The Batman's Paul Dano Reveals He Struggled Sleeping After Playing The Riddler

Paul Dano’s Riddler is the new big foe for Robert Pattinson’s caped crusader to face in the upcomingThe Batman. Looking to take things in a much more serious, and darker direction, Dano has now revealed his portrayal of the comic book character has resulted in many nights with difficulty sleeping. The Riddler has been one ofBatman’siconic supervillains for many years, and as the name suggests, the mastermind incorporates riddles and puzzles into his crimes....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 698 words · Marc Ross

The Best Movie & TV Action Figures In 2023

Action figures may be small, but they are a big deal for movie and TV fans. This year has seen the release of an impressive number of figures based on the heroes and villains of screens, both big and small. Among the waves of new merchandise ready to be snapped up by eager collectors are figures that honor classic screen icons as much as the latest premieres. Guardians of The Galaxy Vol....

July 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1214 words · William Lewis

The Epic Games Store Free Games For April 18 Are Two Different Blasts From the Past

Summary TheEpic Games Storeis still going strong with its weekly free game promotion. Ever since 2019, the Epic Games Store has given away one or two free titles each week, with rotation of what’s available occuring every Thursday at 10 AM CT. Out of everything given away, quite a lot of interesting options have been available on theEpic Games Storefor 2024 fromThe Outer Worlds,Doki Doki Literature Club Plus, and a few incidental double deals between weeks....

July 30, 2025 · 7 min · 1436 words · Cynthia Ferguson

The Forgotten City: How Long to Beat

Quick Links The Forgotten Cityhad humble beginnings as aSkyrimmod but was reworked by a core team of three developers into its own standalone choice-based narrative experience. As it puts players' sleuthing skills to the test more than their combat reaction times, how long it takes to beat the indie title can vary widely between each player. Those looking to roll the credits on the game thatgets time loops rightcan use this guide to seehow long it takes to beatThe Forgotten City....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Amanda Becker

The Key to Mario Kart 9 is Hidden in Another Nintendo Franchise

Summary WithMario Kart 8 Deluxe’s Booster Course Pass now fully available, many fans are turning their attention to the future of the series and a potentialMario Kart 9. Given the overwhelming success ofMario Kart 8 Deluxeon the Switch, it seems likely that Nintendo is gearing up to have a sequel ready when the successor to the Switch launches. While it might seem like a massive undertaking for aMario Kart 9to top all the content packed intoMario Kart 8 Deluxe, the game could set a new standard for the franchise by incorporating a core element from one forgotten Nintendo franchise....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 767 words · John Davidson

The Last of Us Part 1 Will Be Steam Deck Compatible

It’s been confirmed thatThe Last of Us Part 1will be compatible with the Steam Deck when the PC version of Naughty Dog’s remake releases in 2023. WhileValve was once known mainly as a game developer, unleashing such iconic titles asHalf-Life,Portal, andLeft 4 Dead, Gabe Newell and his team really made an impact on the industry with its Steam PC client, and this year the Washington-based company showed off its hardware chops with the Steam Deck portable system....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Diana Snow

The Last Of Us: Episode 9 Review

The following review contains spoilers for Episode 9 of The Last of Us. The much-awaited finale ofThe Last of Ushas arrived, and it perfectly wraps up the stressful nine-episode season. The long journey that Pedro Pascal’s Joel and Bella Ramsey’s Ellie took off on when the season premiered concludes with a rather emotional episode that will leave viewers feeling moved, shocked, and sad at the same time. With this flurry of emotion, there is obviously the hope that the duo’s story will continue in the second season....

July 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1084 words · Tammy Gregory

The Sims 2: 10 Easter Eggs & References You May Have Missed

Every fan ofThe Simsfranchise has their favorite game. For many,The Sims 2is arguably the best of the bunch. After the outstanding success of the previous title fans were thirsty for more by the time the second entry rolled out. It proved to be a worthy sequel that is still very beloved today. RELATED:The Sims: 10 Easter Eggs & References You May Have Missed In The PC Classic Released in 2004,The Sims 2has eight expansion packs to its name....

July 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1262 words · Jacqueline Owens

Ubisoft is Creating Assassin's Creed Books for Kids

The brutal and deadly world of Ubisoft’sAssassin’s Creedgames isn’t necessarily something one would normally associate with happy-go-lucky kids' fiction.Between the centuries-spanning conspiracies, the arsenal of lethal weaponry and all of the assassinating, it seems a far cry from the wholesome fare a lot of children tend to engage with. Someone at Ubisoft appears to have thrown caution to the wind, however, judging by the company’s recently-announced partnership with Hachette Heroes....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 495 words · Emily Parks

Why Destiny 2 Lightfall's Space Battles Are Likely a Red Herring

The latest trailer forDestiny 2: Lightfallwas released at the Game Awards. The expansion, which is scheduled to launch on July 31, 2025, will be the follow-up to the widely praised The Witch Queen DLC and is set to add lots of promising content. The new location in Lightfall is Neptune, and it is featured front and center in this new trailer. It shows off the futuristic neon aesthetic that is a very different direction for the game, as well as the new Strand subclass with grappling abilities and a preview of some of the new guns that players can utilize....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 642 words · Donald Mcbride

Wuthering Waves: Natural Resonator Tier List

Summary In the world ofWuthering Waves, Natural Resonators are formidable warriors. They are characterized by a stable non-convergent Rabelle’s Curve, marked by a sharp rise in its middle section. Currently, there are six Resonators falling under this classification: Taoqi, Calcharo, Jianxin, Lingyang, Uangyang, and Yuanwu. While the type of Rabelle’s Curve a Resonator has does not directly impact their gameplay, it offers insights into their backstory and, potentially, the circumstances of their awakening....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 832 words · Erik Hernandez

Xbox Series S Was Hiding in Plain Sight During Phil Spencer Stream

As it turns out, while the officialannouncement of the Xbox Series Soccurred less than a week ago, fans have been seeing the console for quite some time during digital event segments featuring Phil Spencer. Back in July, Phil Spencer was a part of the Spanish digital event Gamelab Live 2020 where he was interviewed regarding the future of Xbox. While it may have seemed like any normal interview, the official Xbox Twitter revealed that Spencer had aXbox Series Son his bookshelf the entire time....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Tara Williams

10 Canceled Xbox One Games You Forgot Existed

One of Microsoft’s biggest issues out of the gate this generation was getting AAA titles out to its fans. There were exclusives here and there, but they either took forever, or they were canceled. Some of the games on this list were canceled by other developers, but a majority of them Microsoft had a hand in letting go. RELATED:10 Biggest Mistakes In Xbox History, Ranked Were these the right decisions? It’s hard to say....

July 29, 2025 · 5 min · 887 words · Bonnie Simpson