June 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1100 words · Amanda Lowe

Pokemon Fan Designs Their Own Parasect Evolution

A creative fan eagerly awaiting the release ofPokemon Scarlet and Violethas designed a new evolution for Parasect, taking inspiration from its parasitic origins and transforming it into a grass-ghost type. Taking to Reddit, user EliDwebster shared his concept art of what he hopes an addition to the Parasect line inPokemon Scarlet and Violetcould look like. Parasect, despite being one of the original 151Pokemon, is quite forgettable. Though it has a solid ability in Dry Skin and access to moves such as spore, Parasect has always been hurt by its lackluster stats....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Brent Hudson

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Should Bring Back the Pokemon World Tournament

Pokemon ScarletandVioletare on the way, endingPokemon’s first generation to be fully made with home consoles in mind. Expectations for the upcoming ninth generation are currently mixed. Hypothetical scenarios based on the games’ allegedly Spanish influence are one of the primary topics of discussions. So far, the idea of bringing back old features that ended up being exclusive to one or a couple of games has yet to be popularized. However,Pokemon ScarletandVioletare the perfect opportunity to make sure that fan favorite features and modes are brought back....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 615 words · Albert Hughes

Pro CS:GO Player Killed Fighting in Ukraine

Ukrainian professionalCounter-Strike: Global Offensiveplayer Ostap “0ni” Onistrat died while defending his homeland earlier this month, aged 21. The confirmation of his tragic death arrived mere weeks after a community-madeCS:GOmap attempted to give Russians another perspective on the war in Ukraine.The ongoing conflict has been causing immense damage to the Eastern European country ever since Russia invaded it in February 2022. Besides resulting in tens of thousands of casualties, the hostilities have so far created millions ofUkraine war refugees in need of housing....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 496 words · Linda Smith

Rick and Morty: Pickle Rick, Explained

Summary Throughout the many adventures ofRick and Morty, there have been so many different bodies that the duo inhabited that wasn’t their own. There was Tiny Rick, Wasp Rick, Cronenberg Rick and Morty, Toxic Rick and Morty, the list goes on and on. Rick definitely is the one to leave his own body more often, whether on purpose or by accident. One of the more iconic alter egos of Rick Sanchez, though, has to be the murderous tiny warrior, Pickle Rick....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 967 words · Gregory Perez

Rumor: Nintendo Direct Leaked for Next Week

The last time Nintendo hosted a proper Nintendo Direct presentation was September 2019, meaning it’s been nearly a year without one. In the interim, Nintendo has hosted video presentations focused on specific games, Mini Directs, andIndie World showcases, but it’s clear that fans are hungry for a proper Nintendo Direct. The latest rumor claims that the wait may soon be over, as Nintendo may very well host its next Nintendo Direct presentation next week....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Diana Walker

Star Trek: Important Moments In The Borg's History

Every science fiction show set in space needs one or more alien species. AsStar Trekproved, not all the aliens the main characters encounter are the good guys. Of all theStar Trekantagonists, theBorgeasily belong among the most frightening ones. Not only do they work in large numbers and are technologically advanced, but they also have no emotions and as such no mercy toward those they want to assimilate. Related:Most Important Star Trek Moments In Starfleet History The Borg collective strips away everything that makes the victim unique and leaves only a Borg drone....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 852 words · Heather Miles

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Trailer Explains the Game's Combat System

The release of the highly-anticipatedStranger of Paradise:Final Fantasy Originis just under two months away, and the collaboration between Team Ninja and Square-Enix has been teasing fans with plenty of new information. Square-Enix recently released a flashy cinematic trailer showing off the game’s characters and the story behind theremake of the firstFinal Fantasy. Now, withStranger of Paradiseset to launch in mid-March, Square-Enix has given players another peek at the upcoming reboot with the most recent trailer focusing on combat....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Mike Collins

Team Fortress 2 Game Collab is Upsetting Fans

Summary There’s newTeam Fortress 2-themed content in the works, but it’s not actually going to be inTF2, and gamers aren’t happy about that. Thelegendary Valve FPSis arguably in trouble as fans have called once again forTeam Fortress 2to see fixes and updates matching the passion of the community. Team Fortress 2got its start way back in 2007, and for many years, saw regular updates driven by the developers at Valve. New cosmetics, maps, weapons, and taunts were being designed and added to the game regularly for fans to unlock, earn, or buy, but fans of the title have been upset in recent years due to the game being allowed to fester with bots ruining matches....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 588 words · Kelly Diaz

The Best Supernatural Anime To Watch If You Like Bungo Stray Dogs

Bungo Stray Dogsby Kakfa Asagiri is a popular franchise in anime and manga, and with the fourth season of the supernatural action-mystery coming in the next few weeks on the back of a rollercoaster of a third season, fan excitement for the series is definitely high. If you’re aBungo Stray Dogsfan waiting with bated breath for the return of the epic and constantpower struggle in the city of Yokohamathis upcoming Winter season, you’re definitely in luck as there are various other shows that run up a similar alley....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 997 words · Susan Vega

The Outer Worlds 2's Aim Needs to Be 'Bigger and Better' Than Original

Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division’s 2019 action RPGThe Outer Worldsimpressed audiences with its original world, stylish satire, and well-written plot, and it seemed inevitable that a sequel would eventually follow. Fan hopes were answered when it was announced during Xbox and Bethesda’s joint E3 presentation in 2021 thatThe Outer Worlds 2was in development, bringing players another adventure in Obsidian’s unique universe. WhileThe Outer Worlds 2remains in development and information is thin on the ground, gamers have been busy speculating what the next title might look like....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 1045 words · Paige Cox

The Witcher, Stranger Things, & Bridgerton Are Netflix's Biggest Shows

Netflixis the biggest streaming company in the world, however, it’s also incredibly secretive with its viewership numbers. That is why a recent disclosure of the service’s most popular shows is such a valuable piece of information to understand exactly what everyone’s been watching . RELATED:Netflix Unveils Logo For Its Upcoming One Piece Series During the latest CodeCon conference, Netflix co-CEO and Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos gave some unusual insight into what grabs most viewers’ attention on the platform, and unsurprisingly the list features some of the pandemic’s greatest hits....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Justin Brown