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The release of Battle Partners marked a major moment in modernPokemon TCGhistory, with the return of Trainer’s Pokemon, which feature iconic Pokemon and trainer pairings on a single card. This style was popularized in the early days of the Pokemon TCG, with some of themost valuable cards in Gym Heroesstanding out as some of the best. Pokemon and trainer combinations have appeared numerous times across the generations since their introduction over 25 years ago, with Battle Partners continuing the beloved tradition....

Summary Schedule 1is all about making and selling drugs to become rich as you grow your business. It’s an engaging game with a lot of depth to its mechanics, and, while there aren’t many games like it, there are a few you can try in a similar genre that might suit your taste. The urge to commit crimes in video games is hard to satisfy but there are some excellent games in the niche such as Thief Simulator and Crime Scene Cleaner....

Quick Links The Hespar isWarframe’sfirst Heavy Scythe, a cross between a traditional scythe and a greatsword. While these weapons aren’t as quick as your typical scythe, they make up for this with hard-hitting attacks and a comically large base range. If you want to cleave an entire group of enemies in one swing, the Hespar is worth a look. You won’t find any notable gimmicks on the Hespar itself, yet this weapon’s great base stats and strong stance make it a good option as a daily driver or dedicated heavy attack weapon....

Mid-vintagePokemon TCGsets have long been regarded as awkward middle children of the TCG space – not quite modern and not quite vintage yet. Despite their unusual position, sets like Secret Wonders are garnering attention from savvy collectors who are looking to diversify their Pokemon portfolio by moving away fromexpensive modern cards. Secret Wonders keeps things simple on the design front, as iconic Pokemon like Charizard and Lugia are allowed to shine in all their glory in Secret Wonders....

If there’s one subgenre ofhorrorthat gets an overabundance of entries each year, it’s sharks. While shark movie masterpieces are rare, and most are released either straight-to-DVD or streaming and come with very low-budget effects and CGI, there are some out there that are still equal parts entertaining and terrifying to watch. In 1975, Jaws set the standard for shark movies, even earning three Oscars and being nominated for Best Picture, and there’s nothing that has ever come close to it since, though some films really tried....

When Shrek was introduced as a modernpicture book characterin the 1990s, not even the author who created him could have foreseen the worldwide popularity that was coming. Shrek was DreamWorks' breakout hit film, and the character quickly endeared himself to audiences with his humble nature and hidden depths. Over the years, the Shrek series continued to be DreamWorks' best work. Almost every film in the series represents a period of freshness, reinvention, and vitality for the company: when the studio stumbled with other films, it could always bring the fanbase back with Shrek....

In case you haven’t noticed, video game adaptations are extremely in vogue nowadays. After the first season of HBO’sThe Last of Usacted as proof that video games can, in fact, be made into critically acclaimed television, and Amazon’sFalloutadaptation followed soon after to just as much praise, it seems like every studio is hankering to get in on the action. Of course, it’s not all about the potential of making something thatproves the video game curse is well and truly broken– it’s about the money....

Summary During theElder Scrolls OnlineDirect earlier this month, Zenimax revealed that it’s finally addressing the community’s long-awaited request to change classes with a unique new feature: subclasses. Once you reach level 50, you will soon be able to replace two of your skill lines with those from other classes to create a completely new build. While it sounds like an interesting way to freshen up the metaafter a decade, players testing the mechanic right now on the PTS are worried about how it’s being implemented....

Summary The Last of Us Part 2: Remasteredhas only been onSteamfor a single day, but there’s already a mod that lets you play the campaign as Joel instead of Ellie. WhileThe Last of Us Part 2 is widely regarded as one of PlayStation’s most critically-acclaimed games of all time, it’s fair to say that a lot of peoplereallydon’t get on with it. The reason for this has been clear to everyone from the moment the game launched, as it all centres around the fate of one particular character....

While there’s no doubt that the most popular subjects in thePokemon TCGare still Pokemon, Basic Water Energy cards also play an important role. If you compete in the card game, you’ll know that Basic Energy cards are a required part of any winning strategy, so these beautiful versions likely saw plenty of usage over the years. A few of the best Basic Water Energy cards are found in popular sets, but some of the most valuable variations are promo cards or rare rewards for competing in PLAY!...

Quick Links The indie co-op horror survival game,Repo, is filled with all kinds of monsters that either want to kill you or just ruin your day. A few of the monsters can be annoying to deal with, but many are downright nightmare fuel and won’t hesitate to traumatize you in any way they can. While what scares someone in a horror game can be somewhat subjective, we’ve picked out a handful of the most terrifying monsters Repo has and ranked them in order of how scary they are....

Summary Last week, it was revealed that theNintendo Switch 2wouldcost $449.99, andfans were furious. Some blamed the price tag on the looming tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, which have since come into effect. However, it doesn’t seem that this is the case. Speaking withThe Verge, Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser has explained why the Switch 2 costs as much as it does. He was even asked outright if it was in preparation for Trump’s tariffs, but he denies this, saying that it is instead because of what the Switch 2 has to offer....

I’m easily sold on most things. It just takes one element to appeal to me, and I’ll dive in feet first. The fact thatTiny Gardentakes place in what is essentially a Polly Pocket toy was all I needed. If you grew up in the ‘90s, you know exactly what I mean, but for those unfamiliar, Polly Pockets were plastic clamshells that housed different environments (usually a home setting) that you could place your little Polly (like a small Barbie) figures into....