The Bloodborne launch trailer is so deliciously sinister

That closing shot If you’re worried about seeing too much of the game, stay far away from this video. It goes places. That said, you know a trailer is good when, without hesitation, you go back and rewatch it several more times in a row. Admittedly, part of that was necessary for me to take in the dialog — this is a Japanese trailer and the English voice-over is difficult to make out....

June 7, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Amanda Smith

The Comeback Season 3: Lisa Kudrow's Chance For A Friends Reunion

HBO’sThe Comebackhas certainly earned its title, officially returning for a third season after an 11-year delay, but it also has a shot at an epic cast reunion. Production on Lisa Kudrow’s long-awaited revival of her hit series began this summer, for an anticipated release date of 2026. The Comebackfollows veteran B-list actor Valerie Cherish, who, after landing a sitcom role, agrees to have her life documented on a reality TV show....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Katelyn Schultz

The Don Doko Don Pocket Player is a (limited) little slice of obscure gaming history

Three very old but charming games Portable gaming is one of my biggest sub-hobbies in this massive sea of an industry. There’s something about grabbing a box and playing it wherever you want that just feels so freeing: an instant omnipresent state of nirvana. While my portable collection is mostly comprised of dedicated gaming handhelds, every so often a specialty device will come across my desk that’s worth taking a look at....

June 7, 2025 · 4 min · 803 words · Jennifer Levine

The Final Reckoning Isn't Truly The End Of An Era, Even If It's Tom Cruise's Last Mission: Impossible Movie

Tom Cruisehas been makingMission: Impossiblemovies for nearly 30 years. The franchise has been a lot of different things in that time, but for the past decade – from whenChristopher McQuarrie stepped into the director’s chairand ended an unofficial tradition of each entry being handed to a new filmmaker – it’s meant something specific to the action movie landscape. If the marketing aroundMission: Impossible – The Final Reckoningis to be believed,that run may have come to an end this year....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 548 words · Jennifer Patrick

The Week in Rock (Band DLC): ‘Progressive Tracks’

This week’s shot of Rock Band goodness comes in the form of three “Progressive” tracks, a term I’ve not heard in many years and hoped would never come back. All that aside, the newness breaks down as follows: Rush “Working Man“ Coheed and Cambria “Ten Speed (of God’s Blood and Burial)“ No idea how those three songs fell into the same genre. You’ve got 70s powerhouse Rush, the Pumpkins, (is this pre or post Billy Corgan looking like Nosferatu?...

June 7, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · Deanna Sellers

The Wild Crime From A Real-Life Arsonist That Inspired Apple TV+'s Smoke

Warning: SPOILERS ahead for Smoke episodes 1 and 2!Apple TV+’s new crime drama,Smoke, tells a fictional story about serial arson, but is inspired by the wild real-life crimes of an actual arsonist. The upcoming series was created by Dennis Lehane, known for the crime miniseriesBlack Bird. The show is considered one of thebest Apple TV+ shows, aided by strong performances, including its lead, Taron Egerton. WhileEgerton’s movies and TV showshave netted him critical praise,his re-teaming with Lehane forSmokeshows the pair have what it takes to craft engaging crime storiestogether....

June 7, 2025 · 4 min · 753 words · Carol Smith

This Iconic Fantastic Four Nickname Just Joined the Official MCU Canon

When theFantastic Fourushered in a new age for Marvel Comics, Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, the Thing, and Human Torch changed how people viewed superheroes. Now, that legacy is following them into the MCU. Marvel has just confirmed the team’s iconic nickname is making the leap to the movies. Fantastic Four: First Steps #1brings the MCU’s Fantastic Four to comic pages for the first time, officially telling their first adventure as a team into the MCU....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · Robert Gomez

Trials Rising Trailer and Release Date Revealed

It’s been four years since we last saw a proper new entry into theTrialsseries, with fans' last dose of the dirt bike action coming fromTrials Fusion.So, although it wasn’t announced prior to the conference, it’s no real surprise that Ubisoft Redlynx took to the stage at E3 to announceTrials Rising, the latest instalment in the series. The trailer was announced in a comedic fashion, with Redlynx’s founder driving towards the Ubisoft stage on a dirt bike dressed as Evel Knieval, only to “trip” and crash into the podium set out for him on stage....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · Alan Cline

Xbox Game Pass Subscribers Should Be Excited for October 25

Summary Microsoft has officially announced an Xbox Partner Preview event for Wednesday, October 25 that will include new information on upcomingXbox Game Passtitles. Microsoft has worked hard to ensure that there is a constant stream of new games coming toXbox Game Pass. New titles are added to the popular subscription service multiple times per month, with more games set to debut before October 2023 is out. Xbox Game Pass has seen some major new additions in October 2023, with the month headlined by first-party Xbox racing gameForza Motorsport....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · Krystal Gross

You can be in Gori Cuddly Carnage’s credits and all it’ll cost is just under a pint of blood

InGori Cuddly Carnage, you’re on a mission to save the world by using a talking hoverboard called F.R.A.N.K. to rip and tear your way through as many mutated unicorns as you possibly can. There’s blood, a lot of blood, and, strangely, blood could be your ticket to getting into the game’s credits. Developer Angry Demon Studio has announced a new campaign forGori Cuddly Carnage. After the team behind the game decided they woulddonate their own bloodto hospitals following the title’s censorship in certain regions, it’s time for fans to step up....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 528 words · David Ortega

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom(Skyward Sword Set)

Quick Links There are several armor sets inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomthat are fashioned after outfits from other entries in the series. One such set is the Armor of the Sky, and it is certain to remind players of Link’s clothing fromSkyward Sword. WhileThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s Sky Armor set does not grant any significant gameplay bonuses, some fans will undoubtedly want to obtain all its pieces, and this guide is here to assist with that endeavor....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Christopher Wilson

3 Fantasy Books to Read Before Final Fantasy 16, FF14 Endwalker Release

It must be acknowledged the storytelling in theFinal Fantasyseries is “uneven.” The themes, tone, and emphasis on plot versus character vary from game to game, and some titles are objectively weaker than others. But more than its strict narrative merits,Final Fantasyis renowned for telling a specific, unmistakable style of story: one where the magic system shapes the story’s premise and suffuses the setting absolutely. The characters may be archetypal, but they are also soaked with style, possess distinctive personalities, and each represent an unmistakable mood....

June 6, 2025 · 5 min · 931 words · Eric Eaton

8 Mystery Box Shows That Fell Off Once They Started Answering Their Biggest Questions

Mystery box TV shows can be fantastic when they’re done well, butas the genre becomes oversaturated, it’s hard to ignore the series that lost their sparkwhen they started answering questions. A mystery box show is a series that uses nebulous and sometimes confusing events to slowly craft a larger, overarching story that connects all the characters and plot points through a hidden piece of lore. The secrets at the heart of these stories keep audiences coming back for more, but forcing the audience to live with uncertainty for so long means the narrative payoff has to be good....

June 6, 2025 · 8 min · 1597 words · Andrew Marquez