Death Stranding 2: On the Beachis out today, and it’s already managed a pretty successful achievement: making Norman Reedus' in-game model actually look like Norman Reedus. As an actor, Reedus has a long history of video game appearances: he’s best known for his appearance asThe Walking Deadcharacter Daryl Dixon, whom he plays in a variety of video game cameos. He’s also had a long history of collaborations with Hideo Kojima, beginning withthe canceledSilent Hills....

Studio Ghibliis often celebrated for its artistry, world-building, and emotional depth, but one of the studio’s most underappreciated strengths is its approach to romance. Rather than relying on sweeping declarations or formulaic love stories, Ghibli paints its romantic moments with subtlety and sincerity. The bonds that form between characters are rarely driven by fantasy tropes, instead, they blossom through quiet gestures, shared experiences, and the kind of emotional truth that lingers long after the credits roll....

Warning: Includes MASSIVE SPOILERS for The Wheel of Time book series! Amazon’s cancellation ofThe Wheel of Timemeans that several major storylines will be left unfinished. The epic fantasy adaptation is based onRobert Jordan’sWheel of Timenovels, a fifteen-book series that encompasses thousands of characters and dozens of perspectives, meaning there’s a wealth of lore material to explore beyond the show.Prime Video’s adaptation only really covered three of the fifteen booksand left multiple characters on notable cliffhangers....

TheAvatarfranchise will finally address the gap year between its first two movies. In anticipation ofFire and Ash, the nextAvatarmovie scheduled for 2025, fans have deduced that the in-story gap between the originalAvatarandThe Way of Watersequel is 15–16 years, much like the real-life delay between movies. However, fans are still wondering what happened to Jake and the Na’vi in that 16-year gap. …The Gap Year - Tipping Point will be a canonical story, making it all the more essential viewing for Avatar fans preparing for Fire and Ash’s release…...

Spaceballs 2has over 40 years of newStar Warscontent to work with and has a golden opportunity to make the film’s best joke even better. Parody movies are making a surprising comeback in the 2020s.The Naked Gunseries is returningin 2025, with Liam Neeson taking over Leslie Nielsen’s role, and aSpaceballssequel is finally taking major steps.The film is set to debut in 2027, 40 years after the original. The announcement was made by Mel Brooks, with Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis expected to return in their iconic roles....

Warning: Spoilers ahead forDoctor Whoseason 15, episode 2, “Lux.“Doctor Who’s Pantheon is populated with powerful Gods, and several have crossed paths with the Doctor and fought him onscreen. The Time Lord hasn’t yet metevery member of the Pantheon, but the ones he has encountered have all posed a unique threat that requires an especially creative solution. The Pantheon quickly became a major storyline duringDoctor Who’s Disney era, although returning showrunnerRussell T....

The following contains spoilers for Another Simple Favor, now playing in theatersAnother Simple Favoris full of massive twists and turns, which steadily unravel in a wild climax.Another Simple Favorreintroduces audiences to Stephanie Smothers and her best frenemy Emily Nelson.A Simple Favorwas a clever millennial mom-centric take on a Hitchcock thriller, withAnother Simple Favorexpanding the scope by bringing the pair back together in Capri, Italy. Having been released from prison thanks to her wealthy fiancé Dante, Emily makes sure Stephanie attends their upcoming wedding by leaving enough lingering questions to catch her attention....

Marvel Comics is set to launch a new ongoingStar Warscomic series in 2025, promising fresh adventures in a beloved galaxy far, far away. This latest addition to theStar Warssaga will delve into the period following the events ofReturn of the Jedi, a time of rebuilding and uncertainty for the heroes and the galaxy at large. Writer Alex Segura is at the helm of this highly anticipated series, and his approach to crafting these new stories offers a fascinating insight into the creative process behindexpanding theStar Warsuniverse....

Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & The Secret Fairyhas just gotten a brand new trailer, offering up more details on the upcoming sequel toAtelier Ryza. Atelier Ryza 2was first revealed earlier this month at theJapanese Nintendo Direct Mini, and it is expected to release this winter. The game is notable for being the onlyAteliersequel to feature the same protagonist. RELATED:Fairy Tail Game Delayed Aagain Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & The Secret Fairy, aKoei Tecmo game, is a direct sequel to its predecessor, taking place 3 years later; not only is protagonist Ryza making a return, but others are as well....

Big Brotheris moving along quickly, but with a fourth week of competition underway and the power of veto results available on live feeds,fans are hoping the houseguests target this player in a totally different way next week.Big Brother27’sfirst weeks of competition have been a shocking and exhilarating, with the targets shifting for the houseguests nearly every week. One massive target in the game, Keanu Soto, has beensomeone that the house has collectively wanted out since the first week of the summer....

It’s been 19 years sinceJet Set Radio: Future, the stylish extreme sports action game from Sega and Smilebit, launched on the original Xbox, and since then the series has laid dormant with little more than a HD re-release of the first instalment and some appearances inSonicracing games. In absence of the beloved cult franchise, developer Team Reptile has taken it upon itself to create the spiritual successor toJet Set Radiothat fans have waited for withBomb Rush Cyberfunk, which its newest gameplay trailer has revealed is preparing to release on “all relevant platforms” in 2022....

This article contains discussions of grooming and child abuse. SPOILERS forChicago Medseason 10, episode 19, “The Stories We Tell Ourselves.” Frost’s history with Ainsley inChicago Medhas been complicated to say the least, but Charles hints at how the series needs to truly end their story in the way Frost deserves. It’s nothing new forOne Chicagoshowsto spotlight real issues that have little bearing on the specific jobs the characters are performing....

Quick Links Coral Islandis a farming and life simulation game that gets players to plant, grow, and forage for their own foods. The local flora on the island is diverse and prolific, so players can nab up a variety of differentCoral Islandcropsto sell at the local market. Players will also need a selection of fruits and veggies to give to the goddess' altars at the Lake Temple in order to unlock fast travel, seeds, and more....