Warning: disturbing imagery ahead if you think people DON’T eat Pokémon.
It’s an age-old question: Do people eat Pokémon in the Pokémon universe? If you ask the people in charge of the Pokémon universe, as Kotaku once did, they’ll say that it’s a mystery. But frankly, that’s BS. There are plenty of examples of people eating Pokémon–and you don’t even have to dig very deep. Just rewatch the original anime, and you’ll see what we mean.
We know that Pokémon are intelligent–many are as smart as (or smarter than) humans. To make this matter even more messed up, there’s also plenty of proof that normal, non-Pokémon animals exist within the world of Pokémon, although we rarely see them. In other words, normal animals do exist, and people choose to eat sentient Pokémon anyway.
Yes, that seems unbelievably cruel for what is ultimately meant to be a universe of games, entertainment, and toys aimed primarily at kids. But in reality, it’s just another way in which the world of Pokémon is a reflection of our own.
Still skeptical? Here are 13 examples that will ensure you never look at Ash, Misty, Brock, Jesse, and James the same way again.
The second and final installment of the 2017 It reboot, It: Chapter 2, got its first trailer today teasing a reunion of the Losers Club, a group of plucky kids who faced down an ancient horror terrorizing their hometown. Now adults, the former members of the club have gone on to live out mostly normal lives–at least, until a tragedy forces them to return to Derry, Maine and confront the monster they thought they’d been rid of all those years ago.
Based on the classic Stephen King novel, It: Chapter 2 has recast the Losers Club into their adult selves with Jessica Chastain, Bill Hader, James McAvoy, Isaiah Mustafa, James Ransone, and Andy Bean. Bill Skarsgard is returning to play the horrifying Pennywise the clown. It hits theaters on September 6.
The trailer not only includes an extended look at one of the novel’s most harrowing scenes, but a rapid fire tease of all the terror yet to come as the friends are forced to relive the nightmares of their past. We combed through the footage to find all the clues and details you may have missed your first time through.
Tom Clancy may have passed, but his name will live on forever in the hearts of gamers because Ubisoft will never let it die. To say there have been quite a few games with “Tom Clancy’s” stamp of approval on them – the most recent of which being the just-announced Ghost Recon Breakpoint – would be an understatement. So, let’s walk back through the multitude of reviews to see how each game under the military-thriller umbrella performed, from the first-person shooters to the third-person stealth action to strategy games and arcade flight sims.
A new entry in the Ghost Recon series is on the way this year. Ubisoft officially revealed Ghost Recon: Breakpoint during a world premiere presentation on Thursday. The game is slated to launch for PS4, Xbox One, and PC this October but some players will have a chance to go hands-on with it a little early thanks to an upcoming beta.
Those who pre-order any edition of Ghost Recon: Breakpoint will receive access to the game’s beta test. Ubisoft hasn’t yet announced when the beta will take place, only stating that it will occur “closer to launch,” but this will likely be most fans’ first chance to try the game’s numerous new mechanics out ahead of its release.
Breakpoint will launch in standard, Gold, Ultimate, and Wolves Collector’s editions. In addition to beta access, those who pre-order any edition will receive a Sentinel Corp. pack that includes exclusive gear, while those who spring for the Gold, Ultimate, or Collector’s versions will get access to the full game three days early and an assortment of other goodies. You can read more details on those in our Ghost Recon: Breakpoint pre-order guide.
Breakpoint is a sequel to 2017’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands. The game sends players to Auroa, a fictional island in the Pacific, to investigate the military tech corporation Skell Technology after the company has gone radio silent. However, players quickly discover the island has been taken over by a military group known as the Wolves, led by former Ghost Cole D. Walker, who is portrayed by actor Jon Bernthal and appeared in Wildland’s recent Operation Oracle update.
New in Breakpoint are stealth and survival elements; players will be able to cover themselves in mud to avoid detection and will need to treat any wounds they sustain. The game also features distinct character classes that will determine what perks and abilities you’ll use. Ubisoft says four classes will be available at launch, with more to come later. Solo, co-op, and PvP modes will all also be available right at launch.
Ghost Recon: Breakpoint releases on October 4. We recently had a chance to go hands-on with the game and thought it was promising and concerning. Despite its prevalent military themes, however, Ubisoft insists the game isn’t making political statements.
Following the success of The Umbrella Academy, Netflix and Dark Horse Entertainment have announced that they will continue to work together for both TV and film projects.
Under this new deal, Netflix will have a first look at Dark Horse’s IP for both film and TV and both parties have already started exploring what will be coming next.
In addition to The Umbrella Academy, Netflix and Dark Horse also collaborated on Jonas Åkerlund’s feature film Polar, which we said was “bolstered by
Mikkelsen’s memorable performance, but can’t overcome a lackluster supporting cast.”
Spoiler Alert! There are tons of spoilers for Avengers: Endgame, Infinity War and much of the MCU below. You’ve been warned!
With so many beloved characters crammed into Avengers: Endgame, even with a three-hour run time some were bound to get short shrift. It’s nevertheless shocking and disappointing that the Hulk, one of the most popular original Avengers and the second-longest tenured MCU hero, is almost completely absent from both Endgame and Infinity War.
Wait a second, you might say. Hulk is all over Endgame! The simple truth, however, is that the character featured in Endgame — helpfully dubbed Professor Hulk by the internet in honor of a similarly merged version from the comics — is not the Hulk at all.
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The next game in Ubisoft’s spy series is Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, and it’s coming to PS4, Xbox One, and PC on October 4. In it, you play as a Ghost, an elite special ops soldier whose fellow soldiers have turned against you. It takes place in an open-world environment, and you can play through the entire game in co-op with up to four players.
Below, we have all the information about Ghost Recon: Breakpoint’s upcoming release, including preorder bonuses, pricing, and what comes in each edition. Let’s dive in.
Following a classic Ubisoft leak, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Breakpoint was announced at a reveal event today and is scheduled to release October 4 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. A sequel to Ghost Recon: Wildlands, the open-world game is described as a “story-driven four-player experience” and will feature Major Cole D. Walker, a rogue special ops soldier with an army of weaponized drones at his disposal. Walker is voiced by actor Jon Bernthal.
More info about Ghost Recon: Breakpoint is still being revealed, but in the meantime, the game is already available for pre-order. If you were a fan of Wildlands and know you’ll be picking up Breakpoint, here’s what we know about the available pre-order bonuses and its various editions, including the Wolves Collector’s edition. Note that this story is still being updated as more retailers open pre-orders.
Ghost Recon: Breakpoint pre-order bonuses
Pre-order Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, and you’ll receive the Sentinel Corp Pack, which includes the Hammer MK.2 vehicle, the Sentinel MK.2 heavy outfit, and the Valor assault rifle. Those who pre-order are also guaranteed beta access.
My Best Buy members will receive $10 reward credit when pre-ordering the game.
Ghost Recon: Breakpoint standard edition
The standard edition will include the base game and any applicable pre-order bonuses.
PS4:
Xbox One:
PC:
Ghost Recon: Breakpoint Steelbook Gold edition
If you decide to upgrade and get the Steelbook Gold edition, you’ll receive:
Base game with any pre-order bonuses
Three-day early access starting October 1
Year 1 Pass
Two DLC: “Deep State” and “Transcendence”
Launch mission, “Siren’s Call”
One-week early access to three new classes, released throughout the year
Special Operations Forces Pack
Quiet DMR
Covered ACH
Crye G3 combat pants
Cross Draw vest
Collectible steelbook (physical version only)
Here’s where you can pre-order the Steelbook Gold edition:
The fanciest edition of Ghost Recon: Breakpoint is the Wolves Collector’s edition, a Ubisoft Store exclusive that includes in-game bonus content and some physical collectibles. The Wolves Collector’s edition comes with the following:
Everything offered in Steelbook Ultimate edition
24 cm collectible figurine of Cole D. Walker
Exclusive steelbook metal case
Confidential file containing three lithographs
Game soundtrack
Walker’s dog tag
Waterproof map of Aurora
As usual with these types of collector’s editions, it’s very likely the Wolves Collector’s edition will sell out soon, so don’t wait to pre-order if you’re interested in owning it.
