The Simpsons Season 36 Just Gave A 35-Year Background Character A Proper Storyline

The following contains spoilers for The Simpsons season 36 episode 17, “Full Heart, Empty Pool,” now streaming on HuluThe Simpsonshas finally given a largely nameless 35-year-old character an actual storyline in an episode. From the very first season on,The Simpsonshas always had a deep bench of charming and comedic supporting characters. Over the years, the show has proven more willing to focus on the people in the Simpsons' orbit instead of just telling stories about the titular family....

June 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1227 words · Elizabeth Campbell

This New Pokémon TCG Pocket Card Will Be A Complete Game Changer

A newPokémon Trading Card Game Pocketcard is set to transform the game completely next week. This week, The Pokémon Company announcedCelestial Guardians, thenext full expansionforPokémon Trading Card Game Pocket.The new set will bring in Pokémon and characters fromPokémon Sun and Moon.However, the announcement that a popular card from thePokémon TCGwould also be making its way over to the mobile app is what’s most exciting. The announcement also revealed that a version of the Rare Candy item card would appear inCelestial Guardians....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 546 words · Heidi Walker

Tires Season 2 Review: Shane Gillis's Edgy Netflix Comedy Show Evolves With A Full-Bodied Story & Witty Ensemble Cast

The second season of Netflix’s comedy seriesTiresis a major improvement from its brief six-episode debut season released in 2024.Comedian Shane Gillis, best known for his stand-up routines, podcast appearances, and hostingSaturday Night Livetwice, co-stars alongsideSteve Gerben’s naturally funny Will, Shane’s fictional cousin. Will faces all sorts of issues trying to keep his auto repair shop, Valley Forge, afloat, which often feels like a high school classroom with no teacher, given the crude name-calling and various practical jokes that occur under Will’s earnest yet hopeless watch....

June 22, 2025 · 4 min · 804 words · James Schwartz

Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for September 22 (#469)

Quick Links Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn’t—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 262 words · Oscar Williams

Wednesday & Morticia's Swordfight Is Perfect After $250M Western Hit

Warning: SPOILERS For Wednesday Season 2 The swordfight between Wednesday and Morticia Addams in Netflix’sWednesdayis perfect after Catherine Zeta-Jones' success inThe Mask of Zorro,which grossed $250 million at the box office. The much-anticipatedWednesdayseason 2sees Wednesday Addams return for a new school year at Nevermore Academy, where she uncovers a new murder plot that puts her werewolf best friend, Enid’s, life at risk. The first half ofWednesdayseason 2has been praised for its thrilling plot and has been considered by viewers as a true return to the Addams Family franchise, following the success of season 1 on Netflix....

June 22, 2025 · 4 min · 661 words · Philip Brown

When Elden Ring Nightreign Unlocks In Your Region

With the release ofElden Ring Nightreignhappening this week across consoles and PC, it’s worth knowing what time you’ll be able to play and access the game. This standalone story set in the same beloved world ofElden Ringwill offer players an all-new experience as they - and their friends - take on the role of Nightfarers who will set out to defeat the Nightlords and end the reign of night. Elden Ring Nightreignreleases on May 30, forPC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, and PS5....

June 22, 2025 · 4 min · 662 words · Michele Oliver

While Waiting For Downton Abbey's Final Movie, Watch This New 88% RT Period Drama Show That's Looking Like A Great Replacement

If you’re waiting anxiously forDownton Abbey: The Grand Finale, sink your teeth into BritBox’s new period drama series,Outrageous, instead. Set to premiere in cinemas this September,Downton Abbey: The Grand Finalewill (most likely) be the final chapter for the Crawley family. Over six seasons and two movies, we’ve loved, grieved, laughed, and cried right alongside Lord Grantham (Hugh Bonneville) and his kin, and now it’s time to say goodbye. What to watch instead?...

June 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1173 words · Anthony Miller

Why PS Plus Fans Should Keep an Eye on March 13

Subscription services like Xbox Game Pass and PS Plus are hard to predict, but sometimes they follow certain patterns. Both announce games on a certain schedule, for example, while PS Plus has added several games from a franchise at once. Before it became more formalized, PS Plus' number of games and style of games fit into various patterns before (such as one major AAA game and one indie). One more consistent pattern in PS Plus is a big focus in March....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Omar Joseph

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers' 12 Most Brutal Boss Fights, Ranked By Difficulty

Wuchang: Fallen Feathersis easily one of the best soulslikes to hit the scene this year, and as you’d expect with any FromSoft-inspired RPG, it has some bosses that pack a punch. Nearly every boss in the game requires a unique approach, and it’s especially important to learn their move sets if you want to stand any chance at taking them down. Warning: This list contains spoilers for Wuchang: Fallen FeathersWhileWuchanghas launched to largely mixedreviews due to performanceissues, the core gameplay is a top-tier soulslike experience, and it has that classicDark Souls 1feelthat fans of the genre have been hankering for....

June 22, 2025 · 7 min · 1449 words · Jennifer Wade

X-Men Permanently Redesigns a God-Tier Hero, Giving Them Enough Power to Kill Wolverine

TheX-Menboast several of the most powerful heroes in Marvel lore, from the weather witch Storm to the reality-warping Phoenix. However, the most underrated powerhouse in the franchise just got a huge upgrade, as a dark redesign increases her power to the level that evenWolverine’s healing factor can’t keep her at bay. Marveljust released solicit information for the upcomingUltimate Wolverine #7, revealing that the hero (currently going by the codename ‘Winter Soldier’) is about to go up against Magik....

June 22, 2025 · 4 min · 657 words · Gloria Young

You Can Now Buy the Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, Watch 6, and Tab S9 Series

It wasn’t too long ago that Samsung officially unveiled its latest range of devices. In addition to two foldable phones, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Z Flip 5, we also got a range of new tablets belonging to the Galaxy Tab S9 range, as well as two watches belonging to the Galaxy Watch 6 range. If you wanted to buy one, you had the chance to pre-order them as soon as they got announced....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Spencer Mullins

"Dude, I'm So Excited": Sunrise On The Reaping Star Reveals When Next Hunger Games Film's Production Starts

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reapingstar Ben Wang reveals when production will begin. Based on Suzanne Collins’Hunger Gamesprequel bookof the same name, the next movie in the franchise takes place during the second Quarter Quell and sees a young Haymitch Abernathy trying to survive in an arena where kids will fight each other to the death until only one remains. Directed by Francis Lawrence,the upcoming movie’s cast stars Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy, Ralph Fiennes as President Coriolanus Snow, Ben Wang as Wyatt Callow, and Kieran Culkin as Caesar Flickerman....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 580 words · James Smith

"I Don't Think It Worked:" Stabler & Benson's Law & Order Stalled Romance Just Became More Frustrating After Chris Meloni's Reveal

The complete lack of movement in Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Stabler’s (Christopher Meloni) relationship inLaw & Order: SVUis even more frustrating after a new update from Meloni about their love story.Law & Order: SVU’s Benson and Stablerhave had a long friendship that seemed like it might cross the line into romance during the 24th season. Unfortunately, the franchise completely dropped this storyline and the pair did not interact again untilLaw & Order: Organized Crime’s season 5 premiere....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Tiffany Blair