Pokémon Center Attempts To Stop Bots In The US With New Feature That Japan Has Had For Years

ThePokémonCenterhas implemented a queue system for US shoppers in a potential attempt to prevent bot purchases. ThePokémonCenter has had to ramp up its efforts to prevent malicious parties from purchasing their merch in recent months. The company encountered some difficulties during the recent launch of the Prismatic EvolutionsPokémon TCGset, whose popularity was marred by manyscalpers ruining the launch for real fans. The company has tried various ways to combat bots and scalpers, and it seems a new one was just implemented on the online storefront, thePokémonCenter....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 548 words · Christina Arellano

Samurai Jack and Beetlejuice join MultiVersus

FGC News Two new characters were announced during Evo 2024 for MultiVersus; Samurai Jack and Beetlejuice. The playable roster of the platform fighting game MultiVersus is getting bigger. Soon after the release of Agent Smith, the developers announced two first characters of Season 2: MultiVersus Samurai Jack and Beetlejuice. The announcement was made during EVO 2024. Guides How to unlock all characters in MultiVersus The whole roster can be unlocked for free....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Jeffery Gomez

Severance: Burt's Job With Lumon Before Being Severed Explained

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Severance season 2’s episode 9. After only hinting at Burt’s shrouded history with Lumon,Severanceseason 2’s episode 9 finally draws a clear picture of what he did for the company before being severed. Burt’s journey as an innie ended inSeveranceseason 1 after his outie announced his retirement. This left Irving’s innie heartbroken because he was only starting to embrace his romantic relationship with Burt. InSeveranceseason 1’s endingmoments, Irv went knocking on Burt’s door during the Overtime Contingency incident, which paved the way for the events of season 2....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 941 words · Sheila Howard

Star Wars Is Finally Ready to Explore Kylo Ren's "Dark" Time Following The Last Jedi: Here's Why

Marvel’sStar Warscomics are finally exploring the darkest point inBen Solo/Kylo Ren’slife, in the time betweenThe Last JediandRise of Skywalker; though he has risen to be the Supreme Leader of the evil First Order,this era also finds him at his personal lowest, a dynamic that, according to the author of the newLegacy of Vaderminiseries, will be pivotal to the story. In an interview with IGNto promoteStar Wars: Legacy of Vader– written by Charles Soule, with art by Luke Ross – Soule discussed how the series extracts drama from Kylo Ren’s journey to discover what it truly means to be theheir of Darth Vader, noting that this story finds its protagonist at the most turbulent time in his life, to say the least....

July 13, 2025 · 4 min · 795 words · William Arroyo

The Overlooked Performance Stephen King Believes Is The Best Out Of All His Adaptations

Stephen Kingbelieves the best performance out of his screen adaptations comes from an underrated 1980s chiller. The 1980s were a prolific period forStephen King bookadaptations. It felt like every major filmmaker - from Stanley Kubrick to John Carpenter and Rob Reiner - had to helm at least one film based on his work. Even King got in on the action with 1986’sMaximum Overdrive, though sadly, that might be the worstStephen King movieof the bunch....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 1044 words · Christopher Leon

The Pacific Rim TV Show: Confirmation & Everything We Know

Quick Links The popular Kaiju action franchisePacific Rimis coming back to the small screen in a brand-new live-action prequel series from Legendary Pictures. Debuting with the eponymous 2013 film, the franchise is set in a future where the governments of the world must dispatch attack robots in order to fight giant monsters that arrive through a portal at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. With its mix of state-of-the-art CGI animation and classic Kaiju action,Pacific Rimwas a fresh but familiar action hit that spawned a feature sequel and an anime on Netflix....

July 13, 2025 · 4 min · 818 words · Katherine Johnson PhD

The Real Meaning Of The Coyotes In Hacks Season 4 Episode 2 Explained

WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for Hacks season 4, episodes 1 & 2. The coyotes seen throughoutHacksseason 4, episode 2, “Cover Girls”, are signs of impending threats, isolation, and forces out of Deborah Vance’s control. Although Jean Smart’s Deborah has been massively successful as a stand-up comedian and entertainer in Las Vegas, she finally achieved her childhood dream of becoming a late-night talk show host in theHacksseason 3 finale. Deborah quickly learns that her new opportunity doesn’t come without new pressures, expectations, and enemies....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 496 words · Michelle Maynard

The Scarlet Witch Makes a Shocking MCU Comeback All Thanks To the TVA

Warning: Contains potential spoilers forTVA #5!TheScarlet Witchof the MCU has been missing in action since the end ofDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, but it seems that version of the character is now making a surprising return in the comics, by going up against the TVA. TheTVAlimited series brought manycharacters from Loki’s MCU series to the page, and now ushers in Wanda Maximoff to shake up Marvel’s multiverse. Marvel’s solicitation forTVA #5- written by Katharyn Blair, with art by Pere Pérez - seesthe Time Variance Authority’s team of heroesfinally face The Madness, the mysterious villain that’s been haunting the series’ five-issue run....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 931 words · Savannah Taylor

Vinland Saga Creator Confirms the Manga Will End Soon, But One Problem Has Him Stumped

It is hard to believe, butVinland Sagawill come to an end before long. The hit manga got its start back in April 2005, and Makoto Yukimura has kept a firm grip on the manga since day one. From its action to its character arcs,Vinland Sagastands as one of the best series to ever come from Kodansha. Now, it seems Yukimura is ready to close the manga, but one issue withVinland Sagacontinues to plague the artist....

July 13, 2025 · 4 min · 645 words · Jeffrey Pearson

Where To Find The 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way Season 6 Cast On Instagram

Summary 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Wayseason 6 cast and couples’ personal and professional Instagram profiles– all in one place. If90 Day Fiancéis about couples who have applied for or received a K-1 visa and have the foreign partner moving to the U.S. to marry the American citizen within 90 days, the uniqueThe Other Wayis where Americansleave the comfort of their home to settle down in their partner’s home country instead....

July 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1282 words · Nathan Jimenez

Why Couldn't Yoda Beat Palpatine? It Had Nothing to Do With the Force

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Star Wars: Jedi Knights #1!One of the most iconic battles inStar Warshistory is betweenYodaandPalpatineinRevenge of the Sith. That battle literally held the fate of the entire galaxy in the balance, and while it may not have been as visually stunning (or emotionally gutting) asthe battle between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker, it was certainly more significant. The fight was as badass as it was important to the overall story, but it also left fans wondering: why couldn’t Yoda beat Palpatine?...

July 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1335 words · Tracy Calhoun

Why The Golden Bachelor's Gerry Turner May Have Been A Producer Plant

Love interest and star ofThe Golden Bachelor,Gerry Turner,will go down in reality television history asone of the most deceptive leads yet. Gerry’s debut in the first season of the first senior spin-off of the hit reality series,The Bachelor,garnered worldwide attention. With thousands of social media followers, big brand partnerships, and worldwide recognition, Gerry got exactly what he was looking for from his involvement: money and fame. However, with most fans remembering him for his lies, the star has become quite controversial....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 862 words · Alex Mahoney

Wow, Wheel Of Time Just Delivered Its Most Book Accurate Episode Yet

I’m impressed by how accurate to the booksThe Wheel of Timeseason 3, episode 4 was. Prime Video’s adaptation of Robert Jordan’sThe Wheel of Timebookshas received a fair amount of flack for its constant changes from the original source material. Whether those changes will ultimately be beneficial is still to be seen, butI won’t lie; I’ve been impressed with how season 3 has developed so far, despite having generally mixed feelings about the previous installments....

July 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1108 words · Kathryn Friedman