Robert Pattinson's 2025 Will Get Even Better After His New 77% Sci-Fi Movie

Celebrated actorRobert Pattinsonis already off to a great start in 2025 after starring in Bong Joon-ho’s dark sci-fi comedyMickey 17. Pattinson has come a long way from hisHarry PotterandTwilightdays, emerging as one of the most versatile modern actors.Pattinson’s unique voice and performance as Mickey BarnesinMickey 17makes for one of the more eccentric characters of his acting career, which is a great sign for the future of his upcoming projects. AlthoughMickey 17is quite different from its source material, Pattinson’s spin on the protagonist is one of the film’s best qualities....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 751 words · Nina Miranda

Squid Game's Controversial Characters Returning For Season 3 Are Key To The Show's Future

Netflix recently released new photos fromSquid Gameseason 3, revealing that the show’s most hated characters will be back, and may just lead to a bigger future for the South Korean thriller. At the end of 2024,Squid Gamefinally returned with its second season, which sees Gi-hun go back into the games, determined to take down the Front Man. The new season was a success for critics and audiences alike, increasing the hype forSquid Game’sthird and final season....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 655 words · Denise Norris

The Biggest Moment of Black Clover's Return isn't Yami's New Form, it's Something Much More Heartbreaking

Warning: Spoilers for Black Clover chapters #374-6! WhenBlack Clover’s latest three chapters dropped in November 2024, most fans were understandably focused onYami’s big transformation, in part, because the title’s reduced rate of publication with Jump GIGA made major events more impactful for fans. The fact that Yami’s transformation was the culmination of some foreshadowing from Yami and his sister’s backstory also helped propel the moment’s significance. However,one of the three chapter’s scenes was much more heartbreaking, serving as another flawless execution of the series' use of revived fallen characters as Paladins....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 696 words · Sarah Brady

The DTOID Show: Assassin’s Creed Movie & Our SDCC Preview

Hey everybody! We’re back, and it’s Monday, and that means one thing: the world didn’t explode last night. And unfortunately, that means there’s another Destructoid Show for you to watch. Oh, tragedies. Today, we talk about how EVO happened, and how people won it. We talked about how Michael Fassbender lovesAssassin’s Creedso much he wants to marry it. Or, y’know, star in a movie of it. Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale is getting a couple new characters, and they’re alright, I guess....

July 18, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Brent Larson

The Office Spinoff Officially Bringing Back This Character Makes A Lot More Sense Than A Michael Scott Return

Out of all the characters inThe Office, I actually think that bringing back Oscar makes the most sense for the upcoming spinoff. This may sound odd, since Oscar was only aside character inThe Officeand not nearly as entertaining as characters like Michael, Dwight, Jim, and Pam. However, Oscar is someone that continued to develop throughoutThe Office’snine seasons, and still has a lot of potential as a character. Therefore, I am excited to seeOscar inThe Officespinoffseries....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 809 words · Joseph Vega

The Ultimatum Season 3: Sandy & JR Shouldn’t Be Together (Signs They're A Bad Match)

The Ultimatum: Marry Or Move Onseason 3 has been a wild ride, and two of the most talked about characters are Sandy Gallagher and JR Warren, who definitely shouldn’t get together after the show. Sandy appeared on the show with her boyfriend, Nick Tramontin, an artist more than ten years her senior. While Nick seems ready to settle down and start a family, Sandy would rather hit the clubs with her friends and enjoy her late twenties....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 696 words · Jeremiah Willis

The Witcher 4 Should Borrow One TTRPG Idea To Fix The Witcher 3's Biggest Problem

With Ciri becoming the protagonist ofThe Witcher 4, there are bound to be some big changes fromThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, the game that made CD Projekt Red the juggernaut studio that it is today. Other than the absence of Geralt’s constant, snarky remarks and tendency to say"wind’s howling"every two seconds, Ciri looks to bring some different gameplay elements compared to her mentor if the reveal trailer at the Game Awards is representative of the game....

July 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1175 words · John Lee

Today's Connections Hints & Answers For June 28, 2025 (Puzzle #572)

If you are looking to single out the answers on today’sConnectionspuzzle, you might need a little help. There are a lot of different things going on in this one, and it is easy to get confused and distracted away from the real answers.A lot of words look like they could go somewhere else, and there were some other hazards in the puzzle as well. This can make for a tough start, but given the right amount of information or hints, you can get this one done fast....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 809 words · Whitney Williams

Together Trailer: Dave Franco & Alison Brie's Body Horror Nightmare Revealed In Cryptic Teaser

A cryptic teaser trailer forTogetherreveals Dave Franco and Alison Brie’s body horror nightmare. Written and directed by Michael Shanks in his debut, the body horror film follows a couple who reach a crossroads years into their relationship and move to the country, where a mysterious, unnatural force threatens to corrupt their lives, their love, and even their flesh.Dave Franco and Alison Brie, who have been married since 2017, star in the two lead roles alongside Damon Herriman....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Michael Allen

Wheel Of Time Showrunner Promises 2 Key Characters Will Be "Serviced" In Season 3 After Viewers' Disappointment With Season 2 Development

The Wheel of Timeshowrunner Rafe Judkins promises two key characters will be “serviced” in season 3 after their disappointing season 2 development.The Wheel of Time’s ensemble castintroduced a multitude of characters with important stories tied to the Dragon Reborn’s return. Some prominent ones include Rand al’Thor (Josha Stradowski), who is the Dragon Reborn, alongside Aes Sedai Moiraine Damodred (Rosamund Pike), former Wisdom Nynaeve al’Meara (Zoë Robins), and a blacksmith turned wolfbrother Perrin Aybara (Marcus Rutherford)....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 687 words · Franklin Banks

Where to Find Mahogany Trees in Stardew Valley

Where to Find Mahogany Trees in Stardew Valley Stardew Valley is overflowing with a variety of colorful and useful resources for building the greatest Farm in Pelican Town and being able to explore all that the Valley and beyond has to offer. Some resources can be a little trickier to find without knowing where to look, and one such source is Mahogany Trees. They can be difficult to pick out in a field, but they yield one of the most important types of lumber in the game....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Mr. Cody Walker

Why Sauron Refuses To Say His Name In Rings Of Power

Warning! Spoilers for Rings of Power Season 2 ahead! Sauron’s true identity is no longer much of a secret inThe Lord of the Rings: the Rings of Power, but he still refuses to say his name. Through seasons 1 and 2, any time someone asked his name or guessed that he was Sauron, the villain would only say, “I have had many names.” He will easily use aliases such as Halbrand or Annatar, but he has yet to ever say the word “Sauron” inRings of Power....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 867 words · Zachary Baker

Wilson Cruz On Star Trek: Discovery's Legacy & His Favorite Memories On Set

Wilson Cruz starred as Dr. Hugh Culber for all 5 seasons ofStar Trek: Discovery,and he madeStar Trekhistory as part of the franchise’sfirst gay couple with Anthony Rapp’s Commander Paul Stamets.Star Trek: Discovery - The Final SeasonandStar Trek: Discovery - The Complete Seriesare available on DVD and Blu-ray. Dr. Hugh Culber’sStar Trek: Discoverystory is epic.Culber actually diedinStar Trek: Discoveryseason 1 but, after his resurrection in season 2, Culber grappled with the meaning of life....

July 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1148 words · Monica Henderson