APokémon Trading Card Gamefan has realized that the Swablu and Altaria cards from the 2023Paradox Riftset tell a wholesome story. The expansion focused on theScarlet & Violetgeneration of Pokémon and included Pokémon from both the past and the future, along with some new illustrations of fan-favorite cards from other generations. Among these were two beautiful full-art rare illustrations by artist Kiro Sasumo that go hand-in-hand. The connection between the two cards was noticed bySteeloAndKrion X and shared to Reddit bymaxmaytho....

The Marauders prequel that J.K. Rowling never wrote can be imagined, which many people have done in fanfiction form over the years. As a ’90s kid and a nerd,Harry Potterwas my world growing up. I’m not ashamed to say that never really changed, even as someone that identifies as queer and non-binary. When J.K. Rowling first confirmed her transphobia, I lost faith intheHarry Pottermoviesand books, but I eventually decided that Rowling’s transphobia didn’t pollute the story....

Spider-Man: The Animated Seriesremains one of the most iconic superhero shows ever, yet despite its impact, not everything about the series has stood the test of time. As one of the earliest attempts to bringMarvel’s Spider-Man to life on television in a significant way, the series broke new ground. Its commitment to complex, serialized storytelling was revolutionary at the time. However, as the years have passed, some of these same traits now stand out as flaws....

WhileBen Affleck’scareer has had some incredible highs, it’s also filled with underrated releases that deserve to be reappraised. Although some of Affleck’s underrated movies gained audience and critical acclaim at the time of release and even hit big at the box office, their lack of cultural relevance today means they have been largely forgotten by viewers at large. Other movies, while not entirely unknown, were absolutely fantastic and have only been recognized as such by movie connoisseurs who realized their status as underappreciated cinematic gems....

Summary Fallout 4has plenty of interesting and unique companions for the Sole Survivor to meet and team up with throughout the game. Each companion watches the Sole Survivor’s back and has plenty to say about events and quests as the wasteland is explored. However, as good asFallout 4’s companions are, there are also tons of awesome NPCs all over the Commonwealth that would have been fun to travel with as well....

It’s a rare thing for a comic to make readers ‘hear the music’, butThe Far Sideaccomplishes just that with its many comics dedicated to catchy tunes.The Far Sideis a unique comic in that it doesn’t feature a main character(likePeanutsorGarfield), as it instead features random cartoon illustrations that are perfectly suited to whatever joke is being told in any given strip - not the other way around. That meansThe Far Sidecan put a focus on whatever it wantswithout the constraints of maintaining a certain brand, and that includes music....

Doctor Who’s 2024 Christmas Special highlighted a side of the Fifteenth Doctor that I personally cannot wait to see more of in season 15.Doctor Whohas been a favorite show of mine since the revival kicked off in 2005. From the moment I saw Christopher Eccleston take Rose by the hand and race around London, something clicked about the way the stories were told, and the energetic, exciting sci-fi action that played out on screen....

TheNintendo Switch 2’sbackwards compatibility with Switch 1 gameshas been confirmed for a while, and now we have a better idea regarding the scope of the compatibility. Almost every Switch 1 game - over 15,000 titles - will be compatible and playable on thenew console,but some of them will have problems. Not every Switch game from the console’s extensive library will be backwards compatible with the Switch 2, but the vast majority will....

Warning: Spoilers for Army of Darkness #12!The ever-expandingArmy of Darknesscomic book franchise adds new context to the overallEvil Deadfranchise’s most confounding question. Fans often wonder why the opening ofEvil Dead II: Dead by Dawnbegins with what appears to be arecap of the originalEvil Deadmoviewithout the rest of the cast. Either that or Ash decided to go back to the same cabin that caused him grief beforehand. Thankfully,Army of Darkness Forever#12 by Tony Fleecs, Pop Mhan, Brad Simpson, and Troy Peteri finds a way to canonize the most confusing parable within theEvil Deadfranchise....

Most people love Science Fiction, but not everyone has the time or even head space to digest the regularly hugeSci-Fi novel. That’s fine, and luckily far from the only way to consume mind-expanding Sci-Fi! On top ofgreat video gamesthat’ll let you live and breathe Sci-Fi, you can also get your fix via short stories that can be read in a heartbeat and will develop inside your mind into something greater than you could have ever imagined....

Summary Cowboy Bebopis an iconic anime series, and its seemingly nonsensical title perfectly captures the tone of the anime. However, that almost wasn’t the title at all, and the original title never would’ve conveyed the gritty, often dark and moody atmosphere of the series. Cowboy Bebop’s current titlecomes from the occupation of the main characters, bounty hunters who are referred to as “Cowboys,” and the name of the ship that they all live on, theBebop....

The trailer has been revealed for the new A24 movieDeath of a Unicorn. The film is an upcoming dark comedy that tells the story of a father named Elliot and his daughter Riley, who accidentally hit a unicorn with their car. They then bring the slain magical creature into a rich CEO’s wilderness retreat, and chaos ensues. The movie was written anddirected by first-time feature director Alex Scharfman.Death of a Unicorn’s cast includes Paul Rudd,Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, Richard E....

Diablo IV’s latest seasonal update, “Season of Witchcraft,” is poised to cast a spell on players with a range of fresh features, immersive lore, and game-altering changes.Blizzard has officially announced that this seventh season will delve deep into arcane themes, with an assortment of demons to slay, new lore to uncover, and unique powers to wield.In addition to its captivating theme, the season introduces a significant revamp to the game’s Paragon system, shaking up how players approach character progression and customization....