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Long-time Pokémon players likely know that there are a lot of unofficial Pokémon titles that are just as good as their official counterparts. These fan-made games are referred to as ROM hacks and are created by players accessing the Read-Only Memory (ROM) of an original game and making changes to it. Some ROM hacks are as simple as quality-of-life updates to improve on annoying aspects of an existing game, while others completely redesign the game’s story and style of play. ROM hacks for Pokémon games have been around for ages at this point, meaning there is an overwhelming number of…

For me, the communal dimension is the most fascinating part of wail-worthy films. Crying synchronises a room, creating a wordless, collective experience between strangers sitting shoulder to shoulder in the dark. In the final scene of Hamnet, Agnes realises the play unfolding before her is not just theatre, but a conduit for Shakespeare’s grief over their son. As she reaches out towards the boy on stage, the surrounding theatre audience mirrors her gesture. Grief becomes catharsis, rippling outward, from mother to performer to crowd. And in the cinema where we sit, something similar happens; we echo it, too. There is a connection on-screen as much…

Life Aquatic Band are a Sheffield-based dance-punk and electro-infused group known for their groove-heavy, rhythm-forward sound. Blending sharp synth textures, punchy basslines and playful experimental elements, they create music that sits somewhere between indie rock attitude and electronic dancefloor energy. Their style carries echoes of acts like LCD Soundsystem and DEVO, but with a distinctly modern and self-aware twist.The band have gained attention for their energetic live shows and vibrant sonic identity, building a reputation for music that feels kinetic, slightly offbeat, and built to move people physically as much as emotionally. Their releases combine humor, tension and groove, making them…

House of the Dragon is coming back this summer for its third season of intrigue and fantasy warfare. The new trailer is here and the ScreenCrush crew has the full breakdown.We’ll catch you back up on the events of Season 2 and the Targaryen civil war that is now underway. We’ll also explain how this all connects to Game of Thrones, how the House of the Dragon show differs from George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood book that served as the source material for this show, and the importance of the Battle of the Gullet, one of the most crucial turning points in the entire history of…

Jennifer Connelly looks off camera in Once Upon a Time in AmericaImage via Warner Bros. Robert De Niro and gangster epics go hand-in-hand. Do we love when he branches out and flexes his comedic and sci-fi chops? Sure. But at the heart of his career are multiple mafioso-centered movies that have solidified a place in history. His tough guy persona shined through in Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather Part II, which many cinema buffs would consider to be a rare case of a sequel that’s better than the original. Along with exploring the criminal underbelly through future productions, including Martin…

Pokémon ROM hacks really have become one of the most exciting ways to experience the franchise, as dedicated individual developers transform the earlier games in a variety of exciting ways. These have become notably broader in scope over the last few years, with some highly ambitious projects like Pokémon Heart & Soul showing us the potential of the franchise’s earliest throes in the iconic Johto and Kanto. That said, ROM hacks aren’t restricted to just Generation One or Two, and there are plenty of exciting changes that can be made to releases beyond that. One of those is a brilliant…

On June 7 2024 Charli XCX unleashed a monster. Green, mean and only 41:23 minutes long, ​‘brat’ wasn’t just an album – it was an entire summer. And then it was a global phenomenon that dominated pop culture long after the leaves turned golden. During her Coachella performance a full 10 months later Charli floated the idea of brat finally coming to a close, but breaking up is hard to do, especially when your overnight success has been six studio albums in the making. ​“I JUST WANT THIS MOMENT TO LAST FOREVER” Charli admitted via Coachella’s blinking LED screen.That moment becomes The Moment; a feature film collaboration…

TAIJA is a 22-year-old Indigenous hip-hop artist and songwriter born and raised in Boorloo (Perth), Western Australia. Emerging as a bold new voice in Australia’s rap scene, TAIJA blends sharp lyricism with confident delivery, bringing both personal identity and cultural pride into her music. Her sound balances attitude with authenticity, positioning her as a rising figure representing the next generation of Indigenous female artists in hip-hop.“Baddie” is a confident, high-energy statement built around swagger, self-assurance, and empowerment. Driven by punchy beats and assertive flows, the track celebrates independence and self-worth while delivering undeniable attitude. “Baddie” isn’t subtle — it’s bold, self-defined, and…

Eric Dane has died nearly one year after publicly announcing his ALS diagnosis. The actor was 53.Dane died Thursday (February 19), his family confirmed in a statement. “With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS. He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world,” the statement reads.“Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight. He…

Chris Pratt and Aubrey Plaza in Parks and RecreationImage via NBC Chris Pratt has become widely known as one of the biggest and most successful action stars in the world. Although his reputation has suffered a blow with his most recent release, Mercy, he’s poised to get back on track later this year with a new Apple TV movie poised to steal hearts around the world. Mercy is a sci-fi thriller with Rebecca Ferguson that flopped at the box office before being quietly dumped on Prime Video earlier this week. Pratt also has experience as a blockbuster leading man in…