Milly Alcock’s 77% RT Dark Comedy Returns To Netflix Top 10 2 Months After Premiere

Milly Alcock’s dark comedy limited seriesSirenshas made a return to the Netflix Top 10 charts, two months after its release. Created by Molly Smith Metzler, and based on her 2011 playElemeno Pea,Sirensfollows Devon (Meghann Fahy) who grows concerned about heryounger sister’s (Alcock) relationship with her mysterious billionaire employerwhile working at a luxurious beach estate. The show premiered on Netflix in May 2022, and has a ‘fresh’ Rotten Tomatoes rating of 77%....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Monica Henderson

NCIS Wouldn't Be What It Is Today Without This Pivotal Season 7 Episode

With 22 seasons and counting, several episodes ofNCISstand out for their importance to the show, but it’s fair to argue that there’s one season 7 episode that set the show up for the future. WithNCISoriginally debuting as a spinoff ofJAGmore than 20 years ago, it has long since eclipsed its predecessor to become one of the longest-running network procedurals of all time. WhileNCISseason 23has its work cut out for it, as ratings have declined a bit in recent years, the show is still well-loved and the franchise is going strong....

July 28, 2025 · 4 min · 676 words · Eric Young

Netflix's New Live-Action Anime Adaptation Is A Reminder Of What Makes One Piece So Good

Netflix is making a live-action adaptation ofKakegurui, and it serves as a reminder of whyOne Piecewas so good. Based on Eiichiro Oda’s manga of the same name,One Pieceseason 1became one of the streamer’s most successful TV shows. The live-action series had over 140 million streaming hours in its first week and became more popular as time passed (viaDeadline). The success of theOne PieceTV show was especially surprising when not a lot of live-action adaptations have managed to be as popular asthe Netflix original show....

July 28, 2025 · 4 min · 851 words · Leslie Dickson PhD

Nintendo Switch 2 Game Key Cards Reactions Are All Over The Place

The fan reactions to theNintendo Switch 2’s Game-Key Cards have been predominantly negative since they were first announced. But now, some industry professionals are sharing their opinions regarding the controversial decision to sell unlock keys to download Switch 2 games instead of a full game on the game cartridge. TheGame-Key Cards are essentially physical versionsof digital games, raising concerns about game preservation if servers are ever taken offline and the internet requirement to even access the game being purchased....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 549 words · Francis Perez

October 22 Wordle 490: 5-Letter Words Starting With SP

Players ofWordleknow that solving puzzles quickly and consistently can provide bragging rights among friends, especially since having a long-standing solving streak implies a wide vocabulary or even a keen take on solving methods. However, solving aWordleis not always easy, even for those who feel as though they’ve mastered the game’s challenges. RELATED:5-Letter Words Ending With FTY Adifficult wordle puzzlelike today’s could easily bring an end to a player’s solving streak as it’s tricky enough for them to arrive at their wit’s end and still not have the right answer....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Michelle Hurst

October 26 Wordle Answer 494

Wordleis a simple word puzzle game by the New York Times. Some word puzzle fans log in everyday to try their hand against this quick little brain-teaser, but anyone who is new or lost might want a little extra help today. How To Play Wordle While it was massively popular in early 2022,Wordlehas not been as popular since it was purchased by the New York Times. However, since the beginning, many people have logged in every day to play....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Maria Perkins

Patrick Dempsey’s New Hitman Show Casts A 100 Star As A Dangerous Killer

Patrick Dempsey’s new hitman show,Memory of a Killer, casts a star fromThe 100as a series regular. The upcoming drama follows Dempsey’s character, Angelo Ledda, who is a hit man with early-onset Alzheimer’s.Memory of a Killeris set to debut on Fox during the midseason point of the 2025-2026 network television season. ThePatrick Dempsey showhas also castThe Sopranosstar Michael Imperioli as Dutch, an Italian restaurant owner and chef who runs the criminal organization that employs Angelo....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Kyle Estrada

Pokemon Ultra Sun and Moon Mark the Last Mainline Games on Nintendo 3DS

During the most recentPokemon-only Nintendo Directpresentation, many gamers the world over were disappointed to learn that the next core installments in the series would be locked to the 3DS/2DS systems in lieu of the Nintendo Switch. As it turns out, the arrival of those titles,Pokemon Ultra SunandPokemon Ultra Moon, will also mark the last time a mainlinePocket Monstertitle will appear on the less-powerful Nintendo handheld. This much was confirmed in an interview between IGN and Game Freak director Shigeru Ohmori, where the developer emphasized just how hard the team had pushed the limits of the Nintendo 3DS system....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 334 words · Danielle Gordon

Rumor: Ratings Board Leak May Reveal Another PS1 Game Coming to PS Plus Premium

RELATED:This Could Be the Date Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is Leaving PS Plus Extra and Premium It’s likely thatHarvest Moon: Back to Naturewill be a part of the PS Plus Premium lineup at some point in the future, though it’s hard to say exactly when it will join the service. We know that it won’t be a part of thenew PS Plus Premium games for October 2022, as they were added on October 18, but perhaps it will be a part of the November lineup....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · Jasmine Fleming

Spider-Man PS4 Casts Uncharted Actress As Mary Jane

San Diego Comic-Con is in full swing, which means all eyes are on Marvel, DC, and the other big names in the comic industry. From new movie trailers, to new tidbits about the popular heroes, Comic-Con is one of the best places to learn a little bit about the upcoming superhero franchises. Insomniac’sSpider-Manalso made an appearance, and one familiar voice actor is officially confirmed to be part of theSpider-Mancast. Laura Bailey, one of the industry’s most iconic voices, will be portraying Mary Jane in the highly anticipated game....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · Nicholas Jones

Spike Chunsoft to announce new titles at GDC in March

New game news to be streamed on Twitch Spike Chunsoft, the studio responsible for series such asDanganronpaandFire Pro Wrestling, will announce four new titles in March, as part of a press conference taking place at GDC 2018. The conference is being held in part to celebrate the opening of the studio’s North American branch, whosewebsitewent live this week. Key figures from both the Western and Eastern divisions will be on hand at the event to show off their wares for the near future....

July 28, 2025 · 1 min · 142 words · Dr. Sandra Jones

Splatoon Manga Getting an English Release

Fans who are eagerly awaiting the release of the sequel to Nintendo’s iconic ink-based shooterSplatoonmight be happy to learn that the title’s manga adaptation will be officially getting an English release. The manga series has been in production since 2015, where it was published in Japan’s Corocoro Comic magazine. Now it will be available for the first time in English, claims a recent announcement from publisher Viz Media. The comic is designed for all-ages and features four Inklings that are caught up inSplatoon’s long-running Turf War....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Tom Gardner

The 10 Best Metal Albums Released In 2025 So Far

After decades in the commercial wilderness,metalmusicis currently enjoying a sizable renaissance. With both Ghost and Sleep Token enjoying number 1 albums in the United States for the first time in eons, there is more cause for optimism for heavy bands than there has been in some time. Indeed, there is plenty to be excited by, from established bands and new artists. As is often the case with metal, a genre that’s counterculture by design,not everything on this list is designed for mass consumption....

July 28, 2025 · 8 min · 1574 words · Maurice Watkins