My Hero Academia: Every Quirk Within One For All, Explained

Summary My Hero Academia’sOne For All is an incredibly powerful Quirk that was created whenAll For One gave a strength stockpiling Quirkto his younger brother, Yoichi, thinking he didn’t have a Quirk. Little did he know that Yoichi actually had a Quirk that allowed power to be passed down, and the two Quirks combined to become what is known as the One For All. Over the years, this Quirk has had many users, however, only Izuku Midoriya, the 9th user of this power, has been able to bring out its true powers....

July 25, 2025 · 11 min · 2209 words · Hannah Johnson

New York Times Strands Hints and Answers for June 24, 2025

Strandshas a whole new board of mixed up, seemingly random letters to wrangle into a Spangram and six themed words. to win today, you’ll need a good foundation of therules of how to playStrands. You’ll need to be able to tease the words out of the puzzle, and figure out how they all fit together to find the Spangram. Below, you can find hints to help you figure out the Spangram, spoilers for individual words, the answer to today’s Strands, and even an explanation for what the Spangram and clue mean....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Sharon Kent

No Man's Sky Confirmed for PS5 and Xbox Series X With Next-Gen Enhancements

No Man’s Skyrepresents one of gaming’s biggest comebacks. At launch, the game was widely criticized for failing to live up to expectations and for missing many of the features promised byHello Games' Sean Murray. Since then, Hello Games has released updates forNo Man’s Skythat have made it much closer to the studio’s original promise, and as a result, public opinion on it has improved dramatically. NowNo Man’s Skyhas a second chance at making a first impression, as the game is set to launch alongside the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X with some major upgrades....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Jennifer Morgan

Overwatch 2 Season 11 Adding New Map and Mythic Weapon Skins

Summary Blizzard has finally pulled the curtain back onOverwatch 2Season 11, confirming the debut of the new Runapasi Push map as well as the introduction of Mythic Weapon Skins.Overwatch 2was a no-show at the recent Xbox Games Showcase, leaving many longtime fans disappointed that they weren’t given a sneak peek at what to expect from Season 11. Shortly after the Xbox Games Showcase, Blizzard reassured fans by confirming when exactly they could look forward to a deep dive on everything Season 11 is bringing to the table....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 507 words · Allison Johnson

Overwatch 2 Update Nerfs Orisa and Venture

Summary Blizzard has recently implemented anOverwatch 2update, which includes nerfs to Orisa’s Fortify and Javelin Spin abilities, as well as to Venture’s Smart Excavator, Drill Dash, and Tectonic Shock abilities. This update aims to refine gameplay dynamics and ensure a balanced experience, while also addressing someOverwatch 2bugs to ensure smoother gameplay for players across all platforms. Overwatch 2is a hero shooter game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment.Overwatch 2boasts an extensive roster of heroescategorized into damage, support, and tank roles, with a primary focus on intense player-versus-player combat engagements....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 515 words · Stephanie Hudson

PGA Tour 2K23 Needs to Do One Thing A Lot Better Than 2K21

Fans of video game golf have a lot to look forward to in the next year, with bothPGA Tour 2K23andEA Sports PGA Tourreleasing between now and Spring 2023. In HB Studios' last outing, the development teamgot a lot of things right withPGA Tour 2K21, but they will need to improve on their online suite in a big way if they wantPGA 2K23to compete with EA’s upcoming golf game. ThePGA 2Kseries has evolved significantly in the past ten years, withPGA 2K21offering licensed PGA courses, actual PGA Tour pros, and a challenging simulation style of play for golf fans....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 727 words · Michelle Wilson

Pokemon Fans Have Theory About Scarlet and Violet Gameplay Gimmick

Pokemonannounced two new games that are coming to the Switch at the end of the year,Pokemon ScarletandViolet, during thePokemonPresents that took place on February 27. As some fans have analyzed the trailer for the upcoming titles, it seems that a gameplay gimmick may have been discovered. It is quite common for mainlinePokemongames to introduce a new gameplay gimmick, making each generation stand out. From the Mega Evolutions inPokemon XandYtoPokemon SwordandShield’s Dynamax, unique gameplay mechanics have become one of the most interesting aspects of the series over the years....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Michael Barnes

Pokemon GO All-in-One 151: Step 3 Tasks and Rewards

Pokemon GOis filled with special research tasks that offer valuable rewards for players that manage to complete them. One of these series of tasks is named All-in-One #151 and is available for players that bought thePokemon GOTour: Kanto tickets and completed the Kanto Special Research tasks. An update has recently added more steps and tasks to All-in-One #151 allowingPokemon GOplayers to work toward even more rewards. Each of the offered rewards are incredibly valuable and have the potential to be greatly helpful....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Kyle Armstrong

Pokemon GO: How To Get Shiny Tapu Koko

Quick Links Pokemon GOfeatures Shiny Tapu Koko as a reward for clearing 5-Star Raids. You must win against Tapu Koko as a 5-star raid boss to secure a chance of a Shiny Tapu Koko encounter. But it takes accurate meta-knowledge and proper counter-selection to defeat such a powerhouse with boosted powers as a Raid Boss. Although winning Tapu Koko Raid might reward a Shiny Tapu Koko encounter, defeating it is extremely challenging....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 324 words · Charlene Johnson

PS5 Reveal Presentation May Disprove Big Backward Compatibility Rumor

For those who understood the technical language revolving around thePS5today, everything from audio to HRTF was discussed. Perhaps the most laymen thing revealed today was, ironically, thePS5 specs, but what many expected (perhaps not rightfully so) such as the PS5 console design, games, or whatnot was not shown. There’s another detail missing that could spell bad news for one of the biggest rumors so far: backward compatibility beyond the PS4....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Elizabeth Farrell

Psychonauts Story Recap to Get Ready for Psychonauts 2

Psychonautsreleased on the Xbox in 2005 and has become a cult classic video game. The game marries the worlds of story and 3D platforming that took the industry by surprise with over 1.2 million copies being sold after its debut on Steam. A full decade later, fans were surprised to hear thatPsychonauts 2began development in 2015. Now, over 5 years later,Psychonauts 2is right around the corner. Read on for a recap of the events inPsychonautsto prepare for its sequel....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 611 words · Brandon Hunt

Remedy Has Good News for Alan Wake and Control Fans

Summary Remedyhas good news for fans ofAlan WakeandControl, hinting that the time between games won’t be as long as the wait betweenAlan Wake 2and its predecessor. As theRemedyuniverse continues to grow, the studio behindAlan WakeandControlhas ambitious goals for both series. The games within the Remedy universe are known for their unique stories. FromMax PaynetoQuantum Break,Remedy has brought to life some fascinating games, butAlan WakeandControlhave grown to be some of the most popular projects headed by the studio....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · David Conrad

Rumor: Call of Duty Warzone Opening Stadium With Season 5 Event

There’s more to do inCall of Duty: Modern WarfareandCall of Duty: Warzonethan ever now thatthe mid-Season 4 update has releasedwith content like new weapons and a 200-player battle royale mode. However, dataminers have been sifting through the games' codes and discovered plenty of other things to look forward to, including the potential release window for the Verdansk Stadium. The introduction to Season 5 may take place in the Stadium according to Discord group The Gaming Vanguard, which publicized the information after it was uncovered by a member named Tombaa....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Marc Pena