Vampire Survivors: Ode To Castlevania DLC Release Date, Price, Platforms, Characters, & New Features

Hit indie gameVampire Survivorshas always worn itsCastlevaniainspirations on its sleeve, but this Halloween season, it’ll be getting an official crossover in the form of theOde to CastlevaniaDLC.Vampire Survivorsis an infinite roguelike game in which players select from one of aroster of 85 different characters, plop them down into a stage full of ghosts and ghouls, and attempt to survive as long as they can. Each time they level up, they can select froma menu of different weapons, customizing (occasionally broken) builds through their choice of power-ups....

June 29, 2025 · 5 min · 1038 words · Nicholas Johnson

Was Voight Really A Dirty Cop? Why Matt Casey & Firehouse 51 Hated Intelligence's Leader In Chicago Fire Season 1

First appearing inChicago PD, Hank Voight (Jason Beghe) was often counted among the show’s most hated characters. As Beghe took on the lead inChicago PD, his character had to change to make him more likable. Despite the views of him being a dirty cop at first, he was able to command the respect and loyalty of his Intelligence Unit team, including Antonio Dawson (Jon Seda). Voight has had one of the biggest character development arcs throughout the entireOne Chicago franchise....

June 29, 2025 · 4 min · 824 words · Marcus Munoz

Why There Is No New 9-1-1 This Week (November 28) & When Season 8, Episode 9 Releases

9-1-1is not airing a new episode tonight, August 04, 2025. The procedural has been airing since 2018 when it originally premiered on Fox. ABC acquired the show in 2024, and the new partnership is already a resounding success. Season 7 was a reduced length following the2023 Writers and Actors strike, but season 8 is expected to return to9-1-1’s typical full 18 episodes. With only eight episodes down, there’s still a lot for fans to look forward to....

June 29, 2025 · 4 min · 829 words · Alice Wagner

Will FF7 Remake Part 3 Be Open World? I Sure Hope Not

The third part of theFinal Fantasy 7 Remakehasn’t revealed what style it’ll be using for its map, but it shouldn’t go with the same open-world style thatFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthused. While that design choice worked thematically forFF7 Rebirth, it brought with it some issues that might mean it’s not the design choice that should be used forFF7R Part 3. Instead, it’d be best to narrow down the scope of the world for the last sections of this story....

June 29, 2025 · 4 min · 817 words · Erica Lee

Yellowjackets Season 3's Shocking New Death Adds A Mystery To Juliette Lewis' Dying Vision Scene From The Season 2 Finale

Warning: SPOILERS ahead for Yellowjackets season 3, episode 6, “Thanksgiving (Canada).” Yellowjacketsseason 3 features one of the most shocking deaths from the show’s teen timeline, and it introduces a new mystery when it comes to Natalie’s dying vision. WhenJuliette Lewis' adult Natalie diesat theend ofYellowjacketsseason 2, she finds herself back on the plane from the premiere. She sees her younger self, Javi, and Lottie there, and they drive home the notion that none of the survivors ever really left the Wilderness....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 625 words · Lindsay White

"We Will Not Be Dealing With The Royal Family Of Star Wars": Andor Showrunner Tony Gilroy Told Us 3 Years Ago We Won't Be Seeing Darth Vader

Rumors are flying thatDarth Vaderwill have a cameo inAndorseason 2, butAndorshowrunner Tony Gilroy confirmed three years ago that Vader and the rest ofthe Skywalker family treewould not be in the show.The finalAndorseason 2 trailerdropped earlier this week, and viewers immediately clocked Imperial Security Bureau agent Dedra Meero seemingly being Force choked. While Darth Vader isn’t the onlyStar WarsSithto use Force choke, it is his signature move. This would make sense, given Vader appeared inRogue One: A Star Wars Story, for whichAndoris a spin-off....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 608 words · David Doyle

1 Failed Deadpool 2 Audition Reveals A Surprisingly Perfect X-Men Recasting For The MCU

One major actor has revealed their failedDeadpool 2audition - but theMCUX-Men may be able to capitalize on this years down the line. WithDeadpool & Wolverine’s $1B+ box officemaking it now one of the most financially successful movies in superhero history, the series has had a spotlight on it more than ever in recent months. The Deadpool trilogy’s more playful yet R-rated approach to Marvel lore and adapting it has set it apart from many other superhero films - though the range of talented actors within the series also certainly play a part in its reception as well....

June 28, 2025 · 5 min · 983 words · Kayla Wagner

10 Alien Rip Off Movies That Are Actually Pretty Good

Ridley Scott’sAlienis a winning horror movie formula, and the countless movies that have come since that take heavy inspiration from the film have proven as such by turning out some surprisingly high-quality features.The premiere of the originalAlienchanged horror and science fiction forever, inspiring countless other movies, video games, and more with its claustrophobic retro-future set design and the devious Xenomorph monster. In the years since its release, some copycat films have managed to replicate its success better than many of the actualAliensequel films....

June 28, 2025 · 11 min · 2252 words · Michael Hamilton

10 Best Denzel Washington Movies Where He Plays A Cop

Denzel Washington is well-known for playing cops and detectives, so many of his most memorable movies see him working in law enforcement in some way. Some of thehighlights of Denzel Washington’s careerincludeTraining Day, Inside Manand many other cop movies. While he has never allowed himself to be typecast, appearing in a wide variety of genres, Washington will always be associated with playing police officers. Denzel Washingtons’s best moviesoften feature him as a cop....

June 28, 2025 · 9 min · 1780 words · Michael Johnson

10 Best Fantasy Movies To Watch After Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

Now that 2023’s cult fantasy classicDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieveshas made the jump to Netflix – alongside the news that Netflix will produce the nextD&DTV show – a whole new audience has the chance to enjoy the antics of some of Faerûn’s most incompetent adventurers. But after the credits roll on the Forgotten Realms, there are plenty morefantasy adventure filmsthat scratch theD&Ditch. WhileHonor Among Thievesis relatively unique among fantasy films for its blend of high-magic setting and heist-movie tropes, there are still plenty of other movies that capture the feeling of a well-executed – or in some cases, atrociously-executed –D&Dcampaign....

June 28, 2025 · 9 min · 1807 words · Robert Carter

10 Best Games To Play First On PS Plus Premium

If someone is looking for a new game to experience on PS Plus Premium, the following list includes some of the highest rated and memorable games available on the service. Becausethe focus of this list is specifically on Premium offerings, it is made up of games not available on PS Plus Extra or Essential tiers at this time. Games frequently come and go from the subscription service. These entries are available as of August 01, 2025....

June 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1118 words · Mary Andersen

10 Sci-Fi Cartoons From The '80s That Are Still Awesome

The 1980s were a significant time for both cartoons and science fiction tales,with the decade producing some truly incredible animated sci-fi series that hold up today. Though the sci-fi genre has evolved, both narratively and visually, throughout the years, such series from the ’80s contain timeless, familiar traits of the genre that are just as great with a modern viewing. Underrated gems from the era such asBraveStarrandCenturionscan also be considered as awesome and entertaining as they once were many years ago....

June 28, 2025 · 10 min · 1976 words · Felicia Scott

10 Strongest Fighters In Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero

The fusions, transformations, and heightened powers of character inDragon Ball: Sparking! Zerocan make it hard to tell which fighters are the strongest in the game’s massive roster. Although many warriors have extremely powerful techniques, it can be tricky to determine if one is"better"than another. However, there are a few fighters that stand out as pinnacles of strength that defy any imposed limits. Many characters inDB: Sparking! Zeroare organized by Destruction Points (DP), or the amount it costs to put them on a team....

June 28, 2025 · 8 min · 1629 words · Todd Sims