Summary Valorant’s continued success on PC is likely, at least in part, thanks to it being free-to-play. Live-service, or freemium, games have proven incredibly popular, and especially lucrative for developers and publishers that can produce a hit. The barrier of entry is incredibly low, only requiring the correct hardware, the F2P live-service games usually offer a variety of enticing ways for players to spend their money. It works especially well for online-only titles likeValorant, andRiot Games isn’t looking to change its approach with the PlayStation and Xbox versions....

Following its final flop withKraven the Hunterin December 2024,Sony’s Spider-Man Universeis no more - but I’m still fascinated by the subsequent cancelation of a mystery movie in 2025. It took six movies forSony to finally call timeon its ill-fated Marvel movie franchise, as no subsequent installment could hold a candle to the initial roaring success of 2018’sVenom. Whilethe three Venom movieswould become a billion-dollar trilogy, the combined gross of Sony’s other three Marvel movies failed to measure up to Venom’s lowest-grossing film,Venom: The Last Dance, alone....

Warning: Spoilers for Aquaman #1 Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman stand tall as the three pillars of the DC Universe, hence their shared title as theJustice League’s Trinity, and there are few heroes who stand a chance against their combined might. However,Aquamanjust revealed that he has a critical advantage over them. As powerful as the Trinity is, Aquaman might have them beat for one key reason. InAquaman#1 by Jeremy Adams, John Timms, Rex Lokus, and Dave Sharpe, Arthur Curry faces a devastating loss as thekingdom of Atlantis is destroyedright before his eyes....

This article contains spoilers for Mickey 17.Mickey 17is the latest sci-fi comedy from South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho, coming almost six years after hishistoric Oscar victory forParasite. The film is based on Ashton Edward’s acclaimed novel “Mickey7”, which follows an unlucky volunteer who signs up for a covert project in space, where he’s forced to die over and over again in the pursuit of scientific research. But when he’s accidentally cloned too early, he’s forced to work alongside his doppelgänger to protect a species of endangered creatures in humanity’s new home....

New Fortnite Star Constellation Might Hint at Future Event Fortniteis great at laying the groundwork for future events if players know where to look. Though, at the same time, there are always plenty of false hints that don’t lead anywhere that the community latches onto. While it’s impossible to say which category this falls under, a new star constellation has been spotted in space above the staging island with the first update to the game in 2023....

Nosferatucontinues to sink its teeth into the domestic box office, becoming the second highest-grossing movie for its studio. Thestunning Robert Eggers remakeof the classic 1922 silent film has posted strong commercial numbers, both domestically and internationally, and the movie is generating significant buzz for the awards season. The movie, which stars Bill Skarsgård, Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, and long-time Eggers collaborator Willem Dafoe, has enjoyed a strong theatrical run, helping it to set a record for its studio....

The awards season is always ripe for reunions with former cast members from major TV shows and movies, which happens to be the case for one of the 1990s’ most iconic sci-fi series at the 2025SAG Awards. Even if they aren’t among the nominees that year, the 2024 and 2025Netflix-streaming SAG Awards have hosted some all-star reunions for hit ‘90s and ‘00s titles via the presenters. Among last year’s biggestSAG Awards presenters reunions was for 2006’sThe Devil Wears Pradawith Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt, with this year bringing together beloved sci-fi show stars....

A recent interview with aPlayStationco-CEO has suggested that the company is open to exploring the revival of its classic gaming franchises. Hermen Hulst, an executive at Sony Interactive Entertainment, discussed topics regarding the future of PlayStation, and how they may draw from the past as part of their new direction. Hulst’s interview with the Japanese video game magazine Famitsuhas sparked discussion among fans online, leading to considerations on which beloved PlayStation IPs could see a comeback in 2025 and beyond....

One ofPokémon GO’s staple events is Max Mondays or limited-time periods where you’re able to challenge and capture a featured Dynamax Pokémon. For January 6th, 2025, this Pokémon is Dynamax Machop, a familiar Fighting-type from the Kanto region. The giant version of this Pokémon is a powerful adversary, so you need to be prepared to exploit its weaknesses to secure victory. Max Mondays are similar toRaid boss battles inPokémon GO, which feature a strong Pokémon you and your friends can face....

The Beloved Buddies event inPokémon GOgives way to the debut of Dhelmise, along with a special selection of wild Pokémon that will spawn during its runtime. Dhelmise, the Sea Creeper Pokémon, is a welcome addition to the collection of Pocket Monsters you can get. However, the select range of Pocket Monsters you can catch is great if you’re missing out on any for your Pokédex. Just like theLunar New Year event, Beloved Buddies presents a great opportunity forPokémon GOplayers to go after featured Pokémon to farm for Candies....

Ridley Scott’s career stretches back to the 1970s, and he has directed plenty of crowdpleasing blockbusters over the years that have a lot of rewatch value.Ridley Scott’s best moviesencompass a wide range of genres. He started his career with the sci-fi classicsAlienandBlade Runner, but he later earned a reputation for historical epics likeGladiator,and he has also directed crime thrillers, comedies and the odd fantasy movie. Ridley Scott has a track record of box office success, proving that his movies are often hugely popular....

Saw’s Jigsaw has come to life in a creepy, gender-swapped cosplay that imagines if Billy the Puppet were female, giving a new perspective to the series. Throughout its 10 core entries,theSawmovieshave seen John Kramer (Tobin Bell), otherwise known as Jigsaw, kidnap dozens of people and makes them go through torturous gauntlets, a twisted form of getting them to appreciate their lives more. The killer utilizes Billy the Puppet, a pale, black-haired ventriloquist dummy with red swirls on his cheeks, to deliver messages to his victims, acting as the face of his serial killer alter ego....

White Bird, the follow-up to the wildly successful2017 Julia Roberts movieWonder, has been relatively well-received by critics since its October 2024 release. However, for all the positives associated with the movie,White Birdhas failed to match the original in two key ways. GivenWonder’s near-universal popularity, it was likely any follow-up would struggle to match its impact. Even so, the contrast between the two movies' releases seems particularly stark. As of writing,Wonderis available to stream on Apple TV+....