Summary Netflix’sWednesdayis one of the streamer’s most popular shows. News about the second season had come to a bit of a standstill until a shocking announcement was made this week. After the show’s massive success in late 2022, fans were eager for more. Season 2 was confirmed shortly after the show’s release in January 2023, but there haven’t been many updates following that. Jenna Ortega, who plays the role of the titular character, has since launched into superstardom andsecured herself a producer credit for the upcoming season....

Despite its titanic success in the anime and manga industries,Jujutsu Kaisenhas had a relatively small presence in the world of video games. Thanks to its recent global release,Jujutsu Kaisen: Phantom Paradeis shaping up to become the series' flagship title. In fact, given the direction of the franchise as a whole, there may not be a better time to pick upPhantom Paradethan right now. Jujutsu Kaisen’s manga recently finishedpublication earlier this year....

Summary World of Warcraft ClassicSeason of Discovery Phase 6 added an item called Zila Amanemodas, a cosmetic that lets Warlocks change their Metamorphosis form to look like their character, but with demonic wings, rather than a full demonic transformation. Though earning this cosmetic requires them to solo an incredibly powerful boss, Warlock tanks inWorld of Warcraft ClassicSeason of Discovery won’t want to miss out on this awesome cosmetic. Season of Discovery is an ongoingWorld of Warcraft Classicexperiment that allows players to obtain powerful Rune engravings that can completely change how their class plays....

With the release ofThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, players have been treated to a first of its kind adventure for the mainline series. Instead of following the standard Link story, they have been put in the shoes of Princess Zelda. Through this, they have gotten a very different type ofLegend of Zeldagame, and hopefully, it is not the last. There are still plenty of Zelda-focused tales to tell, but also,Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomcould pave the way for an entirely new type of game....

Quick Links Candlehops are some sort of creatures inDragon Age: The Veilguardthat players can collect while exploring Dock Town. However, keep in mind that not all candlehops are available from the start, as some are locked behind certain quests. Upon collecting all candlehops in Dock Town, Rook will be guided to a secret room in the Shadow Dragons base that contains a couple ofchests inDragon Age: The Veilguardand a Unique item....

Final Fantasy 14’s Patch 7.1 introduced a wide array of job adjustments aimed at refining gameplay and meeting community demands for balance. While these changes impact every job from casual play to hardcore encounters, theupdates reveal a deeper strategy by Square Enix to keep its MMO competitiveand enjoyable for players across all skill levels. Balancing jobs in an MMORPG likeFinal Fantasy 14is a constant challenge. Square Enix has to account for diverse playstyles, from casual players focused on story content to hardcore raiders demanding peak performance....

Quick Links Pokemon TCG Pocketbrings the fun of the physicalPokemon TCGand adapts it into a mobile game, enabling fans to open in-game booster packs and expand upon their digital collection, as well as build custom decks to battle against AI or other players in matches. There are plenty of different cards for Trainers to collect, with over 500 different cards available in the first set, Genetic Apex. For the most part, these different cards are spread out between the three booster pack options - Charizard, Mewtwo, and Pikachu....

Summary Supernatural presences in haunted houses, stories about witches and monsters, and bodyhorrorare all important parts of the popular genre. ButIhave a particular appreciation for slasher moviesand like seeing when new movies and TV shows have a fresh approach to the regular formula. I’m equally impressed byremakes like Blumhouse’sSpeak No Eviland new stories, which is why I’m looking forward to a recently announced Amazon Prime Video series. While there aren’t many details available just yet about this new project,this Prime series sounds like the best kind of slasher tale, and I can’t wait....

American Primevaltakes a detailed look at life on the American frontier in Utah during 1857. It follows an ensemble cast of characters from various backgrounds, including Mormons, Native Americans, and military personnel. These characters inevitably find themselves caught up in a violent struggle for survival. The Western, which launches onNetflixin the new year, is split into six parts and tells a self-contained story. Game Rant recently caught up with two ofAmerican Primeval’s lead cast members—Taylor Kitsch who plays Isaac, and Betty Gilpin, who plays Sara....

Summary The upcoming second season ofAndoris bringing the TIE Avenger from the oldStar WarsX-Wingvideo games into Disney’s official canon. Like much of the expanded universe material made before 2014, the classicStar Warsvideo games were shuffled off into their own Legends timeline to make room for the Sequel Trilogy and other Disney-producedStar Warsworks, but this hasn’t stopped elements from appearing in canon shows, movies, and games since. This rings true for 2016’sRogue One: A Star Wars Storyand its connected Disney Plus seriesAndor, as the former introduced black-armored Death Troopers that resembled the “Shadow Troopers” seen in Legends material like the 2008 video gameStar Wars: The Force Unleashed....

Summary Developer Aggro Crab has released a large performance patch for the Nintendo Switch version ofAnother Crab’s Treasure. Only the second game from Aggro Crab,Another Crab’s Treasurewas released earlier in 2024, and the soulslike adventure title has quickly become a hit in the gaming community. Aggro Crab’s latest indie title was released in April 2024 for PC, PlayStation, Switch, and Xbox, withAnother Crab’s Treasuregetting a day-one release on Game Pass. The PC, PS5 and Xbox versions have since seen regular updates and fixes, leaving Nintendo’s hybrid console to fall behind with some large performance issues....

Summary Quick Links The second season ofThe Apothecary Diariesis on the horizon, and excitement is brewing for fans of the Chinese-style historical mystery anime. The series, based on the beloved light novels by Natsu Hyuuga and Shino Touko, is set to returnwith 24 episodes for season 2, split across two consecutive cours. This marks another two consecutive cours of storytelling, mirroring the first season’s format. The series is slated to premiere on May 18, 2025, and will continue to captivate audiences with its lush animation, courtesy of TOHO and OLM studios....

Summary Netflix’s popular animated seriesArcanehas now aired its final second season, which revolves around Riot’sLeague of Legendsuniverse, and boasts a massive production budget of $250 million. The series’ executive music producer, Alex Seaver, explains why the highly anticipatedArcaneseason two needed such a large amount spent on it. Produced by Riot Games and Fortiche Production, the action-packed and engaging show, which stars Ella Purnell as Jinx and Hailey Steinfeld as Vi, broke away from Netflix’s past standards for animated series' by creating a truly complex and visually compelling world that didn’t hide away from its darker, grittier themes....