Summary Quick Links One Piecefans have been getting a lot of extra content recently, and among them isOne PieceFan Letter, which was quite easily one of the best-animated works that fans got to see this year. This special episode, which takes place around the Straw Hat Pirates’ reunion on Sabaody Archipelago after the two-year timeskip, was very well received by fans, landing a high spot on MAL’s website. It was a massive success and could mean great things for the future of One Piece’s special content....

Summary Quick Links One Piece’sElbaf arc has introduced fans to quite a lot of exciting characters, and quite easily, one of the most intriguing ones is a child named Colon. Colon was first revealed to the fans in the Egghead Arc,but he was only named in Elbaf, and ever since then, he has continued to appear every now and then. It is clear for the fans to see that Oda is weaving Colon into the story masterfully, and he will have a massive role to play later down the line....

Were it not forConcord,Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguewould no doubt be the biggest flop of 2024. Eyed cautiously ahead of its release, especially after it was revealed that it would be a live-service experience rather than the more narratively focused, finely-tailored adventures ofRocksteady’s previousBatman: Arkhamgames, it wasn’t able to fight back the tide of bad publicity upon launch. Once Season 4 ends later this month, Rocksteady will be shuttering support for the game, making its live-service life less than one year....

Summary A creativePokemonfan has created a regional form for Pidove, giving the bird a visual and typing overhaul. The charmingPokemonfan creation has appealed to other players, with some even sharing ideas on what kind of abilities it could have. The seventh generation ofPokemongames introduced regional forms, which are a take on real-world adaptations some animal species undergo when relocated. While manyPokemon now have at least one regional form, there’s seemingly always room for more, with players coming up with their own ideas that could fit into aPokemongame....

Summary A talentedPokemonfan created a trio of mech designs based on Gengar and shared the incredible creations online. Like other characters in thePokemonfranchise, the popular monster has inspired plenty of fan-made artwork. Widely regarded as one of thebest Ghost-type Pokemonin the entire series, Gengar is the final form of Gastly. The frequent troublemaker, which was among the first 151 Pokemon species that were featured in the franchise’s original releases on the Nintendo Game Boy, can be easily distinguished by its roundish purple body, red eyes, large tongue, and sinister smile....

Summary Grass-type starter Pokemon Sprigatito will be the firstPokemon GOCommunity Day Pokemon of 2025.Pokemon GOhas been hosting Community Day events since January 2018. Community Day events massively increase the spawn rates of specific Pokemon, making it significantly easier for players to catch that Pokemon’s shiny variant. Not only that, but Community Day events often come with exclusive moves that players can earn as well. Pokemon GO’s Community Day eventshave continued going strong since 2018, with at least one new event every month....

Summary Niantic recently released an update forPokemon GOthat increased both the Pokemon and item storage cap by 500. While this is definitely a welcome change forPokemon GOfans, it has caught many in the community by surprise. As the year draws to a close, Niantic is organizing a slew of new events inPokemon GO. The holiday events inPokemon GOadded some exciting new shinies and costumed variants. Not to forget, the highly anticipated Delibird Community Day was also held inPokemon GOin December....

Quick Links Pokemon Pocketbrings the excitement of collecting and playing Pokemon cards into the digital realm, successfully capturing key elements of the physical trading card game. One standout feature it replicates is the Paralyzed effect, which only a select few Pokemon can use. WhilePokemon Pocketapplies the Paralysis condition with slight modifications, the core mechanics remain unchanged. For a detailed breakdown of this Special Condition, including how it works, how to cure it, and tips for building a deck around it, keep reading our comprehensive guide....

Summary APokemon Trading Card Gamefan has shared a fantastic surprise with the community, showcasing the rare cards they pulled from the lastScarlet and Violet 151box found in Target. Alongside thePokemon TCG, the IP is jostling with current and upcoming games from Nintendo for the Switch console, and the popular anime is still going inPokemon Horizons: The Series, with season 2 due to arrive in February 2025. ThePokemon TCGreleased eight expansions between 1998 and 2003 underMagic: The Gatheringproducer Wizards of the Coast, before the license was transferred to The Pokemon Company....

InPokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, deck building is an important aspect of the game. After ripping open digital booster packs and accumulating a variety of cards throughout your digital collection, you can then use them to hand-select and craft 20 deck cards and take on other players or AI opponents in battles that use a simplified version of the physicalPokemon Trading Card Gameruleset. When it comes to deck building inPokemon TCG Pocket, most decks revolve around one or two “ace Pokemon” that are utilized as the stars of their team in terms of being able to deliver damage, tank incoming hits, or implement a strategy through unique Abilities or synergy with other monster orItem/Supporter cards....

Summary A cryptic post from a well-knownHalf-Lifevoice actor seems to suggest that Valve may finally be planning to announceHalf-Life 3in 2025. Rumors surrounding the almost-mythical third entry in theHalf-Lifeseries have been picking up steam in recent memory, and this year might just bring an announcement fans have been waiting for since 2007. Valve struck gold in the first-person shooter space with the debut ofHalf-Lifein 1998. The game’s gripping narrative continued in 2004’sHalf-Life 2, which introduced physics-based gameplay mechanics highly regarded by many to this day....

Summary A newZenless Zone Zeroleak revealed the potential number of updates for upcoming patch cycles, suggesting that the current cycle would end with Version 1.7 before launching the 2.0 update. It has been less than a year sinceZenless Zone Zerowas first released, but the RPG has consistently added new features and characters with every patch. 2024 was a successful debut year forZenless Zone Zero. Not only was the RPG nominated for Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards, but it also rose in popularity among players steadily with every release....

Quick Links Like many survival games,Rusthas a day and night mechanic to keep things exciting for players. Each part of the day brings its own challenges in the game. During the daytime, it’s easier for players to see and find materials, and nighttime tends to be more challenging because it’s harder to see. Over the years, a lot of players have wondered how long a full day actually lasts inRust. This guide will answer how long both the day and night phases are in the game and also show you how you can change the length of a day inRust....