Naruto: Madara Uchiha's Fall As The Perfect Villain

Madara Uchiha is one of the most renowned characters in theNarutoworld. Introduced properly in the second half of the series, Madara was built up to be the ultimate villain in the story. Everything about him, from his power to his personality made him Kishimoto’s greatest villain inNaruto. RELATED:All Known Characters That Can Use Every Nature Type In Naruto While Madara’s introduction as the main villain during the 4th Great Ninja War was certainly hyped up quite a lot, things didn’t quite go his way in the end....

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 836 words · Justin Holden

Netflix Reveals the Cast For Its 'Sandman' Adaptation

Netflix has begun revealing the cast for its adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s beloved comic seriesThe Sandman.Although production has already started, the casting news was kept under wraps until now, with Neil Gaiman often teasing the announcement on twitter. The titular Sandman, also known as Dream or Morpheus, is being played byTony-nominated actor Tom Sturridge. Dream is the personification of all dreams and stories and lord of the realm of The Dreaming....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Sheryl Cain

Netflix's White Noise Ending Explained

Noah Baumbach’s apocalyptic dramedyWhite Noisehas been met with a mixed response since it dropped on Netflix. With morally iffy characters, a disparate jumble of tones and themes, and a decidedly ambiguous ending,White Noiseis open to interpretation. But, if anything, it’s a little too open to interpretation, because the most common reaction amongst audiences seems to be confusion. From an attempted murder that arrives out of the blue to a hospital run by German atheist nuns to the impromptu dance sequence at the supermarket that plays the movie out, there’s a lot to unpack at the end ofWhite Noise....

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 794 words · Zachary Allen

Overwatch 2 Season 9 Update Nerfs Frustrating Character Combo

Summary Overwatch 2has launched Season 9, and some players think the Phamercy combo is finally “dead.” As a competitive game,Overwatch 2constantly changes the game to offer a better experience. Because of these adjustments, the community always finds different synergies between heroes. But some hero combos inOverwatch 2have become more famous than others. While there are hero duos like Sigma and Brigitte, Ana and Soldier 76, or Roadhog and Baptiste,Phamercy is anOverwatch 2combothat has soared above the rest....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Anita Winters

Paper Mario's Small Details Make it Worth Playing Via Nintendo Switch Online

Many fans of thePaper Mariofranchise feel it has lost a lot of appeal, focusing more on paper gimmicks and sticking toSuper Marioaesthetics rather than creating their own unique RPGs that happen to look like crafted dioramas.Paper Mario: The Origami Kingmay have been better received than its predecessorsSticker StarandColor Splash, but that hasn’t stopped people fromasking Nintendo to port older entries likeThe Thousand-Year Door. Thus it was a big deal when the originalPaper Mariowas confirmed for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack’s N64 library....

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 646 words · Megan Jordan

Pokemon GO Fans Are Angry About Upcoming Zarude Special Research Event

Summary Pokemon GOplayers have expressed their disappointment with the game’s upcoming Verdant Wonders Special Research event featuring the mythical Zarude. While most events, such asWeather Week inPokemon GOthat’s happening just before Verdant Wonders, are regular instances that are free for all players to join, many have begun to notice that the game has been ramping up its pay-to-play side lately. Pokemon GO,released back in 2016, remains fairly popular with franchise fans nearly eight years since its launch....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 537 words · David Chavez

Pokemon GO: The Best Shadow Pokemon For Raids

Team Rocket (specifically Jesse and James) were more comic relief characters than an actual threat to Ash and his friends in the anime. Even inPokemongames, Team Rocket and the other deviant teams weren’t much of a danger to players. But, Team Rocket inPokemon GOisn’t as easy to shrug off as with previous titles. The main reason is that Team Rocket uses Shadow Pokemon, which have unique abilities not present in “normal” Pokemon....

July 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1417 words · Victoria Smith

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Where to Find Phantump & Trevenant

Quick Links Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s Teal Mask DLC opens up to a brand-new area for trainers to explore while bringing back Pokemon from previous generations. This update has also enabled compatibility withPokemon HOME, making it easier to obtain Pokemon without resorting to traditional methods. Phantump and its evolution, Trevenant, appear in Kitakami, meaningScarlet/Violettrainers are going to have to catch them if they intend to complete the Kitakami Pokedex. Compared to some of the other Pokemon in Teal Mask, Phantump and Trevenant shouldn’t cause trainers too much of an issue....

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 667 words · Michelle Garcia

Rare Skyrim Items That Shouldn't Return in The Elder Scrolls 6

Summary The rarest items inSkyrimare usually labeled as Artifact or Unique. Artifacts have distinctive stats and looks, while unique items can only be found in one area. Some rare pieces of equipment, like Keening, have appeared in multiple games. While this is a great way to call back to previous titles, some Artifacts and Unique items inSkyrimshouldn’t come back to future titles like the upcomingElder Scrolls 6. The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimwas released in November 2011 to much fanfare....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 557 words · Ashley Washington

Rumor: Big PlayStation Remake in the Works

PlayStationis no stranger to video game remakes, choosing to launch the PlayStation 5 next-generation console with aDemon’s Soulsremakeas one of its primary games. Now it seems that there may be yet another PlayStation remake in development, as Irish singer-songwriter AVA has confirmed that she has written a song for a “big” PlayStation remake that will supposedly be announced in December. Speaking on Irish radio showThe Lunchbox, AVA said that she is working on a “remake of a PlayStation game” and that it is going to be a “big game....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Robert Chung

Splatoon 3 Best Greeting Splatfest Winner and Full Results

Quick Links Summary AnotherSplatoon 3Splatfest has come to an end, and in the battle to declare the best kind of greeting,Team Handshake wonthe fight against Team Fist Bump and Team Hug. The win was a hard-fought one, with Team Handshake nearly taken down by one of its competitors. Splatoon 3Splatfests have been popular since the game’s launch, as with prior entries in the series. The events have become more frequent towards the end of the year, and it seems that fans are still ready to play, even with the regional split on this particular Splatfest....

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 708 words · Lisa Vaughan

Splitgate: Best Portal Locations On Stadium

Most modern shooters haven’t changed much since juggernauts likeHalohave dropped. The formula has become repetitive, with few changes that separate titles. However, some shooters bring something new to the genre and are getting a lot of attention now. One ofthese popular, innovative shootersisSplitgate,which takes the genre and flips it on its head. It offers a new dynamic to the formula: portals that players for strategy, damage, or just getting to safety quicker....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 994 words · Sara Huffman

Stellar Blade Will Be 'Uncensored' in All Countries

The highly anticipated PS5 exclusive game,Stellar Blade, has been confirmed to be “uncensored” for all countries. Until now, there were long-running rumors that talked aboutStellar Bladebeing possibly toned down before launch. Over the past several months,Stellar Bladehas been one of the most talked-about PlayStation exclusives. In fact, its demo drewmore engagement than that ofFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, which is impressive given that the latter game belongs to a highly popular franchise....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 525 words · Tony Singh