Fantastic Four: Who is Shalla-Bal?

Believe it or not, theMarvel Cinematic Universestill has hundreds of characters to introduce to the big screen. After fifteen years and over 100 hours, Marvel’s catalog can comfortably pull another decade from its source material without slowing down.TheFantastic Fourwill introduce the franchise’s first family of superheroes, a long-awaited adaptation. While the film’s plot remains shrouded, Marvel recently announced Julia Garner as its Silver Surfer, Shalla-Ball. Marvel has been in choppy waters for a year or two....

June 30, 2025 · 4 min · 743 words · Donald Matthews

Final Fantasy 15 Fan And His Dog Cosplay as Noctis and Umbra

As one of the longest-running and most recognized franchises in gaming,Final Fantasyhas inspired countless amounts of stunning and picturesque cosplays over the years. Passionate fans of Square Enix’s flagship franchise have brought many of the series' most iconic characters and appearances to life with beautiful cosplays ofFinal Fantasy’s most iconic characters. As the most recent mainline entry in the franchise,Final Fantasy 15has kept the fan tradition burning with plenty of breathtaking cosplays....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Joshua Holden

Forgotten One-Off FPS Games That Are Worth Revisiting

Seemingly the goal of any developer is to create a video game that will be adored by players around the world. In an ever-growing market, it gets harder and harder to stand out in the crowd. Or was it still hard even when games were released more sparingly before the days when indie developers could plop their games out on Steam like it was nothing? Related:Great 2000s FPS Games That Have Been Forgotten Even if a game is well-loved by fans and critics, that doesn’t mean the game will sell well....

June 30, 2025 · 5 min · 868 words · Lauren Coleman

Fortnite: Elemental Shrine Locations

Fortnite’s collaboration withAvatar: The Last Airbenderhas added new locations in the form of Elemental Shrines. Visiting these Elemental Shrines ensures that players will be able to open an Avatar chest and get their hands on elemental bending Mythics. If the introduction of a plethora of skins such asKorraand Toph wasn’t enough,Fortniteadded some more exciting items through itsFortnitexAvatar: The Last AirbenderElements event. Not only do players have the option to try out three new mythics but some popularcharacters such as Aangare making their debut as well....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Marie Wilkins

Friday The 13th Star Adrienne King Returns For Fan Film

An exciting non-canon twist is now available in theFriday the 13thfranchise and it features a star from an earlier film in the series. Actress Adrienne King, who acted inFriday the 13th: Part II,returns in a new fan-written film calledJason Rising. The film is directed by super-fan and indie actor James Sweet in collaboration with filmmakers Vincente DiSanti (Never Hike Alone) and Robert Blanche (Portlandia), among others. Clocking in at just over an hour, theFriday the 13thfilm is a reinterpretation of an early franchise storyline....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Karina Kim

Genshin Impact Reveals 3.2 Special Program Release Date

Genshin Impactfinally confirmed the release date of the upcoming Special Program for update 3.2. The game runs on a very tight update schedule with each new version of the game arriving every 5-7 weeks. Developer HoYoverse hosts a special live stream event before each new update, revealing most of the upcoming content. The currentGenshin Impactdouble banner that features Nilou and Albedo is coming to an end which means that it’s time for a new set of characters to arrive....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Ashley Wright

Gray Zone Warfare: Where To Get Guns and Ammo

Like all the vast majority of other extraction shooters, equipment plays a key part inGray Zone Warfare. The better your gear, the better your odds of surviving an incursion. If you die, you’ll likely lose your gear for good, so it’s best not to let that happen. If you do drop all your equipment while doing some ofGray Zone Warfare’squests, you’ll still have the option to get more guns and ammo for future runs....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Raymond Evans

Hawkeye Episode 5 Provides Another Unique Blip Point Of View

The following contains spoilers forHawkeyethrough Episode 5.In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thanos snapping his fingers inAvengers: Infinity Waris a defining moment. The entire MCU can be divided into before and after as the landscape of the movies and TV changed with half the universe gone in a literal snap. The idea of the return of those who lost five years of their lives is now being explored more deeply in the MCU thanks to shows on Disney Plus....

June 30, 2025 · 4 min · 845 words · Pamela Fleming

Head of Xbox Phill Spencer Says Improvements to Achievements Could Be Coming in the Future

Summary In a discussion about Microsoft’s plan for innovation surrounding theXboxplatform, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer brought up achievements as an area in which the company is looking to improve. While Microsoft pioneered the idea of in-game achievements back on the Xbox 360, the company hasn’t iterated much upon the original design. Meanwhile, Sony introduced its own trophy system, which has stolen a bit of Microsoft’s thunder – so much so thatXbox discussed integrating its own Platinum Trophy....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Edgar Castro

Here Are All Destiny 2 Pinnacle Gear Sources in Season of the Splicer

Each newDestiny 2expansion and season brings with it a higher power cap to chase, a number dedicated to not only making players more powerful, but also restricting certain activities until the number is passed. Typically for seasons, Bungie raises the number 50 but for Season of the Splicer, Bungie has only raised it by 10 from the previous season. While the decision toset the new Destiny 2 power cap at 1320 was certainly surprising, it does give players more of an opportunity to spend less time focusing on bounties and challenges and instead concentrate more on activities....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Diana Dixon

How No More Room in Hell 2 Charts a New Course in an Oversaturated Market

Summary There was a time when zombies dominated the video game industry. Unfortunately, the genre seems to have grown stale, with it being harder for studios to recapture the magic of playing weekend co-op matches ofLeft 4 DeadorCall of Duty’s iconic zombie mode, no matter how many sequels and spiritual successors have been made in recent years. However, there is a renewed hope in co-operative zombie games rising from the graves of stagnancy:No More Room in Hellis finally set to make its grand rebirth this year....

June 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1226 words · Joseph Johnson

How to Get Opal In Stardew Valley

Opalis a reflective mineral inStardew Valleythat you need in order to complete the Artifact Collection in the Museum. The challenge, however, lies in acquiring this sedimentary stone, as it cannot be bought from vendors, and its drops involve intricate RNG. Nevertheless, this guide unveilsthe quickest method to amass Opals, offering insights on cultivating them on your own farm. Here’s everything you need to know about the rainbow-light-reflecting gemstones in Pelican Town....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Stephen Pittman

How to Spend Moogle Medals in Final Fantasy 7 Remake

By and large, anyFinal Fantasyfan should be able to jump intoFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeand know the basics. They know what Ether and Phoenix Down do and they know how certain spells work. However, with this being a remake, there are plenty ofnew elements toFinal Fantasy 7that were not included in the original. One item that manyFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeplayers might be curious about is the Moogle Medal. These will drop randomly from crates and enemies during the early parts of the game, but the menus or tutorials never make it clear what to do with Moogle Medals....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Joanna Mclaughlin