Rare’s open-world pirate gameSea of Thievesfirst grabbed our attention atE3 back in 2015, where the developer promised gamers the chance to take control of their very own ship, complete with a crew of friends. At this year’s E3 we got an extended look at more pirate-themed gameplay, alongside the rather disappointing announcement that the title won’t be coming until early 2018. During today’s Microsoft press conference, Rare released a nearly 10-minute video, showing off the latestSea of Thievesfootage....

Solo Levelingcontinues its unstoppable rise, with the anime recently snagging a major “Anime of the Year” award, a feat that cements its status as a global phenomenon. But while fans celebrated the win, an even more exciting tidbit quietly emerged behind the scenes with hints at what is next for Sung Jinwoo. Although the production team has not officially greenlit season 3, key staff members have strongly suggested that the journey is not over yet, and the next chapter will demand more than ever before....

Although manySuitsfans are hoping an announcement forSuitsseason 10will eventually come, the fate of Meghan Markle’s character Rachel may make such a season rather challenging. Before Markle’s departure from the show, which coincided with her engagement to Prince Harry, Rachel was one of the most importantcharacters inSuits. Despite Markle leaving the show two seasons beforetheSuitsfinale, she remained a key part of the story, in part because of her continued relationship withSuits’main character, Mike Ross....

The twist reveal in the finale of the first season ofThe Good Placehelped to make an already great show even better. Even before learning that Eleanor and the others are actually in The Bad Place, watching her and Chidi scramble to cover up that Eleanor isn’t supposed to be there is an interesting story.Each main character ofThe Good Placeis very distinct from their fellow major characters, and the explanations behind them being in The Bad Place make perfect sense while still managing not to be obvious....

Newly released set photos fromThe Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reapinghint at the first look at the arena for the Second Quarter Quell. The upcoming film, based on Suzanne Collins' novel,will follow a young Haymitch Abernathy (Joseph Zada) as he fights for survival in one of the deadliest Hunger Games in Panem’s history. Set 24 years before Katniss' story and directed by franchise veteran Francis Lawrence,theHunger Gamesprequel will star Joseph Zada as Haymitch, Elle Fanning as Effie Trinket, Ralph Fiennes as President Snow, Jesse Plemons as Plutarch Heavensbee, Whitney Peak as Lenore Dove, and McKenna Grace as Maysilee Donner....

Ash and his many companionshave met a ton ofPokémonover their travelsacross myriad regions, but only one is considered a “perfect life form” according to Game Freak. The company has created a lot of strife over the years regarding Pokédex entries, particularly in terms of inconsistencies between generations (decades apart) and lore revelations. I also don’t want to imagine how terrifying “deep sea exploration” is in the Pokémon universe. In any case, some brave soul in the Pokémon universemanaged to dredge the depths and locate Relicanth: yet another enigma of a creature....

WhenSolo Levelinghit screens, fans of the webtoon were blown away by the anime’s high-quality animation, sleek direction, and thrilling pacing. But there is more to its polish than talent alone, it is the result of a shockingly long production cycle. While most seasonal anime operate on tighter timelines,Solo Levelingtakes a very different approach that prioritizes quality above all. This commitment has paid off, with each episode feeling like a small cinematic event....

With one episode left inThe Handmaid’s Tale’s sixth and final season, the tale of June and Nick’s inevitably doomed romance has been brought to a close, though their fate was sealed long before episode 9’s explosive events. Hulu’s series adapts Margaret Atwood’s incredibly relevant dystopia to screens, as a theonomic dictatorship overtakes America, forcing fertile women into the role of child-bearing slaves.The Handmaid’s Talefollows June Osborne, a woman who tried to escape the regime but was forced into the role of Handmaid, though her time under Gilead’s rule brings her into contact with Nick Blaine (Max Minghella)....

Backwards Compatibility now an offline affair Microsoft has quietly tweaked the infrastructure of its shiny Xbox Series X hardware to now allow the playing of Xbox One games without the need for an online DRM check. The new “feature,” which is included in the console’s 2206 Update, will allow Xbox Series users to play their Xbox One games in an offline capacity. Previously, the console would always do a brief online handshake to ensure that the Xbox One game in question was an authentic, licensed title and not a copied disc — The Xbox Series S, being discless, obviously had no need to perform this additional step....

Marvel editor Tom Brevoort suggests that lettingCaptain Americabecome a Hydra turncoat was a mistake. Nine years ago, on August 04, 2025, readers were shocked to see Captain America utter the phrase, “Hail Hydra.” It would soon be revealed that this wasan evil Steve Rogers clonemanifested from the Cosmic Cube warping reality, but before the reveal, the moment placed Marvel at the center of controversy. In his latestSubstackpost, Tom Brevoort confesses that Marvel underestimated the backlash that would emanate from the Captain America twist....

Jasmine Pinedafrom90 Day Fiancéisscared about her baby Matilda’s healthamid her sharing ashocking photo with Matt Braniswhile celebrating a major milestone together. Jasmine started dating Gino Palazzolo after meeting him on a sugar baby website.Jasmine and Gino’s relationshipcame across as transactional, and fans could predict their marriage wouldn’t last. Jasmine was unhappy with Gino not sleeping with her, so they opened their relationship. However,Jasmine became pregnant with Matt’s babyand continues to claim they’re still friends and co-parenting Matilda and that she’s not dating him....

Thrillerbooks make some of the most engaging reads, but it can be difficult to find ones that remain gripping all the way through.10/10 thriller books are rarein that regard, and while not all of 2025’s new releases are perfect, this year boasts some incredible new additions to the genre. Many of2025’s new thriller booksmake absolutelygripping beach reads, though they can also be enjoyed in the lead-up to spooky season — or any time after....

Netflixviewers are always on the lookout forgreat movies to watchthroughout the week, and this streaming platform offers options to suit all tastes. Whether you’d like to catch up on the latest comedies and dramas, enjoy a must-see classic, or just chill out with afun rom-com, there are lots of fantastic films to choose from. Many of thebest movies on Netflixare original films made by the platform itself, although there’s also a wide array of releases from across the history of cinema....