Sonic Mania Trailer Takes Knuckles Back To Flying Battery Zone

Whether gamers asked for it or not, soon there will bea 2D side-scrolling throwbackto the original era of Sonic and his pals. The upcomingSonic Maniagame is one of two Sonic titles in development and this one plans to capitalize on nostalgia for the 90s era of gaming. To appeal to that throwback audience, the latestSonic Maniatrailer focuses on Knuckles making a run through the Flying Battery Zone. The floating zone will look pretty familiar to anyone who played throughSonic 3orSonic and Knuckles, but it appears like there are a few new additions this time around....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 330 words · James Wolf

Spider-Man PS4 Release Date Leaks?

Without a doubt, the developer Insomniac Games' forthcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive,Spider-Man, is easily one ofthe most highly anticipated video games of 2018, with fans anxiously awaiting its launch. While Sony has yet to officially confirm the game’s release date, a listing on a Swedish online retailer’s website could potentially point to the action-adventure title swinging onto the scene in autumn of this year. As seen below in the screenshot from the web page of the Swedish online retailer known as CoolShop,Spider-Man’s release date could very well be May 25, 2025, which falls on a Friday – a popular day of the week for publishers and developers to launch their games....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · Christopher Villanueva

Tackling Temple Run 2 for iOS at a full sprint

Mine cart madness When I got my iPhone in 2011, I immediately started snatching up as many free games as I could to get a feel for mobile gaming before making any actual monetary investment. One of those games was Imangi Studios’Temple Run, an auto-runner that adopts a 3D behind-the-back perspective instead of the 2D side-scrolling view found in most other runners. It’s simple, fun, and can eat up time like you wouldn’t believe....

June 21, 2025 · 4 min · 644 words · Patricia Allen

The 10 Most Iconic Moments In Metallica's Career So Far

From the momentMetallicadebuted, it was clear they had something special, andthroughout their legendary career, they have continued to add iconic moments. Although it may have seemed like it was, things were not always easy for the band. They have gone through their fair share of turmoil, includingreplacing various guitarists, one for a very tragic reason. However, the band has continued to overcome challenges like these. Throughout the ’80s, they were one of themetal bands that created 10/10 albums, entertaining fans around the world....

June 21, 2025 · 8 min · 1599 words · Johnny Turner

The Brave and the Bold: How the DCU's New Batman Movie Breaks the Mold

The Brave and the Boldis set to shake up Batman’s story for theDCUin some spectacular ways. While Batman is one of the most adapted superheroes to come from the pages of the comics, his story has largely remained the same. Countless releases have shown a young Bruce Wayne losing his parents, and deciding to embark on a journey that sees him become the protector of Gotham. Some earlier iterations of this story were less serious, like Adam West’sBatmanseries from 1966, whilelater iterations embraced the darker side of the character....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Bridget Keller

The Clone Wars' Inhibitor Chips Explained: How Star Wars Completely Transformed (& Fixed) The Clone Troopers' Story

Order 66is among the most important moments intheStar Warstimeline, andStar Wars: The Clone Warsenhanced that story and fixed the clone troopers inStar Warswith the inhibitor chip retcon. In the original trilogy, it was evident the Jedi had once been much greater than they were during the Dark Times. Obi-Wan Kenobi also referenced the Clone Wars, although the details were sparse. In the prequels, we saw the Jedi Order in its glory and the beginnings of the Clone Wars with the Battle of Geonosis inStar Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones....

June 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1142 words · Alison Myers

The Division 2 Guide: How to Increase World Tier 5 Gear Score

This week,The Division 2World Tier 5 unlockedwith the Invasion update, bringing a new Tidal Basin stronghold, the first gear sets, and a new Gear Score cap. For most players, the Division grind has simply continued but there are a few changes that they should be aware of, especially when it comes to increasing Gear Score in World Tier 5. Previously,The Division 2developers revealed that the Gear Score for a players’ drops was influenced by all of the items in their inventory including those in the stash....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Joseph Gray

The Messenger will finally arrive on Xbox One next week

Go Ninja, Go Ninja, Go! It’s been a very long time coming, but it seems that Devolver Digital’sThe Messengeris finally ready to take a running leap onto Xbox One. According toa Microsoft Store listingspotted by@h0x0d, Sabotage Studios’ challenging platform adventure will be made available to purchase June 25. Originally released on PC and Nintendo Switch back in 2018,The Messengerstarts out as a delightful throwback to the 8-bit platform games of yore, before events conspire to twist the narrative into an intriguing, time-warping story of honour and duty....

June 21, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Taylor Collins

The Next Final Fantasy Game May Break A 24-Year Series Tradition

Read update After a recent shareholder meeting at Square Enix, it looks like the nextFinal Fantasygame, and another game as well, may go back to its command-based roots and move away from the more action-focused combat that has been with the series for 24 years. Following themassive success ofClair Obscur: Expedition 33, a game that features a unique turn-based combat system with real-time gameplay elements, like parrying and dodging, more RPG fans have questioned the action directionFFhas taken, withFF10being the last true turn-based title back in 2001....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 561 words · Melissa Lewis

The Walking Dead Is Flipping Daryl & Carol’s Roles In Daryl Dixon Season 3

WithThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixonseason 3 just around the corner, excitement is building for the upcoming story, which looks set to flip Carol and Daryl’s previous roles. Before Carol’s arrival in season 2, Daryl’sWalking Deadspinoff was a completely different series, as it involved the protagonist connecting with a bunch of French survivors as he searched for a way home. However, Carol showing up in Europe changed the show’s entire dynamic, as the focus once again became about her and Daryl’s relationship, which resulted in various characters being killed off to accommodate....

June 21, 2025 · 5 min · 882 words · Paul Jenkins

This Martial Arts Villain Actor Is Responsible For Both Of Jackie Chan's Greatest Kung Fu Movie Showdowns

Although not a movie star in his own right, Benny “The Jet” Urquidez holds a special place in the history of the martial arts genre. Most of his career in the film industry was spent coordinating martial arts scenes, doing stunts, and playing bit roles in 1980s and 1990s action movies. But Urquidez managed to leave a mark regardless, and it was all thanks to his involvement in twoJackie Chanmovies. Urquidez had small yet important roles in bothWheels on MealsandDragons Forever....

June 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1072 words · Tammy Garcia

This Netflix Thriller Achieved A Rare 100% RT Score's The Best Action Show I've Ever Watched

Netflix’s catalog has no shortage of action thrillers, but 2021’sMy Nameis one of the best shows about revenge you’ll ever watch. SinceKingdompremiered on Netflix in 2019, the streaming giant has been producing some ofthe best K-dramasglobally, with hit shows likeSquid Game,Sweet Home, andAll of Us Are Deadbecoming international successes. Revenge K-dramas, however, are in a league of their own. Seeing a character go after those who did them wrong is always cathartic, especially when the writing is good and everything feels earned....

June 21, 2025 · 5 min · 907 words · Debra Ryan

This Unbelievable John Cena Record Proves Why He's Already WWE's GOAT

John Cena’s career resume inWWEis second to none. He already holds the record for most reigns as WWE Champion (13), he is currently tied with Ric Flair for most recognized world championship reigns in company history at 16, he’s ranked fifth in the all-time WWE premium live event matches list (167) and is about to compete inhis sixth WrestleMania main event atWrestleMania 41. Over the decades, Cena has become synonymous with WWE’s “Showcase of the Immortals....

June 21, 2025 · 4 min · 687 words · Melissa Mccall