Since Pope Leo XIV was elected, Pokemon fans had some fun with the Popplio meme, which saw the seal-looking water-type creature donning a mitre. Recently, though, a lucky and devout Pokemon fan had the pleasure of making the meme a reality of sorts when the Holy Father signed his Popplio card during a youth trip to Italy.

Talking about his experience on Reddit, the fan known as ReptileCake said that Pope Leo got a small chuckle from the interaction. He brought two cards with him, one for the Pope to bless, and the other to sign.

"I introduced it as Popplio because it sounds like Pope Leo," ReptileCake wrote on Reddit earlier this week. "He laughed, probably as a courtesy, but he did know about Pokémon cards, he even showed it around to the guards around him. Then I asked him to sign a copy for me, and he was happy to oblige."

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Later this week, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 will officially launch on consoles and PC. But if you're willing to pay for early access, you can play Pro Skater 3 + 4 right now.

Activision Blizzard has released Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 - Deluxe Edition Upgrade on PSN and Xbox and PC. For an extra $20, players can join the three-day early access ahead of the game's official launch on July 11. If you're a Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass subscriber, that's all you'll need to start playing right now. Those on PlayStation (and those on Xbox/PC without a Game Pass subscription) will need to outright buy the $70 Digital Deluxe Edition.

The Digital Deluxe Edition also includes the Doom Slayer and the Revenant as playable skaters, each with their own secret moves and skate decks. Doom Slayer also has two unique outfits as well as the Unmaykr Hoverboard skate deck. Additionally, the in-game soundtrack has songs that aren't included in the standard edition as well as exclusive Create-a-Skater items.

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Universal Orlando Resort is bringing a peek into the magic, adventure, and thrills of its brand-new theme park, Universal Epic Universe, to the heart of San Diego during the annual Fandom Party on Thursday, July 24. Taking over FLOAT at the Hard Rock Hotel from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., the Universal-sponsored celebration will transport party guests into first-of-its-kind immersive experiences inspired by the park’s five incredible worlds.

Following the May opening of Universal Epic Universe, fans will get a special preview of what awaits them in Orlando. From the wonder of Celestial Park and the spellbinding magic of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Ministry of Magic™, to the vibrant SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™-Donkey Kong Country™, the heroes of How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and the legendary monsters of Dark Universe, this activation brings each world to life for fans in a way only Universal can.

The Fandom Party is one of the most anticipated events of San Diego’s convention week, and this year Universal Epic Universe is at the center of it all — offering fans, creators, and industry insiders a night to explore their fandoms like never before.

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This September will be the 30th anniversary of Doom's arrival on the Super Nintendo. But Limited Run isn't waiting around to get the party started. The physical-media brand has debuted the first look at the Doom SNES collector's edition, as well as the special rumble controller that will be compatible with it.

On Friday, July 11, preorders will open for the Doom collector's edition and the Doom standard edition, which will go for $175 and $100, respectively. Both versions include 14 new levels that weren't on the original SNES release, as well as nightmare mode, circle strafing, performance enhancements, and rumble support on playable SNES cartridges.

Doom collector's edition (SNES).

The collector's edition features a blood-splattered cartridge, an embossed foil box, a 12" x 16" poster, and an instruction booklet. However, it does not include a controller. If you want to try out the new SNES rumble controller, then you'll have to order that separately for $35. Preorders for the controller will also open on July 11.

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Step into the armored boots of an overzealous knight as you fight across the continent rescuing princesses from their monstrous captors in Tiny Pixels Vol. 2 - Stormy Knights! Slash, dodge, defend and overcome minions like goblins and lizardmen to reach the boss of the castle, and if you emerge victorious, you’ll win the affection of a fair maiden imprisoned within. Each run is unique, with different princesses to find and rescue each time! Collect valuable golden medals to purchase perpetual upgrades across 3 skill trees and stack the deck in your favor for subsequent runs. How long can you keep up this personal crusade as you survive against seemingly impossible odds?

The Girls' Frontline series is back in a big way with the release of Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium—now available on PC and mobile! This free-to-play strategy RPG sequel builds on everything fans loved in the original game, now with a fully 3D battlefield, evolved mechanics, and a fresh roster of Tactical Dolls (T-Dolls) ready for action.

Whether you're a returning Commander or just starting out, Exilium offers a gorgeous, anime-inspired experience thanks to next-gen rendering tech, deep tactical gameplay, and a variety of mini-games to keep things fresh. It's everything you loved about the original and so much more.

Battle-Ready T-Dolls Take the SpotlightSpringfield and Peri are ready for action.

The latest update brings new Elite T-Dolls to recruit, with increased drop-rates for Springfield, Peri, and Mechty (Rerun). Each brings their own strengths to your squad—and yes, you can deck them out in stylish outfits, too.

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