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The Penguinhad a notable absence throughout the series, but after the showrunner’s comments on the matter, I’m way more excited forThe Batman Part II. Just prior to the birth of theDCU, Matt Reeves was handed the keys to telling a new Batman story for DC. This led to the release ofThe Batmanin 2022, and an expanded universe of stories focusing on Gotham with Matt Reeves at the head. Now,The Batmanand the associated Batverse exists as a prominent part of DC Elseworlds, and the recently releasedThe Penguinproved why this is some of DC’s best work in years....

A common issue with online games is smurfing, especially for free-to-play titles likeMarvel Rivals, which allow players full access to all its modes and characters without needing to pay a single dime. Smurfing is when experienced players, usually at a high rank, create a secondary account to compete against lower-level opposition, named after two exceptionalWarcraft 2players called PapaSmurf and Smurfette, whom other players would avoid. The name eventually stuck, applying to basically any online game with ranks, and smurfs have been an issue that has proved near unsolvable, butMarvel Rivalsis starting to clamp down....

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2leaks have come from an unlikely source:data miningCall of Duty Mobile. These efforts have revealed a number of details aboutCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, with the latest leaks claiming to reveal the game modes, perks, killstreaks, and more that fans can look forward to once the new game launches this October. These leaks have come courtesy of Twitter user Reality, who has posted the information along with their in-game icons to give them more legitimacy....

No one likes paying more money for the same services. Netflix’s ad-supported tiers represented a way to escape the constant price hikes by putting up with ads, and they’ve been around for over a year for users in several countries. With ad-supported plans being a thing, Netflix discontinued its Basic ad-free tier for new users. Now, though, Netflix wants to get rid of it completely. In its latest earnings call, Netflix confirmed that it plans to completely retire the Basic plan....

The trailer forNow You See Me: Now You Don’treveals new stakes for the Four Horsemen. The franchise’s film introduced a group of scheming illusionists who manage to pull off elaborate heists while being tracked down by an FBI agent and an Interpol detective. Over a decade later,Now You See Me: Now You Don’tsees the four magicians returning as they face off against a new opponent.Directed by Ruben Fleischer, the third installment features Jesse Eisenberg, Daniel Radcliffe, Woody Harrelson, and Morgan Freeman....

Pete Davidson responds to whether his character in the new Eddie Murphy action comedy,The Pickup, has anything to do with his SNL character, Chad the pool boy. Introduced in the June 04, 2025, sketch titled “Pool Boy” onSaturday Night Live, Chad famously responded only “okay” and “cool” to the dramatic breakup speech given by housewife Mrs. Handler, with whom he’s having an affair. In Murphy’s new movie for Prime Video,Pete Davidson plays Travis, a young truck driver who has trouble reading verbal and physical cues....

ThePlayStation 5is available now, and according to early reporting, is already a success. Sony has seemingly delivered another combination of cutting edge hardware, exciting new features, and exclusive game releases. To say it was done quickly or with ease would be inaccurate, however. In a recent interview, PlayStation boss Jim Ryan described the process that led to thePS5’s creation, which started almost five years ago. Speaking with GQ Magazine, Ryan attributes the start of the PS5’s creation to targeting and locking down a specific chip technology....

Puzzle games are often a mixed bag when it comes to difficulty. Some can be brain-numbingly easy, solved without much of a thought. But others can be so complicated that players can give up and never play that game again. These types of games can come in various genres. Most of them adopt a point-and-click style where solving puzzles is based on game logic instead of real-life logic. Lots of games use a first-person perspective, too, so it feels more immersive....

Even as PlayStation 5 owners look forward to a line-up of awesome upcoming first-party releases, includingRatchet & Clank: Rift Apart,Gran Turismo 7,God of War: Ragnarok, andHorizon Forbidden West, one studio’s unannounced work stands apart.Naughty Dog, the developer of theUnchartedandThe Last of Usfranchises, is working on something new. And whileNaughty Dog’s new project has yet to be announced, a concept artist’s recent post may hint at what PS5 fans can look forward to....

ABuffy the Vampire Slayerreboot may still be awaiting a pilot order, but that hasn’t stopped major developments from happening behind the scenes - including some unexpected family connections. Hulu’sBuffy the Vampire Slayerreboot is causing plenty of buzz even though it’s still in the incredibly early development stages. The new iteration is not a retelling, but rather a continuation that expands on the lore of Slayers, with a new lead reportedly set to take center stage....

Warning! Spoilers forX-Force#10 ahead! Marvel Comics just revealed that one of its “new” mutant heroes is actuallyColossusunderneath his armor; while some fans were concerned about the reveal,now that the true identity of “Tank” is concerned, Marvel should stick with the redesign, and embrace the idea of this classicX-Menhero taking on a new identity in franchise lore. X-Force#10, written by Geoffrey Thorne, with art by Marcus To, featured the big unmasking,confirming fan theories that Tank was Colossus, which had been percolating since the start of the series....

Sonic the Hedgehog 4’s potential villain follows a franchise trend that started in the second film. Since the firstSonicfilm, the franchise has continued to expand. The first movie was simpler, establishing the rivalry between the blue hedgehog andJim Carrey’s Dr. Robotnik.Sonic 2added more characters from the video games, including Tails and Knuckles, and major plot devices, like the Chaos Emeralds. Sonic 3was the ultimate film for fans, as it featured the trio coming together to defeat Shadow the Hedgehog....

Warning: contains spoilers forStar Trek Omega! Star Trekjust improved uponDeep Space Nine’sending, giving fans what they have always wanted along the way.Star Trek: Deep Space Nineended in 1999, and its stature has only grown among fans since.IDW’s 2022 relaunch of theirStar Trekcomics’ line was billed as a “sequel” toDeep Space Nine,and the newStar Trek Omegamakes good on this promise, delivering an emotionally satisfying finale. Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly wroteStar Trek,while Christopher Cantwell wroteStar Trek: Defiant....