One highly controversial moment fromStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalkermakes even less sense than it originally seemed based on Leia Organa’sStar Warshistory. DespiteStar Wars: The Force Awakensbeing released nearly a decade ago, the sequel trilogy remains a hot-button issue amongStar Warsmovies and TV shows. There have been a number ofproblems with the sequel trilogyindicated over the years, althoughRey choosing the last name Skywalker at the end ofThe Rise of Skywalkerremains one of the biggest complaints to date....

Kendrick Lamar’s surprise albumGNXhas captivated audiences with its unexpected drop and unique blend of West Coast energy and introspective storytelling. Released two and a half years afterMr. Morale & the Big Steppersand with little warning, the rapper’s sixth studio album showcases Lamar’s versatility through a dynamic mix of groovy beats and emotional reflections.GNXserves as both a celebration and exploration of Lamar’s artistic evolution, highlighting his ability to craft cohesive projects that balance accessibility with innovation....

WhileLEGOtends to have most of the market sewn up when it comes to licensed brick building sets, but there are other brick build companies on the market. It’s one of those competitors - the American-made Brickcraft - who are capitalizing on the Grinch IP with arangeof festive Grinch brick setsreleased just in time for Christmas 2024. The Walmart exclusive Grinch sets expand Brickcraft’s licensed portfolio alongside Nickelodeon, Hello Kitty, Rudolph, MTV, and most intriguingly of all,Yellowstone,very much proving there’s life beyond Denmark’s most famous export....

James Mangold’s 2024 musical biopic,A Complete Unknown, chronicles the early career of music legend Bob Dylan. The movie outlines Dylan first getting into the folk music scene in New York City through the1965 Newport Folk Festivalwhere he was greeted with backlash for his decision to play electric instruments.A Complete Unknownalso pays special attention to Dylan’s relationships withSylvie Russo (based on Suze Rotolo)and Joan Baez, highlighting how his relationships heavily influenced the music that he ended up making....

Artifacts are a new type of Great Work to collect inSid Meier’s Civilization 7, but the game doesn’t make it easy to figure out where to get them. Unlike other collectibles, such as Codices, the game’s Civlopedia doesn’t have an entry for Artifacts that handily explains their purpose or how to find them. As Artifacts play a major role in earning a cultural victory inCiv 7, you will likely want to know where to look for them and how to use them properly....

My expectations are that Skirk will not be a Cryo DPS inGenshin Impact, despite leaks and speculation indicating she will take on that role once she is released as a playable character.Skirk is a character that was introduced during the conclusion of Fontaine’s main story arc. She is Childe’s master and a seasoned swordswoman capable of dwelling in the Abyss. At the time, she only served as an NPC who revealed information about the game’s plot and backstory, but HoYoverse has teased Skirk among thenewGenshin Impactcharactersset to become playable within the next few updates....

Warning: Contains spoilers for Chainsaw Man chapter #185.Chainsaw Mannever delves too far into its worldbuilding, but what little has been explored paints a bizarre and horrifying image at every turn. Beyond the fact that Devils have been around long enough to be a common part of everyday life, Pochita has erased countless concepts throughout history, most notably the concept of Nazis, so the history of its world is inconceivably different from real life....

Summary If it was not clear enough already, Marvel Studios' plan to fix theMarvel Cinematic Universecame into clear view in July 2024. 2024 has been a somewhat strange year for the franchise. Of thelist of Marvel movies releasing in 2024, only one was connected to the MCU. While theupcoming Marvel TV showAgatha All Alongwill continue the Disney+ installments of the franchise in the latter half of the year, 2024 marked a big change from the usual formula of releasing two to four theatrical movies a year....

WARNING! SPOILERS AHEAD!! The Golden Bachelorettecontestant, Jonathan Rone, has reached the end of the road in his quest to win the heart of Joan Vassos. For weeks, he has demonstrated a sexy sophistication but still a soft sensitivity that made a great impression on Vassos and viewers alike. He has also offered entertaining insights while representing himself and the series very positively. Alas, Joan walked him out of the latest rose ceremony, leaving him empty-handed but with a heart full of gratitude for the experience....

After teasing an upcoming Secret Lair,Magic: The Gatheringrevealed a new Deadpool-themed drop today for “April ‘Pool’s Day.” The drop features a mechanically unique Deadpool card, as well as some reprints that players could use in a Commander deck in Deadpool’s color identity. Aside from being a pleasant surprise, Deadpool’sMagic: The Gatheringdebut also perfectly captures the Merc with a Mouth’s sense of humor. Deadpool is well-known in Marvel Comics and his self-titled movie series for breaking the fourth wall....

Mass Effectmakes Commander Shepard a character whose opinions hold weight. However, there are plenty of situations where Shepard is put in a position where they need to make a decision, but the best choice to make might not be clear at that moment, and the consequences of that choice aren’t revealed until later. On the other hand,some situations don’t exactly have meaningful consequencesor impact on the overall narrative ofMass Effect. In fact, it often seems like most of Shepard’s choices aren’t as impactful as they might feel while making the choice....

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom’s new Echo mechanic, with which Princess Zelda can summon Echoes of typically hostile creatures to fight for her, allowed me to turn what was once a childhood fear into my most helpful tool. As a kid, I was obsessed withThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and to be fair, I still am to some degree: in addition to being one of thegreatest games ever made, it remains my favorite....

Netflix’snew survival thriller with a 75% Rotten Tomatoes score has become a global hit just days after its release. Since 2015, the popular streaming service has been producing original movies that fall into a wide range of genres from action, horror, thriller, romantic comedy, and science-fiction. Within this wide range, thrillers are particularly popular, with many ofNetflix’s 2024 moviesfalling into the genre, includingRebel Ridge,Trigger Warning,The Union,and many more. Among Netflix’s original movies,survival thrillers seem to hold an extra special appeal, focusing on characters fighting against extreme odds and often blending elements from various genres, mainly horror....