How Stranger Things Has Influenced Sci-Fi & Horror Media

From the first season,Stranger Thingshas reminded viewers of all the things they loved about the 80s, bringing many of the trends of the time back. Now, as the series is coming to a close, the 80s nostalgia is stronger than ever. From going shopping and running into 80s fashion inspired clothing at the store, to hearing teenagers blare hits from the decade,Stranger Thingshas had a huge impact on society’s taste. Season four, Volume one’s biggest example is easily the recent rise in popularity ofKate Bush’s “Running Up that Hill”, but that’s just beginning to scrape the surface of what the show has brought to the spotlight....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 637 words · Tamara Myers

Jujutsu Kaisen: The Life of Kento Nanami

Summary Warning: The following contains spoilers for the Jujutsu Kaisen anime and manga. Kento Nanami was a sorcerer introduced early on in theJujutsu Kaisenanime and manga series. As agrade one sorcerer, Nanami was someone whom Itadori and his mates looked up to. Unfortunately, in the Shibuya arc of theJujutsu Kaisenanime series, Nanami’s life has ended. As a grade-one sorcerer and major supporting character, not many expected him to die in such a way....

July 21, 2025 · 5 min · 930 words · Jason Chen

Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria: How To Get Sunstone

InLord of the Rings Return to Moria, playerscan find a valuable resourcecalled Sunstone. This mineral can be mined in The Darkest Deeps only with the best tools or after killing the most dangerous enemies in the caves of Moria. Though seeking it out is perilous, getting their hands on Sunstone is worth the risk, as it is an essential crafting material for an item needed to progress the story. If gamers are ready to go through all the challenges for this Dwarven sun inLOTR: Return to Moria, this guide will be helpful....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Daniel Turner

M3GAN Unrated Cut Release Is Possible And It Would Be 'Gorier'

M3GANis currently the hottest horror property out there. The film may be rated PG-13, but if screenwriter Akela Cooper had gotten her way, the film would have been far gorier. M3GANis a Blumhouse film about a killer doll. When roboticist Gemma (Allison Williams) finds herself unexpectedly taking custody of her niece Cady (Violet McGraw), she realizes she is ill-equipped to raise a child but has a solution up her sleeve: a Model 3 Generative Android, or M3GAN....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Jonathan Hayes

Magic: The Gathering Throne of Eldraine Mechanics Revealed

Some spoilers forMagic: The Gathering’s latest setThrone of Eldraineare up, includingthe planeswalker Oko revealed last month, and gamers got a glimpse of the new mechanics for the set. Throne of Eldraineis the latest set soon to be released by Wizards of the Coast. Based on Grimm Fairy Tales and the knights and valor of Camelot, the mechanics in this set mirror this in the form of adventures, courtly virtue, and food....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Tracy Jacobson

Microsoft Was Working on Xbox Smartwatch

It’s no secret thatMicrosoftis one of the largest tech giants operating around the globe, and the company has its mitts in many aspects of the tech industry: software, gaming, music, and education are just some areas that have received focus from the tech giant. As it turns out,Microsoftreally went back to the roots of its name (a portmanteau of microcomputer and software) back in 2013, when it worked on developing an Xbox Smartwatch....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Michael Welch

Minecraft Best Pickaxe Enchantments

Summary The pickaxe inMinecraftis the player’s most trusty tool and most likely the one tool they will be using most often. It’s the iconic item of the sandbox survival and building game, which is best crafted with diamonds and upgradedinto a Netheritepickaxe for the best performance. Pickaxes can also be enchanted, similarly to all the other tools inMinecraft. However, the choice of enchantment might be tough or confusing for players who are either new to Minecraft or who haven’t dabbled much with enchantments just yet....

July 21, 2025 · 8 min · 1623 words · Brian Davis

Modern Warfare 2 Trick Gives Players Unlimited Tactical Sprint

A trick has been found that allows players to continue sprinting infinitely inCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Tactical Sprint is an ability that allows the player to run and move faster for a short period until the cooldown kicks in. With a simple trick,Modern Warfare 2players have been able to circumvent the cooldown period and continue to sprint seemingly infinitely. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2is the latest game in the massively popular first-person shooterCall of Dutyfranchise....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Paul Nicholson

Most Timeless Fighting Games

Summary New releases often rise to the top in the world of fighting games. However, a heap of titles defined the genre as it stands today, and these games still bring together fans with their innovative gameplay and timeless charm. While many in the long line of fighting games have been forgotten, several of these games still see tournament play at events like Evo and are referenced as must-play classics of the genre....

July 21, 2025 · 5 min · 885 words · Phillip Morales

New Moon Knight And Doctor Strange 2 Trailers May Hit Super Bowl

Last year, major studios withheld their theatrical movie trailers because the pandemic had still forced theaters in Los Angeles and New York to be shut during the Super Bowl. This year they’re back, and we may see new trailers for Marvel Studios’Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,Moon Knight, and Pixar’sLightyear. Given the ratings boost seen in the AFC and NFC championship games, studios are expected to spend money for a spot to capture the huge audience and generate buzz for their upcoming titles....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Mr. William Alvarez Jr.

Nioh Review

Niohcombines the stiff challenge ofDark Souls, the atmosphere ofOnimusha, and the loot farming ofDiabloto create an intense experience that’s hard to put down. Since lead developerTomonobu Itagakiparted ways with Team Ninja in 2008, the studio has struggled to live up to its reputation of delivering visually impressive games with engaging action. After a string of disappointing titles, like the polarizingMetroid: Other MandNinja Gaiden 3, fans have been waiting for a game on par with the classics that defined the developer in the past....

July 21, 2025 · 5 min · 1058 words · Bernard Robinson

Outriders: Worldslayer Review

People Can Fly’s looter-shooterOutriderswas released in April 2021 to moderate success, with praise for its combat, crafting, and loot systems, while criticisms were aimed at its storytelling, dialogue, and buggy launch. Overall, the game succeeded where it needed to, providing players with a fun, fast-paced combat system that utilizessupernatural powersalong with weapons, armor, and technology to amass a sizable variety of character builds to face the hordes of enemies the game contains....

July 21, 2025 · 7 min · 1354 words · Barbara Bray

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl: Where to Find an Expert Belt

InPokemon Brilliant DiamondandPokemon Shining Pearl, players can give Pokemon items to hold. Some items can’t be used by Pokemon, but others are just there to help boost a Pokemon’s stats or the effectiveness of their Moves. There are even Pokemon-specific items (such as the Light Ball), which are items with effects that can only be brought out by a certain species of Pokemon. Luckily, items such as the Expert Belt can be used by any Pokemon....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Erica Wilson