Xbox Game Pass August 2024: Every New Game & What's Leaving This Month

Summary Game Pass includes a mix of first-party Microsoft games, third-party titles, and indie gems, ensuring there’s something for everyone.New games are added regularly, while others cycle out, keeping the library dynamic and ever-evolving. This month, the Game Pass library is changing once again and staying updated on the games being added and removed is crucial to avoid missing out on any essential titles. The new games will bring thrilling adventures and excitement, while the departing titles may leave a void in the gaming experience if not played soon....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 532 words · Justin Stewart

“He’s Just The First”: 1923 Begins The Yellowstone Problem That Would Haunt The Duttons For 100 Years

Warning! SPOILERS For 1923 Season 2, Episode 7, “A Dream And A Memory” One line in1923season 2’s finale predicts the Dutton family’s troubles for the next 100 years. It was a massive finale for1923’s characters, with a mixed reception.Alexandra of Sussex(Julia Schlaepfer) had a tragic ending in1923season 2’s finale, succumbing to complications of hypothermia after she refused to have her frostbitten limbs amputated. Spencer’s (Brandon Sklenar) wife delivers her baby prematurely before she dies, somewhat unbelievably, and despite her baby surviving, Alex dies in Spencer’s arms....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 977 words · Amber Becker

"David Yurman Fans!": I Know Sister Wives' Kody & Robyn Love Fine Jewelry (How Their Rings & Kody's Necklace May Symbolize Their Relationship & Problems With The Exes)

Sister Wivesstars Kody and Robyn Brown are known for their love story, which I believe brought down the Brown family, and they’re also known for theirlove of expensive David Yurman jewelry. The designs they wear may be more than jewelry - I think they’re symbols of the bond they share, which tell a story about the way that they’ve iced out other Brown family members. In fact, the matching signet rings they’ve chosen, and Kody’s pendant, seem to tell fascinating stories about who the twoSister Wivescast members are today....

July 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1486 words · Lori Dorsey

"He's Been Reliant on His Powers as His Identity": After 58 Years, DC Finally Knows How to Fix Its Most Underrated Powerhouse

Summary Plastic Manis an underrated powerhouse member of theJustice League, and after 58 years as a DC character, the publisher has finally figured out how to fix him. This September,Plastic Man will receive the Black Label treatmentin the four-issuePlastic Man No More.The serieswill explore Plastic Man’s past and future, and its writer, Christopher Cantwell, has an approach that will honor the character’s history. In an interview with Chris Coplan ofAIPT,Plastic Man No More’swriter Christopher Cantwell discussed his approach to the character....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 516 words · Victoria Warren

10 Best Thriller Movies Of 2024

2024 has been an interesting year forthrillermovies. Apart from a couple of classic films, almost all the best thrillers of the year are better described as belonging to some other genre. Some ofthe best movies of 2024are thrillers, but very few are traditional thrillers. The evolution of filmmakers' sensibilities is apparent because genre-hybrid thrillers may have been around forever, butthe best thriller movies of the 2010sare generically more conventional. 2024 wasn’t the year forthriller movies with wild and weird twist endings, and the year’s thrillers instead use dramatic tension to explore social realities....

July 18, 2025 · 12 min · 2515 words · Donald Oconnor

10 Marvel Legends Who Are Related To the Scarlet Witch

TheScarlet Witchis a Marvel legend, with a rich, 60-year-history in the comics. Making heads or tails of the Scarlet Witch’s backstory can be daunting, given the extensive retcons given to it over the years. First appearing in 1964’sUncanny X-Men#4, as a member of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, the Scarlet Witch quickly jumped sides, becoming an Avenger not long after. When the Scarlet Witch made her debut, so did her brother, Quicksilver, which established that she came from a formidable bloodline....

July 18, 2025 · 9 min · 1853 words · Brian Stevens

10 Most Underrated Iron Man Movie Quotes

Iron Manwas the character who started it all in theMarvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and while he is often quoted, there are several more lines from the character that go underappreciated. Tony Stark may have begun his time in the MCU as an egotistical, eccentric billionaire, but he quickly changed his tune after a life-altering experience where he was kidnapped by men wielding his own weapons. The weapons manufacturer then resolved to use his incredible intelligence for the good of others, instead of making weapons of mass destruction....

July 18, 2025 · 10 min · 2013 words · Brian Lewis

10 Strongest Villains In Solo Leveling, Ranked

Solo Levelingis a top-tier anime series with some of the best villains around, but it can be hard to tell which is the strongest. Some of the villains' strengths are easy to see from the beginning. Villains in the Demon Castle are placed on different floors based on their power level. The final boss of the 50th floor is stronger than the final boss of the 25th floor, for example....

July 18, 2025 · 9 min · 1800 words · Kristen Williams

15 Biggest Changes A Good Girl's Guide To Murder Makes To The Book

Summary The adaptation ofA Good Girl’s Guide To Murderwas finally released on Netflix a month after its distribution in the UK, and the book-to-screen changes are staggering.A Good Girl’s Guide To Murderis a special case becausethe book has two versions—the US version, which takes place in Connecticut, and the UK version, which takes place in Little Kilton, just like the show. However, the adaptation’s actual changes are far more significant, including eliminating characters and changing personalities—eventhe ending forA Good Girl’s Guide To Murdersomewhat differs from its book counterpart....

July 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1497 words · Cynthia Watson

15 Easy Steps To Rescue Struggling Petunias (And Prevent Future Problems)

I ’ll admit it — watching my petunias droop felt up like a personal attack . One hebdomad they ’re thriving , the next they look like they ’ve given up on living . But after mess around ( and make a few mistakes ) , I establish some easy tricks to bring them back from the brink . Now they ’re blooming like they ’ve never had a bad day ....

July 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1438 words · Maria Rodriguez

20 Most Underrated TV Shows Of All Time, Ranked

With the abundance of incredible TV shows across a variety of genres, it’s no surprise that amazing shows slip under the radar and don’t have the strong fan base and hype they deserve. Underrated TV shows often have great reviews but are drowned out by the myriad of popular shows that take over social media and the public consciousness. These types ofunderdog TV shows risk being canceled too soon, despite having a strongly passionate fan base....

July 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1593 words · Gerald Drake

5 Anime Characters Who Dominated Anime in 2024 (And 5 Others You Overlooked)

2024 wasanother great year for anime.It was filled with original stories, great set pieces, and plenty of interesting characters. Some characters got the limelight they deserved, taking center stage during 2024. Other characters were incredible but didn’t get the attention they deserved, doing very well within their respective series but being overshadowed by big shows. Some of the most popular characters were obviously going to be big from the beginning, like Goku’s resurgence inDragon Ball Daima....

July 18, 2025 · 9 min · 1714 words · Wesley Grimes

5 Comics That Will Shape the DCU’s Future (and 4 That Deserve an Adaptation ASAP)

TheDCUhas officially begun with the premiere ofCreature Commandoson Max, and it’s continuing to build momentum with its first feature film, James Gunn’sSuperman, coming out in July 2025. On top of that, more and more announcements have come to light about the DCU, including news about animated projects along with live-action titles. What’s been true of the DCU even before its first project hit screens is that it will be upfront about what comics it’s adapting or pulling inspiration from....

July 18, 2025 · 11 min · 2210 words · Dr. Scott Walker