Temtem Update 1.2.1 Adds Battle Chat and More

Temtemhas released patch 1.2.1 which will finally allow players to chat during most types of battles. Meanwhile, a variety of quality-of-life changes that have long been requested by players have also made it into the patch.Temtemplayers may also notice some new music variations, UI improvements, and helpful rarity indicators on many items. Crema’s creature-collecting MMORPG was already enjoying plenty of hype beforeTemtemlaunched out of Early Accesslast year, having sold over 500,000 copies the month it arrived on Steam....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Richard Williams

The 5 Worst Things Arthur Morgan Did in Red Dead Redemption 2 (& the 5 Best)

Arthur Morgan is undoubtedly one of the greatest, and most complex, protagonists in video game history. When we all heard that the prequel was presenting a new protagonist, we all kind of shook our heads and braced for the disappointment. Luckily, all of our expectations were gloriously surpassed and exceeded. RELATED:10 Funniest Quotes from Red Dead Redemption 2, Ranked That said, Arthur Morgan is not a good man. But he’s alsonot an irredeemable man....

July 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1198 words · Robert Ford

The Best Curved Gaming Monitors in 2024

Flat monitors are the most common type of display used in workplaces and for gaming. Despite being dominant in the gaming sphere, they can’t compete withcurved gaming monitorswhen it comes to an immersive gaming experience. That slight curvature on both sides is what gives gamers a realistic feeling of being inside the game by providing a wider field of view. They do all of this without covering any additionalspace on the deskand providing more eye comfort....

July 3, 2025 · 12 min · 2468 words · Anne Evans

The Director of Soul Eater Made The Craziest Mech Series

With the newest Gundam seriesspreading mecha fever throughout the anime community, now is the perfect time to look back at a positively wild yet beautiful mecha show from the start of the 2010s. From Takuya Igarashi, the director ofSoul Eater,Ouran High School Host Club, andBungo Stray Dogs, comes the dazzling epic,Star Driver. Aired in the Fall of 2010,Star Driverwas animated by Bones Studio C, responsible for the originalFullmetal Alchemist,Darker Than Black, and Igarashi’s previous works at Bones -OuranandSoul Eater....

July 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1135 words · Jimmy Nguyen

The Hobbit: This Cut Jailhouse Scene Was One Of The Dwarves' Best Moments

Some of the most funny and delightful moments in many film series come from the ad-lib moments, and unfortunately these don’t always make it into the final cut of the films. This is absolutely the case with one of the best scenes that was filmed forThe Hobbittrilogy, which unfortunately didn’t even reach the director’s cut extended edition DVD’s: The moment in whichall of the dwarvesare thrown in the dungeons of Mirkwood by the guard elves of the woodland realm....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 796 words · Mary Campbell

The Last of Us Part 2 No Return's Characters Feel a Bit Shallow

Summary One of the biggest strengths ofThe Last of Usfranchise is its compelling cast of characters. While they may not be the most pleasant video game characters of all time, it’s that visceral realism that makesThe Last of Us' charactersso complex and fascinating. Arguably, none ofThe Last of Us Part 2 Remastered’s core cast of characters are good people, with practically everyone committing at least one truly atrocious deed, but it’s how these deeds are contextualized that makesThe Last of Usseries such an impressive work of storytelling....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 620 words · Amber Coleman

The Outer Worlds 2 May Have One Technical Advantage Over Starfield

Summary As massive space-faring RPGs,Starfieldand the upcomingThe Outer Worlds 2are bound to have a bit of design overlap. While there areelements ofStarfield’s lore, gameplay fundamentals, art design, and more that differ fromThe Outer Worldsseries, the two games occupy a similar space in the games industry and are thus good candidates for comparison, especially when speculating aboutThe Outer Worlds 2and its technical considerations. Obsidian Entertainment, a studio that previously worked with Bethesda for the critically acclaimedFallout: New Vegas, releasedThe Outer Worldsin 2019, offering gamers a more lighthearted,Fallout-esque adventure in space....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 591 words · Matthew Humphrey

The Snyderverse Arguments Show Why Studios Should Ignore Fan Demands

Summary The DCEU was doomed to fail from the beginning, and the highly anticipated team-up of all the powerfulDCsuperheroes,Justice League, was a letdown for many. The DCEU kept hitting new lows, especially due to a lack of vision for the superhero universe, with the infamous demand forZack Snyder’s Justice Leaguecut to be released. While Warner Bros. did some fan service by funding and releasing the project, it backfired heavily on them and is a prime example of why studios nowadays should ignore fan demands and proceed with their own vision....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 817 words · Sara Baker

This Feminist Horror Movie Might Be Maika Monroe’s Best

BeforeWatcher, Scream Queen Maika Monroe starred inIt Follows, a psychological horror movie directed by David Robert Mitchell about a young woman (Monroe) who becomes the latest recipient of a curse passed via sexual intercourse. Like the victims before her, Monroe’s Jay becomes stalked by an evil entity that presents itself as strangers — sometimes even loved ones, and the actress does a fantastic job of capturing feelings of paranoia and unease....

July 3, 2025 · 5 min · 934 words · Julie Vazquez

What Makes Japanese Horror Movies So Uniquely Frightening?

Japanese Horror is a genre that sets itself apart from more Western horror in many ways. What many often struggle with at first when examining Japanese Horror is attempting to find a definition that undoubtedly works. In an essay on the subject, Kiyoshi Kurosawa delves into this difficulty as he attempts to define Japanese Horror as its own genre. He argues it from many perspectives and decides that for him Japanese Horror films take as their subject matter the fear that follows one throughout one’s life....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 798 words · Alicia Stevens

What To Know Before Seeing Creed 3

Half a decade after his last fight took him to Moscow to settle a personal vendetta, Apollo Creed’s long-lost son is set to get back in the ring to face what promises to be his most formidable opponent to date inCreed III. FromFast XtoDune: Part TwotoJohn Wick: Chapter 4toSpider-Man: Across the Spider-VersetoIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, there are a ton of exciting sequels arriving in multiplexes this year. But, while fans are wary of a couple of these sequels due to their franchises’ hit-and-miss history, the flawless track record of theCreedseries means there’s a good chance thatCreed IIIwill be an awesome movie....

July 3, 2025 · 5 min · 948 words · Jessica Bryant MD

What Types Of Martial Arts Does John Wick Use?

The out of nowhere hit action franchiseJohn Wickhas revolutionized action on the big screen. With its fast-paced fight scenes and genre-defining setpiece design, the three films and multiple upcoming sequels or spin-offs are among the most influential films in the modern era. The term “Martial Arts movie” is a loose and non-specific genre specification that debatablydoesn’t quite fitJohn Wick. Nearly every film with a fight scene features at least a little inspiration from real-world fighting styles, but the iconic assassin’s unique skillset takes clear cues from a variety of fascinating sources....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 803 words · Ronald Lewis

Who is the Best Character in Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League?

Task Force X has never looked so good, and inSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, players will have access to four core squad members to battle against Brainiac and his goons. With post-launch content assured, Rocksteady Studios will bring in more playable characters toSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, but for now, it’s just Harley Quinn, Deadshot, King Shark, and Captain Boomerang. Each of these characters has distinct personalities, playstyles, and weaponry to create a unique sense of play for each player that picks them up....

July 3, 2025 · 7 min · 1383 words · William Callahan