The Complete History of the Elder Scrolls' Elves

The elves–or “mer”–ofThe Elder Scrollslore are, to say the very least, weird. From their divine origins and diverse subraces to their narrow frames and large, alien-like eyes, the elves of Tamriel are distinct from their cousins in other media in some strange ways that make them and the world of Nirn stand out, helping to create an exciting universe which has fans hotly anticipating the upcoming next game in the series,The Elder Scrolls 6....

August 6, 2025 · 5 min · 989 words · Amy Johnson

The New York Times Buys Popular Puzzle Game Wordle for 'Seven Figures'

It’s easy to see the appeal ofWordle,the popular puzzle game that tasks players with figuring out a five-letter word each day. It’s a game that asks little of players other than a few minutes of their time each morning, and participating in it makes them part of the “in” crowd. WhileWordleis free, it seemed like just a matter of time until it grabbed the interest of a big company. And now, it has....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Michael Lambert

Transformers 7 Wraps Filming, New BTS Optimus Prime Photo Unveiled

After taking a trip to the ’80s with the prequel filmBumblebee, the live-actionTransformersfilms appear to be remaining in the past for the next installment. Now,Transformers: Rise of the Beastshas officially wrapped filming, according to the film’s director. Steven Caple Jr.took to Instagram to officially make the announcement, posting a picture of himself in the driver’s seat of Optimus Prime’s disguise as the 1979 Kenworth k100 semi-truck. The rising director has shared brief glimpses of the 3-month shoot that took place in locations such as Machu Picchu, Brooklyn, and Montreal, uploading behind-the-scenes videos with Michael Bay and presenting first look images at the upcomingTransformersthat will be featured in the film....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Todd Cordova

Two Months On, Hogwarts Legacy Players Share Their One Big Disappointment With the Game

Two months on from its initial release,Hogwarts Legacyplayers are sharing their one big disappointment with Avalanche Software’s game. WhileHogwarts Legacywasreleased to critical acclaim, many players have some small gripes with the game. Players have had access to the game for a while now, andplayers are still discovering new things aboutHogwarts Legacyafter hundreds of hoursof playtime. Avalanche Software’s rendition of the Wizarding World seems to be the most detailed and vivid to date, allowing players to experience the most immersive Hogwarts experience in a video game....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · James Mcfarland

Vincent D'Onofrio Celebrates His MCU Reintroduction With Throwback Tweet

The following article contains spoilers forHawkeye.The Marvel Cinematic Universe seems to be reveling in the idea of throwbacks lately. From the intense focus on classicSpider-Mannostalgia in the latest film to now referencing shows from what seems like yesterday, phase four has a pretty clear theme. Thanks to the Disney+ seriesHawkeye, fans have now gotten even more opportunities to reminisce about some of their favorite semi-recent Marvel developments, and one, in particular, has been written in the stars for a while now....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 515 words · Paul Guzman

What to Expect From PS5 in 2022

With 2021 now in the books, it’s time to look forward to what the rest of 2022 will offer gamers. For those that managed to get ahold of aPS5, that means playing some ofPlayStation’s biggest new gameswith the best visuals possible, as well as all of the other innovations that have come alongside the system. All the pieces are in place for an impressive 2022, with some specific highlights. This year, gamers can expect quite the competition betweenPlayStation and Xbox, as the two gaming giants not only have new consoles on the market, but their delayed software is finally starting to roll out....

August 6, 2025 · 5 min · 966 words · Miguel Rios

When Does Fortnite Season 6 End? (Season 7 Start Date)

Every few months, Epic Games releases a brand-new season ofFortnitewith a new theme that brings in a new map, costumes, items, features, and more. This current season’stheme is Primaland brought in more wildlife, crafting, and primitive weaponry.FortniteChapter 2 Season 6is coming to its end very soon, and many fans wonder just when the end date is. Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 6 End Date According to Epic Games' officialFortnitesite, thePrimal season is set to end on June 7, which is only a few days away....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Elizabeth Hoover

Why Halloween H20: 20 Years Later Is Better Than People Think

If horror fans are going to name a favorite classic movie, they’re mostly going to sayScreamandHalloween. And if they’re going to talk about theHalloweenfranchise, they’re always going to say that the original 1978 film is the best one. While it’s been fun to see Judy Greer play Laurie Strode’s daughter Karen Nelson inHalloween (2018)andHalloween Kills, and Kyle Richards is awesome reprising her role as Lindsey Wallace, there’s always going to be something special about the first film....

August 6, 2025 · 4 min · 753 words · Rachel Roach

Why The Phantom Menace Is The Most Ambitious Star Wars Movie

TheStar Warsprequels are a divisive series of films, even more so at release. Although some fans defend them, many of whom grew up with the prequels and hold great nostalgic feelings for them, this trilogy was not received that well upon release. This is especially true ofThe Phantom Menace, the first of the three films. The hype and excitement forThe Phantom Menaceprior to its release has seldom been matched in the history of film, with only a select few movies likeThe Force AwakensandAvengers: Endgamecoming anywhere close....

August 6, 2025 · 6 min · 1271 words · Cody Lowery

5 Game Franchises That Should get Fighting Game Spinoffs like Persona 4 Arena

APersonafighting game may seem like an odd idea at first. After all, the series is debatably more well-known for its iconic characters and social simulation elements than its combat mechanics. ButPersona 4 Arenademonstrated that such a concept can work—and rather spectacularly at that. Through magnifying the games’ larger-than-life characters with new combat as they’ve never seen it before, the fighting game spinoffended up striking a chord with hardcorePersonafranchise fans and fighting game enthusiasts alike....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 543 words · Gregory Smith

Arrow Star Stephen Amell Seen Picketing After Actors' Strike Criticism

Summary Arrowstar Stephen Amell was spotted on the front lines of the picketing outside Hollywood studios after making and walking back some controversial statements concerning the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. Arrowdebuted on The CW in 2012, quickly amassing popularity and birthing the Arrowverse franchise of interconnected shows and crossovers, all based on characters and story beats originating from DC Comics. The show centered on the titular character and his alter ego Oliver Queen, a socialite who turns vigilante after a life-changing experience marooned on a deserted island....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Joshua Clark

Call of Duty 2021 Confirms Developer, Release Window

Publisher Activision has confirmed that a newCall of Dutytitle is in development to be released later this year. While a 2021 release for the annual series was largely expected, the announcement does confirm some of the rumors that have been circulating around the nextCall of Dutygame. Call of Dutyhas been an annual series for many years now, with titles being developed in a rotation by the likes of Infinity Ward, Treyarch, and Sledgehammer Games....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Megan Graham

Cult of the Lamb: Steam Next Fest Demo Preview

Cult of the Lambhas been one of publisher Devolver Digital’s biggest ticket items since it was announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2021. The latest venture by Massive Monster, a studio of three individuals from the UK and Australia, has appeared at numerous events - including as the first trailer inSummer Game Fest 2022’s Devolver Digital Showcase. AsCult of the Lambapproaches its August release, a couple of demos have also surfaced....

August 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1170 words · Peter Shepherd