I'm Excited For Nightreign, But I'm Even More Excited For What It Could Bring To An Elden Ring 2

As excited as I am forElden Ring Nightreign, I’m even more thrilled about what it could bring to a possibleElden Ringsequel later on, as the new approach for the standalone title could result in several improvements to the core FromSoftware games – one of which I’d be happy to see.Nightreignis a new installment in the franchise, but not a direct sequel to 2022’s popular game. The new game will have a different loop, centered around solo or cooperative gameplay....

June 15, 2025 · 5 min · 1047 words · David Ellis

I’m sad Pikmin 4 skipped E3, but this ‘leak’ cheers me up

Please enjoy this ‘Pikmin 4’ ‘leaked’ ‘trailer’ Now that I’m home from E3 and rested enough to feel like a human again, I have remembered to check in onPikmin 4, a game Shigeru Miyamoto said was “very close to completion” back in July 2015. Aside from that initial out-of-nowhere acknowledgement, we haven’t heard anything about the project, much less seen it in action. Nintendo was preoccupied withZelda: Breath of the Wildduring last week’s expo and, as far as I can tell, there was no news aboutPikmin....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 216 words · Kaitlyn Rivas

Look, I Love Star Wars, But I'm Still Mad the Films Never Showed the Rebellion's True Power

As a dedicated observer of the intricate dynamics withinStar Warsuniverse, theVader Downcrossover event remains a particularly compelling study. It highlights the Rebel Alliance’s growing strategic capabilities and the unexpected chinks in the armor of even the most feared Imperial figures, showing a new side to the Rebellion as seen in the original trilogy. This arc, unfolding acrossStar Wars(2015) by Jason Aaron and John Cassaday, andStar Wars: Darth Vader(2015) by Kieron Gillen and Salvador Larocca,marks a significant turning point....

June 15, 2025 · 5 min · 855 words · Jonathan Reilly

LOTR: Was Denethor Corrupted?

The reach of evil inThe Lord of the Ringsis wide, and spans across the whole of Middle-earth. Sauron’s influence extended far beyond Mordor itself, and his corruption is seen in a number of characters that the Fellowship encounters over the course of their journey. Sauron wasn’t stupid, and he knew that a good way to have power over the land was to infect those who were in positions of power with his evil ideals and have them work for him....

June 15, 2025 · 4 min · 810 words · Mark Mann

Mario Kart World: All Items & Power-Ups Confirmed

Mario Kart Worldhas been featured in numerous promotional broadcasts since its reveal in the original Nintendo Switch 2 teaser, providing more details about what to expect with each one. As for the most recentMario Kart World-centered Direct, Nintendo showcased more information about racers, courses, and most importantly, items. While several fan-favorite items will be returning,Mario Kart Worldwill also feature a handful of new itemsthat will help players adapt to other changes in this installment and cause even more chaos on the track....

June 15, 2025 · 4 min · 673 words · Amy Goodman

Netflix Expands Password Sharing Crackdown Measures To 4 Countries

Netflixcontinues its hot and cold approach to communicating its anti-password sharing efforts. After clarifying the extent of the new measures that popped up online last week, the streaming giant has posted more precise rules that will apply to Canada, New Zealand, Portugal, and Spain. The move comes after official information posted onNetflix’s Costa Rican page (among a few other countries) featured a detailed description of how account sharing would work moving forward....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 302 words · Jessica Richmond

PlayStation 4 Pro Release Date and Price Confirmed

The PlayStation 4 Pro (codenamed Neo) is Sony’s upcoming high-powered 4K console upgrade and the official holiday release date and price are now confirmed. Sony’s E3 2016 presentationwas a fan-favorite and managed to steal the show even without any of the rumored hardware announcements. A few months later, the PS4 team is finally ready to share the holiday lineup of new hardware and let gamers know how much money to set aside for the new updated consoles…...

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Brittany Wallace

Spotify Is Planning to Increase Prices, Again

At this point, I’m sure you’ve read the same “Streaming Service Has Raised Prices” headline over and over again. Every streaming service has raised its prices, and some sevices enact several price hikes over the span of a few months. Now, Spotify could join the bandwagon, as the company is reportedly planning its second price increase of the last year. According to aBloombergreport, Spotify Premium will experience a price increase in several markets through 2024....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Kristina Williams

Stephen King's 91% RT HBO Horror Masterpiece Has A Perfect New Follow-Up

While often forgotten among talks of his best adaptations, the 2020 Stephen King seriesThe Outsiderremains one ofHBO’s best horror shows yet. Boasting a 91% score on Rotten Tomatoes and a stellar cast including Jason Bateman and Julianne Nicholson,The Outsideris a masterful psychological thriller-horror that brilliantly captures the themes of Stephen King’s book about a town rocked by a grisly murder with dark, supernatural twists. Considering how well-receivedThe Outsiderwas, it’s shocking that it took so long for HBO to tackle anotherStephen King TV adaptation....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 593 words · Amy Bailey

The Big Bang Theory: One Quote From Each Character That Perfectly Sums Up Their Personality

AlthoughThe Big Bang Theory’s characters all had plenty of memorable zingers and one-liners, there is one quote apiece that truly defined their respective roles on the popular sitcom. By the timeThe Big Bang Theory’s series finaleaired, viewers knew the gang as well as they knew their own real-life friends. Like the main characters fromFriendsorHow I Met Your Mother,The Big Bang Theory’s cast of characterswere instantly recognizable to millions of viewers. Moreover, their unique personalities have become iconic thanks to their years in the series....

June 15, 2025 · 9 min · 1741 words · Danielle Chavez

The Crew 2 Debuts with Cinematic Trailer at Ubisoft E3

As far as high-octane trailers go, Ubisoft’s brand new cinematic trailer forThe Crew 2certainly stands up to the competition. During today’sUbisoft Press Conference for E3 2017, Ubisoft brought forth a wild and fast-paced trailer showing an increased array motorsport options forThe Crew 2, and scenes with fleets of racers whipping by local wildlife, turning through city streets, and ripping through some dessert scenery. In short,The Crew 2certainly looks good - but it will have to do more than that to stand up to stiff competition likeForza Motorsport 7andGran Turismo....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Michael Chaney

The Fantastic Four: First Steps' New Trailer Just Proved The Movie Can Nail Mister Fantastic's Powers

Marvel has released the final trailer forThe Fantastic Four: First Steps, and we’re finally given hope that Mister Fantastic’s powers will look amazing in theMCU. The highly anticipated2025 Marvel moviewill finally be released next month on July 25. In recent trailers and teasers, Marvel has been offering a better sense of where the story is going. In the early trailers, Marvel focused on showcasing the Fantastic Four’s family dynamic. However, as the release date approaches, they’ve felt more confident showcasing the action sequences....

June 15, 2025 · 4 min · 736 words · Mark Ingram

The Pokken Tournament controller’s limitations have been confirmed

Based on UK listings When the beans first spilled for thePokken Tournamentcontroller, things didn’t look good for prospective buyers. Apparently it not only can’t be used by player one, but it also will not work with other games. It is now officially confirmed that that is the case due to some recent UK listings, which have additional information in tow. Based on the official Nintendo Store description, player onemustuse the GamePad in versus mode due to “software design....

June 15, 2025 · 1 min · 134 words · Shannon Kim