The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomhas no shortage of interesting echoes to use, but there’s one in particular that stands out above the rest of the back. As the first proper game in theZeldafranchise tohave the princess be the protagonist,Echoes of Wisdomequips Zelda with the power to duplicate items with a staff called the Tri Rod. These duplicates, referred to as echoes, take the place of Link’s standard adventuring equipment, allowing her to attack enemies, solve puzzles, and neutralize environmental obstacles with a bit of creativity....

25 years ago, The Wachowskis challenged everything we knew for certain about reality withThe Matrix. The directing siblings channeled that perversely irresistible part of the human brain that whispers a seemingly unified conspiracy theory that everything is a projection intended to trick us. They did so by presenting simple, unchallengable truths in a completely new way. One of those truths has grown in importance sinceThe Matrix’s messageof cognitive oppression has become a buzzword for people preaching personal freedom....

One ofSpider-Man’s most defining character traits is the need for his secret identity. While his closest friends, family, and enemies know his true identity, Peter Parker has taken great lengths to ensure that nobody can truly figure out who he is. However,one unlikely Spider-man villain was able to easily deduce who he was with nothing but a quick and educated guess. The“Flowers for Rhino”story arc introduced inSpider-Man’s Tangled Web #5-6follows the tragic life ofone ofSpider-Man’s most comedic villains, The Rhino....

The revival of this exciting book release trend forOnyx Stormproves just how hugeFourth Wingreally is as the BookTok hit continues.Ahead of its publication, many fascinating theories and exciting details aboutOnyx Stormhave emerged, from guessingViolet’s second signetto wondering how Xaden will escape his newfound status as a venin. Though Rebecca Yarros has given audiences some hints about where the story will go, the excitement has remained as the third installment ofThe Empyrean Seriesgets closer to release....

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pockethas launched a brand-new kind of event, offering players the chance to grab Fire-type cards through Wonder Picks. Over its first month,Pokémon TCG Pockethas tried several different events to keep fans logging in when not opening up packs. These events have ranged from battling events that test players' skill against human and computer opponents tospecial Wonder Pick eventsthat offer a chance at promo cards and more....

InPokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, Item Supporter cards play an important role in assisting theplayers' battle strategies. Whether it’s speeding up deck cycling, or disrupting the opponent’s tactics, these cards can provide a significant tactical edge. SinceTCG Pocket’s successful release, certain Item cards have emerged as far more useful than others, becoming staples in many competitive battles. Item cards fall under the broader category of Supporter cards, much like Trainer Supporter cards....

TheStar Warsuniverse is full of a varied cast of characters - some of the most iconic being droids. The 2023 Marvel Comics seriesStar Wars: Dark Droidsby Charles Soule and Luke Ross addressed what happens when droids go rogue. However, there is already a lovable rogue droid who deserves his own comic story: Chopper. Coming in all shapes, sizes, and abilities, the droids are the backbone of society in Star Wars lore....

The bestSamuel L. Jacksonmovies and TV shows prove that he is one of Hollywood’s most popular and beloved actors as he has become almost a character himself. Jackson had early success as a theater actor before he got a chance to move into movies with small roles in Spike Lee’sSchool DazeandDo the Right Thing. From there, he skyrocketed to the top of Hollywood, with his first major breakout role in Quentin Tarantino’sPulp Fictionas Jules Winnfield....

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Secret Level episode 4. Secret Levelepisode 4’s ending takes the world of Epic Games’Unreal Tournamentand turns it on its head thanks to the story of the oppressed robot, Xan.Prime Video’sSecret Levelshowis an anthology series from the creators ofLove, Death & Robots,which takes several iconic video game worlds and gives them an animated, story-based update.Secret Level’s reviewsmay not be as resoundingly positive as many had hoped, but the way each individual episode treats its video game source material is endlessly compelling, withSecret Levelepisode 4 proving no different....

Sharona Fleming (Bitty Schram) was the best character inMonk, and there’s a fascinating fact that proves she could rival even Tony Shalhoub’s Adrian. Sharona served as Adrian’s nurse and personal assistant for the first three seasons ofMonk, and she was responsible for some of thebest episodes ofMonk. She’s a lot ofMonkfans' favorite character, and she even managed to outshine Adrian on more than a few occasions, like oneMonkepisode where Adrian doesn’t solve the murder....

Warning: SPOILERS ahead for Shifting Gears season 1, episode 7!Shifting Gears' Emmy-nominated sitcom star Jenna Elfman has unpacked her reunion with Tim Allen, examining her “dynamic, strong” character. Elfman guest starred on thecast ofShifting Gearsin season 1, episode 7, portraying a choreographer named Eve who owns a dance studio on the same street as Matt’s (Allen) auto repair shop. The pair conflict during the episode, but manage to have an amicable conversation by the time the show comes to a close....

Caution: Spoilers forStar Wars: The Battle of Jakku - Republic Under Siege (2024)#1 ahead! Doctor Aphra is undoubtedly one ofStar Wars’best original comic characters, and she finally makes an appearance after the events ofReturn of the Jediin Marvel’s latest miniseries, crossing paths withLuke Skywalkerat a pivotal moment. Though she has never appeared in live-action,Aphra has been a foundational part of theStar Warsfranchisesince debuting in Marvel’sDarth Vaderongoing series in 2015. InStar Wars: The Battle of Jakku - Republic Under Siege (2024)#1 – written by Alex Segura, with art by Stefano Raffaele – Luke Skywalker and Rynn Zenat duel the Acolytes of the Beyond, each seeking to obtain an ancient Jedi relic called the Compendium that once belonged to Ky Narec, the master of Asajj Ventress....

This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: Skeleton Crew episodes 1 & 2.Star Warshas introduced its latestDarth Vader replacement, and he’s a failure right from his first scene. There’s a sense in whichStar Warshas been trying to replace Darth Vader since the original trilogy, when the Dark Lord of the Sith sacrificed himself to save Luke Skywalker. Darth Vader cut an imposing figure, his mask giving him a sense of inhuman evil, andStar Warshas - sometimes desperately - tried to replicate that ever since....