Detective Pikachu Was a Small, But Potent Jolt for Pokémon
Nintendo’s Pokémon series has had a powerful grip on pop culture for decades, and it’s doubtful to change anytime soon. The bulk of that power comes from the video and…
Somehow, Knuckles Is Now the Most-Watched Original Series on Paramount+
Image: Paramount+ The Sonic the Hedgehog Cinematic Universe is knocking out the competition on Paramount+ as limited series Knuckles sets a streaming record for the platform. How Rahul Kohli Got…
Idris Elba Says Sonic 3 Will Be For the Real Diehards
Sam Reid teases a big twist for Interview With the Vampire’s second season. Rashida Jones in on the case in a new look at Apple TV+’s sci-fi drama Sunny. Plus,…
Keanu Reeves Will Voice Shadow in Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Keanu Reeves attends a John Wick: Chapter 4 in Hollywood, California.Photo: Monica Schipper (Getty Images) A “whoa” seems fully appropriate here: Keanu Reeves, star of the John Wick franchise and…
See the 2024 Finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame
Photo: The Strong National Museum of Play This story originally appeared on Kotaku. Every year the video game industry gets together during the Game Awards to celebrate the latest and…
The Super Mario Bros. Sequel Will Jump to Theaters in 2026
Image: Illumination In what’s surely a shock, Nintendo’s confirmed a second Super Mario Bros. movie is in the works. What Was Your First Experience with Super Mario Bros? | io9…
Lego’s Super Mario and Mario Kart Sets Will Have You Dashing to Stores
Image: Nintendo If you’ve been thinking to yourself, “I need some new Legos to put on my shelf,” the company’s got you covered. Along with its newly revealed set for…
The Joyful Mechanical Design of Akira Toriyama
Image: Akira Toriyama Akira Toriyama is responsible for some of the most memorable and beloved character designs of multiple generations. From Goku and the cast of Dragon Ball, to Dragon…
We’re Living in the Golden Age of Merch for the Best Pokémon, Psyduck
Image: Netflix There’s just something about Psyduck that’s always been so relatable. Once a scene-stealing side character in Pokémon’s animated ‘90s series—along with being one of the original 151 pocket…
Twitch Plays Pokémon Returns to Its Roots for 10th Anniversary, This Time on an Old CRT TV
If you long for 8-bit graphics and Pokémon adventures of yore, I’m happy to report that your wait is over. A Twitch channel is making it possible to play Pokémon…