This Lord of the Rings article contains spoilers for The Rings of Power. In episode 6 of The Rings of Power, Adar and Galadriel talk about the nature of Orcs, whom Adar calls his “children” and Galadriel calls “slaves.” By diving into the origins and nature of Orcs, the series puts its own spin on
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If you know anything about Wolverine, you know this: he’s the best at what he does, but what he does isn’t very nice. And if you know anything about Hugh Jackman, you know this: he’s (among the) best at what he does, and what he does is very crowdpleasing. So it’s great that he’s back
Google has decided to shut down Stadia (the cloud-based video game streaming service they launched in 2019), and it’s already clear that few people are surprised by that seemingly surprising announcement. Honestly, those most surprised by that news are probably the people who had no idea that Google even offered a cloud-based video game streaming
This article contains MCU spoilers As a comic book fan, you go into superhero movies with some expectations. When Nick Fury shows up to talk to Tony Stark about the Avengers Initiative, you know to be excited. When Volstagg refers to the Tesseract as an “Infinity Stone,” you know that things are about to get
GamesMaster was that rare breed of show that was somehow both a commercial smash hit and a cult phenomenon. For seven series, it was essential viewing for games enthusiasts and lovers of snark everywhere. All of its elements – the masterstroke casting of sardonic Scotsman Dominik Diamond as host; the sight of beloved astronomer Sir
This article contains Star Trek: Lower Decks spoilers. Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 3 Episode 6 Star Trek: Lower Decks episode 6 is an unabashed love letter to another classic Trek series. In fact, every call back moment in this episode is designed to fill the audience with an overwhelming wave of nostalgia for Star
In celebration of The Last of Us Day (a curious occasion in which The Last of Us team celebrate that series’ canonical end of the world), HBO has released the first full-length trailer for their upcoming live-action adaptation of the hit gaming franchise. While the trailer is filled with callbacks, connections, and exciting looks at
Stranger Things season 4 was no stranger to the spotlight, receiving much acclaim and accolades, on top of already having been renewed for a fifth, final season. However, the end of Stranger Things may not really be so near. Nearly a year ago, Netflix CEO and COO Ted Sarandos first hinted at a forthcoming Stranger
Activision Blizzard is currently under investigation following accusations of harassment, discrimination, and fostering a hostile work environment. You can read more about the investigation here. The long-awaited release of World of Warcraft Classic‘s Wrath of the Lich King update is finally here. As players prepare to dive back into one of WoW‘s most beloved expansions (or
Even though Seinfeld ended almost 25 years ago, it has remained an iconic and beloved television institution. Thanks to syndication, streaming services, and social media, Seinfeld has maintained a level of pop-culture relevance that most series only dream of achieving. While Seinfeld’s comedic performances are often what people reference when explaining their love of the
Activision Blizzard is currently under investigation following accusations of harassment, discrimination, and fostering a hostile work environment. You can read more about the investigation here. While part of the appeal of World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic is the chance to relive one of the best expansions in WoW history, the truth of
The latest news about the Thirteenth Doctor’s regeneration in the BBC Centenary Doctor Who special has come straight from the Doctor herself. In an interview in Empire magazine this month, Jodie Whittaker spoke about filming her final scenes, and it sounds like fans are in for an emotional farewell. “I love the dialogue Chris wrote
Activision Blizzard is currently under investigation following accusations of harassment, discrimination, and fostering a hostile work environment. You can read more about the investigation here. As WoW Classic players everywhere prepare to land at Northrend and experience Wrath of the Lich King once more, Classic players old and new already find themselves wondering how long it
This article contains spoilers for Reboot through episode 4. What makes the classic multi-camera sitcom format so nostalgic for TV fans? Is it that the people depicted onscreen behave in a way we wish we did and experience lives we wish we had? Or is it because episodes are only about 22 minutes without commercials,
While there’s a lot to talk about when it comes to the first full trailer for HBO’s upcoming adaptation of The Last of Us, it’s no surprise that people are already fascinated with the brief look that trailer offers of Melanie Lynskey’s character. Not only is Lynskey red hot at the moment thanks to her
Mystery Science Theater 3000 season 13 officially premiered on May 6, but Kickstarter backers were given early access to the first episode, “Santo in the Treasure of Dracula,” on March 4. The live event, the first hosted by MST3K’s own app, the Gizmoplex, opened with 20 minutes of technical difficulties. A black screen with a
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is a fantastic show even when you remove any connections to its source material, and boy are there connections. The anime is filled with cameos and easter eggs that translate characters, weapons, and locations from Cyberpunk 2077 into anime form. It only seemed fair for CD Projekt RED to return the favor. The
This article contains spoilers for House of the Dragon episode 6. The sprawling fantasy world created by George R.R. Martin embraces the supernatural at every turn. As such, the two continents of Westeros and Essos are home to creatures such as dragons, ice zombies, and mystical red witches. And yet, there is no such thing
If you think you’re too old for Hey Duggee, you’re wrong. Whereas some kids’ TV shows are very obviously made for young audiences, animator Grant Orchard created Hey Duggee as a ‘family show’ which can be enjoyed by the parents as well, inspired by the likes of The Muppets and The Flintstones. This becomes obvious
Activision Blizzard is currently under investigation following accusations of harassment, discrimination, and fostering a hostile work environment. You can read more about the investigation here. While fans were undoubtedly excited for the releases of World of Warcraft Classic and The Burning Crusade Classic, the upcoming release of Wrath of the Lich King Classic feels truly special.
This article contains spoilers for episode 5 of House of the Dragon Episode 6 of House of the Dragon is about to take the series’ biggest time jump yet. “The Princess and the Queen” will be set 10 years after the deadly brawl at Rhaenyra’s wedding feast, Alicent’s dramatic entrance, and King Viserys’ (Paddy Considine)
Activision Blizzard is currently under investigation following accusations of harassment, discrimination, and fostering a hostile work environment. You can read more about the investigation here. As the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 beta keeps rolling along, we’re gradually getting a slightly better idea of which guns and loadouts will dominate the latest entry in the
Buzzy Showtime drama Yellowjackets made a big splash with its debut season, garnering seven Emmy nominations, widespread critical acclaim, and the kind of sustained social media chatter that few shows that don’t have dragons or orcs in them can ever hope to match. The series follows the story of the members of the eponymous 1996
It’s really amazing how perfect the timing was between the rise of the fighting game genre and the dawn of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The SNES was released in late 1990 and Street Fighter II: The World Warrior hit arcades in early 1991. At the time, the 16-bit consoles were able to make decent
Believe it or not, non-Jeopardy! viewers, but Celebrity Jeopardy! is a real thing and not just a classic series of SNL skits. America’s favorite quiz show has been inviting celebrities on to try their hand at trivia since its ninth season in 1992. And yes, like in the aforementioned SNL skits, the questions are usually
There’s no shortage of incredible things video games let us do. The best games often allow us to enjoy experiences that would be impossible or deadly in real life. Maybe that’s why crime games have always been so strangely appealing. As some of the best and biggest TV shows, movies, and books have proven, we
This Lord of the Rings article contains spoilers for The Rings of Power. Five episodes in, we finally have a pretty solid idea of where most of The Rings of Power‘s plotlines are going. Galadriel, Halbrand, and the people of Numenor are sailing to Middle-earth to stop the rise of Sauron in the Southlands. Meanwhile,
Modern gaming hardware is extremely powerful. Lightning-fast SSDs and high-end GPUs capable of ray tracing power help power the latest gaming consoles and PCs. However, for all of their hardware might, those systems have a tough time running games designed for older platforms. Other platforms simply offer an incredibly limited selection of retro games. That’s
The Walking Dead actor Norman Reedus, and his character Daryl Dixon, have become fan favorites in the franchise over the years. Even though Daryl was kind of stuck under the shadow of his brother Merle (Michael Rooker) for the first few seasons, it didn’t take long for viewers to see that Daryl was more than
In case you haven’t heard, a lot of people have been playing Cyberpunk 2077 recently. While the game’s popularity resurgence can partially be attributed to the success of Netflix’s Cyberpunk: Edgerunners series, many have also found themselves asking the question we proposed above, “Is Cyberpunk 2077 finally fixed?” In case you’ve forgotten, Cyberpunk 2077‘s 2020
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