The Next Game Of Thrones RPG Should Abandon Westeros, & I Know The Perfect New Setting

It’s hard to believe we still don’t have a successfulGame of ThronesRPG set in theA Song Of Ice & Fireuniverse. Recent attempts likeKingsroad, which ultimately doesn’t come close to capturing the possibilities of the IP, always seem to fall short, in part because they are limited by the confines of the established lore. In my view, there are always going to be a few major barriers to creating a successfulGame of ThronesRPG as long as projects feel they need to be set in Westeros during or around the same time as the television shows and/or books....

August 15, 2025 · 5 min · 906 words · Bryan Rodriguez

The Perfect Show For Psych Fans Has Its Own Version Of Shawn And Gus' Bromance

Those who lovePsychare sure to love another TV show that features a friendship very similar to that of Shawn and Gus. While there is plenty to love aboutPsych, the bromance between James Roday Rodriquez’s Shawn and Dulé Hill’s Gus is a real standout. These two aren’t afraid to publicly display how much they care for one another, and this is all part ofPsych’s charm. However, Shawn and Gus aren’t the only characters of their kind in the world of television....

August 15, 2025 · 3 min · 579 words · Adam Rogers

The Stephen King Book Detail That Makes His 2 Upcoming Adaptations So Risky

While bothThe Running ManandThe Long Walklook like exciting Stephen King projects, the two adaptations have one worrying thing in common.Stephen King’s 66 bookshave inspired a lot of classic movies, but his oeuvre has also spawned some true duds. For every all-time great movie likeThe Shining, there is a misfire likeDreamcatcher. Many ofKing’s best movie adaptations, like 2025’sThe Life of ChuckorThe Shawshank Redemption, are based on the author’s novellas. This format seems particularly well-suited to screen adaptation, perhaps because novellas aren’t as complex as full-blown novels but also aren’t as straightforward and self-contained as short stories....

August 15, 2025 · 5 min · 867 words · Timothy Ferguson

This Doctor Who Theory About Why The Diamond Planet Is Called "Midnight" Makes The Monster Even More Chilling

Caution: spoilers ahead for Doctor Who season 15, episode 3, “The Well.” Doctor Who’s “The Well” was one of the show’s scariest installments in recent memory, but a theory about how the planet came to be called Midnight makes the episode even darker. Back inDoctor Whoseason 4, during the Time Lord’s first stint with David Tennant’s face, the Doctor encountered one of their most mysterious foes on the diamond-covered planet of Midnight....

August 15, 2025 · 4 min · 827 words · Michael Shaw

Thunderbird Mail Is Reviving an Old Mozilla Service

Mozilla’s Thunderbird email client is better than ever right now, as the long-awaitedThunderbird 115 updatewith the ‘Supernova’ interface overhaul was just released earlier in July. There are more updates on the horizon, though, including one that will mark the return of Mozilla’s online file sharing service. The latest episode of ThunderCast, the podcast created by the Thunderbird team, revealed that “Firefox Send is being reborn within the Thunderbird family.” There were no further details provided — the plans are likely in the earliest stages of development....

August 15, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Corey Brandt

Today's Connections Hints & Answers For August 12, 2025 (Puzzle #705)

An underlying theme in today’sConnectionspuzzle creates a break between categories, making the right answers trickier to find than you may expect. The ideas between the natural and modern world cause a shift that took me some time to figure out. Even without following strict concepts around vague themes, you may be fooled by how similar some words in today’s puzzle seem to match without creating a solution. Those trying to solve today’s puzzleonly have four chances to make a mistakebefore losing....

August 15, 2025 · 4 min · 681 words · Kim George

Wait, Does Iron Man's New Superpower Make Him Immortal? Logically, Yes!

In an unprecedented moment in Marvel History,Iron Manunlocks the next evolution of his Arc Reactor, seemingly making the classic hero immortal. In Marvel’sUltimate Universe, Tony Stark was just saved from death. Like the original, his mechanical heart is keeping him alive… but unlike the original, it may have just made death impossible. InUltimates #12, by Deniz Camp and Juan Frigeri,the Ultimates' battle with Hulkand his army did not go as smoothly as the heroes thought, as Iron Man reveals to the team that Hulk did, in fact, kill him....

August 15, 2025 · 3 min · 534 words · Lisa Cowan

Walton Goggins & Aimee Lou Wood Clarify The White Lotus Season 3 Feud Rumors & Discuss Deleted Rick & Chelsea Finale Scene: "F*ck You Mike! We Want The Director's Cut!"

Months afterThe White Lotusseason 3’s ending, stars Walton Goggins and Aimee Lou Wood have shared inside details about their feud rumors as well as a deleted scene of their characters. HBO looks to bringThe White Lotusback for season 4, but audiences are still unpacking the powerful material from season 3. Walton Goggins and Aimee Lou Wood played two of the most fascinating characters: Rick and Chelsea, an age-gap couple who met their premature ends in the season finale....

August 15, 2025 · 4 min · 668 words · Joanna Martin

Why This Stranger Things Actor's New Possession Drama Was "The Most Peculiar Thing That's Ever Happened"

Went Up the Hillis a unique kind of supernatural movie. While it deals with ghosts and possession, it’s less about jump scares and more about the careful exhumation and examination of lies, relationships, and trauma. The movie was directed by Samuel Van Grinsven, who co-wrote the screenplay with Jory Anast. InWent Up the Hill, aptly-named lead characters Jack and Jill meet at the funeral of Elizabeth—Jack’s mother and Jill’s wife. We learn that Jill wasn’t aware of Jack, and he was just one of many secrets Elizabeth kept from her....

August 15, 2025 · 8 min · 1563 words · Joshua White

Xbox Game Pass Has Me For Life, But Not Just Because Of The Game Library

Xbox Cloud Gaming is still in Betaon Xbox Game Pass, but it’s already worth the additional cost. As a feature specifically offered for Xbox Game Pass' highest tier, Ultimate, Xbox Cloud Gaming opens a whole new world of possibilities for playing subscription-based games that neither PlayStation Plus nor Nintendo Switch Online have been able to compete with yet. Cloud Gaming Lets Me Enjoy My Xbox Everywhere Cloud Gaming Solves One Of The Biggest Downfalls Of A Home Console When it comes to choosing a console, there are a lot of factors to weigh....

August 15, 2025 · 5 min · 855 words · Christopher Anderson

10 Best Crunchyroll Original Anime, Ranked

As one of the biggest names in anime streaming,Crunchyrollhas evolved from a licensing platform into a full-blown production powerhouse. With Crunchyroll Originals, the company has taken creative control, offering viewers exclusive series ranging from action-packed fantasies to heartfelt romances. While not all of their originals have been smash hits, some have managed to carve out lasting fanbases and critical respect. These ten Crunchyroll Original anime stand out as the best of the bunch....

August 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1186 words · Andrew Nunez

10 Best Lovecraftian Movies Of The Past 20 Years

The writings ofH.P. Lovecrafthave had an undeniable influence on horror cinema, with plenty of outstanding Lovecraftian movies finding success over the past two decades. As writers whose work concerned itself with the unknowable nature of an uncaring universe, the fragility of human psychology, and the cosmic dread of existence itself,Lovecraftian horrorhas remained incredibly popular. While directLovecraft adaptationslikeRe-AnimatororColor Out of Spacecaptured the appeal of the writer on the big screen, many more filmmakers have made their own Lovecraftian stories....

August 14, 2025 · 8 min · 1497 words · Karen Whitehead

10 Pop-Punk Bands Transformed By Replacement Drummers

Although it’s not easy to replace a band member,these pop-punk bands have had to make the decision of finding new drummers. Each of them has faced this challenge at various points in their careers, much like theclassic metal bands that have replaced guitarists. There are even plenty of pop-punk bands thatsuccessfully navigated the process of changing lead singers. Of course,losing a drummer means literally losing the beat of the songs. A bond is created, and it’s this type of connection that helps hit songs come to life....

August 14, 2025 · 7 min · 1383 words · Sarah Smith