After 28 Years, This Underrated RPG Masterpiece Deserves A Reboot

In the golden age of PlayStation RPGs,Azure Dreamsstood quietly in the shadows of giants like the originalFinal Fantasy VIIandSuikoden II. Released in 1997, this unique mix of monster hunting, dungeon crawling, and life-sim mechanics offered an experience unlike anything else on the platform. Players took on the role of Koh, a young adventurer exploring the mysterious Monster Tower in search of treasure, monsters, and answers about his father’s fate. Though it never reached mainstream acclaim at the levels ofFF7orother excellent RPGsof the time,Azure Dreamscultivated a loyal fanbase thanks to its innovative gameplay and charming world-building....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · Jessica Boyd

After 33 Years, Marvel Icon Joins the Avengers for the First Time

After 33 years in Marvel lore, an iconic character just officially joined theAvengersfor the first time. It’s a running joke forAvengersfans that pretty much every hero (and several villains) have served on the team. Indeed, to spend three decades in the Marvel Universe and never be recruited, you’d have to be one of the most evil people on the face of the Earth… Carnage Joins the Avengers for the First Time Eddie Brock’s Killer Symbiote Earns a Place on the Roster In today’sNew Avengers #3- from Sam Humphries, Ton Lima, Rain Beredo and Joe Sabino -Carnageofficially joins Bucky Barnes' New Avengers roster....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Amanda Sanders

Apple TV+'s Isaac Asimov Adaptation Adds Something The Legendary Sci-Fi Author Couldn't Possibly Have Foreseen

Warning: Spoilers ahead forFoundationseason 3, episode 2, “Shadows in the Math.“Isaac Asimov’s firstFoundationbook was published in 1951, so although many elements of his space opera have become outdated since, Apple TV+’s adaptation is making sure the story keeps with the times. TheFoundationbookscombine to form a multi-generational storyline, which is what the show is attempting to mimic with its changes. Asimov set his story in the very distant future, with both the books and the adaptation beginning around 50,000 years beyond the real-world present day....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 596 words · Christine Richardson

Bradley Cooper's Oscar-Nominated Remake With 90% RT Score Is Must-Watch After Finding Success On Netflix

Any fan of Bradley Cooper should check outA Star is Born, as it continues to find an audience on streaming. After gradually making a name for himself in supporting roles,Cooper’s career in movieswas pushed forward in the hilarious R-rated comedy,The Hangover. Since then, Cooper has chosen interesting and diverse projects to further build an impressive filmography. Perhaps his most famous role is one in which he is unrecognizable, providing the voice ofRocket inGuardians of the Galaxyand the larger MCU....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 721 words · Matthew Martinez

Bring Movie Night Home With Epson's Mini Projector ($200 Off)

The home theater experience wasn’t always easily obtainable, but gadgets like theEpson EpiqVision Mini EF11 Smart Projectorhave changed the game. Now available for $599.99 ($200 off), you can enjoy the theater experience in virtually any space. The compact projector is designed for travel, giving you access to a clear widescreen image anywhere you can find an outlet. The EF11 is built with a single HDMI input to connect your Blu-ray player orgaming consoleand features a USB port that supports most streaming sticks....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Nicholas Ortiz

Burgess & Ruzek's Chicago PD Wedding Needs An Original Character To Return More Than Jay Halstead

As the wedding of Burgess (Marina Squerciati) and Ruzek (Patrick John Flueger) gets closer inChicago PD, eyes are on whether any familiar faces will return. Most people want to see Halstead (Jesse Lee Soffer), although that is likely not happening due to Jesse Lee Soffer filming the final season ofFBI: Internationalwhen theChicago PDseason 12finale was filming. There is another former member of the Intelligence Unit who needs to return instead, though....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 756 words · Jennifer Williams

Chris Pratt's Sci-Fi Film 'The Tomorrow War' Gets Amazon Release Date

It wasn’t that long ago thatAmazon Studiosannounced a recent acquisition fora sci-fi action film starring Chris Pratt, a pretty nice project to grab considering Pratt’s star-power in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Not unlike Netflix’s recent acquisition of theKnives Outsequels,The Tomorrow Warwas originally intended to release in theaters but was picked up by streaming after the pandemic hit and theater releases became a risky venture. The plot of the film is a basic alien invasion concept, but with an interesting twist....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Brittany Gilbert

Destiny 2 Players are Already Losing Interest in Trials of Osiris

It has only been a little under three weeks since thelaunch of Trials of OsirisinDestiny 2and already some PvP players are feeling either fatigued or disillusioned with the mode. While the draw for endgame Crucible combat is still there for plenty ofD2fans, others are finding the rampant cheating, uninteresting meta, and connection errors are ruining the experience. When Trials of Osiris was first announced as returning forDestiny 2, the community was excited, even if they saw the announcement coming....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 330 words · Tina Morgan

Destiny 2's Overpowered Features Are Its Best

Destiny 2might not let players get as crazy with its weapons as other looter shooters, such asBorderlands 3, but it still has a fun meta. The game’s best weapons and armor are often those that let players do outrageous amounts of damage or provide undeniably good perks. Why these pieces of equipment are so popular is an easy question to answer: they are the best feature theDestiny 2has to offer. This is not to say that the game is empty without them, but they provide such a fun experience for players that they become must-haves....

July 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1075 words · Mike Washington

Eddie Murphy's New Movie Bridges Two Generations Of Comedy With An SNL Team-Up The Show Has Never Done

Eddie Murphy’s new movie bridges two generations of comedy with aSaturday Night Liveteam-up that the show has never done before. Widely considered one of the greatest comedians of all time,Murphy rose to fameonSaturday Night Livebefore becoming a movie star during the 1980s, starring in48 Hrs.,Trading Places,Beverly Hills Cop,The Golden Child,Coming to America, andHarlem Nights. His success continued into the 1990s, starring inBoomerang,The Nutty Professor,Dr. Dolittle,Bowfinger, andDaddy Day Care. Murphy’s career experienced a decline during the early 2000s, starring in a series of poorly received movies such asThe Adventures of Pluto Nash,I Spy,Showtime,Meet Dave, andImagine That....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 675 words · Margaret Miller

Forza Motorsport for Xbox Series X Revealed With Trailer

Microsoft has finally revealed the next entry in the Forza series, simply titledForza Motorsport. Announced during the Xbox Games Showcase this morning,Forza Motorsportwill release for the Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and Game Pass.Forza Motorsportis one of over 100 games that Microsoft states will be available at launch. Though the game itself has no announced release date. The announcement comes with a brand new trailer showcasing the game on Xbox Series X....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Mark Williams

Four-star Sandwich recipes in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Sandwiches can grant you some incredible buffs inPokémon: Scarlet and Violet, but you must ready your roll carefully to reap the best rewards. The base game rated the best sandwiches with three stars, butThe Indigo DiskDLC introduced the coveted new four-star rank to challenge aspiring chiefs. Preparing a four-star sandwich isn’t easy, but they’re worth the hassle, especially if you’re trying to complete all the Blueberry Group Quests. Here are all the four-star sandwich recipes inPokémon: Scarlet and Violet....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 517 words · Sara Conner

Grand Theft Auto Online's Gunrunning Update Drops Next Week

Today, Rockstar Games released an official trailer forGrand Theft Auto Online’sGunrunning update, providing a look at all of the illegal arms trafficking action possible in the upcoming DLC. Perhaps more importantly, though, the fresh piece of footage confirms the update’s release date, which is set for next week on July 06, 2025. As seen below inGrand Theft Auto Online’s Gunrunning trailer, players will be given the chance to become virtual kingpins of a weapons smuggling empire that ships and distributes arms out of Southern San Andreas....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 318 words · Jack Ortega