Spider-Man No Way Home's Tom Holland And Jacob Batalon Test Friendship

Spider-Man: No Way Homestars Tom Holland and Jacob Batalon are best friends both on and off-screen. To prove their chemistry, the two decided to take a fun test while being strapped to a lie detector and hoped that they would still remain friends after. Sony Pictures shared a video of the test while promoting the record-breaking film. Batalon plays an integral role inSpider-Man: No Way Hometo help Holland and the two other Spider-Men, played byTobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, in their mission to stop the Sinister Six from destroying their universe....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Michael Parks

Telltale's The Expanse Devs Talk Art Based On The UNN, MCRN, and Belters

The Expanse: A Telltale Seriesis an upcoming video game co-developed by Telltale Games and Deck Nine. The game was announced at The Game Awards 2021 and serves as a prequel to the TV series, revolving around Camina Drummer. In this title, she is the Executive Officer of the Artemis, a scavenging ship searching for a significant opportunity in the outer regions of the Belt. During a recent Game Rant interview, art director Emerson Oaks and lead environmental artist Tommy Spampinato spoke at length about the intricacies of the artistic process and design decisions that have shaped the vast and immersive space environment ofThe Expanse....

July 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1080 words · Anna Yoder

The 10 Best Games You Can Get For Free On Steam

With the imminent arrival of the next console generation, many gamers are deciding which console to migrate to. While thePlayStation 5andXbox Series Xlook like great consoles, some gamers have taken to purchasingPCsinstead. The wide selection of games and apps on PC makes it an appealing choice for many gamers. RELATED:The Top 10 EA Games To Play On Steam, Ranked Steam’swide selection of games on PC reaches into the tens of thousands, ranging from full triple-A games to free titles....

July 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1066 words · Stephanie Gray

The Flash: DC Doesn’t Get Barry Allen’s Humor

One of the most crucial tasks in establishing a superhero cinematic universe is bringing across the unique personality of each main character. If every hero feels like the same person in a different suit or their chemistry isn’t enjoyable to watch, the universe won’t have the team it needs. Fans will argue about how the late DCEU handled Superman or Batman, but their mistreatment of The Flash stands out. GiveThe Flashsome credit....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 855 words · Elizabeth Johnson

The Last of Us Part 1 New Features In The PC Version

The Last of Us Part 1is a great remake of an excellent title that shook the gaming landscape when it was launched. The combination of tense stealth-action gameplay coupled withan amazing story told through jaw-dropping cinematicssecured glory for this title. It was clear that Sony’s insistence on having as many great exclusives as possible paid off quite a bit, with many fans clamoring to get a PlayStation console just to play this game....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 880 words · Alec Smith

The Problem With Defining Comic Book Characters As 'Crazy'

How many supervillains on the comic book page or in their big-screen adaptations are motivated, explained, or empowered by “criminal insanity”? These characters, in one form or another, are a staple of comic books and the art they inspire, but almost every version of neurodivergence in the medium is full of holes. Mental illness is always a difficult subject to discuss. Taking an inelegant approach to a very real concern is a common problem in genre fiction, but some issues are more commonly misused than others....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 811 words · Denise Murphy

There's a Good Chance Final Fantasy 16 is at E3 2021

E3 2021 is less than a month away, and the excitement is palpable for fans. Scores of major industry names have confirmed their presence at the show, making the yearly expo’s digital resurrection an event to be anticipated. Companies like Nintendo, Microsoft, Ubisoft, and more will be present at the event, whether through independent conferences or as part of another show. TheE3 2021 schedule has not been released yet, so the specifics of when and where are currently unclear....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 940 words · Gregory Martinez

This Xbox and PC Controller Is Back to Its Cheapest Price on Amazon

Turtle Beach Recon Wired Game Controller The Turtle Beach Recon wired game controller is now available on Amazon at the lowest price ever on the platform. This affordable controller comes with an amazing set of features, including proprietary Superhuman Hearing support, Quiick-Action buttons, and Pro-Aim Focus Mode. Gamers listen up, theTurtle Beach Recon game controlleris now priced at $44.95, thanks to a hefty discount on Amazon. That’s a whole quarter of the price gone, with the regular price tag standing at $59....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Jennifer Shannon MD

What If…? Should Kickstart A New Era Of Official MCU Video Games

There has been no shortage ofMarvelgames as of late, and it does not seem like they will be stopping anytime soon.Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxyis set to drop later this year, while all signs point toMarvel’s Spider-Man 2currently being in development. A NetherRealm-made fighting game set within theMarveluniverse has been rumored, while anXCOM-like game set in that same world has been rumored. However, despite all these Marvel games being in active development, all seem to be set on doing their own thing with the comics canon....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 773 words · Deanna Wilson

What to Expect From Honkai: Star Rail's January 18 Update

Summary Honkai: Star RailVersion 1.6 is just getting started with its new features and missions. The update is currently in its first phase, which spotlights five-star banner characterRuan Mei, whom players get to know better in the Trailblaze Continuance mission. It also introduced the limited-time Critter Pick event, Simulated Universe’s Gold & Gears mode, and more. On January 18,Honkai: Star Railwill release the second phase of Version 1.6. The main feature of this version will be the release of five-star Imaginary characterDr....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · Tina Wood

What to Expect From Marvel's Spider-Man 2 in 2023

Insomniac Games has been very quiet aboutMarvel’s Spider-Man 2since it was first revealed. Though there have been somenew hires at Insomniac, and the game was recently given a more concise release window of Fall 2023, fans are limited to the first trailer as far as a look at the game is concerned. Still, with two Spider-Men, Kraven, and Venom confirmed, many are understandably excited, and 2023 will give players several more reasons to be hyped....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 671 words · Michael Ayala

Why is Amouranth Buying Gas Stations?

Twitchhas proven to be a surprisingly lucrative place for a lot of people. Huge names from Ninja to xQc to Shroud have earned fame and fortune thanks in part toTwitchand other streaming platforms. While some Twitch streamers prefer to focus entirely on their streaming careers, others look to invest their money elsewhere. For instance, Amouranth recently surprised fans by announcing that she had bought a Circle K gas station. A few weeks later, she said that she’d invested in a 7-Eleven, too....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 624 words · Elizabeth Brown

World of Warcraft Players Are Protesting Activision Blizzard In-Game

On Tuesday of this week, California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing filed a lawsuit against game developer and publisher Activision Blizzard citing alleged sexual harassment against female employees. Though Blizzard initially denied these allegations, it hasn’t stopped groups ofWorld of Warcraftplayers from protesting the company’s work culture in-game. A popular player gathering hub inWorld of Warcraft’s Shadowlands expansion, the Idyllia Steps of Oribos, has become the site of a mass sit-in as players make their voices heard....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Jordan Phillips