Shenmue 3 Skipping E3 2017, Shows Off New Character

Those hoping to get a glimpse atShenmue 3at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo will be disappointed to hear the game will not be making an appearance. The announcement came through this month’s progress report, which is posted on the game’s Kickstarter. In the report, developer Ys Net confirmed it will instead be using that time to work on the game. However, as consolation of sorts, the company also used the report to unveil a brand-new character forShenmue 3....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · Cory Olson

Sony reportedly considering in-game ads for free-to-play titles

Here’s how to order… I mean, if you aren’t making all the money, are you really making any money? Fresh off ofthe uncomfortable newsthat Microsoft is considering selling advertising in free-to-play Xbox titles,a new report from Business Insidersuggests that PlayStation magnate Sony might be exploring the same avenues with in-game ads. The paywalled feature, which cites a team of Sony insiders as its sources, suggests that Sony has been looking at new ways to monetize free-to-play titles, which have sky-rocketed in popularity since the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic forced communities to seek engaging entertainment within their own homes....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Lisa Ramos

South Park Season 27 Schedule Update Is A Blow For Audiences

South Parkseason 27’s schedule update is a blow for audiences as Paramount reveals when new episodes of the satirical comedy series will return.South Parkseason 27has been focused on parodying President Donald Trump’s administration. So far, the season has also been airing bi-weekly, with new episodes airing on Comedy Central every other Wednesday. Now, according toComicbook, Paramount has confirmednew episodes ofSouth Parkseason 27 will continue to air bi-weekly for the remainder of the season....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Desiree Bennett

Telegram Will Comply With Law Enforcement Requests for User Data

In its revised Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, Telegram states that it may share the IP addresses and phone numbers of rule breakers with law enforcement upon “valid legal request.” The update comes a month after the Telegram CEO was arrested in France. Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, announced the policy updates on hisTelegram channelyesterday. According to Durov, criminals have hijacked Telegram Search (which lets you find people,channels, and bots) to create an illegal marketplace of goods....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 291 words · Dr. Peter Lewis

Tenet Release Date Delayed Indefinitely

Everyone knows that Christopher Nolan is obsessed with time and his upcoming feature,Tenet, seems to be no different. In a timeline without COVID-19,Tenetwould have already released but since theaters across Northern America are still either shut down or working at limited capacity,Tenethas been indefinitely delayed. Variety is reporting that Warner Bros. has removed Nolan’s newest sci-fi thriller from its release calendar making thisTenet’sthird delay. Originally, the summer blockbuster was scheduled to debut on July 17 before it was delayed twice to its new date, August 12....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · Shelley Harris

The Bear Season 4 Cameo Guide: An MCU Star, A Legendary Actor-Director & Other Returning Guest Stars

Warning! Spoilers for The Bear season 4 ahead! The Bearoften makes excellent use of actor cameos, and season 4 didn’t disappoint in this regard.Though each installment stars Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, Edqin Lee Gibson, Abby Elliott, and more from episode to episode,The Beartends to bring in big Hollywood names to fill in the guest spots.In the case ofThe Bearseason 4,we saw the return of previous season’s cameos, in addition to a few more exciting faces....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 803 words · Lindsey Smith

The Bear's "Stage" Role Allowed Season 4 To Bring Back A Fan-Favorite, But What Does It Mean For Season 5?

“Stage” or “Staging” is mentioned several times in FX’sThe Bear, but what does this mean? The idea was first introduced to viewers inThe Bearin season 1 when Sydney staged atThe Original Beefbefore being hired. Since then, several characters have staged at different locations. Marcus staged at Ever, Marcus staged in Compenhegan, and, inThe Bearseason 4, Luca has begun to stage at The Bear. Though this clearly is related to training at a restaurant,The Bearhasn’t explicitly explained what this means or how it relates to the real-world culinary industry....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Kelly Mayer

The Cast Of Netflix's Canceled Sci-Fi Hit Is Still Committed To Finishing The Show, 6 Years Later

The cast of Netflix’s canceled sci-fi seriesThe OAis all still committed to finishing the show, according to new comments by one of its stars. Jason Isaacs plays afterlife-obsessed doctor Hunter Aloysius “Hap” Percy in the series, which tells the story of a woman’s reappearance in her hometown seven years after she vanished. WhenNetflix cancelled the showin August 2019, the decision its cast almost as much as its dedicated fanbase, who are still desperate to know what happens next after season 2’s meta finale....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 625 words · David Wong

The Last of Us Director Promoted to Naughty Dog Vice President

As if it needed to be said,The Last of Usis generally considered to be one ofthe top video games of the last generation, with itsPart 2sequel easily being one of the most exciting exclusives in the works for PlayStation 4. Such admiration for these titles are due in no small part to the work of their director, Neil Druckmann, who is now being promoted to the position of Vice President of the developer Naughty Dog....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 328 words · Angela Griffin

This 2025 Horror Movie Looks Like The Eeriest Release Of The Year With Each New Glimpse

This 2025horrormovie looks like the eeriest release of the year with each new glimpse. It’s far from the only standout in what’s shaping up to be another strong year for the genre. Horror is thriving with originality and ambition, fueled by breakout titles and franchise revivals that continue to redefine what the genre can achieve both commercially and critically. Ryan Coogler’sSinnersstands as a shining example of original horror at its finest....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 525 words · Christian May

This could be the Godzilla game fans have always wanted

Hail to the king, baby! I’ve dabbled inGodzillagames since the NES gameGodzilla: Monster of Monsters, a game that for some reason took place in space; Mothra and Godzilla fought monsters and literally kicked rocks inthis fondly remembered title. None of theGodzillagames have really given me that “giant lumbering king of the monsters” feel I’ve been looking for; that is until I played the latest title from Bandai Namco Entertainment. The king of monsters is back in a big and cinematic way!...

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Gregory Lane

TMNT’s Biggest Death in Ages Is All Thanks To The Power Rangers

Warning: Spoilers for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #1!The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' new crossover with thePower Rangersshould have been a celebration. But now that their adventure has begun by causing them to suffer an unthinkable loss, this friendship may be one the Turtles regret. Even before the newly releasedMighty Morphin Power Rangers / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III#1, the Rangers have beenallies to the Ninja Turtles....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · James Davis

Until Dawn's Best Cameo Makes A Genius Joke About The Video Game Movie Adaptation

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Until Dawn (2025). AlthoughUntil Dawn’s movie adaptation does stray far from the original video game’s plot, its best cameo slyly alludes to this fact in a blackly humorous gag.2025’sUntil Dawnmovieis not a straightforward adaptation of the popular 2015 PlayStation game of the same name, and for good reason. With a clever script from horror icon Larry Fessenden and a starry cast that includes Rami Malek and Hayden Panettiere,Until Dawnwaseffectively an immersive, interactive horror movie, albeit one with a 10-hour runtime....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 570 words · David Phillips