Jank Be Damned, Elex II Is One of the Sleeper Hits of the Year You’d be forgiven for thinking that Elex II is just a janky, low-budget action RPG because, well, umm… itis. But, hidden beneath its jagged exterior and rough edges is a certified gem waiting to be unearthed. Sure, while another open-world RPG that also begins with ‘E’ will surely be dominating everyone’s game of the year conversations in 2022 –and FromSoft bloody deserves it– I’m going to go out on a limb and declare a little title fromPiranha Bytesas one of my personal sleeper hits of the year....

John Travolta’s role as Edna Turnblad in the 2007 musical comedyHairspraywas one of the biggest highlights of the film, but it only happened thanks to a behind-the-scenes agreement during the casting process. It was obvious that Edna had to be a drag performer afterDivine played the role in the original 1988 film. Although John Travolta turned out to be the perfect casting choice, the legendary performer only agreed to the project on the proviso that another actor was also involved....

Cursed techniques inJujutsu Kaisenare known for being extremely complex, often involving strategies, layered mechanics, and a blend of unique abilities. From Gojo’s Limitless and Six Eyes to Megumi’s Ten Shadows, the series is full of abilities that challenge both the characters and readers to understand them fully. But in the middle of this complexity,Sukuna’s slashing techniques, Dismantle and Cleave, stand out not for their intricacy but for their brutal simplicity. They are very elegant and thrive on efficiency over flashiness....

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2launched to glowing reviews, proving to be 2025’s answer to the surprise smash-hit,Baldur’s Gate 3. While I don’t purport to have psychic abilities, I do feel like I could see that coming from a mile off. I loved a lot about the first game in the series, a game that was immensely ambitious for its time and has not been replicated or bested since, even by the AAA behemoths like Bethesda....

Love Is Blindseason 8 saw an interesting accusation between Taylor Haag and her brand-new fiancé Daniel Hastings, andTaylor shared why she was so quick to distrust Danielwhen she believed she’d seen him following her on Instagram before the series.Love Is Blindseason 8, which has been met with difficult reviews as it’s rolled out in the last few weeks, has been driving a different type of drama for viewers. While cast members like Taylor and Daniel have been featured heavily in the pods, their first face-to-face meeting caused a fallout of epic proportions on screen....

Legendary Luke Skywalker actor Mark Hamill revealed how different the ending ofThe Empire Strikes Backalmost was, and it would have been a major tonal change forStar Wars.The Empire Strikes Backis largely considered one ofStar Wars’best movies, if not the single best. Not only did it include the shocking twist that Darth Vader was really Luke Skywalker’s father—one of the keywaysThe Empire Strikes Backchanged Hollywood forever—but it also introduced characters that have become iconic inStar Warsmovies and TV shows, including Master Yoda and Palpatine....

While NetEase initially stated thatMarvel Rivalswould not be coming to the Nintendo Switch, they have now mentioned that they are open to a Nintendo Switch 2 launch of the popular hero shooter.Marvel Rivalslaunched on multiple platforms, minus the Nintendo Switch, which left those players either having to swap platforms or being hopeful that someday the title would come to their preferred one. It seems that this could actually happen, as NetEase states that so long as they can provide the same type of experience as the Console and PC version of the title, they are open to a Switch port....

The release ofMetamorpho’snew solo series is just around the corner, and with a preview fromDC Comics, fans are getting their first look at the Element Man’s new nemesis. If one thing is clear from this brief introduction, it’s that this new villain’s powers make him the perfect match to take on Metamorpho. On August 04, 2025, Al Ewing, Steve Lieber, Lee Loughridge, and Ferran Delgado’s highly anticipatedMetamorpho: The Element Man#1will hit comic book shelves....

Michelle Yeoh’sStar Trek: Section 31can’t act as a continuation ofStar Trek: Discovery’s clever setup for the infamous covert organization. The shadowy section of Starfleet called Section 31 was a huge part ofStar Trek: Discovery, so much so that Section 31 is getting its own movie. The agency has been a part ofStar Treksince the 90s, when it was introduced inStar Trek: Deep Space Nine​​​​​​. Over the last few decades, Section 31 has played a vital role in manyStar TrekTV shows, and it shows no signs of slowing down....

Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edtion Gliders Get In-Depth Video; Brest Bretagne & Cayenne Airports Announced Today Microsoft and third-party developers had interesting news and assets to share about upcoming releases and add-ons. First of all, we get an in-depth video from Microsoft itself about the gliders coming for free with the40th Anniversary Editionon November 11. Moving on to third-party developers, RDPresetsannouncedCayenne – Félix Eboué Airport (SOCA) serving French Guiana....

Originally released on Netflix in 2020,Alice in Borderlandwas a fantastic live-action manga adaptation that quickly built an impressive global following over the course of its two seasons. However, during that time,Squid Game(2021) became a massive hit, followed bythe live-actionOne Piece(2023). Both proved that content originating from Asia could go mainstream on Netflix and that shows based on manga and anime could succeed on their own terms. WhileAlice in Borderlandwas an early example of both trends, it got somewhat lost in the runaway success ofSquid GameandOne Piece....

Summary Ahsoka Tanoactress Rosario Dawson spoke about her struggle with learning Ahsoka’s unique lightsaber form inStar Wars’live-action TV shows at FAN EXPO Canada. Ahsoka is undoubtedly one ofStar Wars’best characters, and her role inStar Wars’movies and TV showshas only grown over the years. This thrillingly culminated in Ahsoka’s multiple live-action performances inThe Mandalorian,The Book of Boba Fett, andAhsoka. However, bringing a character from animation to live-action is no easy feat, and, evidently, Rosario Dawson experienced that first-hand when she took up the Ahsoka helm....

Summary It’s only been a few weeks sinceDC Comicsannounced its upcoming initiative, DC All In. The ambitious new push won’t just see a shake-up to the main continuity with new creative teams, but it will also usher in the new reality that has every fan talking, the Absolute Universe. One of the people leading thecharge for DC All InisSupermanwriter Joshua Williamson. During DC Comics’ announcement, it was revealed that Williamson, along with Scott Snyder, Daniel Sampere, and Wes Craig, would be kicking off thisnew era for the DC UniversewithDC All In Special #1....