Is Attack On Titan Ruining Its Own Hype?

TheAttack on Titananime has been making waves since its debut in 2013, however, a controversial decision in the production of its final season has arisen. The final season has already been split into Part One and Part Two, however, it has been announced that there will be a final Part Three to cover the remaining chapters of theAttack on Titanmanga. Long-time fans of theAttack on Titananime’s run havemixed feelings about this announcement....

July 15, 2025 · 5 min · 979 words · Michael Young

Leaked Starfield Image Shows a Familiar-Looking Weapon

Two newly leakedStarfieldscreenshots seemingly revealed one of the game’s loading screens, in addition to providing another confirmation that Bethesda’s upcoming RPG will feature a weapon inspired by the AK series. The images surfaced online shortly afterStarfield’sfile size had been revealed.One of themost exciting aspects from last month’s Starfield Directwas the confirmation that Bethesda’s next AAA game will place a large focus on gunplay. Besides some incredibly detailed shooting and reloading animations, the June 11 showcase revealed a wide variety of weaponry that players will be able to use in the upcoming RPG, ranging from energy blasters and laser rifles to melee armaments and traditional ballistic weapons....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Bruce Brown

Life is Strange 2 Nintendo Switch Port Announced

Life is Strange 2has been announced for a Nintendo Switch release. During the last generation, one of the biggest new IP to achieve breakout success was Don’t Nod Entertainment and Square Enix’sLife is Strange, an episodic narrative adventure series. Last year, Square Enix brought the originalLife is StrangeandLife is Strange: Before the Stormto the Nintendo Switch through theLife is Strange Arcadia Bay Collection, followed by the latest entryLife is Strange: True Colors....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Joshua Gaines

Lord Of The Rings: Things Only Book Readers Know About Gandalf

BeforeThe Lord of the Ringswas an epic tale on the silver screen, it had a long history as a stellar example of the power of English literature and one of the foundations of nerd culture. Once upon a time, nerds lived in the shadows, playingD&Dand role-playingThe Fellowship of the Ringin the safety of the basement. RELATED:Hilarious LOTR Memes Only Die-Hard Fans Will Understand Today, the beloved franchise written by J.R.R. Tolkien has gone mainstream, but the characters that are presented in the live-action and animated adaptations aren’t the same as the ones in the books....

July 15, 2025 · 5 min · 940 words · Amy Jensen

Marvel Comics' 'Alien' Series Gets An Impressive Animated Trailer

Those who are less familiar with Marvel Comics may be surprised to learn that the company does more than just the Marvel universe line of superhero comics. After Disney acquired Fox, along with a large suite of legacy properties and IP, Marvel quickly took the opportunity to grab at theAlienfranchise, announcing a new line of comics based on the infamous Xenomorphs. This new comic series hopes to explore new parts oftheAlienuniversethat haven’t been touched by the films or other spin-offs....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Colton Moss

Marvel's Avengers May Be the Reason Guardians of the Galaxy Underperformed

As is the way with most major franchises, any new Marvel property often comes with lofty expectations. Be itthe wildly successful Marvel Cinematic Universe, or the pages of the comics, the products that are stamped with the iconic Marvel logo are the source of much escapism, and as the company finds its footing in the video game sphere, those expectations remain sky-high.Guardians of the Galaxywas Eidos-Montreal’s attempt at capturing the magic of the Marvel property of the same name, as Star Lord and company attempt to save the world from the clutches of Universal Church of Truth....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 622 words · Albert Frost

Microsoft Acquires Elder Scrolls, Fallout Developer Bethesda

In a shocking announcement today, Microsoft has confirmed that it is purchasingBethesdaparent company, ZeniMax Media. As many know,Bethesdahas a slew of high-profile, AAA games under its belt includingElder Scrolls, Fallout, Wolfenstein, DOOM, Dishonored, Quake, Starfield, and more. While exact details are still in the air, Microsoft has confirmed that there is an agreement to purchase Bethesda Softworks' parent company, so the biggest question is exactly when this goes into effect. Alongside the big name Bethesda, Microsoft will also be picking upid Software, ZeniMax Online Studios, Arkane, MachineGames, Tango Gameworks, Alpha Dog, and Roundhouse studios, all of whom played some role in the aforementioned video game releases....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Michelle Bailey

Microsoft Lays Off Almost 1,000 Employees

Microsofthas confirmed a new round of layoffs which has reportedly impacted around 1,000 employees across multiple levels, teams, and parts of the world. This is the second round of job cuts forMicrosoftthis year and comes amid what could be a troubled acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Microsoft, which was the brain child of Bill Gates and Paul Allen, was founded in 1975 and has since become one of the most successful gaming and tech companies of all time....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Tina Doyle

Most Skippable MCU Movies & Shows

Summary The early days of theMarvel Cinematic Universe(also known as theMCU) were much simpler since fans just had to watch 1 or 2 movies per year if they wanted to be up-to-date with everything. But nowadays, it is way harder to catch up,especially with Disney releasing multiple movies and series every year.With interest rising again thanks toDeadpool & Wolverinehitting cinemas on July 25, some fans might want to know what part of theMCUsaga they can skip....

July 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1236 words · Catherine Snyder

My Hero Academia: Kirishima's Hardening Vs. Tetsutetsu's Steel – Which Quirk Is Stronger?

Summary The world ofMy Hero Academiais populated with hundreds of unique quirks, meaning it’s only natural for a few to bear some similitude. However, two quirks in particular are uncannily similar, with just minor differences in their mechanics. Thesequirks are Kirishima’s “Hardening”and Tetsutetsu’s “Steel,” two powers that work on essentially the same principle, yet their mechanics differ greatly. With such striking similarities between the two, it’s only natural forMy Hero Academiafans to wonder which quirk would come out on top if Kirishima and Tetsutetsu were to duke it out....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 771 words · Tracey Cardenas

New Fortnite Item Shop Feature Leaked

Summary A popularFortniteleaker has claimed that the Item Shop’s new “Billboard” feature is coming to the game by May 3 and possibly earlier. The nextFortniteupdate is set to release on Tuesday, April 23 and brings new gameplay features, according to the leaker. The Item Shop is expected to receive other improvements soon, such as acountdown timer for allFortniteitemsthat shows exactly when each cosmetic is leaving the Shop. Epic confirmed that this upgrade is planned to release sometime in May....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Kaitlyn Parker

Nintendo Is Offering a Cool Throwback Super Mario RPG Reward

Summary Players can redeem Platinum Points through the My Nintendo rewards program to get a retro-looking reverse box art for physical copies of theSuper Mario RPGremake on Nintendo Switch. Fans were greatly anticipating the release ofSuper Mario RPGafter its surprise announcement at the June 2023 Nintendo Direct. Now that the game is out, it has been praised by fans and critics for being a faithful remake while making a number of quality-of-life tweaks and adding new content....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 604 words · Christian Murillo

Octopath Traveler 2: Hikari Chapter 1 Walkthrough

InOctopath Traveler 2, the warrior of the party is a prince of Clan Ku, a Japanese-themed nation that lives deep in the desert. However,unlike the first game’s warrior, Hikari finds himself working for the bad guys. Hikari’s story is thick with themes from classic Japanese samurai films, with brother set against brother and themes about the nature of strength and the value of war. Hikari believes in peace and fellowship, but sadly his family don’t all share his views....

July 15, 2025 · 8 min · 1500 words · Jamie Smith