Is Marvel Overusing The "Fake Death" Plot Line?

Although death once seemed shocking for fans of the MCU, a lot of viewers have grown to expect the resurrection of certain characters based on how many times Marvel has used the “fake death trope" to further the plot of films. As of right now, more than five major MCU characters have supposedly died, just to reveal shortly after that it was all just a ruse. Marvel has been faking character deaths since the release ofCaptain America: The First Avengerwhen Bucky was presumed dead after falling off a train, only to come back a few years later as The Winter Soldier....

July 14, 2025 · 5 min · 859 words · Mark Perez

It Takes Two: Every Minigame (And Where To Find Them)

One of the most excited parts ofIt Takes Twois the minigames. There are a ton of them to find while traveling as Cody and May through various parts of their home. There are twenty-five minigames in total for players to find. RELATED:It Takes Two: Where To Find The ‘A Way Out’ Easter Egg (Plastic Prison Breakers) Each one puts Cody and May into a challenge against each other. The great part of these minigames is that none of them are missable....

July 14, 2025 · 5 min · 979 words · Nicole Garcia

John Boyega Refuses To Read Leaked Unused Star Wars Episode 9 Script

John Boyega, who played Finn in theStar Warssequel trilogy, recently spoke up about an early version ofStar Wars: Episode IXthat would have been titledDuel of the Fates. Boyega says that he loved the unproduced concept and that he can’t bring himself to read the leaked script for it. The film that went on to be released to the public,Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,received backlash from fans for sidelining several major characters, an abundance of plot holes, and what many perceived as a sloppy and rushed conclusion to the series....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 495 words · Kelly Anderson

Kobold Press Shares Update on Dungeons and Dragons Alternative Project Black Flag

FormerDungeons and Dragonspublishing company Kobold Press has shared its first development update for Project Black Flag, its new TTRPG system. Players can expect details for this system soon, as Kobold Press will shift its attention towards the project once its last products compatible withDungeons and Dragonsare released.Kobold Press, formerDungeons and Dragonspublisher responsible for creating both third-party source books and official adventure paths, announced it was working on a new tabletop roleplaying system....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Wendy Zuniga

LOTR: Did Radagast Fail as a Wizard?

Summary Of the five wizards sworn to protect Middle-Earth, Radagast the Brown might be the most interesting. Best remembered for his charming and comedic portrayal by Sylvester McCoy in Peter Jackson’s films, Radagast is a figure that remains on the fringes of the main story in bothThe Lord of the RingsandThe Hobbit. Because of this, very little is known about the Brown Wizard. However, J.R.R. Tolkien once made a statement to shock Radagast fans everywhere: he claimed that Radagast was a failure....

July 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1167 words · Patrick Hester

Madden 21: The 10 Highest Rated Quarterbacks, Ranked

In the sport of American football, the most important position on a team is arguably the quarterback. This individual serves as the passer and leader of the team’s offense but also is likely the face of an NFL franchise. InMadden, these elements are well-demonstrated considering how much of a spotlight they put on the position. RELATED:Madden NFL 21: 10 Face Of The Franchise Tips For Beginners Of the quarterbacks on rosters inMadden NFL 21, only one quarterback has a 99 overall rating but six have a rating of 90 or above....

July 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1115 words · Alexandra Rush

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Should Feature a Miles Morales-Specific DLC

Insomniac Games has shown itself to have a knack for making great superhero games because Marvel has trusted it with some of its most prized IPs.Spider-Man, released in 2018, showed gamers just how addictive web-swinging through New York City can be, and its success on the PS4 has spawned a PC port that is set to release in August this year. For more superhero fun, gamers can also look forward toInsomniac’sWolverine, which is still in early development, andSpider-Man 2, which is expected to release in 2023....

July 14, 2025 · 5 min · 1017 words · Virginia Chapman

Master Manipulators In Star Trek

Summary While the USS Enterprise and the United Federation of Planets uphold their missions to boldly go where no man has gone before, the crews of various ships and space stations across theStar Trekseries have encountered their fair share of charismatic characters. Aside from daily interactions between captains and their crew, these new faces bring an element of unpredictability throughout theStar Trekfranchise. Unfortunately, certain characters in the series are notorious for being master manipulators, capable of bending others to their will using various methods....

July 14, 2025 · 8 min · 1700 words · Michael Ford

Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord Getting 'Rebellions' in Future Update

The strategy action role-playing gameMount and Blade 2: Bannerlordlaunched in Early Access in March 2020. Since then, TaleWorlds Entertainment has released a steady stream of hotfixes and patches, including the addition of a map editor and othermodding tools forMount and Blade 2to encourage community engagement. In its sixth development update, TaleWorlds reveals details about a number of upcoming gameplay adjustments, two additional mission types, and quality-of-life improvements, as well as a new game feature called Rebellions....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Elizabeth Atkins

One Piece: The Germa Kingdom, Explained

Led by the scientific genius of Vinsmoke Judge, the Germa Kingdom is the only known seafaring nation inOne Piece, whose origins lie in the North Blue. Famed for their advanced technology, the ruthless policy of conquest, and the strength of the members of the Vinsmoke royal family, who are all powerful combatants in their own right, the Germa Kingdom was formerlyaffiliated with the World Governmentand enjoyed a high degree of authority among the member nations despite the many underhanded moves made by both Judge and his ancestors....

July 14, 2025 · 7 min · 1291 words · Gary King

Persona 5 Tactica's Quest System is a Welcome Lesson in Strategy

Summary Persona 5 Tacticafollows suit in a long line ofPersona 5spin-offs, opting for the tactics-based genre with a chibi art direction reminiscent of thePersona Qapproach. Though the recurring appearance of the Phantom Thieves has had some questioningthe sustainability of yet anotherPersona 5game,Tacticaholds quite a bit of merit in its combat system that’s worth checking out. Its quest system offers a closer look at just how compelling the title’s mechanics can be when strung together, namely, through its use of one-turn missions....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 629 words · Kevin Rodriguez

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Best Locations To Hunt Shiny Pokemon

As one of the most popular activities in thePokemonfranchise, finding faster and easier ways to shiny hunt is always guaranteed with each game.InScarlet and Violet, the sandwich methodand outbreaks add to the fun, but besides those ways of hunting shiny Pokemon, there’s another important factor: location. While there are three world maps and dozens of locations to actually explore inScarlet and Violet, a select few spots seem luckier, or at least more efficient, than others....

July 14, 2025 · 4 min · 828 words · Dennis Barnett

Potential New Nintendo Joystick Design Could Solve Joy-Con Drift

A newly surfaced patent for a joystick design might finally resolve Joy-Con drift. The patent, which includes several drawings and an abstract description, sheds light on a revised Joy-Con thumbstick mechanism design that could spell the end of thecontroller issues Switch players have been sufferingfor years. Joy-Con drift is an ongoing hardware issue that has plaguedNintendo’s Switch console since its launch over six years ago. Joy-Con drift occurs when the analog control sticks move without player input, resulting in phantom inputs....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · John Parks