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EveryPokemonfan wants to know how the pocket monsters are designed. Why were they so chonky to begin with, and who decided to make them lithe? Why does every starter Pokemon turn bipedal nowadays? How do you even come up with the idea for Groudon? Who decides what colour shinies are? Why are so many of them green? Muneo Saito designed the Legendary Beasts – that’s Suicune, Entei, and Raikou for those of you not familiar with Pokemon lingo – which are some of the finest creatures ever to grace the series’ hallowed PokeHalls....

The James Gunn era ofDChas finally arrived. Peter Safran is there too, but the general public is likely going to place all of DC’s success or failure on Gunn, just as it does with Kevin Feige forMarvel. Gunn isBatman, Safran is Robin.For the most part, their bold vision seems solid. We already knew a lot of the older actors were being shipped out, and the hard reboot to the main DC Universe,while keeping separate projects alive via the Elseworlds division, allows for both cohesion and creativity....

You may recall that last month we saw the birth of a glorious new trend on social media. Twitter users began sharing all the pointless facts and bits of trivia tucked away in their brains about their favorite video games, leading to some humorous revelations and genuinely interesting little tidbits. Now the trend has been out there for a while, it’s adapted slightly so people can show off their knowledge of more specific subjects....

I have an intense fear of water—a full-body, panic-attack-inducing fear of water too deep to stand up in. It has always been this way, at least as far back as my mind can go; one particularly bad memory is when I got caught under a surfboard and couldn’t get my head out from under the waves. I prefer the sea over the swimming pool, probably because just the smell of the pool makes me feel queasy....

Yes,E3 is still happening in June. That’s according to ReedPop president Lance Fensterman who made statements following Ubisoft’s wishy-washy commitment to E3 and Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo skipping the show. “E3 is full speed ahead and we are pleased with the progress and engagement from the community,” said Fensterman in a statement toThe Verge. “As we have confirmed exhibitors we are eager to share more as details get cemented and participants ready their own detailed plans....

Earthworm Jim 4 has been canceled. That’s probably not too surprising given that the Intellivision Amico has turned out to be vaporware, but it’s still a disappointment to Earthworm Jim fans around the world. This sad news comes courtesy of fromOutofcontextEarthwormJim on Twitter. According to a Discord conversation with fans, “EWJ4 was quietly dusted under the carpet, and they hoped nobody would notice.” They speculate that Intellivision didn’t have the rights to Earthworm Jim, which is owned by Interplay, and was “slapped on the wrist,” or “everything went pear-shaped with the Amico, and they decided to call it quits....

Solaire? He’s my best friend, he’s my pal. He’s my home-boy, my rotten soldier. He’s my sweet cheese, my good-timebooooy.Sadly, he’s dead. One of two things can happen inDark Soulsis you decide to do his quest—a glowing parasite sucks his brains out and turns him into a puppet, or you drag him to the kiln and he (probably) links the flame if you walk away, sacrificing himself. But that journey with him made him a Soulsborne icon, as he handed us our soapstone, remained a loyal friend from start to finish, and helped us topple some of the hardest bosses....

Strays can be found in the Lands Between with the mangy looking dogs quite the nuisance. Though only small, these starved dogs are as violent as they are nimble, and while they can be handled with a good shield, a pack of them present a bigger challenge. Now a YouTuber has presented a huge pack of these strays to the game’s bosses to see if those formidable foes can outlast 50 of the vicious animals....

The Elder Scrolls Onlineis taking usback to Morrowindfor the first time since 2017 with the new Shadow Over Morrowind adventure consisting of March’s Scribes of Fate DLC and June’s Necrom chapter. The DLC consists of four new PvE dungeons that will see us fighting Scribes of Mora, followers of the Daedric Prince we met in Skyrim - he was that giant floating black eyeball with gooey tentacles. Hard to remember that face (is it a face?...

ESL Pro League Season 19 kicks off with dominant Fnatic win First blood goes to the black and orange roster. ESL Pro League Season 19 started off with a bang as the legendary Fnatic raced against Virtus.pro for the first Season 19 win. The Russian roster managed to win the first map despite some clutch plays from their opposition, but they were stopped in their tracks after Fnatic took Vertigo by force....

The showdown begins. Updated on May 12, 5:02 a.m. (GMT+8):Updated results. The ESL Pro League Season 19 marks the return of the biggestCounter-Strikeleague in Saint Julian’s, Malta, gathering the world’s most elite teams for a bid to be crowned champions. This season, 32 teams compete over three weeks to win in the race to secure the Intel Grand Slam V and a spot at IEM Cologne 2024. ESL Pro League Season 19 format Teams are divided into four groups, each consisting of eight teams....

Unleash your favorite breathing style. Updated on May 14, 4:18 p.m. (GMT+8): Improved relevancy. Join the captivating adventure ofDemon Slayer Hinokami Chronicles, where you can experience the most intense arcs from the popularmangaandanimeseries created by Koyoharu Gotouge. Among the key highlights are the diverse array of Demon Slayer game characters ready to showcase their deadly breathing styles and blood demon art techniques. Building upon the grand saga of the anime, this game seamlessly weaves into the show’s narrative, enabling players to embody the roles of beloved heroes and formidable demons....

Death is an integral feature of video games. It always has been. Death is included even in the oldest games with Pac-Man eating ghosts or Mario stomping on Goombas. Death, in its inevitable or melancholy state, is something that crept in as gaming matured, offering us glimpses of grief in all its forms. Grief is universal, it’s something that comes to each of us eventually. Grief must be relearned often. It will sit with you, nestled away, rising to the surface when you least expect it, when you must once again learn to live with it....