Pokemon GO Adding Team Change Feature Next Week

Not too long ago, a datamine ofPokemon GO’s game code determined that the developer Niantic is set to include a brand new item called aTeam Medallionto the augmented mobile reality game, with the object offering players the chance to change teams. Today, Niantic has officially declared this to be the case, with the company set to include the Team Change feature for players to experience next week. According to Niantic,Pokemon GO’s Team Medallion will make its way into the ARG starting at 1:00 p....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 342 words · Donald Smith

Resistance 3 outed yet again, possibly set in New York

Seriously Sony, why don’t you just announce this bloody thing already?Resistance 3has been “outed”for the millionth timeby an online retailer, along with a synopsis that claims players will be defending New York from the Chimera invasion. “Continue the fight against the Chimera invasion inResistance 3, as the battle moves to New York City and humanity makes its final stand,” claims eStarland.com’s sales page. Of course, this has to remain speculation until Sony gets off its arse and confirms anything, although I really would have to raise an eyebrow at yet another game set in New York, especially with those people screaming “NINE ELEVEN NEVAR FORGET” becauseCrysis 2dared to be set in the Big Apple....

June 8, 2025 · 1 min · 149 words · Heather Reynolds

Rumor: Assassin’s Creed Codename Red’s Release Window Revealed

Ubisoft may have accidentally revealed the launch window for the upcomingAssassin’s Creed Codename Red. Following itsUbisoft Forward event in 2022, the publisher has noticeably ramped up its efforts in developing moreAssassin’s Creedprojects over the next few years. Among these,Assassin’s Creed Codename Redis set to be one of the more intriguing entries to the franchise. Now, it appears fans might not have to wait long to get a glimpse into the game....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 308 words · Hector Gilmore

SDCC 2025 Complete Hall H Panels Schedule

San Diego Comic-Con 2025is one of the year’s biggest events for movies, TV, and more, with Hall H serving as the place for panels to be held. Capable of fitting over 6,000 attendees, Hall H is where the most fans and stars can be together. That remains true this year as SDCC 2025 runs from July 24-27. It’s mostcommon for Hall H to then be the place where some of Hollywood’s major studios tout their next tentpoles....

June 8, 2025 · 10 min · 2015 words · Corey Walker

Sega: ‘We weren’t too happy’ about the Wii U version of Sonic Boom

3DS is the flagship now Collectively, theSonic Boomseries was the worst sellingSonicsubfranchise in history. It only managed to scrape together under 500,000 copies for both the Wii U and 3DS platforms. Big Red Button, who handled the Wii U version, seems to have suffered the most, as Sega will not be moving forward with them, preferring Sanzaru Games with a 3DS follow-up,Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice. So why no Wii U?...

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 250 words · Kathleen Foster

Smash Bros. Ultimate Removing Controversial Game and Watch Animation

Controversy can come in the unlikeliest of forms, and in this case, it comes in the form of a feather on the head of a video game character. The game in question isSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, and the aforementioned character is Mr. Game & Watch donned in Native American garb. With the controversy still fresh, Nintendo has now decided to make a last-minute update to the highly-anticipated fighting game, removing Game & Watch’s Native American imagery....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 256 words · Kim Frey

Solo Leveling Has Made Me Incredibly Optimistic About Anime's Future

Solo Levelinghas quickly made a name for itself as one of the most successful anime series in recent history, ushering in waves of optimism for the art form. Anime has been gaining a lot of exposure in mainstream media, and the recent success ofSolo Levelingis both a cause and effect.Series likeSolo Levelingare showing fans around the world just how fun anime can be, and ifSolo Levelingkeeps up with its own success, the series can only get bigger....

June 8, 2025 · 5 min · 1062 words · Robert Ross

Star Renegades Confirms Console Release Dates

A new roguelike tactical RPG,Star Renegades,is being released for consoles for fans to enjoy. From the developers ofHalcyon 6: Starbase Commander,Star Renegadesmakes its way from PC exclusivity to join the ranks of console games starting on November 19th. Making this the second game title coming from developers Massive Damage. RELATED:Which Wii U Ports Will Come to Switch Next? InStar Renegades, players control a squad of rebels soldiers as they fight to overthrow the villainous group known as The Imperium....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Patricia Craig

Sydney Sweeney's 6 Best TV Characters (Number 1 Is Unforgettable)

Sydney Sweeneyis one of the biggest rising stars in the movie industry right now, but it’s her television roles that initially rocketed her to fame. She’s been crowned one of the young Hollywood elite, and withfour more movies to come in the back half of 2025, it’s hard to deny that claim. However, for all the rom-coms with Glen Powell, slow-burn dramas likeReality, superhero films, and horror blockbusters likeImmaculate, television is where audiences first came to know the actress....

June 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1214 words · Alyssa Garza

Team Fortress 2sdays: TF2 for GOTY

Every Tuesday a bunch of us Dtoiders get together and hop online to play some Team Fortress 2 on theofficial Destructoid server! You should join us! The VGA’s are fast approaching this year and you know what that means: It’s time for all of us to complain about them, but watch them anyway. Fortunately for all of us peasants it’s also the time of the year in which we humbly accept what Overlord Keighley tells us is the greatest video of all time (of the last year)....

June 8, 2025 · 1 min · 187 words · Michael Lynn

The Odyssey Is All But Guaranteed To Vault Christopher Nolan Into A Historic Top 5

The Odysseyis all but guaranteed to vault Christopher Nolan into a historic top five. Nolan is revered for conjuring Hollywood blockbusters that marry cerebral storytelling with breathtaking scale. His films are not merely watched, they are experienced – woven with mystery, intellect, and emotional depth – firmly establishing him as a towering visionary of 21st-century cinema. His ascent began with the brooding brilliance ofThe Dark Knighttrilogy, which established him as a mainstream auteur....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Edward Sanchez

Tom Cruise Actually “Got Trapped” Underwater During Mission: Impossible 8's Intense Action Sequence

Tom Cruise was temporarily trapped underwater while filmingMission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, which features daring choreography and ambitious stunt work. Around the half-way mark of the movie, Tom Cruise’s protagonist dives into the ruins of the sunkenSevastopolsubmarine to retrieve the Podkova and kill the Entity for good. It’s themost impressive stunt inThe Final Reckoning,and the behind-the-scenes details just prove how difficult it must have been to pull off. Speaking on theEmpire Film Podcast,the film’s stunt coordinator, Wade Eastwood, offered a more in-depth insight into Cruise’s approach toThe Final Reckoning’s most ambitious stunt....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 542 words · Raymond Carey

Tom Cruise’s Next Movie Casts Emma D’Arcy In Their First New Role Since House Of The Dragon

Tom Cruise’s next movie castsEmma D’Arcyin their first new role sinceHouse of the Dragon, joining the large cast for the untitled movie. While theupcomingMission: Impossible - The Final Reckoningis gearing up for theaters, Cruise is set to star in an untitled film by director Alejandro G. Iñárritu. The movie focuses on a powerful character who goes on a mission to save the world from the destruction he’s responsible for. The movie is expected to premiere in theaters on August 09, 2025....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Christina Harmon