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Summary The galaxy far, far away has just added another big villain. After being pitched as a heroic father figure akin to Obi-Wan Kenobi inStar Wars: Skeleton Crew, Jude Law’s Jod Na Nawood is going into the finale as its de facto big bad. Every goodStar Warsproject needs a villain for fans to hate, and despite Jod’s Jedi potential, Jon Watts and Christopher Ford could be setting him up asSkeleton Crew’s very own Darth Vader....

The following contains spoilers for Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-, Episode 5 “What We’re Trained to Do”, available onCrunchyroll. Summary Quick Links The fifth episode ofSolo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-saw Sung Jinwoo get caught up in yet another incident when he joins the secondary strike team of the Hunters Guild into a supposedly C-Rank Gate as a porter. While inside, he got a front-row seat to the teamwork and tactical operations of a high-level party of Hunters, but still had to get involved in the combat when it turned out that the Dungeon was housing High-Orcs: intelligent magic beasts capable of organization much like the ice elves of the Red Gate Incident....

Summary Developer GSC Game World has recently released a new patch forSTALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl. This is the latest patch to improve the game’s performance after the very successful, but somewhat bugged launch ofSTALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Released in November 2024,STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobylwas a big hit. The title was the eagerly awaited sequel to the originalSTALKERtrilogy released during the 2000s, and it was delayed for several reasons over the years, such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine....

There are lots of powerful mages in the world ofBlack Clover.Every Magic Knight squad has outstanding members whose powers are comparable to dozens of regular mages, such as Yuno from the Golden Dawn, Asta from Black Bull, and Mereoleona from the Crimson Lion. As for the Magic Knight captains, every single one of them has the power to subjugate an entire town on their own. So as you’re able to see, there’s no shortage of great mages inBlack Clover....

Summary Simulation gamesturn what seem like mundane activities into compelling metrics that players must keep track of to ensure that everything is flowing smoothly at all times. The best games in the genre know how to keep players engrossed with an addictive gameplay loop that can suck hours out of a person’s life before they even notice how much time they’ve sunk in. Some simulation games bring with them a heavy dose ofstrategic gameplaythat will force players to wrack their minds and figure out the best way to deal with any given situation....

Summary It has been a rough year overall forDestiny 2, and despite the high highs of The Final Shape, the game is in recovery mode right now after a buggy, poorly received Episode in the form of Revenant. Heresy is now less than one week away, and it is poised to be a good release for the game based on what Bungie has revealed about it, like a new roguelike experience on The Dreadnaught andbuffs toDestiny 2’s Arc subclasses....

Summary Marvel Rivals' Season 1 win rates have been revealed, showing which of the game’s 35 heroes are having the most success. Season 1 ofMarvel Rivalsis freshly underway and added the first batch of post-launch heroes to the game in Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman of The Fantastic Four. The other two members of the super group, The Thing and The Human Torch, are expected to be released halfway through Season 1....

Quick Links Summary TheMarvel Cinematic Universeis all set to restore two of its original six Avengers heroes to their former glory. A veteran director is in talks to take on a couple ofMCUprojects, one of which seems particularly likely and paves the way for this filmmaker’s entry into the franchise. Marvel fan forums on the internet have been abuzz about the possibility of George Miller joining the blockbuster cinematic franchise. TheMad Maxcreatorneeds little to no introduction, and his expertise might be just what Marvel has been looking for to fix a long-running problem with two superheroes – Thor and Hulk....

Summary Michael Myers may be stealthy and Jason Voorhies may have an unforgettable hockey mask, but I’ll always love Ghostface the most. This sometimes goofyhorrorvillain may look the same in every movie, but they still keep everyone guessing. Like other fans of the slasher franchise, I’m curious, eager, and excited aboutScream 7. I’m particularlylooking forward to catching up withbeloved characters like Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox)and Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell). I’m also looking forward to seeing Ghostface chasing legacy characters like Gale and Sidney along with fresher faces likeSidney’s daughter, played by Isabel May....

Quick Links Summary When adaptingThe Walking Deadfrom comic book panels to the small screen, showrunners made numerous changes to characters, plotlines, and relationships. Few characters, however, were altered as drastically as Andrea. InThe Walking Deadcomics, Andrea evolves into one of Rick Grimes’ closest allies, a dependable sharpshooter, and a compelling figure with a nuanced romance arc. She even becomes his lover. On television, her trajectory is almost unrecognizable, as she becomes one of the series’ most polarizing characters....

Summary Quick Links Girls Band Cryis an original anime series created and produced by Toei Animation. It was created as part of a collaboration with Agehasprings and Universal Music Japan.Toei Animation is known forproducing high-quality series, so it’s hardly surprising that Girls Band Cry was a hit. Following the anime’s success,Toei Animation announced two compilation films.The first Girls Band Cry compilation movie is set to be released on July 16, 2025, while the second will premiere on Jul 16, 2025....

Summary Twitchstreamer CarnyJared seems to have lost consciousness in the midst of an extreme gaming challenge involving one of the toughest songs fromGuitar Hero.TheTwitchstreamer saw their audience concerned over their well-being after the moment was shown mid-stream. Guitar Herois an iconic game not only for starting the trend of plastic instrument games becoming mainstream, but also because of its difficulty ceiling.Guitar Herohas plenty of songs that are approachable for beginners, but to this day, players are still challenging themselves to beat some of the toughest songs in the game, often with extra requirements put on top....

When it comes toDungeons & Dragons, there are two classes that really let players feel their growth in power more than any others. Of course, getting stronger as the player levels up is a key part of most RPGs, tabletop or otherwise. However, there are some circumstances where a player can start out fairly weak, but by the endgame, they become an absolute powerhouse. A player’s build will always affect their character’s level of power and versatility, but generally speaking, two classes inDungeons & Dragonsenjoy some of the game’s biggest power spikes through the levels....