TheStar Trekmovie franchise has utilized a huge roster of actors over the years, but many of these supporting stars have been forgotten. Starting with the release ofThe Motion Picturein 1979, the movie franchise brought back the beloved crew of the U.S.S.Enterpriseand sent them on epic adventures that saw them grow as characters. The original movies were different from the utopian sci-fi of the classic ’60s series, and were typically much larger in scope and scale....

During its roughly fifteen-year run,The Far Sidebecame well acquainted with controversy. Known for its dark sense of humor and willingness to push boundaries, the comic strip found itself in hot water with readers more often than one might expect. The absurd nature ofThe Far Sideoften added to its outrageous reputation. For some, this was a source of admiration; for others, a source of frequent complaints. Many fans embraced Gary Larson’s dark and often nonsensical take on society, while critics were less forgiving....

It’s no exaggeration thatmetalhas one of the most notoriously difficult-to-impress fanbases across all ofmusic’s fandom. The metal masses ensure that any post about the genre has a comments section that’s a melee of hot takes and provocative opinions. As such, there is no second chance for an artist to make a first impression. Fortunately, metal is blessed with dozens of sensational debut albums. Picked for their impact, originality, and long-lasting impact,these are 10 debut metal albums that show off heavy music’s diversity and quality....

Tammy Slatonfrom1000-Lb Sistersrecently attended a meet-and-greet event in Kentucky, proudly revealing the impressive results of her skin removal surgery. When she first appeared on the show, she weighed over 600 pounds and struggled to lose weight despite her determination to do so.Tammy struggled to overcome her unhealthy eating habits, which led her to gain weight instead of losing it. Finally, in 2022, she was able to undergo weight loss surgery after a major health scare....

After more than 25 years,Star Warshas just revealed why the Trade Federation was such a big threat inStar Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. Much of the plot ofThe Phantom Menacehappened because the Trade Federation had set up a blockade, trying to force Queen Padmé Amidala to sign a treaty that would be unfavorable to the people ofNaboo. While audiences knew that the blockade around Naboo was orchestrated by Palpatine and the Sith, to the characters in-universe, it looked more like the Trade Federation was trying to force their own agenda onto the people of Naboo....

With the success of English rock bandOasisduringtheir first reunion shows in 16 years, it only seems right to look back at one of the most commercially successful albums of the band’smusiccareeras it celebrates its 30th anniversary. That LP is 1995’s(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?, which elevated Oasis from independent notoriety to worldwide fame. With songs that have aged so wellthey’re still being played three decades later,(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?continues todefine the legacy of Oasis and brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher....

One of the country of Ireland’s greatest exports ofmusicis unquestionably the internationally successful rock band U2. Fronted by lead singer Bono and accompanied by guitarist/keyboardist/backing vocalist the Edge, bassist Adam Clayton, and drummer Larry Mullen Jr., the quartet has sought to continually push and redefine the anthemic quality of their sound since debuting in 1980 with the albumBoy. While not all of U2’s ambitious ideashave proven to be successful over the years,their decades-long career hasn’t lacked for highlightswhen it comes to the group’s output of albums....

Considering the beta forCall of Duty: Black Ops 4’sbattle royale mode Blackout is set to begin in a few days, Activision and Treyarch have been steadily promoting the trial as of late. Recently, it has been confirmed thatZombies will play some role in Blackout,though the full extent is still currently unknown. Notably, the names of some locations should look familiar to someCall of Dutylovers, as well as those who kept up with rumors concerning the map....

–RoodadooReviewreviewsMindseize. -Black Red Gamingcontinues his coverage of this year’s limited E3 conference. Here is a look at EA Play. –Black Red GamingreviewsSummer In Mara. –Lord SpencerreviewsGex 3: Deep Cover Geckoas part of his PS1 REVIEWS blogging series. –Lord SpencerreviewsRoll Away (Kula’s World)as part of his PS1 REVIEWS blogging series. -Shoggoth2588continues his review of the past decade in gaming with a review of 2015. -Skazfestargues that the excellence ofSuper Metroidhas been matched or even surpassed by newer Metroidvanias to the good of video game fans everywhere....

Sons of Anarchy’s Jax Teller can never be replaced by any other character, but interestingly, Charlie Hunnam’s character in his upcoming crime drama will retell a major Teller story. With over two decades of acting experience under his belt, Charlie Hunnam has played many memorable roles over the years. While some would be more familiar with his earlier parts in movies and shows likeGreen Street: Hooligans,Cold Mountain, andQueer as Folk, others would recognize him for his leading roles inPacific RimandKing Arthur: Legend of the Sword....

And some last-gen systems too This showed up a few days ago in the ol’ Destructoid inbox, and it sure has a look to it. I’m picking up a lot ofZeldain the above Kickstarter trailer, but also hints ofFableandMinecrafttoo. It’s got floating islands (izlands?), it’s got dungeons, and the world is procedurally generated. Neat. Some of the gameplay inIzlelooks a little mundane, but I’m interested in the central terraforming aspect. The action role-playing game is hoping to release in 2016 on a bevy of platforms: Linux, Mac, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Windows, Xbox 360, and Xbox One....

[In “Dat DLC,” we check out some recent downloadable content to give you an impression of what you may or may not have missed out on.] The excellentOrcs Must Die!received the War Mage expansion pack “Artifacts of Power” on Steam shortly after its release, followed by the “Lost Adventures” pack which added five new fortresses to play in along with a few new enemies and an extra trap. Xbox 360 owners had to wait a little longer for their version of “Lost Adventures,” which included both pieces of previously released downloadable content in one package....

Dead Island 2has a lot of lockboxes and keys to find when not slaying Hell-A’s undead and terrifying mutations. Ocean Avenue is a scenic area bursting with various keys to locate and secret unlockables for players to track down, and one set of keys to find is theGuest’s Keepsake lockbox and key. RELATED:Dead Island 2: Kelli Jo’s Suitcase Key Location After completingDead Island 2, many players may want to travel back to all map locations to discover every secret the zombie-killing game offers....