Summary Although it isn’t perhaps quite as popular within the horror genre as it once was, and though it may have changed a great deal over the years, the idea of an exorcism is still as terrifying as ever. The sub-genre of demonic horror continues to bring great frights and thrills as movie makers continue to find ways to craft unique versions of possession stories. Although some of the earliest exorcism-related movies aren’t as scary as they used to be, there are still plenty of great and terrifying films from decades pastand from more recent years....

Summary Sega revealed the updated sales numbers forSonic X Shadow Generations, with the game managing to sell 1.5 million units a month after its release.Sonic X Shadow Generationsselling over a million units isn’t too surprising, considering how it was one of the most anticipated releases forSonic the Hedgehogfans in 2024. While it includes a remaster of 2011’sSonic Generations, there is also a campaign starring Shadow the Hedgehog, where he faces off against Black Doom and other enemies from his past....

Summary While there’s very little known about the plot forSpider-Man 4, one thing is clear. High school life is over for Peter, Ned, and MJ. Just what’s next is very much up in the air and will depend quite a bit on how far the next movie wants to jump into the future. At the end ofSpider-Man: No Way Home, the trio were planning their college destinations, though Ned and MJ were heading off to MIT without Peter thanks to the spell that made everyone forget he was the heroic web-slinger, which also made his friends forget he was their friend....

The Sci-Fi genre can trace its roots all the way back to 1818, with the release of Mary Shelley’sFrankenstein. Sci-Fi has been around so long, in fact, that it’s spawned a plethora of subgenres. One such subgenre is historical Sci-Fi, which sees Sci-Fi themes and narratives set against a backdrop of real-world historical events, or a specific period in history.Back to the Future 3,11.22.63,Prey, and superhero movies likeCaptain AmericaandWonder Womanare all examples of historical Sci-Fi....

Quick Links STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobylis the most ambitious title from the GSC Game World studio due to its sheer scale compared to previous entries. Even though the developers did a great job of fixing a massive number of game-breaking bugs before launch, there are still some lingering issues that need fixing. Players have been reporting getting stuck on loading screens, issues during the Shader Compilation process, and random crashes withSTALKER 2....

Summary It is often said nice guys finish last, and that the good die young. In this instance, the expressions might be changed to “the good die painfully and are turned into mindflayers” - which is not something that any player should want to see happen to their character inBaldur’s Gate 3. This game is by far the easiest of the threeBaldur’s Gategames, for what little that’s worth considering the first two were niche CRPGs and this is one of the biggest games of all time, being streamlined as such, but for anyone unfamiliar to D&D rules, this game can still pose quite the challenge....

Summary InRomancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, players will ultimately have the opportunity to unlock a total of 30 unique classes. They’ll need to choose wisely to create the best retinue for every situation. Much like the original game, this remake offers a generational timeline that sees characters within each class come and go, whether through death or retirement. With so many classes to choose from, it can take a lot of trial and error for players to get their retinues just right....

Summary Indie gamingis a great way for players to enjoy titles that aren’t afraid to take risks, avoiding the problem of cookie-cutter experiences that most AAA titles suffer from. The sheer variety of new and unique experiences fans can enjoy is limitless, especially for fans of theJRPGgenre. Numerousamazing indie gamesdo a great job of channeling the spirit of classic JRPGs, featuring everything from endearing pixel art to tantalizing turn-based combat that fans will have a great time with until the very end of these magical adventures....

Summary The concept oflegacy boss battlesis a fascinating one, with players loving the idea of facing off against bosses who have appeared in other games, either in the same series or somewhere else. It adds to the epic nature of these battles that can already be devilishly hard to deal with. Cross-promotions do a great job of building intriguein certainRPGs, while bosses who have appeared in previous games in the series can be a blast to fight....

Summary Marvel’s First Family is finally coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With Matt Shakman’sThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsreleasing in 2025, the fan-favorite team is making its proper debut. Alongside the titular quartet,The Fantastic Four: First Stepsboasts an all-star cast that includes villainous appearances from Galactus, the Silver Surfer, and potentially Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom. Although John Krasinski played a Multiverse version of Reed Richard/Mister Fantastic duringDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Pedro Pascal is stepping up as the MCU’s main version....

Thanks to a solid year for new releases and ongoing games alike,The Game Awards 2024has plenty of competition to go around. Game of the Year will inevitably remain the main event forThe Game Awards 2024, especially given the event will officially celebrate its tenth anniversary. However, Best Ongoing Game may very well be the most stacked category of all this year. Best Ongoing Game is largely intended to reward live service games for frequent or expansive updates....

Summary Quick Links Recently, Togashi gave some updates regardingHunter x Hunterand his health in general.Hunter x Hunterhas been running on Shueisha’sShonen Jumpsince 1998, and the story has been compiled into 38 volumes so far. DespiteShonen Jumpbeing a weekly magazine, it’s been a few years thatHunter x Hunterhas had an irregular publishing schedule. This is mostly due tocreator Yoshihiro Togashi’s health problems, especially regarding chronic back pain, that makes it hard for him to draw new chapters....

Summary HBO’sThe Last of Usseason two will continue its harrowing and action-packed story when it releases in 2025, but until then, Troy Baker has offered up a light-hearted antidote regarding the very first time he met Pedro Pascal on the show’s set.The Last of Usseason two will pick things up from where it left off in season one, and hone into the events adapted from Naughty Dog’sThe Last of Us Part 2video game....