The Dropout Episode 5 Review

The Dropoutis rocketing through this gripping true story, with another three-year time skip opening episode 5, “The Flower of Life”. The series has demonstrated a masterful grasp on pacing and focus, and the change in directors hasn’t slowed them down at all. Episode five comes courtesy of Francesca Gregorini, director ofTanner Hall, The Truth About Emmanuel, and series two ofKilling Eve. The episode was written by Liz Hannah, best known for the 2017 Steven Spielberg thrillerThe Post....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 804 words · Marc Friedman

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Teased for The Game Awards

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum’s development has been difficult to track since its initial announcement with little-to-no information shared over a considerable period.The Lord of the Rings: Gollum’s delay, however, brought with it the first official look at the game’s interpretation of Gandalf the Grey and Barad-dûr’s the Mouth of Sauron. The Game Awards 2021 is a week away as of today and now that its celebrated nominees have been announced, focus is on the big world premieres that will be at the show....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Ronald Dennis

The Super Mario Bros. Movie: Bowser Is A Great Villain

When Illumination Studios got its hands on the belovedSuper Mariofranchise, public expectations were at an all-time low. People are still anticipating thatThe Super Mario Bros. Moviewill ruin everything enjoyable about the classic series. The moments of footage currently available demonstrate that they’ve gotten at least one thing right. The casting ofThe Super Mario Bros. Moviehas inspired a lot of very good jokes and very little faith in the film’s quality.Despite Chris Pratt’s comically dull performancein the title role, the limited exposure fans have had to every other performer in the film has been well-received with one enormously popular standout....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 813 words · Michelle Salas

There Can Only Be One Henry Cavill In The 'Highlander' Reboot

News about a reboot of a beloved Hollywood franchise is never too far away. Lionsgate’s revamp of theHighlanderseries is slowly moving forward, withJohn Wick’s Chad Stahelskiconfirmed for the director’s chair andMan of Steel’s Henry Cavill being eyed for the lead role, of which there can be only one. It’s still possible that this incarnation of the project won’t come to fruition, because a reboot of theHighlanderfranchise has languished in development hell for years....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Paul Nichols

Timeless PS1 RPGs

Summary The role-playing game genre has been huge in the video gaming industry for a long time, but the capabilities of early devices meant that many of the earliest RPGs don’t manage to hold up well today. However, by the time the first PlayStation console rolled around, technology had already advanced quite a bit within the industry. This means that several PS1 RPGs manage to hold up well even against the epic, wide-ranging RPGs that players are used to in today’s world....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1250 words · Lisa Oliver

Why a Remembrall in Hogwarts Legacy’s Sequel Might Be Redundant

Summary BeforeHogwarts Legacylaunched, and certainly before its official gameplay reveal, there was a lot of speculation about what an open-world action-RPG set in the wizarding world would look like. The early leak gave some insight into what would eventually turn out to be fairly similar, but UI and other subtle gameplay details were still undetermined. It was shown that an early build ofHogwarts Legacyfeatured Knuts, Sickles, and Galleons, for example, though that would ultimately be distilled to Galleons exclusively for the final product....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 701 words · Paul Rosales

Why Aoi Kanzaki Does Not Fight in the Demon Slayer Corps

The Butterfly Mansion inDemon Slayerserves as a hospital and rehabilitation facility for injured demon slayers. Originally belonging to the Kocho family, the mansion and its staff treat the many ailments of the Demon Slayer Corps and ensure that they are in fighting shape again to get back to work. The main caretaker at the mansion is Aoi Kanzaki, a bold and hot-tempered young lady who takes her job very seriously.Tanjiroand the gang have a lot to thank her for, for it was her care that healed them many times over....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 731 words · Danielle Harding

Wonder Woman Game Developer Monolith Productions Explained

Superhero games are on the rise. Marvel games includingMarvel’s Spider-Man 2, Marvel’s Midnight Suns,andMarvel’s Wolverineare all in development, andMarvel’s Guardians of the Galaxyjust won Best Narrative at the Game Awards 2021. While it would seem that Marvel is dominating this style of game, DC also has some projects underway, including a newWonder Womangame. Although there’s not much known aboutWonder Woman,which is being developed by Monolith Productions, Wonder Woman herself seems like the perfect protagonist for a new DC superhero game....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 593 words · Gary Montgomery

10 Action RPGs To Play If You Loved The World Ends With You

There are several names that come to one’s mind when talking about some of the best and most iconic RPGs ever released by Square Enix. However, in this conversation, there’s one title that was glossed over for the longest time…before now, that is. The World Ends With Youis easily one of the most stylish games to ever release on the Nintendo DS. An enhanced edition was released on the Nintendo Switch, bringing this game back into the limelight, especially now thatSquare Enix has announced a sequel....

July 11, 2025 · 5 min · 960 words · Jesse Harris

10 Nintendo Switch Games That Are Harder Than Dark Souls

When people hear the wordNintendothey think of nice pleasant worlds ofMario,Kirby, andWii Sports. Relaxing places where they can enjoy themselves and not be challenged too much. Players would expect Nintendo’s newest console, theNintendo Switch, to be no different. However, while the Nintendo Switch system may seem like a family-friendly console that doesn’t mean there aren’t challenging titles that are so hard they could even make a grown adult cry.Dark Souls, a game renowned for its difficulty, is already represented on the console by aremasteredversion of its first entry....

July 11, 2025 · 6 min · 1184 words · Thomas Boyer

5 Ways That Borderlands 3 is Better Than Borderlands 2

As the self-touted original looter shooter franchise,Borderlandshas a special place in many’s heart. Whether it’s the original,Borderlands 2,The Pre-Sequel, orBorderlands 3, the franchise has seen its fair share of heavy hitters, but when it comes down to it, many will say thatBorderlands 2is the height of the franchise.Handsome Jack, the Crimson Raiders, and the looter shooter mechanics all make it stand out as a giant, but that’s not to say it’s perfect....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 611 words · Jason Hooper

Apex Legends Lead Designer is Leaving Respawn Entertainment

The tenth season ofApex Legendsis drawing to a close. The season included a new playable character, a new battle pass, and huge changes to the World’s Edge map. Respawn is looking to turn up the heat with even more content, as there will beHalloween-themed cosmetics and maps coming toApex Legendslater this month. However, it also happens to be the last season that one of the lead designers of the game, Chin Xiang Chong, will be working on....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Dawn Schneider

Ark Survival Evolved: Every Location, Ranked

When trying to surviveinArk: Survival Evolved, the most important thing to consider is where to build the base. When looking for the perfect spot, players need to keep in mind the resources nearby, its closeness to the water, the temperature of the area, and of course the dinos living around the corner. RELATED:The 10 Best Survival Horror Games Of All Time, Ranked According To Metacritic Another thing to consider is the size of the base....

July 11, 2025 · 6 min · 1102 words · Cody Cook