Why This Genius Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Tactic Is Perfect For Speedrunners

Despite only releasing a few weeks ago, players ofThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomare already finding ways to speedrun the game. The title’s Echo ability has allowed players to approach this entry in a completely different way compared to previous titles. Whether it be in combat or during puzzle-solving sections,Echoes of Wisdomconsistently asks the player to engage with their environment in a completely new way. This is no more apparent than when Zelda is traversing through Hyrule....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 639 words · Jeffrey Kim

Why You Should Play A Qunari In Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Dragon Age: The Veilguardhas four playable races for the players to choose from - Humans, Elves, Dwarves, and Qunari. Each of these lineages are involved in the lore of theDragon Ageseries, and the first three have been present as playable races throughout the franchise. Upon starting a playthrough, the first decision players will face is the choice of a lineage to assign to the protagonist, Rook. However, with most of the bonuses depending on Rook’s faction, this choice may prove difficult to make, given that the effects of their lineage are not immediately laid out for the player....

July 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1229 words · Jeanne Allen

"Go To Sleep Panicked": Timothée Chalamet Opens Up About His Fears Over Playing Bob Dylan In Upcoming Biopic

Timothée Chalamet recounts his deep fears about playing Bob Dyan inA Complete Unknown. Chalamet is set to play the iconic and iconoclastic singer-songwriter in the upcoming biopic by James Mangold. The film will chronicle Dylan’s early career and his interactions with other burgeoning musical talents of the time period. In addition to Chalamet,A Complete Unknownfeatures a leading castincluding Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro, Edward Norton, Boyd Holbrook, Scoot McNairy, and Dan Fogler....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 620 words · Janet Robinson

"I Don't Want To Jinx It": How Black Bag Ending Could Set Up A Sequel Teased By Director & Star

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Black Bag.Black Bagdirector Steven Soderbergh and star Michael Fassbender tease the potential for a sequel to the new espionage drama. Released in theaters this weekend, the new film follows George Woodhouse (Fassbender), a spy who must covertly surveil his wife Kathryn (Cate Blanchett) when she is suspected of stealing a dangerous weapon. At theend ofBlack Bag, after learning they’ve been set up and made to investigate the other,George and Kathryn team up to expose the true thief: James Stokes(Regé-Jean Page)....

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 856 words · Matthew Arias

"The Ally Who Could Turn the Tide": Transformers Brings Back the Autobots' Greatest Warrior

WARNING! Potential spoilers ahead for Transformers #17The Autobot/Decepticon war has been raging in theEnergon Universe, but the return of one major character in the pages ofTransformers (2023)could be enough to turn the tide in the Autobots’ favor. As the Cybertronian war heats up, both sides are going to need all the help they can get, so fans should expect many cameos and surprise appearances in the issues to come. Set to be released in February of next year,Transformers#17 will be the third part of the new arc started in issue #15....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 606 words · Kyle White

10 Darkest Teen Titans Heroes in Franchise History (Ranked Weakest to Strongest)

Outside the original lineup of theTeen Titansteam, DC has housed nearly twenty different Titans teams since the original’s debut in 1964. As new teams form and dozens of new heroes, and villains, join the ranks, the overall Titans brand has expanded well past its original nine members. However, not every Titan maintains the same plucky attitude that the first iteration originally had. From infiltrations to uneasy alliances to outright villains, the various Titans teams carry many members who defy traditional senses of morality or the general heroic aesthetic....

July 8, 2025 · 7 min · 1483 words · Jacob Williams

10 Feel-Good Westerns That Don't Get Too Violent

Since the early days of film,theWesterngenre has been a staple of the cinema world. Audiences around the world love tuning in for thesestories of the West, often featuring cowboys, outlaws, and the sprawling settings of the American frontier. Of course, because of these factors,violence is often a very prominent element of these films. Many Western fans love when the dramatic showdowns between good and evil culminate in violent gunfights, explosions, and all-around calamity....

July 8, 2025 · 12 min · 2488 words · Melissa Nelson

10 Funniest Far Side Comics That Will Make You Terrified of Public Speaking

Few people love public speaking, and Gary Larson’sFar Sideperfectly captures why. From annoying questions to an inattentive audience,Larson’s comics imagine every worst-case scenariothat could afflict anyone speaking in public, and yet somehow with enough humor that they’re still a joy to read. Here are the 10 funniestFar Sidecomics about public speaking -be sure to vote in our end-of-article poll for your #1, and to find out which of Larson’s gags other readers consider the funniest of the bunch....

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 1041 words · Jody Wu

10 Hidden Features In Farming Simulator 25 That Make The Game So Much Better

Farming Simulator 25has a lot of different mechanics and systems that can make it a fairly complex game to learn, particularly as many of its features are not obvious or shown in the tutorial. Even beyond the basics of things like how to break up rocks and harvest crops, there are many more subtle things in the game that can make for a rich experience for players, if they ever come across them....

July 8, 2025 · 9 min · 1722 words · Vincent Andrade

10 Hidden Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Mechanics & Features That Will Improve Your Experience

Thanks to its positive reception and ease of access, more players are joining the battle inWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, letting them experience the visceral action of the franchise firsthand. However, being a large-scale hack-and-slash action game with many unique mechanics,it can be overwhelming for some players to learn all the ins and outs of each feature for the first time. By understanding all the core features and hidden aspects ofSpace Marine 2, players will have much better luck withstanding the onslaught of enemy Xenos....

July 8, 2025 · 10 min · 1963 words · Nicole Boyd

10 MCU Villains That Even The Heroes Were Scared Of

TheMarvel Cinematic Universehas done a great job with major villains from the comics and obscure foes, with some of them rising to a level of their own, striking fear into the hearts of some of the franchise’s best heroes. Sadly, many of theMCU’s best villainshave come and gone. The franchise does have a problem ofkilling evil characters in their first appearance, which is something Marvel has continuously received criticism for....

July 8, 2025 · 9 min · 1820 words · Joseph Morrison

10 Most Underrated Performances in Horror Movies

As much as thehorror genreis appreciated around the world, it happens, from time to time, to underestimate the artistic value behind it. The immediate thrills in these movies;blood-curling plot twists, jump scares, and shocking finales - tend to overshadow other elements, one of these being the intense performances within them. Nevertheless, a few powerful portrayals managed to steal the scenes and become career-defining moments for some horror movie actors.They earned the recognition they deserved....

July 8, 2025 · 11 min · 2173 words · Carol Allen

10 Things To Do First When Stardew Valley 1.6 Comes To Consoles

Cozy game and indie sensation,Stardew Valley, released a massive patch last March, and now will finally be coming to consoles on June 17, 2025. The changes that this update brings are so large in scope that it revitalized the game. With a new farm to choose from, more festivals, oodles of new furniture and decorations, and so much more, console players have been anxiously awaiting this update for several months....

July 8, 2025 · 8 min · 1661 words · Peter Smith