How Pokemon The First Movie Damaged The Reputation Of The Franchise For Years

Even though the anime and video games were huge hits, this would be the product that would be the true coming-out party to the world, and the franchise’s best foot would have to be put forward to solidify the franchise as something that could be enjoyed by people of all ages. That product was Pokemon: The First, the first theatrical motion of the franchise. RELATED: 1999 Time Magazine Letters About the ‘Pokemon Craze’ Are a Blast from the Past...

December 11, 2022 · 6 min · 1171 words · Kathryn Mcdaniel

How Portland Arcade Quarterworld Is Staying Afloat Amid The Coronavirus Pandemic

If QuarterWorld couldn’t have players come to it, Bowden decided the next best option was to bring the games to the players. He decided to offer a rental service for QuarterWorld’s pinball and arcade machines, allowing him to rehire a portion of his staff to help with deliveries and setup. Bowden says that renting an arcade machine helps to “remind you of kind of a happier time.” Renting an arcade machine is like being able to play one “in a bar, or a pizza place, or a restaurant....

December 11, 2022 · 2 min · 314 words · Clarence Geary

How Progressive Theatrics Benefit The Elites Opinion

It should go without saying that sitting congresspeople should not hint at committing violent acts towards their fellow representatives in any capacity. Especially in a moment of extreme national tension over the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, anyone on the Right or Left who incites violence could be costing people their lives. And yet, it is also the case that the outrage and extensive media coverage surrounding this episode has been wildly disproportionate, distracting from more pressing issues....

December 11, 2022 · 5 min · 859 words · Carol Holmes

How Robin Gosens Has Emerged As Germany S Unlikely Trump Card At Euro 2020

After their disappointing matchday-1 defeat to France, Die Mannschaft bubbled with zest and energy against Portugal. Germany unsettled the Portuguese backline of Nelson Semedo, Pepe, Ruben Dias and Raphael Guerreiro with ease. The clever and incisive movement offered by Kai Havertz and Serge Gnabry in particular often left the reigning champions chasing shadows in Munich. This is what Germany’s much-maligned 3-4-3 system was supposed to look and feel like. Indeed, boasting a frontline comprising of Gnabry, Havertz and Thomas Muller, Germany are expected to produce fluid, frenetic football at the Euros....

December 11, 2022 · 7 min · 1417 words · Lonnie Steele

How Rust Holds Up In Call Of Duty Modern Warfare

One of the biggest factors in the loyalty of Modern Warfare’s player base is nostalgia for older games in the sub-series. That’s why the addition of remastered classic maps like Crash, Shipment, and Rust have been one of the developers’ top priorities in each season. As times change, though, players’ fond memories may not hold up under the cold light of modern standards, design tweaks, new mechanics, and shifting playstyles....

December 11, 2022 · 5 min · 949 words · Phillis Patterson

How Sadio Mane S Absence Could Affect Liverpool S Title Bid

Fast forward seven months, however, and Gotze finds himself struggling to displace 18-year-old Christian Pulisic; while Mane is busy spearheading his country’s quest for Africa Cup of Nations success. Klopp revealed recently that he has always regretted his decision not to sign Mane in the summer of 2014 for Dortmund – in his own words, “I wanted to punch myself!” – and Liverpool fans are starting to see why even a tight-fisted manager like the German didn’t have a second thought about the hefty asking price....

December 11, 2022 · 5 min · 865 words · Lorenzo White

How Saints Row S Larp Quest Holds Up To Life Is Strange True Colors

LARP-ing, although it may be something technically separate from the world of video games, has a lot of similarities. It’s no surprise that plenty of titles feature LARP-ing, like the fan-favorite Borderlands series that includes both a DLC expansion and standalone game focused on a sort of Borderlands/LARP/tabletop gaming mash up. Life is Strange: True Colors, the latest installment in the popular episodic adventure series, also has a memorable LARP section, and gamers have made comparisons between it and Saints Row’s unusual mission....

December 11, 2022 · 3 min · 526 words · Eric Buck

How Secure Is A Password Manager And Are They Safe

But while they offer great convenience when it comes to managing dozens of passwords, are password managers safe to use? Why Do You Need a Password Manager? Passwords are an essential part of using the internet. Ten years ago you might’ve only needed to remember a handful of passwords. Now, the average user has around 100 passwords. There’s no way you can remember all of them without having to repeat passwords or write them down....

December 11, 2022 · 5 min · 994 words · Maurice Schultz

How Software Can Help You Escape Zoom Calls

A new software tool called Zoom Escaper lets you pretend your video connection is so bad you have to get off the call. The software, and others like it, are a boon to those who’ve had enough with being on camera. “After more than a year of being in a pandemic and face-to-face meetings being limited, people are starting to feel the effects of Zoom burnout,” Kristen Fowler, an executive recruiter at Clarke Caniff Strategic Search, said in an email interview....

December 11, 2022 · 3 min · 622 words · Nathaniel Allen

How Stephen Constantine Ensured The Indian Football Team Did Not Sleep In A Stand In Jamshedpur

With India breaching the top 100 in football rankings for the first time in 21 years , Stephen Constantine is the toast of fans and pundits alike. However, the footballing fraternity are all set to learn more about the 54-year-old coach as a person and as a coach in his autobiography ‘From Delhi to the Den’ which is set to be released on July 25th by deCoubertin Books. Stephen Constantine counts on Indian fans to support his autobiography...

December 11, 2022 · 4 min · 736 words · Joseph Brooks

How The 2020 Nfl Draft Is Already Being Impacted By The Coronavirus Pandemic

Amid the coronavirus pandemic that continues to impact sports globally, that attendance obviously will be a problem. The NFL is taking its time as it weighs its options regarding the logistics and presentation of the draft. When it comes to how all 32 teams prepare for that draft, though, the league had no time to waste. 2020 NFL MOCK DRAFT:Cowboys, Packers bolster defenses in first round On Friday, the NFL’s player personnel department sent general managers, coaches and team player personnel directors a memo that prohibits all in-person draft visits until further notice — a restriction that completely changes teams’ college scouting procedures....

December 11, 2022 · 3 min · 545 words · Diane Jamison

How The Like And Share Buttons Ruined Social Media

But why is social media so powerful? The answer comes down to two important technical innovations: the Like and Share buttons. While these features shaped platforms in powerful ways, they’ve also contributed to the way the social media experience has been ruined for many users. Why the Like and Share Buttons Are So Powerful The first social media website was SixDegrees.com, which was launched in 1997. Other early sites included MySpace (with many people still feeling that MySpace was better than today’s social media) and Friendster....

December 11, 2022 · 5 min · 975 words · Christine Nichols

How The New South Park Game Can Be Made With Tegridy

Hopefully, this will translate into a game that feels even more authentic to the series it’s based on. With previous journeys into fantasy and superhero genres, the upcoming South Park game can capture the magic of the past games while also carrying the unrestricted mayhem the show and prior South Park movies have gotten away with. As a completely in-house project, Matt Stone and Trey Parker should have much more freedom over how far they can push the humor and traditional video game mechanics, which they’ve shown a great capability for....

December 11, 2022 · 3 min · 512 words · Henry Cutter

How The Pokemon Franchise Can Add Variety Without An Official Nuzlocke Mode

Pokemon Nuzlocke rules vary between players. At their core, Nuzlocke runs involve treating fainted Pokemon as permanently lost and only catching the first encounter in each area. More complex rules include level caps, item restrictions, or mechanics introduced by ROM hacks such as randomizers. ROM hacks are considered piracy by Nintendo, so excluding their mechanics is expected. However, some feel the more basic rules should get their own official recognition in the series, even if the simpler Nuzlocke rules might not be a suitable way to put a spin on the Pokemon formula....

December 11, 2022 · 5 min · 923 words · Chris Neal

How The Riptide Enchantment Works In Minecraft

Tridents are a versatile weapon that can be used to strike enemies at melee distance or be thrown to do damage from range. However, tridents that have been enchanted with Riptide, no longer function the same way when it comes to being thrown. Instead of being able to be thrown, Riptide enchanted tridents allow players to vault themselves forward with the help of water, rain, or snow. Essentially, players themselves will become a living projectile, and will do damage when they collide with a mob or another player....

December 11, 2022 · 3 min · 613 words · Jacqueline Kerns

How The Royals Responded To Ukraine From Harry And Meghan To Will And Kate

Harry and Meghan The first message of British royal support to Ukraine following the Russian invasion was made by Meghan and Harry on February 24. Released through their charity Archewell the statement read: “Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and all of us at Archewell stand with the people of Ukraine against this breach of international and humanitarian law and encourage the global community and its leaders to do the same....

December 11, 2022 · 3 min · 588 words · Annette Moyer

How The Xbox Network On Nintendo Switch Works

Here’s what you need to know about Xbox Network on the Switch. What Is the Xbox Network? Xbox Network is an online service owned and run by Microsoft. It first launched on the original Xbox console in 2002 and was subsequently brought to the Xbox 360 and Xbox One. Here are some of the popular features that Xbox Network powers: Online multiplayer games Xbox Achievements The Xbox friends list and messaging service Online voice chat Cloud saves...

December 11, 2022 · 4 min · 670 words · Karen Thompson

How To Access Archive Photos On Ios Devices 4 Steps

You can hide photos in Apple’s Photos so they can’t be seen anymore, then unhide them later. Only you can see these photos.

December 11, 2022 · 1 min · 23 words · Joyce Baker

How To Activate Jio Sim After Long Time With Ease

How to Activate Jio SIM after Long Time? If the phone number is deactivated for less than 15 days then it can be reactivated by recharging it with Rs. 20 or more. However, if the number has been deactivated for more than 15 days then try the following: Call Jio customer care and request them to reactivate your number. Visit the nearest Jio store and submit an application requesting them to reactivate the phone number....

December 11, 2022 · 3 min · 444 words · Tammy Sell

How To Add A Vertical Tab Sidebar To Firefox

Alas, Firefox doesn’t have such a built-in vertical tab feature. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t have a tabbed sidebar in Mozilla’s flagship browser. You can add vertical tabs to Mozilla Firefox with the Tab Center Reborn and Sidebery add-ons. How to Get Vertical Firefox Tabs With Tab Center Reborn Tab Center Reborn is a freely-available tab sidebar add-on for Firefox rated 4.8 (out of five) by users. Its vertical sidebar integrates all the standard page options from Firefox’s standard horizontal tab bar....

December 11, 2022 · 5 min · 1027 words · Helen Morasca