Ryan Gosling Is Hard Carrying Barbie’s PR Efforts

Every day I wake up and there’s a new Ryan Gosling quote to fawn over where he’s saying something silly about starring as Ken in the upcoming Barbie movie. I’ve been a Gosling fan since I saw his powerful performance in Blue Valentine, but even as he moved into bigger-budget films, I’ve been impressed with the amount of himself he puts into every performance.Whether it’s a rom-com like The Notebook or Crazy, Stupid, Love, a comedy like The Nice Guys, or a drama like Blade Runner 2049 or Drive, it’s evident that he’s all in no matter the role....

May 17, 2025 · 4 min · 654 words · Laura Gonzalez

Sega Is Considering "Reboots And Remakes" For Sonic

Sega’s president, Yukio Sugino, has confirmed that the studio is interested in “reboots and remakes” for pastSonic the Hedgehoggames, along with other classic Sega franchises. Recent announcements for remakes likeMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater,Super Mario RPG,and Silent Hill 2, to name just a few, have proven that remakes, reboots, and rehashes aren’t going away anytime soon. Surprisingly, despite generally following the same formula for both its 2D and 3D games, Sonic the Hedgehog has somehow managed to avoid diving too deeply into the remake pool, instead building on itself to keep things fresh....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Kathryn Jones

Sonic Fans Actually Love Prime's New Metal Sonic Now

Sonic Prime, theNetflixshow that has just entered its second season, hasgiven us a new take on Metal Sonic. And at first, fans hated him, mostly because he looks nothing like the robotic foe we’ve known and loved for almost exactly 20 years now. Well, and because his redesign seemed a little rough. However, you shouldn’t judge a robot by his cover it seems, because now, fans can’t get enough of the guy....

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Cassandra Santiago

Spider-Man Fans Debate Which Suits They Want In The Sequel

Insomniac’s first twoSpider-Mantitles were chock full of suits, but two games aren’t enough to unpack Spider-Man’s extensive 60-year history, so there is plenty left for Insomniac to use. That’s what fans have been discussing on the subreddit. “What suits do you want in the new game?” u/SentaiUnicorn posted, prompting a thread of over 100 comments full of suggestions picked from a wide variety of comics. Expectedly, fans want to see Miles' Across the Spider-Verse suit, his newer hoodie costume, and the Leap of Faith look from Into the Spider-Verse....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Dorothy Combs

Square Enix Is Making A Deck Of Cards Based On Kingdom Hearts: Chain Of Memories

Kingdom Heartsmerchandise might get alittle ridiculous at times, butSquare Enixhas revealed one that makes perfect sense - a deck of cards based on the ones used in Chain of Memories. Most gaming publishers aren’t shy about merchandising their biggest games, but there’s no one who does it quite like Square Enix.From Final Fantasy statues that cost $11,500to expensive jewellery lines that will make your wallet cry, we’ve seen some bizarre things for sale on the Square Enix Store over the years, something that Kingdom Hearts fans are painfully aware of....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Carrie Munoz

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Was Way More Unpolished Than It Should Have Been

Have you guys played that hot new game,Star Wars Jedi: Survivor? I have, and it’s pretty swell if I do say so myself. Yes, I know it came out several months ago and has since been eclipsed by bigger games likeTears of the KingdomandStreet Fighter 6, but with my hands being so full back then I’ve only just jumped back into the shoes of Cal Kestis. Now he’s got a mullet, anger issues, and ablaster stance I definitely won’t spend the whole game with....

May 17, 2025 · 4 min · 677 words · Charles Ferguson

The Best Features In AEW: Fight Forever

With over three years in the making, the teams at THQ Nordic and Yuke’s have worked hard to present a love letter to fifth-generation wrestling games with a modern roster and current-gen graphics with All Elite Wrestling’s first console game,AEW Fight Forever. RELATED:AEW Is Teaming Up With Yuke’s To Create A ‘No Mercy Style’ Wrestling Game While considered a much smaller game than a typical WWE annual release, there are plenty of play modes to make it stand out in its own way....

May 17, 2025 · 4 min · 819 words · Michael Blair

The Best Items In The Outlast Trials

As you embark on your harrowing journey throughThe Outlast Trials’ Murkoff Facility, you’ll need to be well-equipped with the right tools and supplies to help you and your friends stay alive. From medicine to lockpicks, powerful rigs, and even batteries for your night-vision goggles, there are a lot of resources to keep track of. Related:Things We Wish We Knew Before Starting The Outlast Trials Furthermore, due to the game’s limited inventory, you’ll often find yourself having to make tough decisions regarding what to keep and what to toss....

May 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1072 words · Angelica Carson

The Best Red Cards In LOTR: Tales Of Middle-earth – MTG

Magic: the Gathering’s Lord of the Rings crossover, Tales of Middle-earth, has been revealed. Fans of Magic’s most fiery color will be happy to note that Wizards of the Coast has made sure that there will be plenty of orcs and goblins for red mages to play with, as well as flaming removal and powerful, board-sweeping spells. Related:Magic: The Gathering – The Best Horses For a color defined by aggression, we’ve got a selection of the fieriest, most in-your-face, and tricksiest red cards to burn your fellow planeswalker’s life total to the ground....

May 17, 2025 · 5 min · 933 words · Tara Martin

The Best Uncommon Magic Items In DND

Of all the varied treasures and rewards available inDungeons & Dragons, there is little as desirable as thecoveted magic item. While many may dream of acquiring magic items as powerful and rare as the Hand of Vecna or the Sword of Kas, the reality is that uncommon quality items are the ones your adventurers will spend the most time with. RELATED:Dungeons & Dragons: Best Monsters For A Swamp This is thanks to the fact that they can be found at the earliest levels of the game and often maintain their usefulness even up to the highest level adventures....

May 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1328 words · Dylan Duffy

The Legend Of Zelda Has Always Been Queer

Nintendohas often been quick to shut the assumption of LGBTQ+ characters or themes in its games down,the most recent example being Shiver in Splatoon 3. Companies like Nintendo have plenty of reasons to hide away queer themes, typically because they want to avoid controversy or confrontation, and have traditionally been more likely to mock queer themes than embrace them. EvenThe Legend of Zeldaplays off old stereotypes of gay men in older games....

May 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1132 words · Gail Lane

The Most Obscure References In Lord Of The Rings: Tales Of Middle-earth In MTG

The Lord of the Rings may be one of the most influential fantasy series of all time, but the trilogy itself, particularly the film adaptation, only represents the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Tolkien’s creative vision. An entire universe, replete with languages and histories and cultures, is out there, contained in the myriad supporting texts that came, for the most part, after Tolkien’s death. RELATED:MTG – The Best Commanders From Lord Of The Rings: Tales Of Middle-earth...

May 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1371 words · Scott Carter

The One Thing This Year's Blockbusters Have In Common, From Oppenheimer To Barbie

Barbieand Oppenheimer made a great (and viral) double feature because the two movies seemed to have nothing in common. One was primarily targeted at women, the other at men. One had a bright pink, plastic aesthetic, the other alternated between muted grays, blacks, and browns and the bright orange of fire. One was a light fantasy comedy, the other was a harrowing true story about becoming death, destroyer of worlds....

May 17, 2025 · 4 min · 736 words · Dr. Alejandro Brown PhD