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Summary ASkyrimplayer discovered a weird ghost flag shadow near Arcwind Point, resulting in some confusion. The open world ofThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimhas many oddities, some explainable, and some causing questions to this day, and this ghost flag could be the latter. Like its predecessors in theElder Scrollsseries,Skyrimfeatures an open worldwith loads of hidden secrets and unique characters. Among these are the dragon language, Thieve’s Guild symbols, and Dark Brotherhood’s Babette....

Summary Chris Pine, who appeared in threeStar Trekmovies, weighed in on the franchise’s future as fans wait for the fourth movie. Looking back at the trilogy, the actor said they chased the wrong audience. Pine playedCaptain James T. KirkinStar Trek(2009),Star Trek Into Darkness(2013) andStar Trek Beyond(2016). Paramount Plus’Star Trektrilogy was a success at the box office and received positive reviews from the critics. The first movie grossed $257,730,019. However, there was a significant drop at the box office in the next two movies, with the sequel making $228,778,661 and the third one only $158,848,340....

Summary Harley Quinnis Joker’s lackey no more, and for almost the past 2 decades in DC Comics, Harley has been a solo act, often fighting good and evil to her heart’s content by herself or with her girlfriend, Poison Ivy. Harley isn’t just a great gymnast and a therapist withher license since revoked, and she’s actually had a fair amount of superpowers in the pages of DC Comics. Harley Quinnis certainly a character that doesn’t shy away from insanity, and fans of the character don’t just have to rely on her fourth-wall-breaking quips and unpredictable charm to see how she gets the job done....

ASUS ROG Ally X is the latesthandheld gaming consoleto hit the market, and it is the successor to the fairly popular ROG Ally. The new handheld device brings some improvements and upgrades over the previous generation to keep up with what Valve did with theSteam Deck OLED. One of the upgrades ASUS decided to make was the implementation of a standard size M.2 2280 SSD slot rather than a smaller M....

Summary Over the years, there have been plenty of television shows that audiences just can’t get enough of. For a few of them, the creators or studios behind them capitalized on that hunger for more by green-lightingsequel seriesthat showcase the events that happen after, before, or adjacent to a particular show. In some cases, these shows even continue stories of popular movies. While some of these sequel series are better left forgotten in TV history, others may have even bested their source material....

Hacking terminals has become a familiar part of the modernFalloutgames, but this returning feature has arguably outstayed its welcome by now. With a new mini-game for hacking terminals inFallout 5, the franchise could level the playing field for franchise veterans in subtle ways. Without changing the function and utility provided by hackable terminals,Fallout 5could stand to benefit from experimenting with a new mini-game for hacking terminals, mixing things up for the franchise....

Summary Fire Emblemhas tried its hand at a number of player characters at this point. While the series used to focus on more standard main protagonists, featuring an avatar for the player to project on has become a staple at this point. These avatars have certainly had their ups and downs, but the nextFire Emblemprotagonist could get an edge by taking notes from an unlikely source. Despite their differences, manyFire Emblemavatar characters have had a few notable tropes in common....

Summary Gameloft has shared over half a dozen newDisney Dreamlight Valleycodes meant to celebrate Pride Month 2024. The codes can be redeemed for a wide variety of items, includingDisney Dreamlight Valleydecorations and accessories. The move marks the second occasion on which the developer used its popular life sim to commemorate Pride Month. It already did so in 2023, backwhenDisney Dreamlight Valleywas still in early access. Gameloft has now followed up on that move with a celebration in honor of Pride Month 2024....

Summary Twitch has recently banned Ac7ionman from the platform following his decision to feature Ice Poseidon on his stream. Ice Poseidon, a notable figure in the streaming community renowned for his IRL (in real life) content, was banned fromTwitchin 2017 due to a severe swatting incident. Despite being the leading streaming platform, Twitch often faces criticism for inconsistencies in ban implementations. For example, popular streamers Amouranth and InvaderVie have both faced ten bans from the platform, with each ban being of relatively short duration....

Summary APokemon Scarlet and Violetplayer has shared a weird experience where they found their trainer trapped by an NPC. The moment has amused fellowPokemon Scarlet and Violetfans, though thankfully, there is a solution for this troubled player. Pokemon Scarlet and Violetlaunched with more problems than any other main series entry to the franchise over the course of its history.Pokemon Scarlet and Violetwere widely criticized by fans and criticsalike due to the numerous bugs in the game that caused performance issues and could even cause parts of the world to simply vanish....

Summary AValheimplayer has recently shared the incredibly detailed base they built on an island with their brother.Valheimis among the best base-building games ever made, offering many options to gamers, and these two players show how talented the community is at making interesting buildings. Valheimwas released in early accessin 2021, and it has been in development since then. The Norse-inspired survival game managed to sell over 12 million units on Steam, becoming one of the biggest indie hits on the platform and was eventually released for Xbox in 2023....

Summary Valheimrecently got a new big biome update with the addition of Ashlands. The fiery, volcanic landscape is one of the most harrowing environmental changes to the game yet, butValheimstill has plenty in store.Valheimhas been building its biomes since its launch, and reworking the Deep North is next on the list. As of now, an official release date for the Deep North update is unknown, but many players have expected its arrival to fittingly be sometime this winter....

Summary WithPokemon Scarlet and Violet, the franchise introduced Terastal Pokemon. These creatures can temporarily transform into another Type which can serve as a huge advantage during battles. The Terastal phenomenon isn’t limited to the video games, andPokemon TCGhas also incorporated Terastal critters. Things are no different with the upcoming Stellar Crown expansion, which emphasizes Terastal Pokemon. Fans can expect the set to launch on September 13 with over 170 cards. It is certain to be a must-buy for collectors and competitive players looking to expand theirPokemon TCGcollection....