Are Humans Extinct in Nier Automata Ver. 1.1a? Answered

Are Humans Extinct in Nier Automata Ver. 1.1a? Answered The lore of Nier is surprisingly elaborate and interconnected. Weaving a narrative across the Drakengard games, Nier Replicant, and Nier Automata, it carries several small facets which can be easy to miss if you aren’t careful. Chief among them is the fate of humanity, and if you’re watching the anime adaptation of Nier Automata, you’re likely asking the question:Are humans extinct in Nier Automata Ver....

August 15, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Stacey Johnson

Batman's Ultimate Form Turns Him into Gotham's God of Fear

Warning: Spoilers forDetective Comics #1089!Batmanhas a long history of crime fighting, starting in tights and ending up in some surprising, world-shattering events. He’s a flagship hero for DC, but that doesn’t mean he’s the most hero-like out of the Justice League. In fact, he’s one of the darkest heroes DC has to offer, and his most recent version will have fans keeping their nightlights on. It’s been eighty-five years of Batman comics withdozens of versions of Batman, but he’s finally transforming into a true symbol of the night inDetective Comics#1089by Ram V, Dan Watters, Guillem March, Christopher Mitten, Luis Guerrero, Tríona Farrell, Steve Wands, and Ariana Maher....

August 15, 2025 · 7 min · 1372 words · Samantha Swanson

Chainsaw Man's New Plot Twist Shocked Everyone, But It Was Set Up Years Ago

Warning: Contains spoilers for Chainsaw Man chapter #198When it comes to unpredictability, there may not be another manga series that rivalsChainsaw Man. From its opening chapter, the series deceives readers with the death of its own main character, and then builds up a final antagonist which is eventually killed in the background before Makima reveals herself to be the villain.The series employs constant twists and turns while holding its biggest secrets close to the chest, leaving its audience in a constant state of intrigue or even confusion....

August 15, 2025 · 4 min · 838 words · Melody Medina

Comparing Marathon To 2024's Biggest FPS Failure Is Already A Waste Of Time

Hours after the full reveal of Bungie’s new extraction shooterMarathon, I’ve already seen plenty of comparisons between the new release and the failed 2024 FPSConcord. It’s not especially surprising, asConcordhas quickly come to embody just how poorly the launch of a paid live-service game can go. In this case, however, there are so many more interesting things to talk about, and dragging the discourse back toConcordturns what could be an exciting discussion into an exhausting one....

August 15, 2025 · 5 min · 889 words · Debbie Peck

Crocodile's One Piece Season 2 Role & Arch Villain Arc For Season 3 Teased By Co-Star Katey Sagal

The live-actionOne Piecestar Katey Sagal revealed that Joe Manganiello’s Crocodile is being set up as a major arch-villain for season 3. Based on Eiichiro Oda’s long-running and beloved manga,One Piecefollows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) and the Straw Hat Pirates as they seek the legendary treasure known as the One Piece. Upon its release in 2023, Netflix’s live-action adaptation became one of the most successful anime franchises of all time....

August 15, 2025 · 4 min · 676 words · Steven Campos

Every Assassin & Secret Agent In Black Doves Explained

WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for Black Doves season 1. Keira Knightley’s Netflix espionage seriesBlack Dovesfeatures a robust cast of secret agents, undercover spies, and lethal assassins. Created by Joe Barton (The Lazarus Project,Giri/Haji),Black Doveshas opened to outstanding reviews, earning aperfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes critic scoreupon its June 19, 2025 release date. Knightley (Atonement,Pirates of the Caribbean) leadsthe cast ofBlack Dovesalong with Ben Whishaw, who is best known for playing Q in Daniel Craig’s final three James Bond movies....

August 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1205 words · Joseph Brown

Exclusive: HOST MORTEM! Launches On Kickstarter, Bringing Together "Carmen Sandiego" Hosts For A Noir Time Travel Adventure

Two stars of the belovedCarmen Sandiegofranchise are uniting in an exciting new project that puts a delightful twist on their most recognizable roles. In the new graphic novelHOST MORTEM,Where In Time Is Carmen San Diego? host Kevin Shinick andWhere In The World Is Carmen Sandiego?host Greg Lee find themselves at the center of a classic noir Hollywood mystery after being transported back to 1947. Screen Rant is honored to sharethe Kickstarter link for the project, along withan exclusive first look of the cover forHOST MORTEM– written by Kevin Shinick, with art by Damien Torres – which appears set to be a playfully meta take on Hollywood history....

August 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1216 words · David Weber

Fallout creator's original ending idea didn't make the cut, but thankfully Fallout 3 brought it back bigger and better

The creator of theFalloutseries has revealed some of his ideas that ultimately didn’t make the cut, but at least one of them would eventually be realized in a later game – and in a better way. Originally starting out under the working titleVault-13: A GURPS Post-Nuclear Role-Playing Game, the first game in theFalloutfranchise was released in 1997, but the project went through several upheavals during the course of its three-year development that saw many ideas being tweaked or even completely thrown out along the way....

August 15, 2025 · 5 min · 974 words · Jason Martinez

Fan-Favorite Cartoon Network Show Over The Garden Wall Receives New Short For 10th Anniversary

In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the fantastical Cartoon Network miniseriesOver the Garden Wallhas been given a new, three-minute stop-motion short. The beloved show, created by Patrick McHale, follows half-brothers Wirt and Greg as they navigate a surreal and hauntingly beautiful forest called the Unknown, encountering mysterious characters and strange places in their quest to find a way back home. Known for its whimsical yet dark storytelling,Over the Garden Wallhas gained cult status since its debut, receiving acclaim for its unique animation style and stellar voice cast, including Elijah Wood as Wirt, Collin Dean as Greg, and Melanie Lynskey as Beatrice....

August 15, 2025 · 3 min · 568 words · Ashley Jones

Farming Simulator 25: All Collectible Locations In Hutan Pantai

According to local legends, the Hutan Pantai map ofFarming Simulator 25has 25 mythical Farm Balls hidden in a variety of locations around the virtual farming community. Collecting these glowing orbs magically puts an extra $10,000 in the pockets of the farmer who finds one, for a whopping total of $250,000 if the person can find them all. These easter egg hunts are common in theFarming Simulatorseries and give a fun little side quest for players to do in between tending to their crops....

August 15, 2025 · 9 min · 1863 words · Austin Weber

First Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Reviews Are In — Is Tim Burton's Sequel Worth The 36-Year Wait?

Next Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Rotten Tomatoes Score Debuts Below Original 1988 Movie (But It’s Still Fresh) The first reviews forBeetlejuice Beetlejuiceare out following its premiere at the 2024 Venice Film Festival. Tim Burton’s long-awaited sequel sees Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara reprising their respective roles as Betelgeuse, Lydia Deetz, and Delia Deetz, while Jenna Ortega joins the cast as Lydia’s rebellious daughter Astrid. Other newcomers to theBeetlejuice Beetlejuicecastinclude Justin Theroux, Willem Dafoe, and Monica Bellucci....

August 15, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Jonathan Schneider

How Disney Cruise Line's Disney Treasure Brought The Tale of Moana to Life

Moanais having a banner year in 2024, with itshighly-anticipated sequelMoana 2already making over $700M dollars at the global box office and a live-action in the works. WithDisney Cruise Linefast approaching the grand opening of its latest ship, Disney Treasure, a third project has joined the ranks of Motunui representation. Sure to become a fan-favorite, the Broadway-quality production retells the story of the first movie and retains the catchy songs and big heart that made it a hit....

August 15, 2025 · 8 min · 1525 words · Jessica Cunningham

How to Use Active Search in BG3, Baldur’s Gate 3 Search Circle Explained

How to Use Active Search in BG3, Baldur’s Gate 3 Search Circle Explained Searching a pile of individual containers in Baldur’s Gate 3 can be annoying, especially if it won’t select the single thing you want to loot. Instead, there is a mechanic you can use calledActive Searchthat the game doesn’t tell you exists and expects that you’ll figure it out yourself. Using Active Search While there is the right stick click+hold (or holding Left Alt on PC) function to show all world tooltips, Active Search is a bit more advanced....

August 15, 2025 · 2 min · 303 words · Kenneth Hall