The loss of Monolith ends a long history of innovation with its Nemesis System and LithTech engine, and that's a big deal for gaming

The closure ofMonolith Productionsis a huge loss to the gaming industry. More than 100 people have lost their jobs, many of whom have been working on many titles for decades. Monolith wasn’t always a part of Warner Bros. Games and made many IPs both before and during the time with its parent company.FEARandMiddle-earth:Shadow of Mordorare perhaps its best-known releases, but the studio also created hits likeShogo: Mobile Armor Division,Tron 2.0, andNo One Lives Forever....

June 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1117 words · Zachary Kim

The MCU Just Perfectly Explained How Scarlet Witch Can Return According To Major Marvel Theory

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Agatha All Along episode 6, “Familiar By Thy Side.” Marvel Television’sAgatha All Alongmight have just introduced the perfect way for the Scarlet Witch’s much-anticipated return to theMCUto be explained. As the first official spinoff from 2021’sWandaVision,Agatha All Along’sstoryline has been heavily influenced by Wanda Maximoff’s Scarlet Witch, even though she hasn’t made a physical appearance in the new MCU series. Not only has the aftermath of the Scarlet Witch’s Westview takeover been explored, but the trouble she causedKathryn Hahn’s Agatha Harknesshas also been detailed, and one of her superpowered sons made his triumphant return....

June 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1093 words · Jennifer Berry

The MCU's Fantastic Four Movie Brings An 18 Year Old Unused Black Panther Casting To Life In Marvel Movie Theory

T’Challa can return to theMCUinThe Fantastic Four: First Steps, presenting Marvel Studios with the opportunity to revive an 18-year-old unused Black Panther casting choice. Recent speculation has suggested that Marvel Studios may be gearing up to reintroduceT’Challa’s Black Panther to the MCUfour years after the late Chadwick Boseman’s tragic passing. Exploring an alternate universe inThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsprovides Marvel with the perfect opportunity to debut a new version of this iconic MCU hero, and the perfect actor might have already been chosen....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 837 words · Tiffany Holt

The Origin Of Daenerys' Dragon Eggs In House Of The Dragon Creates A Much Bigger Question For GRRM

Summary House of the Dragonseason 2 seemed to finally provide an explanation for where Daenerys' dragon eggs came from, and it leaves George R.R. Martin with some questions to answer.Season 2 saw Rhaenyra sending Rhaena and her young sons to the Vale for protection, bringing with them baby dragons and four dragon eggs, stating that Rhaena would be taking care of the future of their house. The origin of Daenerys' three dragon eggs is lost in the mysteries ofHouse Targaryen’s history, but the episode’s director stated that these were hers (viaMashable), raising even more questions....

June 25, 2025 · 5 min · 925 words · Sara Cox

The Original Design for Galactus' Daughter Is Significantly Different to Marvel's Final Choice

Summary Galactus' daughter, Galacta, hasn’t had much time to shine in Marvel’s comic universe. In one of her few appearances, her original design was revealed, being a much different take on the character. Ultimately, she ended up looking even more like her father than she initially did in Elsevilla’s early designs. Galacta, also referred to as Gali, first appeared in 2009, inMarvel Assistant-Sized Spectacular #2. Her only other appearance in comics has been inGalacta: Daughter of Galactus(2010), a 4-issue series....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 533 words · Jenny Thomas

Throne And Liberty: 10 Best Weapon Combos

Throne and Libertyis heavily focused on guilds. Players who want to help their guild succeed will need to develop the best builds for their characters. Part of that is determining the best weapon combos. Unlike most MMORPGs,the traditional class system is replaced by the ability to choose two weapons. These weapons determine what abilities and playstyle players end up with. For example, some guns are great for melee players, while others are good for support and healing players....

June 25, 2025 · 10 min · 1952 words · Dr. Michael Martin

Tom Cruise Honors Val Kilmer With Moment Of Silence At CinemaCon 2025: "I Really Can't Tell You How Much I Admire His Work"

Tom Cruise honorsVal Kilmerwith a moment of silence at CinemaCon 2025, also speaking about the life and work of his friend following his death. On Tuesday, July 17, 2025,Kilmer died at age 65, having suffered from complications due to pneumonia. The actor, best known for his roles like Doc Holliday inTombstoneand Chris Shiherlis inHeat, had been battling throat cancer since 2015. His final appearance onscreen wasin 2022’sTop Gun: Maverick, where he returned as Iceman, having a brief yet inspiring conversation with Cruise’s Maverick....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 516 words · Joseph Hill

Towards Zero Images: New Looks At Agatha Christie BBC Series’ Starry Cast Of Suspects & The Struggling Inspector On Their Case

New images offer a closer look atTowards Zero. The upcoming BBC One series adapts the 1944 Agatha Christie novel of the same name with a robust ensemble cast that includes Anjelica Huston, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Matthew Rhys, Ella Lily Hyland, Jack Farthing, and Anjana Vasan. The original novel centers on the recurring Christie character Superintendent Battle, who is lesser known than her famous detective Hercule Poirot and theiconic Miss Marple, an elderly woman who is an amateur crime-solver....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Robert Edwards

What Happened To Rodney Alcala's Competing Dating Game Bachelors In Real Life After Woman Of The Hour

Warning! This post contains spoilers for Woman of the Hour. After watchingWoman of the Hourand its retelling of theDating Gameepisode that featured Rodney Alcala, it is hard not to be curious about what happened to the two contestants who competed with Rodney Alcala on the show. Based onRodney Alcala’s true criminal history, Anna Kendrick’sWoman of the Hourunfolds many different chapters from the serial killer’s life. While primarily focusing on his strange appearance inThe Dating Game, the movie also goes back and forth in time to walk through some of his most vicious murders....

June 25, 2025 · 5 min · 854 words · Bryan Decker

Why Anora's Red Scarf Is So Important In The Movie & What It Really Means

The red scarf is undoubtedly the most important object inAnora, as it reveals a lot about who Ani is as a character. Despite being an indie movie with a relatively small budget,Anorawon Best Picture at the Academy Awards, cementing it as one of the best movies of 2024. Ever since its release,reviews forAnorahave been incredible, with Screen Rant’s own Patrice Witherspoon giving the film a score of 9 out of 10....

June 25, 2025 · 5 min · 874 words · Curtis Murphy

Why Lainy Lies About Being Pregnant In Kinda Pregnant

Kinda Pregnant’s quirky premise revolves around Amy Schumer’s character, Lainy, pretending to be pregnant. She commits entirely to the bit, wearing a fake pregnancy belly, attending prenatal yoga, and even entering friendships and romantic relationships with people who believe she is expecting. Of course, Lainy can’t get away with her deception forever. In a classic rom-com moment, her big secret dramatically and publically blows up in her face. This was inevitable inKinda Pregnant, so why did Lainy start pretending to be pregnant in the first place?...

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Anita Castillo

Why There Is No New NCIS: Sydney This Week (March 21) & When Season 2, Episode 7 Releases

WARNING! SPOILERS ahead forNCIS: Sydneyseason 2, episode 6, “Hell Weak.“There is a reason thatNCIS: Sydney’s latest episode isn’t airing on July 23, 2025.NCIS: Sydneyseason 2offers big cases and plenty of romance, and its latest episode was no exception, making it frustrating to have to wait.NCIS: Sydneyseason 2, episode 6 focuses on the romance between Evie (Tuuli Narkle) and Deshawn (Sean Sagar) when the two investigate a murder at a wellness retreat for Navy SEALS, which naturally puts them into a life-and-death situation....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 827 words · Paula Carter

“Listen, If I’m Going To Do This…”: Ke Huy Quan Had 1 Condition For His 2025 R-Rated Action Movie, And It Was Inspired By Hong Kong’s ’80s Genre Legends

Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan reveals his one condition to star in the 2025 comedy action movieLove Hurts. Quan won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of time-traveling husband Waymond Wang inEverything Everywhere All at Once.Love Hurtsrevolves around a familiar premise about an average nobody turning into an action hero.Quan plays a mild-mannered realtor, Marvin Gable,who’s a hitman hiding in plain sight. In an exclusive interview withScreen Rant, Quan shared the one big condition to starring inLove Hurts....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 761 words · David Floyd