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Based on Steve Jones’ 2017 memoir Lonely Boy: Tales from a Sex Pistol, FX’s miniseries Pistol thrashes through London’s early punk scene as seen through the bleary eyes of the Sex Pistols: guitarist Jones (Toby Wallace), drummer Paul Cook (Jacob Slater), singer John “Johnny Rotten” Lydon (Anson Boon), and bassist Glen Matlock (Christian Lees), who is unceremoniously dumped and replaced by John Beverley, who rechristened himself Sid Vicious (Louis Partridge). Emma Appleton plays the tragically flawed heroine Nancy Spungen....

Sony recently pushed out the big 3.0 update to PlayStation 4 consoles around the world a few weeks ago, and with every large launch comes a patch to fix the bugs and glitches which tend to come along for the ride. Though Sony hasn’t released the official patch notes to accompany the update as of yet, it’s clear that the entire update wasn’t just bug fixes - there’s a new feature for following celebrity accounts that gamers are sure to enjoy....

The Pokémon franchise works because it manages to have an accessible entry point where new fans feel welcome and everything is somewhat digestible. This is largely due to the series being focused on a younger demographic. There are hidden or secret lore and gameplay details that broaden the appeal of the franchise. One of those things is the rare discolored forms of Pokémon, known as shiny forms. Let’s now take a look at the 10 best shiny Bug-type Pokémon in the entire franchise, through Pokémon Sword & Shield....

Here’s where you can get a Throh in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Throh. The judo Pokémon. What troubles me about this Pokémon is that there’s apparently an entire species that is born with the self-defense knowledge of judo. Also, that species is born with a white coat and a black belt. Actually, if Throh is anything like Machoke, then that’s no coat. That’s SKIN. Yeesh. In any case, Throh is a powerful Fighting-type Pokémon that can be a real menace in Sword & Shield....

Due to the many great Pokemon games that have released over the years, Pokemon Black & White are often overlooked by series fans; as too are their three starter Pokemon. Granted, they may not quite measure up to some of the other great starters, but there’s still an awful lot to love about Snivy, Tepig and Oshawott. From their creative designs to their unique movesets, each one brings something different to the table....

Pokemon GO has done a pretty great job transitioning an outdoors and community-focused AR experience to temporarily become a play-at-home friendly game. The quick changes that made events more play-at-home friendly were conducted pretty flawlessly, but there were some issues with one recent event in certain region. After problems with Go Battle Day: Marill in many parts of the world a few weeks ago, Niantic announced that it would schedule a make up day to give those regions another shot at the the bonuses and rewards....

Summer is quickly approaching, which means that Pokemon GO Fest 2019 is right around the corner! The Chicago-based event may have had a rough start in its first year (see everything that went wrong for Pokemon GO Fest), but has since come a long way. Players from around the world plan to book flights to Chicago and attend the biggest in-person PoGO event of the year. But first they need to secure some tickets…...

At the GamesBeat Summit on Monday, Niantic CEO John Hanke talked about his ambitions for augmented reality gaming during a session focused on how science fiction inspires today’s communications and entertainment creators. Niantic is best known for the global phenomenon Pokemon GO, which uses augmented reality as a core concept. The game has changed a lot since then, with the addition of new Pokemon and features like in-game events, but the contribution of AR to the player experience has always been at its core....

Those missing Galarian Pokemon in Pokemon Go are about to show up, because nothing says Halloween like a magical pony. Despite the odd timing, Pokemon Go players should be happy to learn that Galarian Ponyta, its candy-colored evolution Rapidash, and Farfetch’d evolution Sirfetch’d are being teased. The hints are being dropped on the official Pokemon Go Twitter account under the guise of Professor Willow spotting some strange creatures. The account then proceeded to post some pictures that hinted at which two Pokemon the professor discovered....

In one of the earlier episodes of Pokemon Journeys: The Series, the anime got caught censoring a small detail on one character in the internationally-aired version of the episode, for alluding to what some consider a sensitive topic. Pokemon has a history of censorship in the United States. Often times, content that is sent from America to Japan is censored in some way if it’s deemed inappropriate for its citizens in the East....

Schools across the United Kingdom are encouraging families to use Sony’s PlayStation 4 as a tool for home learning. As the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic has caused schools to close their doors once more in a bid to stop the spread, teachers are looking for new ways to ensure that no child misses out on their education. Gaming consoles have become a staple of many modern homes. This is truer now than ever; as Covid 19 swept across the globe throughout 2020, and staying indoors was the safest option, many turned to gaming as a form of escapism and relief when times got a bit too heavy in the real world....

Double Fine reveals details regarding a new publisher joining on for Psychonauts 2, while showing off brand new gameplay for the upcoming fan funded platforming game. The small development studio known as Double Fine has been on a roll lately, releasing the quirky Metroidvania style game Headlander to positive reviews following another well received title with the remastered version of Day of the Tentacle. The studio is now turning its attention back to the fan favorite franchise, Psychonauts, as a VR title is due out in a few weeks on February 21....

There are hundreds of speakers available to buy, from complete surround sound systems to the portable Bluetooth numbers you can take to the park, but how do you tell the difference between them? What makes a good speaker sound better than a bad one? And are cheaper alternatives worth considering even if you have the cash to splash? For all the audiophiles out there, you’ll probably already know what to look out for but for those of you who are lost out in the speaker sea, we hope to give you some pointers to help you understand the tech behind the sound so you get the best, regardless of price....

In November 2020, Ubisoft launched a collaborative project with The AbleGamers Charity, releasing a bundle that included a uniform, weapon skin, charm, and headgear all adorned with the organization’s logo. In the months following, Ubisoft raised $171,183. All of that money goes straight to the charity, a charity that is dedicated to improving accessibility in video games and helping disabled players. “We love working with Ubisoft Montreal and the greater Ubisoft team to change the world,” AbleGamers’ chief operations officer Steve Spohn said, “We’re grateful to both the players and developers for enabling us to further our mission of making it #SoEveryoneCanGame and be a part of awesome communities like Rainbow Six....

Nintendo is one of the biggest names in gaming, and they have a history of fantastic consoles to back that up. They’ve been around through the ages, creating innovative consoles through the decades. While all of them are great consoles with a ton of fantastic games, how do they stack up to one another when it comes to their design? Which console looks the best in an entertainment center? Let’s take a look at the past and find out....

With the right PC rig, players have the potential to play horror games with top tier performance and graphics. For the most immersive and suspenseful experience, you’ll want a PC with the best graphics card, RAM, and processor. The difference between a decent PC and a standard video game console is a night and day difference. These days, the horror genre is flooded with games, making it tough for one to stand out....

Diamonds might be forever, but James Bond isn’t. At least not naturally. While the character has survived 60 years, the changing mores and attitudes of several generations, and multiple recastings, it is never a foregone conclusion that 007 will soldier on into the next decade. And in 1995, things looked particularly perilous for the character just as Pierce Brosnan slipped into the tuxedo. Brosnan was, of course, famously cast as Bond before that moment, having been slated to appear nearly a decade earlier in The Living Daylights (1987)....

Rare was once one of the most prestigious developers around, but ever since being dealt off to Microsoft the company has fallen by the wayside. Most recently, the Burmingham-based studio has been dedicated to working on Kinect games, but many of their dedicated fans have been dreaming for a return to form from their once favorite developer. A Rare comeback sounds like a rare thing indeed, but the Xbox 720 may provide the developer a chance at redemption amongst the hardcore gaming crowd....

Cheating used to be awesome. If you’ve never given yourself god powers and spawned in 50 tanks in Grand Theft Auto 3, you haven’t lived. Growing up, cheating was like a shortcut to fun. Why would I grind my Pokemon team to level 100 when I’ve got infinite rare candies? I’m 11, do you think I’ve got nothing better to do? Girls wouldn’t even talk to you if you didn’t have the newest GameShark in middle school, that’s how core cheating was to youth culture in the early ‘00s....

Razer reveals two models of its new BlackShark V2 gaming headset, a refresh of a headset it released all the way back in 2012. The products could be a strong complement to the Cynosa V2 Gaming Membrane keyboard and the Huntsman Mini keyboard that Razer also revealed this month. In a press release today, Razer unveiled the BlackShark V2, a device it is calling an “esports headset.” The device is said to offer high-quality audio, “supreme” microphone clarity, and a high level of sound isolation....