Here’s why you’ll need to be online Microsoft’s Phil Spencer spoke with Destructoid earlier this evening on their thinking behind the always-on connectivity rules for their upcoming game system, the Xbox One. As explained insome policy clarifications, the systemrequires a daily authentication, meaning that full offline play is not possible. From the way Spencer explained it to us, this requirement is tied into how they’ll hope the Xbox One will serve its users....

NCISseason 22, episode 4, “Sticks & Stones” officially resolves Jimmy Palmer and Jessica Knight’s relationship issue, and Brian Dietzen and Katrina Law break down their decision. CBS' police procedural isn’t known for its romances, as it has botched its fair share of romantic pairings in the past. This is why seeingPalmer and Knight maintaining a healthy adult relationship had been a refreshing change. Sadly, theNCISseason 21 finalealtered the course of their story, as they were essentially forced to split due to Knight moving to Camp Pendleton....

Summary Netflix has quietly canceled all development on follow-ups toArmy of the Dead– and now, the onlyZack Snyderfranchise with any promising potential is gone. Snyder is one of the most polarizing filmmakers working today, described as everything from a visionary to a hack. The people who like his films really, really like them – especially the bloated, indulgent director’s cuts – but not everyone is charmed by his saturated colors, edgelord characters, and overuse of super slow-motion....

Netflix already has a replacement series forArcanein the works, and it could recreate one of the best things about the hit show and Jinx and Vi’s story.Arcanequickly became one of thebest shows on Netflixwhen it was released in 2021. It had everything a great show needs, from strong and compelling main characters, a deep and interesting supporting cast, an intricate fantasy world, and more. It’s easy to considerArcanelightning in a bottle, but Netflix has done the same to another game adaptation in the past, and the streamer could do it again soon....

Netflix’s new spirited drama filmThe Piano Lessonis 2024’s most surprising ghost story. Directed by Malcolm Washington,The Piano Lessonis a film adaptation of the play of the same name written by August Wilson, who also wrote the original play that inspired the Academy Award-winning filmFences.The Piano Lesson’sensemble castis led by John David Washington (Tenet,The Creator), Samuel L. Jackson (Pulp Fiction,The Hateful Eight), Danielle Deadwyler (The Harder They Fall,Station Eleven), and Ray Fisher (True Detective,Justice League)....

Hearthstone News The Hearthstone Battlegrounds Rise of the Naga season will kick off with the new Spellcraft keyword, a bunch of new cards, and more. The Hearthstone Battlegrounds Rise of the Naga season will launch on May 10th, and arriving alongside the Voyage to the Sunken City shenanigans will be the Spellcraft keyword, minion pool updates, and Queen Azshara herself! New Spellcraft Mechanic and No More Battlegrounds Buddies The newSpellcraft keywordis new to Hearthstone Battlegrounds, andKripparrianwent into detail about it in a video....

One of the most well-known features from the originalElden Ringwill not be seen inNightreign, as the in-game messaging system will not be making a return. The messages inElden Ringcould either be extremely helpful or be used to put silly things other players could read as they pass by. These messages had a random chance of being spotted by other players, and withElden Ringbeing a solo title, some of these could really help new players watch out for treacherous monsters ahead or give them tips on how to not get crushed by a falling boulder....

In attempting to create an Oscar contender,The Brutalistused AI, and it is now paying the price for it. Based on the fictional life of Holocaust survivor László Tóth (Adrien Brody), the movie follows Tóth’s journey to America and his subsequent work as an architect. Along the way, Tóth struggles to cope with addiction, while also facing financial challenges and international fame.The Brutalistearned strong reviews, though it failed to earn back its budget at the box office, and it is poised to thrive at the upcoming Academy Awards....

Anorais looking more and more like the 2025 Oscars' Best Picture winner, especially in light of its success at WGA on June 22, 2025. Since the awards season kicked off, well underway by the time the delayed2025 Oscars nominationswere announced,Anorahas danced in and out of the discussion of the serious contenders for Best Picture. The comedy-drama about a sex worker who spontaneously marries a client may lack some of the big-scale, epic feel of some of its competitors, butAnora, Conclave, The Brutalist, andEmilia Pérezall seem to be possible winners in the2025 Oscars tier ranking....

Summary Indian actress and model Persis Khambatta portrayed Lieutenant Ilia,Star Trek’s first-ever Deltan, inStar Trek: The Motion Picture. Born in Bombay, Khambatta won the beauty pageant title of Femina Miss India in 1965.Persis' big break in Hollywood was when she was cast as Lt. Ilia inStar Trek: Phase II, the sequel toStar Trek: The Original Seriesmeant as the flagship show of Paramount’s planned TV network. Instead,Star Trek: Phase IIwas repurposed into 1979’sStar Trek: The Motion Picture, with Persis Khambatta joining the reunitedStar Trekoriginal cast....

Fortnite News Is Post Malone coming to Fortnite Festival? Rumors have said it’s possible! Fortnite’s Guitar Hero and Rock Band-inspired Festival game mode has taken on a life of its own. In addition to the fun and diverse instrumental gameplay, it has paved the way for collaborations with Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, and even Metallica. Could Post Malone be the next Fortnite Festival crossover? According to rumors, this is a realistic possibility as we move toward Fortnite Festival Season 8....

Previous Chris Pine Addresses His Potential Princess Diaries 3 Return: “Call Disney!” The Princess Diaries 2star John Rhys-Davies reveals his interest in reprising his role inThe Princess Diaries 3.The Lord of the RingsandIndiana Jonesstar appeared in the sequel released in 2004 asViscount Mabrey, a member of Genovia’s parliament who plots to steal the crown. To do so, Mabrey tries to manipulate his nephew, Nicholas (Chris Pine), to claim his place on the Throne, before pivoting to embroil Princess Mia (Anne Hathaway) in scandal....

Don Cheadle, who plays Rhodey in theMarvel Cinematic Universe, reflects on the skull twist and how it’d affect his upcoming movie,Armor Wars.Atthe end ofSecret Invasion,G’iah (Emilia Clarke) breaks into New Skrullos facility and finds Rhodey, who has been held hostage to be duplicated. His condition suggests that he has been there for a very long time, which means thata Skrull could have impersonated him in multiple MCU films. Speaking withTVLine, Cheadle reflected on his reaction when he first heard that he would be playing a Skrull Rhodey inSecret Invasion....