It’s no surprise that Emperor Philippa Georgiou (Michelle Yeoh) knew Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) would become a Captain back inStar Trek: Discoveryseason 1. In the 32nd century, Michael Burnham is the most prominent Captain in Starfleet, who is hand-picked to solve whatever crisis the United Federation of Planets faces. Burnham’sStar Trek: Discoverytrajectory from promising First Officer to Starfleet’s first mutineer to redemption and, finally,Captain of the USS Discovery, is something Emperor Georgiou predicted....

Hideo Kojimahas always been associated with trailblazing, and games likeMetal Gearhelped popularize new gameplay styles, codify genres, and push the heights for what video game storytelling and presentation could be. It’s easy to think of his works as wholly original, but that isn’t always the case. While the originalMetal Geardid some things that had never been done before, it was conceptualized in the shadow of an already-popular arcade game, and some of its biggest innovations simply came from its inability to achieve some of the same feats....

As if Rocket Raccoon’s backstory couldn’t get more tragic, one easily overlookedGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3line adds some harrowing context. Although theGuardians of the Galaxytrilogy is one of theMCU’s most comedic, the members havesome of the saddest backstories. From deaths of loved ones to imprisonment and torture, healing from their pasts is what bonds the Guardians. The best part about theGuardianstrilogy is how each member of the team gets their chance to shine....

The lack of an answer aboutDoctor Odysseyseason 2 makes its chances worse, especially in light of Joshua Jackson’s latest comment. Created by Ryan Murphy, Joe Baken and Jon Robin Baitz,Doctor Odysseydebuted in September 2024, taking overGrey’s Anatomy’s slot. Although ABC renewed all its shows bar those ending, it has yet to revealDoctor Odyssey’s fate. Doctor Odysseybeing the only ABC show still in limbo makes its situation peculiar, as its ratings wouldn’t necessarily warrant a cancellation, especially considering how other shows on ABC were renewed despite having lower ratings....

For readers who want to get intoBrandon Sandersonbut do not know where to enter in his Cosmere, this 2023 fantasy standalone is the perfect starting point.Sanderson’s bookshave been considered essential fantasy reads for years, with his methods of developing fantasy worlds becoming an impressive guide for various authors to create their own narratives.However, for readers who want to venture into his extensive fantasy collection, finding a proper starting point can prove overwhelming....

It has technically been possible to get a Google account since 2004 when Gmail was first launched. Back then, the account was good for just emails, but now, it can be used across a variety of different Google services. There are probably a lot of inactive accounts at this point, and now Google is going to start clearing them out. Back in May, Google announced that it would begin deleting inactive accounts, but the wave of deletions wouldn’t start immediately....

Franchise Mode inMadden NFL 26remains set to be the biggest draw for many series fans, but the major updates for the mode are missing one vital aspect of running a team.Madden 26is set to release on July 13, 2025, with an array of different modes, including Franchise Mode, alongside Ultimate Team and Superstar. Free Agency is a vital part of anyone building a team in Franchise Mode, and at the start of the game,195 players have been confirmed as being inMadden 26without having a team to play for....

In a wild change to official lore, Marvel has introduced a new foundingAvengershero - one with a storied past so extreme, he even broughtGalactusto his colossal knees. Few heroes have ever been able to take on Galactus, let alone do so solo, showing that this hero is worthy of their major new status in Avengers lore. This victory over Galactus is so impressive because it was a result of tactical thinking that previously seemed impossible....

Master & Dynamic, a luxury audio brand, has relaunched its ME05 wired earphones. They were first released in 2015, and the new version keeps the original’s high-quality materials but includes several upgrades. Theupdated ME05 earphoneshave improved sound thanks to new high-definition bio-cellulose drivers. They also feature a redesigned microphone and a USB-C adapter to work better with modern devices. The new ME05 features technological improvements like a 3.5mm to USB-C adapter that allows for high-quality audio playback at 32-bit/384 kHz on USB-C devices....

The following contains MAJOR spoilers for My Oxford Year.My Oxford Yearhas been dominating the Netflix charts since its release, andthe new film features a compelling and unusual relationship between Jamie and Cecelia.Boastinga strong cast of characters,My Oxford Yeardepicts one of the most heart-wrenching romantic stories yet seen on the service. TheRotten Tomatoes score forMy Oxford Yearisn’t perfect, but there is a great deal of beauty in the film. Much of this comes from Anna’s relationships with the supporting cast of characters....

Blue finds a strange woman in her apartment at the end ofNCIS: Sydneyseason 2, and that cliffhanger could suggest a fix to the series’ biggest storytelling problem. The Australian spinoff has been something of a weak link in the franchise thus far, but the showrunner has revealed how one ofNCIS: Sydney’s best characterscan turn things around. Its place in the so-called “Friday night death slot” hasn’t done the show any favors, despite the fact thatNCIS: Sydneyis currently the most exotic of the franchise’s network spinoffsfollowing thecancelation ofNCIS: Hawai’i....

There may not be quite as many, but the LenTalk photo requests found inNew Pokemon Snap’s Shiver Snowfields (Night) course are every bit as enjoyable as some ofthe ones that feature in the course’s daytime variant. Players will have to explore just about every inch of the snowfields to complete them all and will also need to unlockboth of the course’s alternate routes. RELATED:New Pokemon Snap: Every Pokemon In Shiver Snowfields (Night) & Where To Find Them...

With theNintendo Switch 2now less than two weeks away from launch, it’s rumored a Nintendo Direct may be coming soon. The most recent full Direct, which was focused on the Switch 2’s announcement, took place early April, with aMario Kart World-focused Direct following on April 17. According to journalistPedro Henrique Lutti Lippe, who made the claim during a livestream this past weekend, Nintendo could be holdinganother Nintendo Direct around the console’s launch on June 5(viaVGC)....