The Lion King Scores New Mufasa/Simba Prequel Series, Set Before The Film

Legendary Disney franchiseThe Lion Kingis getting a prequel, courtesy of Dynamite Entertainment, which will focus on the relationship between Mufasa and Simbabefore the tragic events that precipitated the original story. “Welcome back to the circle of life,” the solicitation for the series’ debut proclaims, setting up a series that will explore the protagonists’ powerful relationship. The Lion King#1, written and illustrated by Edwin Galmon, will be available this fall from Dynamite....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 525 words · Stephanie Taylor

The Lore Behind Overwatch 2’s Starwatch Goes Much Deeper Than The Game Mode

WhileOverwatch 2’s lore-centered PVE mode is nowhere to be found, Blizzard seems content with creating small stories that have nothing to do with the canon world. This started as early as last Halloween when a sequel to the fan-favoriteJunkenstein’s RevengetitledWrath of The Bridewas released. The string of self-contained stories continues this May with the recently releasedStarwatchevent. Heavily based on theStar Warsfranchise,Starwatchsees two factions - the Watcher Rebellion and the Infinite Empire - fight on a 4-point Assault map that is a heavily-modified Horizon Lunar Colony....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 579 words · Michelle Elliott

The Silent Hill Retrospective: The Room

‘Did you find your mommy?’ What makes the difference between houses and homes? Is it the space itself or the people inhabiting them? Is it down to the memories we create for ourselves or the aged familiarity of the spaces around us? And if a room is indifferent to our philosophies and the objects we put in them, then why does it seem sosafe? ForSilent Hill 4: The Room, the answers are found in the most voyeuristic of ways; holes in the walls, windows to the streets, and doors to adjacent hallways....

July 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1225 words · Chad Serrano

Twitch Streamer xQc and NYYXXII Are in a Relationship

During a recentTwitchstream, Felix “xQc” Lengyel and NYYXXII confirmed that they’re in a relationship while reacting to chat and performing various stunts for the large live audience. While xQc is known for racking intop Twitch views, subscriptions, and more, NYYXXII is a lesser-known livestreamer that may have more eyes on her content now that their relationship has been confirmed.During a November 1Twitchstream, xQc, and NYYXXII announced their relationship amid some fan allegations earlier this month caused many to speculate that xQc was still with Adept....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Jackson Hill

World of Warcraft Classic Adds Zul'Gurub

Blizzard’s campaign of rolling outWorld of Warcraft Classic’s original patches in phases continues. The Rise of the Blood God update is now live in-game, re-releasing the Zul’Gurub raid forWorld of Warcraft Classicplayers to adventure through once more. Zul’Gurub isn’t all that’s been released inWorld of Warcraft Classic, though. There’s also new open-world bosses, the Stranglethorn fishing tournament, and the first hints of warning in Silithus. Zul’Gurub is one ofWorld of Warcraft Classic’s most notable raids....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Kelly Clark

Xbox Is Raising Prices Of Current Consoles & Some First-Party Games

Xboxis raising the prices of its console, controllers, an accessory, and some first-party games. The console and controller price changes are set to occur today, with pricing varying across regions. Game prices will follow later, with some first-party games retailing at a higher price this holiday season. Nintendo announcedMario Kart Worldwould cost $80last month, and it now seems other companies are following suit. According toXbox,the price changes will begin on May 1, today, with the consoles and controllers first....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · George Jones

You Can Save Up to 52% on Funko POPs, But You Have to Act Fast

Click here to navigate to the store page Amazon is heavily discountingFunko POPswith deals cutting down the original price by up to 52%. Those interested in these offers should act fast, as the Funko Pops stocks are limited and the deal will end when there is no available collectible left. For over two decades, Funko has been creating figures based on popular characters from movies, video games, and even brand mascots like Tony the Tiger and the honeybee from Cheerios....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 312 words · Mrs. Alexa Ali

"It's Really Taken Over My Life": American Ninja Warrior's David Campbell Reveals His Training Tips

American Ninja Warriorseason 17 saw The Godfather of the series, long-time competitor David Campbell, crush the qualifiers once again, and in a chat with Screen Rant, he shared what goes into his training. David, who became involved withAmerican Ninja Warriorin its first season, has become one of the show’s most impressive competitors throughout the series' run. As one of the older ninjas competing on the series at this point, he’s one of the most thorough, capable challengers viewers get the opportunity to see....

July 3, 2025 · 7 min · 1416 words · William Hess

$9 for a Final Fantasy XIII iPhone picture gallery?!

Look, I likeFinal Fantasy XIII.Unlike some people, Ireally liked it. But you have to draw the line somewhere. I draw it at a $9 iPhone App that gives you a gallery ofFinal Fantasy XIIIart. TheFinal Fantasy XIII Larger-than-Life Galleryis over 50mb of art from the game, including CG and character art. I could never sell anyone at this, so let Square Enix try: …discovering hidden minutiae like eye colors, clothing material, and the brilliant luster of accessories!...

July 3, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Jeffrey Brown

'The Falcon And The Winter Soldier' Season 2 Teased By Kevin Feige

Marvel Studios' highly-anticipated seriesThe Falcon and the Winter Soldieris premiering on Disney Plus later this week. Marvel Studios president and Chief Creative Officer Kevin Feige recently teased that there are “certainly ideas” for a season two. The Falcon and the Winter Soldierstars Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Falcon and Sebastian Stan as Winter Soldier/Bucky Barnes. It picks up sometime after the events ofAvengers: Endgameand will see Falcon struggle to decide whether or not he isthe rightful successor to Captain America....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 543 words · Michelle Rowland

1 Obscure Manga Predicted a Major Disaster Will Hit Japan in 2025, and Now It's Making the World Panic

Japan has long been a top destination for summer travelers, with its serene temples, vibrant cities, and natural beauty drawing millions annually. But this year, tourism has taken an unexpected hit, not from a natural disaster, but from a comic book. A decades-old manga calledThe Future I Sawhas resurfaced in headlines for predicting a catastrophic earthquake in July 2025, and some travelers are taking it seriously enough to cancel their trips....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Grant Dickson

1 of Superman's Greatest Allies Just Lost Their Hero Status: "Your Powers Are Gone"

WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for Superman #26 (2025)! It’s official, a keySupermanally has just lost their hero status, as DC explicitly confirms that their powers are gone. So, who is this hero? What was their reaction to learning they were no longer super, and is there any chance they could regain their powers? When it comes to that last question, Lex Luthor may hold both the answer and the solution. But whether the Super-Family is willing to take the risk of trusting him remains to be seen....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 614 words · Anita Riley

10 Far Side Comics That Make It Clear Teaching Isn't For the Weak

Teaching is often called a noble profession, but inThe Far Side, Gary Larson makes it hilariously clear that it’s also a battlefield. From chaotic classrooms to misbehaving students, Larson’s comics expose the absurdity and stress that teachers face daily, while also highlighting the kind of mental toughness every educator needs to survive. In honor of back-to-school season, this article highlights ten of thebestFar Sidecomicsthat showcase the chaos, confusion, and sheer endurance it takes to be a teacher....

July 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1220 words · Bernard Stein