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The holographic Charizard card from thePokemontrading card game has long been one of the most impressive collectables to own in the history of the franchise. However, one fan has taken their own artistic skills to the task of recreating the original card in an incredible painting that captures the spirit of therare Charizard cardthat has become such a hot commodity for collectors. Considering how much trying to get a hold of only one Charizard card can be, painting one might be the easier option, even when considering the skill required to get the piece looking well enough to share....

The farming sim genre has been a crowded category lately, with bothStory of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive TownandHarvest Moon: One Worldcoming up next month andSakuna: Of Rice and Ruinhaving released at the end of last year, not to mention the many farming sims that have hadgreat success on Kickstarter recently, such as the upcomingOva MagicaandCoral Island, easily surpassing several funding milestones. But withCoral Island,Ova Magica, and eventheStory of Seasonsfranchisethat these farming simulators drew inspiration from, they amplify one major problem with the genre: they all tend to be various versions of the same experience....

Out of the vast array ofStar TrekTV shows and movies, for a lot of people the two highest rated shows areThe Next GenerationandDeep Space 9. There are of course a plethora of die hard fans who adore theOriginal Series,anda smattering of people who favorVoyager, but the intrepid adventures of Captain Picard and Commander Sisko hold a special place in the hearts of many fans. What people seemed to love about the two was that they captured the two different sides ofStar Trek....

The fourth season ofStranger Thingsis one of the most successful so far, but despite the critical acclaim and sky-high streaming numbers, the two-part installment has received some criticism for its run time. Fortunately, showrunners Matt and Ross Duffer assure fans that the fifth and final season of the hit Netflix series will not have episodes as long as its predecessor. Stranger Thingsseason 4 was released in two volumes on May 27 and June 11, 2025, respectively....

UPDATE: Marvel Snap won Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2022! Mobile gaming is as popular as ever in 2022 andthe Game Awardsrecognizes the large portion of the gaming community represented by this category. This year saw some big releases for the mobile platform including some big franchises making their way to the mobile space. What makes mobile games great are their ability to be played on the go within the palm of your hand....

BioWare is rumored to be confirming theMass Effect Remastered Trilogyin October. After a slew of recent disappointments for BioWare includingAnthemandMass Effect: Andromeda, the studio will likely be keen to restore fan faith with a return to their flagship sci-fi series. WhileAndromedawas poorly received, there was one change it made that could be a great addition to theMass Effect Remastered Trilogyif included as an option. While many fans will want to replay the games exactly as they were just with a graphical upgrade, this change could help a replay of the trilogy feel more original and nuanced the second time around....

Summary On the surface, there is little in common betweenDead by DaylightandFortnite. The former is an asymmetrical horror game where four Survivors attempt to escape the grasp of a bloodthirsty killer, while the latter is a cartoony battle royale game packed with crossovers. Players will not findFortnite’s building, concerts, and gunplay insideDead by Daylight, though horror-themed collaborations is one similarity. The other, more important trait that the titles have in common is their live service nature, and withFortnitemastering the model, there is still somethingDead by Daylightcan learn from it....

Summary As of right now, there are a ton of fascinating Marvelgames to look forward to with DC needing to pick up the slack a bit. DC may have a bunch of games in development that haven’t been announced yet, and that could turn out to be a boon since theMarvel gamesthat have been announced still might not be close to releasing anytime soon. It’s important to get these games’ announcements out in public so they can begin accumulating more development talent, but their announcements aren’t reveals and it could be a long while before any of them are officially revealed with gameplay....

Summary CompetitivePokemonbattles have gone through many changes over the years, most recently incorporating all the new mechanics added inPokemon Scarlet and Violet. The landscape of thePokemonVGC scene has seen some terrifying critters dominate the meta, such as the infamous Landorus-T, or more recently, Ogerpon fromPokemon Scarlet and VioletThe Teal Mask. However, one specific type of mon has stayed pretty consistent throughout the history of competitivePokemon, always seeming to find a niche without ever truly shining....

Summary The Witcherstar Freya Allan has finally broken her silence on the backlash over Liam Hemsworth’s casting as Geralt in the upcoming season of the Netflix series. Henry Cavill played the role of Geralt in the series and became one of the primary reasons for the show’s success. However, right before the premiere of Season 3, Cavill announced that he would not be reprising the role of the iconic character in Season 4....

Despite many fantasy settings featuring worlds completely removed from reality, they often retain some elements familiar to people from the real world. The presence of humans is a common example. While not a universal rule, it is a common thread to see humans among the most explored and highlighted groups in fantasy settings. Even in the wildest worlds, they are familiar to the audience and can make the rest of the setting easier to explore....

World of Warcraftfeatures many diverse options for completionists and fans of collecting cosmetic items, including collecting mounts, pets, and transmogrification gear. Mount collecting remains a popular pastime despite the introduction of Dragonriding mounts, which are required for flight inWorld of Warcraft’sDragonflightexpansion continent, Dragon Isles. A mindbogglingly vast collection of ground and flying mounts have been added to the game over the course of the last eighteen years. It’s safe to say that interest in mount collecting has not waned as Blizzard continues to deliver exotic and stylish new additions for players to obtain, including the new Big Slick in the City ground mount....

Celebrities invading the world of professional wrestling is nothing new, with names like Muhammad Ali, Hugh Jackman, Mike Tyson, and Bad Bunny all stepping into the ring at some point. However, they have been less common in wrestling video games as only a few, including Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst, can say they got to make the jump into the gaming world. This is about to change as with the newestWWE 2K22DLC pack,Logan Pauland Machine Gun Kelly will be joining the game’s already massive roster along with five names from WWE’s past and present....