LEGO Horizon Adventures is Shooting Itself in the Foot Without One PS5 Feature

LEGO Horizon Adventuresbrings the Sony exclusive series into a fun-loving LEGO-centric world. TheHorizonfranchise has been continuing to grow since the first game launched back in 2017, andLEGO Horizon Adventuresis a bold new take on a world that’s usually based around more serious action-heavy scenarios. This crossover with LEGO has been an anticipated release for many, but PlayStation 5 Pro players were met with a disappointing realization when finding out that the game is not enhanced for the newly released console....

June 14, 2025 · 4 min · 688 words · James Gordon

Major Twitch Advertisers Reportedly Leave the Platform

Summary Twitchis reportedly losing a number of advertisers after the platform was recently accused of antisemitism. In October 2024, it came to light that people attempting to create aTwitchaccount from Israel or Palestine were being blocked. In a Twitter post, the company confirmed that, following the attacks on Israel on Jul 19, 2025, it had temporarily disabled new account email verifications from these locations. The goal was to prevent potentially graphic material from being shared....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Deanna Schultz

Manhwa Featuring Villains Seeking Redemption

Summary The manhwa industry is undeniably diverse — if there’s one absolute truth about it, it’s that. Yet, despite the range of genres it offers, it does stand out in one particular trope more than it does in others, and that’s veryuniquely put together redemption arcs. In many manhwa, redemption arcs often take the form of transmigration or second chances. The main character starts as a deeply flawed individual in their first life, loses that life because of said personality, gets a second chance, and realizes how unhappy they were when they were generically evil....

June 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1122 words · Jessica Bartlett

Marvel Rivals Has Good News for PlayStation Players

Summary Marvel Rivalsis a free-to-play hero shooter that will feature crossplay at launch. It will not, however, feature cross-progression. NetEase Games recently announcedseveral new heroes coming toMarvel Rivalsat launch. The addition of these new characters brings the total roster of heroes and villains to 33. With so many characters to choose from, the developers hope players will be able to find the perfect match for their playstyle. PlayStation Players Can Claim Exclusive Spider-Man and Peni Parker Skins PlayStation also mentions that the game will have a Pro Mode that will allow it to run at 60 FPS with higher 4K resolutions than the base PS5....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 259 words · Jessica Smith

Modder Builds Working GameCube Mini

Summary A hardware modder built a functional, miniatureGameCubethat they put together using parts from a mini-PC build and some adapters, and shared a short demonstration of how it works. The miniGameCubebuilder also confirmed that the pint-sized console is available via commission and in three iconic colors. Originally released in 2001, the GameCube was Nintendo’s fourth home console and was released nearly a year after Sony’s PlayStation 2 had taken the market by storm....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · Matthew Powell

Monopoly GO: Treasures Of The Galaxy Rewards And Milestones

Quick Links Treasure digging events are awesome because they allow you to rack up tons of rewards inMonopoly GO. When one’s live, it’s the perfect time to play since you’ll be part of the solo event, the tournament, and the treasure digging event all at once. Scopely recently released a new digging event called Treasures of the Galaxy. It comes with a plethora of exciting rewards. From dice rolls and sticker packs to exclusive goodies like theBaby Groot board token and the Rocket Raccoon Shield, there’s plenty to dig for....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · Jonathon French

Netflix's One Piece Season 2 Already Secured Its Most Important Endorsement

Summary The live-actionOne Pieceseries from Netflix is closing in on its second season, complete with a new swath of talented stars coming on board to take on roles from the upcoming arcs, and they’ve received the same high praise that the first season’s cast earned from an important source. One Piecewas always seen by fans and those in the know as a real hurdle to adapt to the live-action medium. Well-known for its goofy visuals, strange characters, and fantastical locales, the massively successful manga and anime property was never picked up for the sort of live-action take that so many viewers craved....

June 14, 2025 · 4 min · 661 words · Victor Hoffman

New York Times Strands Hints and Answers for Jun 12, 2025

Quick Links Strandshas another grid filled with letters to sort through. With the one little clue it gives you, you need to figure out the theme and all the themed words, then use every single letter just once in the puzzle to trace those themed words. If you are stuck on thischallenging puzzle game, you aren’t alone; this one won’t be easy for even long-time fans. This article is here to help....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Brian Mcdaniel

Of All PlayStation Franchises, God of War is Best Fit For Horizon Treatment

There seems to be a push to bring theHorizonfranchise into other industries, mediums, and genres, as evidenced by the likes ofLEGO Horizon AdventuresandHorizon: Call of the Mountain. It’s not clear exactlyhow far Sony and Guerilla Games are willing to gowith this sort of diversification, nor whether similar plans are in the works for other IP, but if they are, then there may be an obvious candidate. God of Warhas morphed into something quite different from its early days on the PlayStation 2....

June 14, 2025 · 4 min · 712 words · Victor Abbott

One Piece: Important Artifacts That Aren’t The One Piece

Summary The titular macguffin ofOne Pieceis an artifact whose exact nature is unclear, but is at the very least confirmed to be a physical object. Since the execution of Gol D. Roger, which was intended as a deterrent to all pirates, many ironically decided to turn to piracy out of an interest in this mysterious object, as well as Roger’s treasure. Monkey D. Luffyis one of these many pirates, seeking to become the Pirate King....

June 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1100 words · Alejandra Edwards

One Piece: These Potential Devil Fruits Would Change The Game

Summary Devil Fruits are the cornerstone of theOne Piecepower system and have been the reason why the series even started in the first place. These are fruits that, when eaten, give the user a unique ability that can range from being so powerful as to shake the very Earth or being so weak that all they allow the user to do is make clothes for others. These fruits are extremely varied in their use and fall into 3 categories; Paramecia, Logia, and Zoan....

June 14, 2025 · 4 min · 827 words · Robert Roach

One Piece: This Chopper Power Should Return

Summary Ever since the beginning of post-time skipOne Piece,Chopper, the doctor of the Straw Hat Crew, has been struggling to find his footing. Taking on a more mascot-focused role than before, many fans have been displeased with the overbearing cuteness and lack of depth that the character has recently been facing. This change in the character is especially apparent when looking back on the complexity of the character duringOne Piecearcs like Enies Lobby and Drum Island, where Chopper had many moments to shine....

June 14, 2025 · 4 min · 737 words · Brandon Haynes

Pokemon Fan Turns Their Destiny 2 Titan Into Vaporeon

Summary A creativePokemonfan andDestiny 2player is on the receiving end of quite a bit of attention after posting their impressively-armored Titan, outfitted to resemble the fan-favorite Pokemon Vaporeon. The uniquely-styled look, which utilizes a variety of the game’s many cosmetic sets, is catching the eyes of thousands of fans from bothPokemonandDestinyfandoms. Bungie’s long-running looter-shooterDestiny 2is currently in the midst of its Revenant Episode, the second installment after its major summer expansion inThe Final Shape....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Linda Curtis