Who owns the Astral Chain IP? Nintendo, says Platinum

What happened here behind the scenes? I’m not shy about my love forAstral Chain. Sure it’s not going to appeal to everyone, but it’s one of my favorite action romps in recent years, and a very great effort from first-time director Takahisa Taura. I was not only excited to see more from them, but hoped for moreAstral Chainin general. That may still happen! But a recent debacle has come up regarding the rights to the IP itself, and it’s a fairly interesting saga....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Amy Burton

Xbox Games with Gold for March 2018

Major Nelson revealed another month of freeXboxdownloadable Games with Gold titles this morning. March 2018 will bring an additional four titles to the Games with Gold library, two for the Xbox One and two backwards compatible Xbox 360 games. This month’s titles are headlined by the cult shooterSuperhotwith a diverse supporting cast of games that should keep Xbox players happy – at least for the month. Here’s March 2018’s line-up of Games with Gold titles: As is typical for Games with Gold, the Xbox One titles will each be available for a full month while the Xbox 360 games will only be available for 15 days each....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Donald Price

Yoda's Surprising Origin: From Monkey to Puppet in Empire Strikes Back

The legendary Jedi Grandmaster Yoda was originally going to be played by a monkey inThe Empire Strikes Back. When George Lucas created Yoda, he wanted him to fit the trope of the unexpected teacher; the strange being who is originally underestimated by the hero, but turns out to be a fount of wisdom. This iswhy Yoda speaks so strangely. According to Lucas,it was simply a trick to get people to listen carefully, given Yoda’s role as “the philosopher of the movie....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Vanessa Davis

You May Not Remember Who Susan Sharon Is In SATC, But Her Random And Just Like That Cameo Actually Makes A Ton Of Sense — Who She Is, Explained

Many minorSex and the Citycharacters live rent-free in my mind, from Tatum O’Neal’s shoe-shaming Kyra to Bobby Cannavale’s Mr. Funky Spunk, but when Susan Sharon appeared at Big’s funeral inAnd Just Like Thatseason 1, I was struggling to remember who she was. From the cringeworthy interaction she had with Carrie, it’s obvious that Susan Sharon was a former friend. And when I did aSATCrewatch, I was shocked that, for as often asCarrie is a terrible friend, she has a huge number of people she pals around with beyond her three close girlfriends....

July 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1068 words · Cory Vazquez

10 Songs About Growing Up That Are Sure To Get You In Your Feels

Musichas the ability to bring out a broad range of emotions. When an artist pours their heart out into a song, it’snot only for their own catharsis, but it’s a shared emotion with their fans, evoking a sense of nostalgia and longing. Artists create their music based on their own lives, whether that be songs about their relationships,songs about their hometowns, or the things they’ve gone through and the struggles they’ve had....

July 7, 2025 · 10 min · 2078 words · Dr. Jacqueline Wilkinson

10/10 Sci-Fi Shows Are Rare, But This 5-Season Masterpiece With A 93% RT Score Is Pure Perfection

When it comes to sci-fi TV shows, audiences expect to suspend their disbelief, or for the series to have a few bad seasons, butOrphan Blacksubverts all our expectations. Starring the incredible Tatiana Maslany in her best roles, long before she was starring inShe-Hulk,Orphan Blackunfolds beautifully throughout its five-season run,making each installment just as thrilling as the last. Though science fiction is known for requiring a lot of exposition that comes off as clunky, this never happens inOrphan Black, which never struggles to surprise the audience while keeping us firmly rooted in the logic of the world....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 497 words · Christopher Sanders

6 Director-Actor Duos We're Surprised Have Never Happened

From Scorsese and DiCaprio to Nolan and Murphy,some movie partnerships go together as well as popcorn and a blockbuster. A dynamic combination of a director and an actor has resulted in some iconic projects that benefit from both of their creative input. Plenty of thebest movies of all timehave a visionary behind the lens and a fearless performer in front of it, who both elevate the material to new heights....

July 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1173 words · Jasmin Randall

8 Jimmy Buffett Songs That Are Essential For Your Summer Playlist

As summer 2025 is beginning and backyard barbeques and pool parties are starting up, a feel-good summermusicplaylist is essential. No matter what artists frequent your summer vibes playlists, an undeniable crowd pleaser is the greatJimmy Buffett. With almost 50 albums, his music discography is the epitome of good summer jams. If you are looking for new beach-y songs to add to your summer 2025 playlist, look no further than these Jimmy Buffett suggestions....

July 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1357 words · Drew Stanton

9 Extremely Inaccurate War Movies

For as long as cinema has existed, there have beenwar moviesgetting the facts wrong about real historical conflicts. Whendepicting battles on the big screen, filmmakers have a lot of tough decisions to make when balancing entertainment value with the cold, hard facts of what actually occurred. In the process of adapting wartime stories for the big screen, a lot of the nuances of the historical account can be lost, and plenty ofportrayals of World War II, the Vietnam War, and conflicts in the Middle East have received significant criticism for straying too far from the truth....

July 7, 2025 · 9 min · 1714 words · Riley Lynch

All Cinemark Movie Theaters Closing Due to Coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted all facets of everyday life in recent weeks, resulting in the cancellation orpostponement of gaming conferences such as E3 and GDC, as well as sporting events like the Kentucky Derby and PGA Championship. Along with mandatory bar and restaurant closures in multiple states, another leisure time activity for many Americans must now also be put on hold. AMC Theatres and Regal Cinemas both announced yesterday that all theaters would be shutting down beginning March 17 in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 258 words · Holly Liu

Amazon Prime Gaming Free Games for January 2024 Revealed

Summary The line-up for January 2024 and their availability dates have been released and feature emotional indie adventures and reimagined classics. One of the four games will be available to claim in Prime Gaming each Thursday in January, beginning this week with a 2023 BAFTA award winner as a headliner. Prime Gaming Free Games for January 2024 Endling - Extinction is Forever (January 4) Endling - Extinction is Foreveris the first January title to drop and is available to claim on January 4....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · Sheri Martinez

Best Indie First-Person Adventure Games

Summary First-person adventure games are having a bit of a resurgence of late. The genre, pioneered by the worldwide sensation that wasMyst, has struggled for many years to be recognized as a genre. Then, the mid-2010s saw a steady release offirst-person exploration gameswith light puzzles woven throughout. Among those firstindie first-person adventure gameswereDear Esther,Gone Home,andWhat Remains of Edith Finch. What was first named the “Walking Sim” genre soon evolved to encompass a wide range of stories and gameplay styles, from mystery solving to comedy to some of the more experimental commercial games in recent memory....

July 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1095 words · Julia Ortiz

Best ways to farm Endo in Warframe

Endo is one of the most important components inWarframe. It powers up mods for your weapons, companions, and frames. You’ll need a lot of it, too, if you want to min-max your builds. So, we’re here to help with the best way to farm Endo inWarframeand some alternatives. All of the ways to farm Endo Railjack missions This might take a while to get to, but it’s the most consistent Endo farming activity in the long run....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Rachel Simmons