Pokémon Has Hit a Rough Patch

Thinking about the 30th anniversary of Pokémon is tough for me. While I have a lot of fond memories, modern Pokémon games have so many flaws that I wonder if my nostalgia is just clouding my judgment. I keep asking myself if I simply enjoyed it more as a child, or if the series has always had these problems. And I wonder if there’s any hope for the future of Pokémon after so many disappointments. These thoughts run through my head even as I try to relax by listening to the music from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. But after a lot of consideration, I think I’ve finally found some answers.

Prime Video’s Thriller Series Continues Streaming Dominance After Returning With A Much-Improved RT Score

As you may have seen from their series choices, Prime Video also focuses on reviving popular, established franchises with loyal fans. Their latest show continues this trend, returning for a second season and achieving high viewership numbers. Importantly, critics are also impressed with the new season, giving it a significantly better Rotten Tomatoes rating than before.

High on Life 2 Is a Solid Shooter That Finally Comes Out of Rick and Morty’s Shadow (Review)

The best part of High on Life 2 is definitely its humor, and it’s worth pointing out how much funnier the game is without Justin Roiland. The constant, disruptive stuttering is gone, and the rambling conversations don’t always fall into the same crude jokes that Roiland often made. Despite being the game’s main advertised personality, he actually held it back.

This Rumored Next James Bond Actor Would Be Perfect for Villeneuve’s 007 Reboot (& He’s the Current Favorite)

Denis Villeneuve doesn’t create typical action movies. Films like Blade Runner 2049 and the Dune series demonstrate his preference for thoughtful characters, immersive settings, and suspense that builds slowly, rather than relying on quick jokes. Whoever becomes the next James Bond needs to fit that style—it takes more than just a strong appearance or a good acting history. Considering that, the actor currently favored to get the role actually seems like a very strong choice.