My Hero Academia: Is Deku a Good Protagonist?

Izuku Midoriya, who goes by the hero name “Deku,” is the main character of the hit seriesMy Hero Academia. Unsurprisingly, his upbeat, determined personality makes him one of the most beloved characters of recent anime.My Hero Academiaitself was the 5th best-selling manga in 2021 according toWeekly Shonen Jumpmagazine. Is Deku what makes the series so enticing? Some viewers say he’s a bland, obnoxious protagonistwhile others absolutely adore him. His determination to talk people out of villainy is reminiscent of characters like Naruto, who some viewers also found obnoxious....

July 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1148 words · Shannon Sherman

Persona 5 Strikers: How to Beat Killer Teddy Bear

For players who are underequipped or under-leveled,Persona 5 Strikerscan be a very punishing game. WhilePersona 5 Striker’sjail monarchs already pose a significant challenge for players attempting to progress through the game, there are even harder enemies for players to face in the form of Dire Shadows. Players thinking thatAlice Hiiragiwould be the hardest enemy they would fight in the Shibuya jail will be sadly mistaken. For those unfamiliar with the enemy, Dire Shadows are optional minibosses that can be attempted by players as they progress through each ofPersona 5 Striker’sjail locations....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Dr. Justin Williams

Pokemon Diamond & Pearl: 5 Questions The Remakes Should Answer

The fourth generation of thePokemonfranchise was revealed to the world in 2006 with the release ofPokémon Diamond and Pearl. Players were introduced to the Sinnoh Region and the various Pokemon who live there. Later this year, players will get to return to Sinnoh and explore further inBrilliant Diamond and Shining Pearlon the Switch. That’s a great thing because players have questions. RELATED:10 Strongest Pokemon In Diamond & Pearl (Based On Stats) There are mysteries and unanswered questions running all through Diamond and Pearl about everything from the purpose of certain locations in the game to the behavior of the Region’s Trainers....

July 25, 2025 · 5 min · 1035 words · Todd Brown

Pokemon GO 2021 New Year's Event Detailed

Christmas is just a few days away, and the new year is fast approaching. As the festive season is starting to hit its climax, gamers are continuously bombarded with an incredible amount ofSteam winter sales and Christmas events. Not one to be left behind, Niantic’s mobile gamePokemon GOalready has a full line up of player events to kick off the start of 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and with many areas under quarantine, game developers and publishers have taken a massive hit in productivity levels....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Heather Burke

Pokemon GO Dev Allegedly Files Complaint Against Rival Game

Pokemon GOhasmade over a billion dollars, giving players a new way to use the augmented reality (AR) technology in their smartphones. The game’s success means that many similar AR games have been made, but it seems thatPokemon GOdeveloper Niantic isn’t best pleased about the latest rival release. In an email statement sent out to press this week, Eyland, the developer of AR gameDraconius GO, alleges that Niantic has filed a complaint against its game....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Daniel Meyer

Pokemon GO Mewtwo Raid Hour Has Been Delayed

September’s schedule of Legendary Raid Hours inPokemon Gohas hit a hitch. The Mewtwo Legendary Raid Hour scheduled for today, September 18, has officially been delayed. Developer Niantic confirmed the delay and also delivered an apology toPokemon Gofans who had been looking forward to the Mewtwo Raid Hour. While this week won’t receive a replacement Raid Hour, Mewtwo’s raid has simply been postponed and will return at a later date. While Niantic’s official statement only lists “technical difficulties” as the reason for the delay,Pokemon Gofans believe they’ve discovered more specific information....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Kevin Mckinney

Re-Casting Ra’s al Ghul For Robert Pattinson’s Batman

Liam Neeson’s brilliant portrayal of Ra’s al Ghul inBatman Begins(2005) depicted one of Batman’s greatest mentors, and one of his toughest enemies. If Ra’s al Ghul were to be portrayed alongside Robert Pattinson asBatman, that actor will have tough shoes to fill. However, there are a couple of actors capable of taking on the role of the Caped Crusader’s mentor/villain. InBatman Begins, Ra’s al Ghul is a complex character because he and his army, the League of Shadows, operate in such a secretive manner....

July 25, 2025 · 5 min · 955 words · Wayne Mckenzie

Rocket League: 10 Best Maneuvers And How To Perform Them

Rocket Leagueis now in its sixth year, and thecommunity is larger than it has ever been.Rank strugglesaside,Rocket Leagueisstill gaining popularity in 2021. Because of the life cycle of the game, there are a lot of players that can perform elite maneuvers in every match. At the same time, there arethousands of new playerscreating accounts every day. RELATED:10 Bad Habits New Players Create When Starting Rocket League (& How To Avoid Them)...

July 25, 2025 · 8 min · 1587 words · Joseph Hood

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Features Funny Reference to Prequel Trilogy

This week, Game Rant was given the opportunity to play over 3 hours ofStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, the first single-player game published by Electronic Arts sinceacquiring theStar Warslicense in 2012. Although there is plenty of existing canon to work with, developer Respawn Entertainment set out to design an experience that stands on its own while still making references to the priorStar Warsstorylines. In order to avoid spoilers, it’s not worth going into the specifics of theStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderstoryline, but there was a fun moment for fans....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Amber Jackson

Starfield Player Shocked to See a Major NPC That Looks Just Like Them

Summary OneStarfieldplayer was amused to find that they had a look-alike in-game. While it’s easy to createStarfieldprotagonists that look like famous people or characters, NPCs are a different story. These non-playable ones are provided by Bethesda and so a random in-game person will resembling a real-life face is expected to be low. While other games use actors as face references for in-game characters,Starfield’s devs have been using the game engine to populate the game world....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Dr. Jason Jacobs

The Horizon Forbidden West PC Port Should Come Sooner Rather Than Later

Horizon Forbidden Westwas Sony’s first and perhaps most substantial offering in 2022, showing the exploits of protagonist Aloy after the conclusion of the first game. It released at a time when there were plenty of other options for gamers, but regardless of outside competition it garnered strong commercial sales and near-universal critical acclaim. Taking the story to the Pacific and thesunny pastures of what was Californiawas a stroke of genius, as it granted players new areas to explore and enemies to overcome....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 648 words · Barbara Hardin

The Last Guardian's Long Development Was 'Completely Unexpected,' Says Creator

The Last Guardian’screator Fumito Ueda reveals the game’s long development was “completely unexpected,” and talks about his disappointment by the decision to switch to PS4. Initially announced in 2007, PlayStation exclusiveThe Last Guardianisn’t set to release until this year. Not only has the game’s trademark been abandoned not once but twice during the course of its development, but Sony has also had to repeatedly confirm that the game has not actually been cancelled, despite rumors to the contrary....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 506 words · Michael Blackburn

The Next Animal Crossing Needs a Way to Stop Players From Breaking This Unwritten Rule

Summary Animal Crossing: New Horizonshas built up a wonderful community over the years, though that hasn’t stopped some players acting in bad faith. One ofNew Horizons' unwritten rulescan be broken in the form of its multiplayer feature; websites like Nookazon that encourage item trading as well as features like Daisy Mae’s stalk market encourage the use of island visitors, though this has resulted in some instances of stealing. Over the years, players have tried to rectify this in creative ways, thoughNew Horizons' successor could stand to make more mechanical changes to inhibit this behavior....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 614 words · Christian Rhodes