The year is only at the halfway stage, but 2025 has already been loaded with great punkrockand hardcoremusic. From returning heroes to a selection ofgreat debut albums, the scene feels like it’s thriving more than it has for many years. No doubt about it, this is a good time to be a listener of distorted and hard-hitting melodies and riffs. Celebrating the best new sounds of the year so far, there’s incredible diversity among the albums selected....

As one of the most famous and beloved literary characters of all time,Sherlock Holmeshas been adapted to all types of media for decades, and many actors have played the character, but one from a recent adaptation holds the record for playing Sherlock Holmes the most times. Created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes made his first appearance inA Study in Scarletin 1887 and quickly became very popular. Sherlock Holmes ended up starring in four novels and 56 short stories and serving as inspiration for many over the years....

Ironhearthas managed to makeIron Man’s suitslook more impressive than ever, even six years after the hero’s death. Tony Stark was the face of theMCUfor many years, which made his sacrifice inAvengers: Endgameall the more emotional. Despite being gone for six years now, his impact is still felt throughout the franchise. Out of the new generation of heroes,Riri Williams is undoubtedly one of those most directly influenced by Iron Man. The suits she builds are inspired byTony’s original technology....

Warning: SPOILERS forSuits LAseason 1, episode 13, “Freedom.“There wasn’t a lot in the finale episode ofSuits LAthat would likely convince the network to reverse their decision to cancel the show, but one detail from the finale does suggest that future seasons would have improved over time. Fans of the original series had a lot of trouble initially accepting theSuits LAcast, finding the new characters just as cutthroat but with fewer redeeming qualities....

For many, TellTale’sThe Walking Deadis the best episodic, graphic adventure video game designed and published by the company since its initial creation back in 2012. It has been known for some time thatThe Final Seasonwasset to launch sometime this year, and now alongside a new trailer, we finally know when. This latest trailer for TellTale’sThe Walking Dead: The Final Seasonhighlights the relationship between Clementine and AJ, presumably after the rumored time jump that will occur during the season....

The bestFinal Fantasygame of all time, according to Metacritic, may be a bit surprising, as it is not the most popular ones, such asFF7, for example.Square Enix’s RPG franchise is constantly expanding, either with new installments in the main series, remakes, or even remasters of spin-offs. In 2023, the series saw the release ofFinal Fantasy 16, the latest entry in the series, though 2024 held the release ofFF7 Rebirth, the second part of theFF7 Remakeseries....

Star Wars' newest TV show,Andor, makes TIE Fighters even cooler than they have been in the franchise’s entire history.Andorseason 2’s storybegins with the titular rebel on an undercover mission for Luthen. Cassian is tasked with entering an Imperial base linked to Sienar, the company responsible for crafting the manyvariants of TIE Fighter models inStar Wars. Once there, Cassian’s task is relatively simple: steal a prototype TIE Fighter. This kickstarts the first arc of the newest ofStar Wars’upcoming TV shows, allowingAndorseason 2 to begin with an exciting dogfight scene through a snowy canyon....

Amid speculation over a possible storyline shakeup and Moriah Plath’s role on the show, theWelcome To Plathvilleseason 7 premiere date has been announced. Over the past several months, fans have been discussing and predicting how theWelcome To Plathvilleseason 7storylines will play out. For example, there will likely bea lot of drama courtesy of Moriah, andit’s possible she’ll be labeled a villain when the new season airs. The rebel cast member got back into a relationship with Matthew Craven, despite concerns from her family....

Summary Five Nights at Freddy’shas long been requested for aDead by Daylightcrossover, and one piece of the puzzle may have fallen into place.Dead by Daylighthas been making an impressive showing of collecting some of the most famous horror IPs around.Five Nights at Freddy’s may not be as legendary as the properties that are already in the game, but it’s an undeniably big name, especially considering its recent movie. While it has yet to appear inDead by Daylight, recent developments could give the series a better chance to make its debut in the multiplayer title....

Wordleis the viral word puzzle game that everyone seems to be playing. It seems to be everywhere on social media, taking over everyone’s Twitter and Facebook posts with little yellow, green, and gray squares. Today’sWordleis yet another difficult puzzle, meaning some players may need a hint or two. How To Play Wordle This word puzzle game is everywhere these days, showing up on everything fromWordle-themed birthday cakesto Valentine’s Day cards. But for those who have yet to get in on this puzzle game, here are the rules....

2025’sHow To Train Your Dragonis now available to purchase or rent on digital, and it includes two deleted scenes. The live-action remake ofHTTYDrecreates many of the best moments from the animated film,including the “Test Drive” sceneand the romantic flight between Astrid and Hiccup. Despite the film’s longer runtime, however,there are two notable omissions from the original film. The first missing scene is Hiccup and Toothless' encounter with baby dragons right after the “Test Drive” sequence....

Few genres have shaped television quite likesci-fi TV shows. From alien invasions to dystopian nightmares, the best sci-fi series have redefined storytelling, special effects, and even the boundaries of what a TV show can be. For decades, these series have consistently pushed the envelope - and they’ve influenced everything from fashion and language to how audiences think about the future. Whilemost sci-fi TV showsearn a loyal following, only a select few break into the cultural mainstream....

The genres of Science Fiction and Fantasy have passed some fairly impressive anniversaries recently, being 20 years since the firstHarry Potterand firstLord of the Ringshit cinemas, in equal parts making audiences around the world feel both wistfully nostalgic, but also very old. The films stand up even today, but what a difference 5 years make, shown through the datedly scantily clad Milla Jovovich and beautifully 90’s envisioned depiction of the future present in Luc Besson’sThe Fifth Element....