The Mandalorian Is Better Without Jedi

The Mandalorianis perhaps the most uncontroversially beloved piece of Star Wars media in the past several decades. After some big plot swings in the end of season 2, season 3 is on its way with the promise of more Jedi and lightsabers, a choice that threatens to ruin what makes the series so special. The most recentStar Warsfilms, while still massively successful, have become sources of discourse and mixed fan responses....

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 886 words · Raymond Villa

The Pandemic Could Change Box Office Reporting Forever

The Coronavirus pandemic has turned the global theater industry on its head, leading to many desperate changes that could have long-term ramifications. From ushering in an age of VOD first releases of big budget films, to changing the historic release windows for how long a movie must be in theaters, the shake up of movie distribution has broken decades of once-sacred traditions. Now however, audiences may be looking at yet another big change, one that might shift how the box office is reported even after the pandemic fades into memory....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Michael Alexander

The Witcher Author Has Interesting Response to Fans That Compare the TV Show and Video Games

Since its release in December of 2019, Netflix’sThe Witcherhas received widespread praise among fans of theWitcherfranchise. Following the franchises' increase in popularity, the author of the original novel series has become rather vocal in terms of his response to the manyWitcheradaptations. The Witcheris a Netflix Original series that premiered on December 20th, 2019 and is based on the popular Polish novel series of the same name. With the franchise being spread across so many different artistic mediums, an interview was conducted with the author of the originalWitchernovels, Andrzej Sapkowski....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Sarah Long

This Dark Fantasy Film Almost Bankrupted Disney (But It’s Great)

In 1985, Disney released its 25th animated feature,The Black Cauldron. The movie was based onThe Chronicles of Prydainnovels by Lloyd Alexander which were rooted in Welsh mythology. The film marked several firsts for the studio. It was the first Disney animated film to be given a PG rating and the first to use CGI, albeit in small amounts. It was also the first to nearly completely sink the studio after its release....

June 17, 2025 · 4 min · 829 words · Brian Lewis

Total War: Pharaoh Dev Talks Bringing the Bronze Age Collapse to The Franchise

WhileTotal War: Warhammer 3may have a lengthy roadmap ahead of it, Creative Assembly is preparing to launchanotherTotal Wargame next month.Total War: Pharaohwill be bringing the series to the Bronze Age collapse for the first time and will be introducing a plethora of new features to help reinvent the formula. It seems like it should have almost everything that fans ofTotal Warcould want, and it should be made even better by the sandbox campaign that is included....

June 17, 2025 · 17 min · 3498 words · Curtis Evans

Unique Items in The Legend of Zelda Franchise Explained

Summary The Legend of Zeldaseries is full of iconic items like the Master Sword, Hylian Shield, and Link’s Tunic that have become some of the most recognizable symbols in gaming. In addition to these popular items, the series is also packed with recurring tools like bombs, arrows, masks, hookshots, and boomerangs that aid Link in solving puzzles and defeating enemies along his journey. However, sometimesThe Legend of Zeldaseries deviates from the norm and introduces wholly unique items that can only be found in one specific entry, making them oddities among the titles in the franchise....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Anna Baker

Viral TikTok Videos Show What LEGO Breaking Bad, Red Dead Would Look Like

LEGOgames have become some of the most creative and fun titles in the industry, as developer TT Games has taken several licenses and crafted incredible experiences for players of all ages. WithLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagaon its way, it seems that anticipation for these types of games are starting to reach an all-time level off hype once again. TT Games, originally Traveller’s Tales, first began making games based on other LEGO licences withLEGO Star Wars: The Video Gamein 2005, and have taken on the task of adapting numerous other franchises under the LEGO banner, includingHarry Potter,Lord of the Rings,Jurassic World, both Marvel and DC superheroes, andIndiana Jonesto name a few....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Kevin Cox

What to Expect From Tiny Tina's Wonderlands in 2022

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlandshas been heavily anticipated by Borderlands fans, and for good reason. The game is a spiritual successor to the belovedBorderlands 2expansionTiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep, as it will be bringing back that DLC’s fantasy focus. Tina will be young once again, as the game is set shortly afterBorderlands 2, ensuring that she is as entertaining as she can possibly be in her dungeon master role. Gearbox has shown offTiny Tina’s Wonderlandsthrough a few memorable trailers, and gamers will likely get a few more looks at its content in the lead-up to release....

June 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1070 words · Zachary Erickson

10 Best Games That Focus On Exploration Of Microscopic Worlds

Video games can allow players toexplore a vast array of worlds. Often, players expect games with bigger worlds to be the more impressive experiences, with a lot of titles putting emphasis on their huge open worlds. Some stories, however, prove that a smaller scale can be just as impactful. The following games all demonstrate stories set in worlds that are tiny in comparison to our normal point of view. Whether these include protagonists who have been physically shrunk to see the world in a new way or those who are native to their tiny world, all of these games shift a player’s perspective of the world towards the microscopic....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 1027 words · Stephen Scott

10 Most Shocking Moments From Death Stranding, Ranked

Death Strandingis a massive game. After three weeks, players are finally reaching its conclusion. Going through the narrative takes anywhere between twenty-five and sixty hours, depending on the amount of side content one engages with. Related:10 Pro Tips For Death Stranding You Should Know Typical to aHideo Kojimagame, the narrative is filled with shocking twists and turns, ten of which are featured on the list below. Obviously, this list is going to be chock full of spoilers, so veer your eyes away now if you want to experience all the revelations firsthand (butlook here if you want some spoiler-free thoughts)....

June 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1183 words · Jasmine Owens

3DS Games Turning 10 In 2023 (That You Should Replay)

The 3DS had a rough launch in 2011 between the Japanese and North American launches. The price swayed some players away, but there was also a lack of games. It was so bad that Nintendo dropped the price less than a year later because they needed to drum up sales. RELATED:Canceled 3DS Games You Forgot Existed 2012 was a better year for the3DSwith great games likeKingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop DistanceandKid Icarus: Uprising....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 857 words · Joel Johnson

AEW Fight Forever DLC Adds Former Women's World Champion

Summary AEW Fight Foreverhas finally added former Women’s World Champion Jamie Hayter to its playable roster after almost a year. Despite the game receiving a mixed reception at launch, the companies behindAEW Fight Foreverremain committed to adding new content to the game through DLC Season waves. This includes new game modes like the online multiplayer Stadium Stampede and tournament-style “Beat the Elite.” Like any good wrestling game,AEW Fight Forever’s roster of playable wrestlers is one of its primary attractions, and the game’s post-launch DLC has been adding several competitors who were left off the base release for one reason or another....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 540 words · Laura Poole MD

Apex Legends Leaks New Look at Rampart

The next season forApex Legendsis right around the corner, and with it comes tons of new content. Fans have been hoping to figure out details on a new map or map changes, fresh weapons, and more before thelaunch of Season 6: Boosted inApex Legends. It looks like some of that digging has yielded results, as an in-game look of Rampart has appeared online. Rampart is the Season 6 playable Legend inApex Legends....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Brittany Carter