GTA Online Update Adds a Clever Reference to The Matrix

Summary AGTA Onlineplayer has pointed out an Easter egg referencingThe Matrixthat was recently added to the game in the Bottom Dollar Bounties update. The find surprised many fans and adds one more layer ofpop culture references that make up the DNA ofGrand Theft Auto. Grand Theft Autowould be popular just for its gameplay and basic stories, but it’s also been filled with irreverent references and critiques of pop culture, politics, other media, and real-life happenings that help to make it memorable....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · Mitchell Herrera

Gurren Lagann: This Over-The-Top Mecha Anime Is Smarter Than You Think

This article contains heavy spoilers for Gurren Lagann.The 2007 mecha animeGurren Lagann, directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi and written by Kazuki Nakashima, has become a modern classic within the anime fandom. The show’s high-octane robot action, over-the-top tone, and colorful cast of characters have captured the hearts and minds of countless viewers over the past 15 years. But while it may seem on the surface likeGurren Lagannis all flash and no substance, that isn’t the case at all....

June 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1184 words · Cody Warren

Harry Potter: 10 Ways The Movies Mishandled the Weasleys

While there are many major inconsistencies between theHarry Potterliterature and films, the mistreatment of all nine Weasley characters is nearly impossible for booklovers to ignore. This colorful bunch of redheads essentially become Harry’s adoptive family, but they are regularly sidelined in the movies so that others can claim the spotlight. RELATED:Harry Potter: Things Only Book Readers Know About Hogwarts Apart from leaving out many monuments moments, the very essence of each Weasely’s personality is inadequately portrayed; the greatest faux-pas of adaptations!...

June 15, 2025 · 7 min · 1341 words · Jacob Johnson

Horizon Forbidden West and Call of the Mountain Mark a Clear Way Forward For the Franchise

BeforeHorizon Zero Dawnwas released in 2017, Guerrilla Games' action RPG title was already setting itself up as an exciting new IP with a fresh perspective and unique premise. Now, six years later, the series has entered another exciting chapter with the launch ofHorizon Call of the Mountainlast month and the upcoming release ofHorizon Forbidden West’s first DLC set for later this year. Even with an impressive streak behind it, some fans are already looking ahead and wondering what the future of the series afterHorizon Call of the Mountainmight look like, and what other formats the games might take....

June 15, 2025 · 5 min · 1039 words · Christopher Lee

Horizon Forbidden West's Burning Shores DLC Has an Interesting Feature

TheHorizonfranchise has a bad habit of releasing at the wrong time. Back whenHorizon Zero Dawnwas released in 2017, it was quicklyovershadowed byThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildand other big games, and whenHorizon Forbidden West wasreleased last year,Elden Ringwas right there to greet it. It looks as though the same might be about to happen withHorizon Forbbiden West: Burning Shores. Sony and Guerrilla Games have just announced thatHorizon Forbidden West: BurningShoreswill be released on June 21, 2025, putting it dangerously close to one of the most anticipated games of the year,Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, which is currently set to release just a week later....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 626 words · Joshua Ryan

Jujutsu Kaisen: Characters With The Most Cursed Energy

Summary Cursed Energy is the primary power source in the world ofJujutsu Kaisen. This power is fueled by negative emotions such as grief, sadness, pain, or anger. Since all humans have experienced this at some point in their lives, everyone inJujutsu Kaisenhas the power of Cursed Energy. However, not everyone is able to bring it forth and use it in combat effectively. There are some characters who have astounding amounts of Cursed Energy within themselves, however, only a few can stand at the top as ones with immeasurable levels of it....

June 15, 2025 · 7 min · 1279 words · Michelle Nolan

Lies of P Update Makes Controversial Changes to Some Bosses

Summary Lies of Phas received a major update that will make the journey through Krat a little easier. Difficulty is always a sensitive subject within the Soulslike community andLies of Pis no different, with the consensus settling on that it is one of the harder titles in the genre. As with the vast majority of Soulslikes,Lies of Phas a single default difficulty setting. Outside of scouring the city for upgrade materials, summoning Specters for boss encounters, and patiently farming Ergo to level up, players simply have to learn how to dodge, guard, and stagger to progress....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 517 words · Michael Nicholson

Marvel: Spider-Man's Best Comic Suits

Spider-Manis without a doubt one of the most popular and well-known superheroes. Even those who haven’t read any of his comic book adventures are usually familiar with the character thanks to Spider-Man’s on-screen appearances in live-action movies. Considering his rich history that spans sixty years, it comes as no surprise that there have been many variations ofSpider-Man, different people who donned the mask and also the suit. RELATED:Best Hawkeye Costumes From The Comics As such, the Spider-Man suit doesn’t remain the same, it changes over time....

June 15, 2025 · 5 min · 855 words · Heather Castillo

Minecraft: How To Get String (& What It's Best Used For)

Minecraftis full of resources that might seem trivial at first for players. In fact, some of the game’s items could be considered merely junk, as they serve very niche or limited purposes. String can appear somewhat useless to a beginner player, but it’s actually one of the best basic resources in the game that grants them access to a bunch of interesting crafting recipes. RELATED:Minecraft: Updates The Caves Still Need However, to start crafting, players will need to gather the needed resources....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Patrick Hoffman

Monster Hunter Rise Will Not Support Crossplay or Cross Save

Late last month, Capcom finally confirmed the details surrounding the upcoming PC port ofMonster Hunter Rise. The latest entry in the used-to-be-niche action-RPG series launched on the Switch in March of 2021 and remains an exclusive title until the PC port launches in January. Being that it’s on PC, theMonster Hunter Riseport will support customizable controls, 4K resolution, uncapped framerates, high-res textures, and a couple of more goodies. Although the PC port forMonster Hunter Risesounds like it has a lot going for it, Capcom has just announced that a fan-requested feature will not be making it into the PC version of the game, which might make some die-hard fans of the series upset....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Matthew Russell

Netflix Announces Love Death + Robots Volume 4

Despite a series of recent setbacks, Netflix continues to thrive and with that comes along some of its most popular programming, of which they’ve managed to garner a huge slice of the streaming pie with their sci-fi content. From mega-hits likeStranger ThingstoDark, to the seriesLove Death + Robotswhich just announced that it would be getting a fourth season, they’ve kept the streaming giant in motion. The announcement, which Netflix just dropped via their Twitter account will come as a welcome bit of news to fans of the anthology series and it’s continued goodwill amongst the public....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Linda Skinner

New Game is Still Missing from Xbox Game Pass

A game that was supposed to have launched onXboxGame Pass is still not available for download. Tactics gamePhoenix Pointwas supposed to launch simultaneously on the Epic Game Store, the Microsoft store, and on Game Pass. However, the game currently isn’t up for purchase or download on the Xbox One. Phoenix Pointis developed byXCOMseriescreator Julian Gollop. This is a tactics game much in the same vein as the modern entries in theXCOMfranchise....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Robert Brown

New Gaming Handheld Has Serious Nintendo DS Vibes

Ayaneo, a Chinese portable console developer, has just announced its dual-screen handheld system, theAyaneo Flip DS. As the name implies, the console is heavily inspired by the Nintendo DS, as it looks more or less like a modern take on the classic handheld. The tech company has been hard at work releasing portable devices left and right. Most recently, the boutiquelaunched the Ayaneo SLIDE to compete with the Steam Deck. Ayaneo has been at it for years releasing handheld gaming PCs, but now the company turns its focus to the form factor of Nintendo’s best-selling hardware....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Kelly Middleton