Summary Following on from its September release,The Substancebecame one of 2024’s highest-earning movies at the box office, accumulating more than $34 million worldwide. Not only was it provocative, bloody, and disgusting, but horror fans and critics alike sang its praises due to how smart and insightful it was, highlighting many issues facing society, especially for women. Among its well-deserved glory, willThe Substanceget a part two? Thankfully, its director has spoken up about a possible sequel....

Summary Solo Leveling’ssecond season is in full swing, and fans have seen enough to have enough of an idea of the overall quality of the show. But what about its differences with the manhwa series?With incredible battle sequences, and improved art, there’s bound to be some changes between the formats, so let’s take a look at them. Some fans might also want to know what things are better in the anime, and what are best in the series....

For a limited time on Amazon, theHalo Infinite: Master Chief Grappleshot collectible statueis now available for $49.99. A well-crafted collectible can bring a favorite game character to life and this one does exactly that to one of the more recognizable protagonists in video gaming history. Now, instead of its usual $69.99 price, shoppers can access the large, 10-inch statue at a much more accessible price, making for an excellent addition to any display featuringHalo....

Summary President-Elect Donald Trump’s apparent plans to saveTikTok, the video-based social media app that he once tried to ban during his past stay in office, seem to be taking shape on the eve of his second inauguration. A victory rally scheduled for one day before the swearing-in ceremony will see some of his supporters in attendance, and sources indicate that group will includeTikTok’s chief executive officer. TikTok went dark in the United States during the evening of January 18, hours before a Congressional order enacting a nationwide ban of the app would have taken effect....

Summary According to developer Poncle, the indie roguelike shoot ‘em upVampire Survivorswill be adapted into a live-action film. Since its full release in late 2022,Vampire Survivorshas seen incredible success, though the creation of a film based on the title presents some unique challenges. Featuring nostalgic pixel graphics and an addictive gameplay loop,Vampire Survivorstasks players with defeating a never-ending barrage of enemies by gradually improving their weapons and abilities. The goal is simply to survive as long as possible, with this easy-to-understand objective attracting players of all skill levels and making the game one of the most popular indie titles of the last decade....

Clearing out a camp of bandits inKingdom Come: Deliverance 2can be very lucrative as you’ll be able toloot the bodiesalong with all the things they have been stealing. While a lot of times the loot you’ll want will be right there available for you, one bandit camp in the northern section of the map will have you find theVidlak Bandit’s Map. This is a hand-drawn map, and it may not be immediately clear where you need to look as the bandit’s drawing is not drawn in the best way....

Quick Links To give players more control when it comes to collecting stickers, Scopely recently introduced Swap Packs inMonopoly GO. A Swap Pack is a special type of sticker pack that allows players to exchange unwanted stickers for new ones. These packs exclusively contain higher-tier stickers (3-star, 4-star, and 5-star) and players can swap up to three stickers within a pack for new ones. Swapping a sticker will result in receiving a random new sticker from the same tier....

Summary Gears of War: E-Dayis one of the most anticipated Xbox titles, despite not currently having a clear launch date. This all stems from the game’s aim to offer fans a very nostalgicGears of Warexperience that emphasizes the dark tones and horror the series was once known for. At the moment, only a brief and rather crypticannouncement trailer forGears of War: E-Dayhas been released, but that’s far from the end of what is to come for the game....

Summary Starfieldcould reach more consoles in the future, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has suggested. This possibility aligns with what the Xbox boss has recently been saying about not justStarfieldbut the company’s overall gaming platform strategy. Bethesda’s space-faring RPG was initially released for the Xbox Series X/S and PC in early September 2023. Five months later, Spencer announced that some ofMicrosoft’s first-party games were being ported to third-party consoles. This multi-platform publishing push started withPentiment,Hi-Fi Rush,Grounded, andSea of Thieves....

Summary A recentXboxjob listing has fans speculating over whether Microsoft is spooling up a new internal game studio. While there’s already a sizable arsenal of development teams under theXboxbanner, one more studio may have been quietly added to the mix in recent memory. As it stands, Xbox cumulatively owns over 30 game development studios across three core business verticals: Xbox Game Studios, ZeniMax Media, and Activision Blizzard. Most of Xbox’s first-party studios were purchased, with only The Coalition, Halo Studios (formerly 343 Industries), Turn 10 Studios, The Initiative, and World’s Edge being homegrown teams....

Summary A new leak fromZenless Zone Zerois hinting at a major enemy set to be added to the game during the Version 1.6 update, potentially hinting at a significant plot point. The urban action RPG from HoYoverse has welcomed several massive updates throughout recent months, bringing a plethora of new content to the game. Version 1.4 brought the conclusion of the game’s first story arc alongside the highly-anticipated Hoshimi Miyabi, while theVersion 1....

Summary Things are moving pretty fast in the world of the MCU and the nextBlack Panthermovie. There was some talk that Kevin Feige and company might be going down a road that was viewed as widely unpopular. However, the new buzz is that the MCU is instead looking to offer up a newBlack Pantherthan an actor playing the same character that Chadwick Boseman made famous. Instead of replacing Boseman entirely, it appears that the MCU is now casting instead for Prince T’Challa, the MCU Black Panther’s son....

We all love when a supporting character gets their own spin-off. Many fans dream of their favorite NPCs in a particular game becoming the star of a future title. It is a great opportunity to spend more time with them and dive into their heads. It also gives an opportunity for players to see the main character of the game in a different perspective, like Solid Snake playing a supporting role inMetal Gear Solid 2after starring in three games....