2024 Is The Year Cinematic Auteurs Overtake IP

I wrote recently that 2023 has beenan odd year for IP on the silver screen- theDCEUfaded with a whimper, while theMCU(andDisneyas a whole) stuttered to its most disappointing year yet that, combined withJonathan Majors' firing, could spell the end ofMarvel’sdecade and a half of box office domination. And yet some fresher IP has shone, withBarbieandMarioclearing one billion as two of the most recognisable mascots in existence, while Wonka overperformed and A24 (now something of an IP in its own right) had its second biggest hit ever with Talk to Me....

July 10, 2025 · 5 min · 1004 words · Jason Carter

8 Best Weapons In Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora

Summary The fantastical world of Pandora is a beautiful place with lush jungles, gravity-defying floating islands, and vast plains that offer you an escape into an alien environment like no other. But, this distant moon also has hidden threats like predatory wildlife and human enemies from the RDA. ButAvatar: Frontiers Of Pandoraprovides you with plenty of weapons to battle foes across the landscape as you work to preserve the Na’vi home....

July 10, 2025 · 5 min · 872 words · James Franco

8 Biggest Differences In OG Fortnite

Summary OGFortniteis here, and it is a blast of nostalgia. A multitude of memories have arrived with points of interest, old-school weapons, and the general excitement of reliving the game’s glory days. However, quite a few things are different compared to the first few seasons of the battle royale. Although it is called OG Fortnite, the OG part is mostly cosmetic. The movement, fighting mechanics, and overall gameplay are still based on the recent Fortnite era....

July 10, 2025 · 5 min · 879 words · Dale Chavez

Adam McKay Should Get Back To Making Comedy Movies

Earlier this week,Deadline reportedthat Adam McKay’s planned next film, Average Height, Average Build, has been canceled. This isn’t a Coyote vs. Acme or Batgirl situation, though. McKay chose to step away. McKay originated the script, andNetflixis reportedly not seeking to keep the project alive now the Don’t Look Up director is no longer interested. McKay departed the project — which would have starred Robert Pattinson as a serial killer who enters politics to make the law more conducive to murder, and Robert Downey, Jr....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 617 words · Glen Fitzpatrick

Avatar Has The Best World Reveal Since Fallout 3

There’s a lot packed into the opening of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Before you even hit the character creator, you’ll have watched half a dozen cutscenes that cover decades of history and establish important characters, events, and story beats. The entire opening takes place within a single room and connected hallway inside of an RDA facility where you, a Na’vi kidnapped as a child and taken from your clan, are kept captive....

July 10, 2025 · 4 min · 682 words · Richard Johnson

Best Budget Printers Of 2024

In the age of endless digital scrolls and screens, you’d think the humble printer might have retired to a sunny beach somewhere. Think again! Whether you’re decking out your home office or leveling up your tabletop gaming arena, a trusty printer is the unsung hero waiting in the wings. HP DeskJet 4155e Wireless Color Inkjet Printer Canon PIXMA TS3520 Wireless All-in-One Inkjet Printer Why stick to virtual battlegrounds when you may bring your tabletop gaming to life with vivid maps, quirky characters, and cheat sheets (we won’t tell)?...

July 10, 2025 · 7 min · 1280 words · Michael Kramer

Best Light Armor And Their Locations In Baldur's Gate 3

Not everyone can wear heavy equipment for battle — nor medium, for that matter. For the most agile of adventurers, light armor is a wonderful choice inBaldur’s Gate 3,offering the least protection among armor types but also allowing you to keep your Dexterity bonus as part of your AC (Armor Class), as well as not hindering your stealth skills. So, when creating characters where your Dexterity is a big part of your character, like the classic Rogues or ranged Fighters, you might want to consider one of these armors to protect yourself from all the incoming strikes your enemies will send your way....

July 10, 2025 · 5 min · 970 words · Erin Luna

Best Modern Handheld Game Consoles Of 2024

Long-time gamers have fond memories of playing their Game Boy Color by the light of passing streetlamps in the back seat of a car. With modern consoles and PCs reigning supreme, many wonder how to recapture such memories. Where can you find the best modern handheld console for that portable experience? There are still plenty of mobile gaming options besides your phone. Here are the six best modern portable consoles in 2024....

July 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1074 words · Thomas Kane

Can Video Game Movies Sustain A Trend For As Long As Superhero Movies?

Compared to its billion-grossing predecessor, it looks likeAquamanand the Lost Kingdom will sink like Atlantis at the box office. PerDeadline, Warner Bros.’ big Christmas release — well, actually, one ofthreebig Christmas releases from WB, along with Wonka and The Color Purple — is tracking for a $40 million domestic opening weekend. That’s lower than The Marvels' $46.1 million, and significantly below the first Aquaman’s $67.9 million opening. Given that Aquaman 2 is tracking better outside the US, and that the holiday gives it time to leg out, it could still end up a hit if word of mouth is good....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 626 words · Monica Marshall

Complete Guide To Arcade Quest's Wonder City Region In Tekken 8

Quick Links With two chapters completed in Arcade Quest this far, we arrive at Wonder City to begin the third chapter ofTekken 8’snew mode, bringing us to a lovely change of pace regarding aesthetics, attire, and overall vibes. While you will notice a decent jump in difficulty here, if you took the bosses ofGongandPhoenixdown with little to no issues, this region shouldn’t be any different for you. Like before, you can expect Challenges from Max, Treasure Box Fights, and Standard Fights in Wonder City, culminating with a Boss Fight when progressing the Main Quest, having you square off against Rufleu, earning cosmetic goodies and lots of Fight Money and EXP!...

July 10, 2025 · 4 min · 641 words · Douglas Dunn

Cyberpunk 2077 Players Think They've Found Proof That The Sequel Is Set In Chicago

Cyberpunk 2077’s sequel, codenamed Project Orion, could be set in Chicago. That’s the latest fan theory at least, as players think they’ve found a clue about the next game tucked away in Night City. At various locations around the map, players are finding a poster that advertises quick travel between Night City and Chicago. The new infrastructure that allows this is listed as opening in 2080, so perhaps this will be the year the new game is set in....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Michael Thornton

Do You Need To Play Persona 5 Before Playing Persona 5 Tactica?

Summary ThoughPersona 5 Tacticais the newest of several spin-offs ofPersona 5, the gameplay in P5T is varied enough that it may attract a larger audience. Instead of a legendarily long JRPG adventure, tactics-based players will be delighted to know that P5T is much different (and much shorter) than the original. But can you play Persona 5 Tactica without having played the entirety of Persona 5 or Persona 5 Royal? If you’re a tactics enthusiast looking for a fun and colorful new title to scratch that itch to plan your combat carefully, then we’ve got some good news below....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · Ryan Gutierrez DDS

E3 Is Finally Dead

It’s official:E3is dead. After several failed attempts to bring the industry event back, organisers admit that it’s ending for good, making 2019 the last time E3 was held in person. This is being reported by theWashington Post, quoting Entertainment Software Association (ESA) president, Stanley Pierre-Louis. In a statement, Pierre-Louis says it’s “difficult to say goodbye”, but adds that ending E3 is the “right thing to do”. “We know the entire industry, players and creators alike have a lot of passion for E3....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Melissa Wong