Despite huge pre-release hype and generally positive reviews,Starfield’s reception has been somewhat mixed. The game has fallen short of the universal acclaim that Bethesda likely hoped for. While praised for its scope, ambition, and Bethesda’s signature charm, several key aspects have drawn criticism, significantly impacting its overall perception. It’s not hard to see the flaws, even as a fan. However, there is one major point of contention in particular that is holding the game back....

Summary Hogwarts Legacyis set long before theHarry Potterbooks and movies take place. Because of the magical setting, most of the items that the students encounter in this older version of Hogwarts are recognizable, even if they wouldn’t be used in the real world. However, that isn’t the case with everything, and there’s an obsolete item that was once commonplace that might be missed by younger generations. One particular reference inHogwarts Legacyis more likely to be missed by younger American players, and this is simply because such items are rare to come across, whereas other countries might be more likely to still have a few here and there....

Summary Warning: Contains spoilers for Oshi no Ko’s final arc.After years of build-up to Aqua’s confrontation with Hikaru Kamiki,Oshi no Koresolved the conflict rather anticlimactically. Aqua revealed that Ai kept Kamiki away from her and their children because she was afraid it would be too big a burden on him, and with Kamiki understanding that Ai really did love him, he had a change of heart and decided to atone for his crimes....

Warsect Terra is an Alpha Pal introduced in thePalworld: Feybreakupdate that looks like a tough beetle and has a Ground elemental type. It is known for being strong defensively, making it a great choice for a player’s team. Unlike the regular Warsect, it doesn’t have any Grass-type abilities, which allows players to mix up their team’s strengths and weaknesses. Its Partner Skill, called Fortified Shell, gives a defensive boost to the player when they fight together, making Warsect Terra helpful in battles....

2025 marks the 29th anniversary ofPokémon’s debut, and fans are receiving a special gift in the form of a new anime short set to begin streaming soon on the free-to-watch officialPokémon YouTube channel.Dragonite and the Mailman(Kamiryu to Yubinya-san) boasts stunning animation and visuals from CoMix Wave Films, the studio behind Makoto Shinkai’s acclaimed anime filmsYour NameandSuzume. While the short itself is only 14 minutes long, the impressive animation is undoubtedly feature quality....

Warning: Major spoilers for Reacher season 3 below!I love howReacherseason 3 has immediately fixed one of the biggest faults with the second series: namely, it’s brought back the mystery. I’ve read many interviews with author Lee Child over the years about how he writes the typicalJack Reacherbook, and a big reason they’re so addictive is a certain formula he uses. Namely, the author is always teasing readers with unanswered questions, which pushes them to keep reading; as soon as a certain mystery is solved, a new one begins....

I’m living in the Heavy Rain VR interface Without a doubt, this non-gaming software has been the killer app for me during the launch of the VR revolution. Virtual Desktop (not to be confused with the identically named Windows utility) is a Steam (and Oculus Home) app that takes your standard Windows desktop and fully drops it into VR. From emulated home theatre setups to giant floating curved monitors in space, Virtual Desktop has become a huge part of my day-to-day VR usage....

For most kids who grew up in the ’90s, the originalSailor Moondub from DiC will always hold a special place in their hearts. Some might even prefer it over the more accurate translations that came later and still want that version to bemade available on streaming platforms. But, even then, many of these fans still understand that most of the changes that DiC made were problematic in that they unnecessarily attempted to make the series ostensibly more appropriate or understandable for Western audiences....

A Mickey Mouse parody goes on a killing spree in the latest trailer forScreamboat, terrorizing a group of Disney princess look-alikes. From the producers ofTerrifier 2and3, theupcomingScreamboatmovieis a horror parody that reimagines a version of the beloved Disney mascot as a deranged killer, played byTerrifier’sArt the Clown actor David Howard Thornton. WithSteamboat Willienow in the public domain, director Steven LaMorte has transformed the classic black-and-white short into a blood-soaked nightmare aboard a New York City ferryboat....

Quick Links The Labyrinth is an underground dungeon with multiple areas James must complete to try and save his wife inSilent Hill 2 Remake. Much like the haunted mind of James himself, the Labyrinth is a maze of nightmares threatening to drive away any semblance of sanity. The confusing nature of each route in the Labyrinth’s depths makes it tricky to navigate for even veterans of the originalSilent Hill 2....

Warning: The following contains spoilers for Solo Leveling Season 2, Episode 8!! AfterSung Jinwoo’s incredible fight against Baran, the anticipated episode eight ofSolo LevelingSeason 2 is promising one of the most heartwarming moments in the series so far. Teasing Jinwoo finally completing the Demon Castle,Solo LevelingSeason 2, Episode 9 promises an emotional development after obtaining the quest rewardsand finally getting the last item necessary to craft the Elixir of Life....

Summary With the movie finally on track to getting off the ground, one fan has put together aSpawnconcept trailer envisioning Jamie Foxx’s superhero transformation. Development on a new adaptation of Todd McFarlane’s graphic novel has been an arduous one, with Foxx expressing interest in portraying the titular character as far back as 2013 before officially signing on for the project in 2018. Despite having Blumhouse’s backing, though,theSpawnreboothas frequently undergone script rewrites, with the most recent draft coming from McFarlane,Joker’s Scott Silver,The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’s Malcolm Spellman and Matthew Mixon....

The Mandalorian and Grogucould feature a huge Mandalorian prophecy after an Easter egg found inStar Wars Outlaws.The Mandalorian and Grogu’s storyis the most immediate ofStar Wars' theatrical movies, one that I am personally very excited to see play out. As a fan ofThe Mandalorian’s three seasons thus far, I am excited to see how the titular characters translate in one ofStar Wars’upcoming movies. Interestingly, a plot point of the film may have been teased by an interesting Easter egg inStar Wars Outlaws, a video game set in the franchise....