One Piece: Oda Sets Up A Major Battle For Scopper Gaban Vs Holy Knights

Summary Quick Links The Elbaf arc ofOne Pieceintroduced fans to a plethora of newOne Piececharacters, such as the Holy Knights, and also some legends, such as the Left Arm of the Pirate King, Scopper Gaban, also famously known as the Mountain Eater. Right from whenOda introduced Gaban in the story, fans knew that he would play a massive role moving forward, and with the arrival of the Holy Knights in the country, a battle between this legendary monster who was once famed to be Roger and Rayleigh’s equal and the puppets of Imu is now on the horizon....

July 14, 2025 · 4 min · 689 words · Jacob Francis

One Piece: This Underappreciated Character Defeated 3 Future Emperors, And No One Cares

Summary Quick Links When it comes to powerful characters in the world ofOne Piece, more often than not, there’s a pretty clear trend of who fans think are the strongest in the series. Between the Emperors, Admirals, and beyond, the top tiers of the series often have a massive group of supporters in the community backing them up when their strength is called into question. Whether a fan feels the Admirals are underrated or that the Emperors aren’t given enough credit, almost every strong character has plenty of fans to defend them....

July 14, 2025 · 4 min · 784 words · Katherine Blanchard

One Piece: What Are the Strawhat's Star Signs?

Summary Quick Links The main cast ofOne Pieceis filled with interesting characters, but have you ever wondered what their star signs are? With the series' creator, Eiichiro Oda, being so liberal with the details he shares aboutthe world he createdand those that inhabit it, the information necessary to ascertain this information can be easily obtained. The illustrious manga-ka has released a plethora of facts about the crew and morein a column titledSBS, short forShitsumon o Boshū Surutranslated to “I’m Taking Questions” inEnglish....

July 14, 2025 · 9 min · 1777 words · Terry Hunter

Open-World Games That Sold Poorly

Summary Triple-A open-world games often boast massive sales fueled by the genre’s immense popularity among players. Indeed, it’s thrilling to dive into a vibrant, sprawling world now and then, with vast maps to explore,a wealth of activities to conquer, and memorable characters to meet. As some of the lengthiest titles on the market, open-world games typically promise dozens of hours of adventure for the price of entry, ensuring players feel they’ve gotten their money’s worth....

July 14, 2025 · 5 min · 1008 words · Jesse Kim

Overwatch 2 Reveals the First Post-Launch Hero Coming to Stadium

Overwatch 2is adding Freja to the Stadium game mode during the mid-Season 16 update. Though both Freja and Stadium both only just arrived inOverwatch 2in the new season, fans can look forward to taking the bounty hunter into the arena soon. Stadium is a newOverwatch 2game modeand the centerpiece of Season 16. Featuring the ability to customize character kits with Items and Powers, a unique third-person camera, and a special ranked progression system, Stadium launched with 17 playable heroes, with more to be added in future seasons....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Robert Nelson

Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Revenue Has Surged Thanks to Shining Revelry

Summary Pokemon TCG Pocket’s daily revenue has surged by 265%, which is attributed to the release of its latest expansion. On March 27,Pokemon TCG Pocketlaunched a surprise mini-set called Shining Revelry, which introduced 111 new cards, including two new rarities of shiny critters. Like fans of most otherPokemongames,Pocketplayers eagerly began hunting for these shiny cards, sparking a trend that is now believed to have contributed to a revenue spike. Since its launch, the game has proven to be a financial success, with some reports indicating thatTCG Pocketgenerated over $400 millionwithin just two months....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Ricky Martin

PUBG: Battlegrounds Releases Update 35.1

Summary PUBG: Battlegroundsdeveloper Krafton just released Update 35.1 for PC players, with consoles getting it on April 17. ThisPUBG: Battlegroundsupdate delivers a load of new content, plus gameplay changes and quality-of-life upgrades to improve the experience for everyone playing. PUBG: Battlegroundsfaces tougher rivals today than it did at its 2017 launch, yet it stays a top player in battle royale games. Krafton keeps it alive with constant updates and gameplay tweaks....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 563 words · Susan Meza

Right Choice Clear for Honkai: Star Rail 3.2's 5-Star Character Selector

HoYoverse game anniversaries are always something to look forward to for fans, as they’re often treated to exciting rewards during such events. Perhaps its most generous title when it comes to giveaways isHonkai: Star Rail, which will bring out all the stops for its second anniversary celebration. Apart from getting free Stellar Jades and Star Rail Special Passes, the fans will alsoreceive a free copy of Ruan Mei or Luocha. Both are solid units, despite being older characters....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Joyce Shaw

Samsung's 9100 PRO SSD Is One of the Fastest Ever Made

Having a high-performance SSD isn’t really a luxury anymore for gamers, as video games are becoming increasingly large and complex by the year. From massive open-world games with real-time asset loading tofast-paced, competitive shootersthat are at their best when loading times are almost non-existent, storage speed can have an immense impact on the overall gaming experience. This is whereSamsung’s 9100 PRO SSDcomes in, as its PCIe 5.0 technology allows it to deliver some of the fastest read and write speeds ever seen in a consumer or prosumer-grade SSD....

July 14, 2025 · 4 min · 840 words · Melody Vasquez

Solo Leveling: Should You Read The Manhwa Or The Novel?

Summary Quick Links Solo Leveling Season 2ended a few weeks ago, but fans are still crazy about it. When a season ends, many decide to pick up the novel or the manhwa to know what’s to come in the next season. Thus, many fans may wonder which is the best option to choose. So, in the case ofSolo Leveling, should you start with the original novel, or should you jump into the manhwa adaptation?...

July 14, 2025 · 4 min · 667 words · Richard Edwards

Solo Leveling: When Does Sung Jinwoo Surpass National Level Hunters

This post contains spoilers for Solo Leveling. Summary Sung Jinwoo is the main lead ofSolo Leveling, so it’s hardly surprising that he has grown so strong in such a short period of time. Every challenger that he has beaten has made him better. Unlike other anime characters, it’s more or less confirmed that Sung Jinwoo’s potential is limitless. He continues to grow and will continue to do so until somebody kills him....

July 14, 2025 · 4 min · 662 words · Brett Lowe

Some Switch 2 Games Are Going to Be Really Expensive

Summary SomeNintendo Switch 2games will be more expensive than many initially predicted, with the recently announcedMario Kart Worldpriced at $80 for digital and $90 for physical. Countless details about theNintendo Switch 2were revealed during the April 2 Nintendo Direct, and this includes a major price hike for certain titles coming to the new hardware. Those eager to get their hands on the Switch successor finally know what they’re in for, with theNintendo Switch 2 featuring a number of upgradesover its predecessor....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Jeffery Mendez

South of Midnight: Honey and Altamaha-ha's Tale is Bittersweet

South of Midnight’s story takes players on a fairly brisk quest to save player-character Hazel’s mother, who gets swept away in a flood right at the beginning of the game. That quest puts Hazel in front of an array of fantastical creatures and monsters, the vast majority of which areinspired by Deep South American folklore. The Honey Island Swamp Monster and Altamaha-ha are two such folklore-inspired beings. But while many ofSouth of Midnight’s folklore-inspired creatures serve as bosses and roadblocks in Hazel’s way, Honey and Altamaha-ha don’t present such a direct threat....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 528 words · Brooke Baker