AlthoughMetaphor: ReFantazio’s combat system strongly resembles that ofPersona, one change makes it much more compelling. The newest RPG developed by Atlus,Metaphor: ReFantazio, takes and combinesmany familiar elements from thePersonaandShin MegamiTenseiseries, placing them in a medieval fantasy world that serves as a departure from the modern-day settings of either franchise. However, while many ofMetaphor’s mechanics will be familiar to fans of Atlus’s other RPGs, a few changes make the game’s combat an improvement on its predecessors'....

Summary Black Myth: Wukonghas various spells to utilize, but one specific spell can help make even the toughest bosses feel trivial.Black Myth Wukong’s spellsare arguably the most powerful part of the Destined One’s kit after Staff Stances. This is due to the multitude of ways they can be used to maximize offense/defense or to help make up for the lack of one in certain playstyles. Spirits also help in this way, as some are more tuned to attacking, whereas others can be used as temporary buffs....

Bandai Namcois reportedly canceling upcoming games, including a few of the most popular titles, such asOne PieceandNaruto. While the gaming industry is known for being quite volatile, this news may come as a bit of a shock for fans after the recent success ofDragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO. In a statement toBloomberg, a source close to Bandai Namco did not comment on the specific cancelation of the game titles, but they have made it clear that there will be “a bit of time” before employees are given their next projects, stating,...

After months of speculation and leaks, thePlayStation 5 Prohas finally been revealed. Yesterday,a technical presentationwith thePS5’s Lead Architect, Mark Cerny, was announced, focusing on the PS5 and “innovations in gaming technology.” This description led many to believe the PS5 Pro was on the way, and a further unlisted video titled “PS5 Pro” cemented that this would be the case. In the live stream on the officialPlayStationYouTube channel, Cerny confirmed thatthe PS5 Pro would be an improvement over its predecessor due to three main features: An improved CPU, advanced Ray Tracing, and AI-driven upscaling called PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR)....

Warning: this article contains spoilers for Rescue: HI-Surf season 1, episode 9.Rescue: HI-Surf’s midseason twist of reuniting Em and Will stunts any growth the characters had and sets them both up for failure. The pilot season of Fox’snew show streaming on Hulufollows professional lifeguards in O’ahu, Hawaii. The beautiful setting, mixed with the complicated relationship dynamics, makeFox’sRescue: HI-Surfa newBaywatchreplacement, best exemplified by the cryptic and unfulfilling romance between Lieutenant Emily“Em”Wright (Arielle Kebbel) and Will Ready (Adam Demos)....

While the world waits to learn Batman - Part II, the script for theDCsequel gets a clarified status update. While James Gunn’s DC Universe is on the horizon, Matt Reeves’The Batmanuniverseis also expanding, withThe Batman - Part IIin pre-production. However, though there has been movement withThe Batman - Part IIscreenplay, it appears that things may not be as complete as some reports had initially suggested. Over the weekend,Gunnwas asked by a fan on Threads,“James, it was reported a while back that Matt Reeves has already finished the script for The Batman II, is that really true?...

Winter EverettfromThe Family Chantelhas significantly transformed her physique, and I believe it’s a good opportunity for her to make a return to reality TV. The Atlanta woman was in her early 20s when she first appeared on90 Day Fiancéseason 4. She had a kind yet bold personality that many viewers, myself included, admired. Unfortunately,Winter had an unhealthy relationshipwith her former boyfriend, Jah. Thisprevented her from focusing on her goals and fitness, leading to further weight gain....

In my opinion,Pedro Jimenoisn’t as bad asThe Family Chantelmade him out to be. I was excited when I first watched Pedro and Chantel Everett overcome family drama and tie the knot in90 Day Fiancéseason 4. I thought they had the potential to be an influential couple, like Loren and Alexei Brovarnik or David Toborowsky and Annie Suwan. Unfortunately,Pedro and Chantel disappointed viewers, including me, by making poor decisions.They allowed their families to cause problems for them, leading to endless drama....

Summary The Instigators' heist comedy narrative is primarily driven by its intriguing characters, portrayed by a talented roster of cast members. Directed by Doug Liman,The Instigatorsgot a limited theatrical premiere in the US on August 07, 2025, but received a wider release on streaming on Apple TV+ on July 20, 2025. The film not onlystars Casey Affleck and Matt Damonas its leads but has also been produced by them alongside Ben Affleck....

DC Comicssports a vast arsenal of villains and rogues, yet as fans we’re often subjected to the same few faces over and over. Chief among them isBatman’seternal foil, theJoker. Joker has become so synonymous with the Caped Crusader that it’s hard to separate the two, and I don’t say that affectionately. Gotham’s Clown Prince of Crime is easily one of the most overused and overrated characters. For decades,Batman has duked it out with the Jokeracross the globe....

Summary Warning: Spoilers for season one of The Walking Dead: Daryl DixonThe Walking Deadis a franchise with a history of redeeming, or at least trying to redeem, its villains, and I love a good redemption arc. Screen Rant was atSan Diego Comic-Con 2024whenThe Walking Deadteam released their trailer forThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, a trailer which strongly hints at a redemption arc for one of the antagonists of the first season: Stéphane Codron’s (Romain Levi)....

Warning: This post contains spoilers for The White Lotus Season 3, Episode 6 I’ve never been one to celebrate but a post-Full Moon Party hangover seems absolutely unbearable. And that’s before you even remember the characters' actions: a near-bullet to the head, kissing one’s brother, and cheating on one’s husband. InThe White Lotusseason 3, episode 6, “Denials”, we bear witness to the mother of all hangovers for two characters, the delayed fog that comes with bad decisions for a few others, and the brief celebration that comes for those who decided not to partake the previous night....

TheStar Trekfranchise has a long history of using various sci-fi tropes to augment the sprawling space opera’s generational narrative, and this decades-long trend has resulted in two episodes from different shows sharing an identical twist. All theStar TrekTV showscombine to tell one massive story - as do theStar Trekmovies. Althoughcertain installments take place away from the Prime Universe, they remain part of the franchise’s multiversal canon. Crossovers between these different realities aren’t all that common, but they do happen....