THQ Nordic Is Cooking Up Some Big Surprises?

Summary FromWreckfest 2toEpic Mickey: Rebrushed, there’s a lot in the works from THQ Nordic right now, and the publisher has just provided some updates on what to expect from the upcoming roster. Originally formed in 2011 as Nordic Games, THQ Nordic later grabbed the trademark of defunct game company THQ and plenty of licenses alongside it. It’s been publishing a mix of new titles and continuing IPs in the years since, with some of the most popular releases being remakes and remasters of memorable games....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 764 words · Randy Mann

VALORANT Overdrive bundle: Skins, price, and release date

Valorant News The VALORANT Overdrive bundle features four weapons, a melee variant, accessories, and multiple color options. Another VALORANT bundle was leaked byprominent leaker ValorLeaks. Shortly after, the VALORANT Overdrive bundle was confirmed by Riot Games. With multiple weapons and flashy effects, we’ve got everything you need to know about it. VALORANT Overdrive bundle skins There are four weapons, a melee variant, and some accessories included with the Overdrive bundle....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · Jennifer Melton

Wheel Of Time Season 3's Rhuidean Episode Confirms A Massive Change To Mat's Story

Includes MASSIVE SPOILERS for The Wheel of Time season 3, episode 4, and future events from the book series the show is based on. The Wheel of Timeseason 3’sRhuidean episode was fairly book-accurate, though its biggest change was to Mat Cauthon’s story. Dónal Finn plays Mat inThe Wheel of Time’scast, bringing to life one of the most beloved characters from Robert Jordan’s novels. However, the Amazon Prime Video adaptation has made numerous changes in its depiction of the source material, many of which have affected Mat....

July 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1190 words · Robert Kirk

Who Is Miku Martineau? Star Trek: Section 31’s Young Georgiou Breakout Actress Explained

Warning: SPOILERS for Star Trek: Section 31Miku Martineau delivers a breakout performanceas the youngEmperor Philippa GeorgiouinStar Trek: Section 31. Directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi and written by Craig Sweeny,Star Trek: Section 31is the firstStar Trekmoviemade for streaming on Paramount+. HeadliningStar Trek: Section 31is Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh, who reprises her fan-favorite role as Emperor Georgiou fromStar Trek: Discovery. Star Trek: Section 31finds Emperor Georgiou in hiding inStar Trek’s 24th-century"lost era.“On Stardate 1292....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 513 words · Katherine Jones

"Kind of seems hokey": Attack On Titan's Creator Confirmed The Real Reason The Ending is So Brutal With One Quote

Summary Hajime Isayama’s legendary shonen manga,Attack on Titancame to a close in 2021 with Chapter 139, titled"Final Chapter: Toward the Tree on That Hill.“The ending sparked controversy among some fans, as it explored the perpetuation of violence and the cyclical nature of war. Some fans felt the conclusion was bleak and unresolved, leaving lingering questions about the true cost of freedom Eren fought for. In an interview withThe New York Times, Isayama was asked about the ending of Paradis still at war in the future and if there was no end to the conflict and cycle presented in the story....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 631 words · Yvonne Bryant

"The World Ended When It Happened To Me": Viral Star Wars Video Fixes The Biggest Leia Organa Mistake

This devastatingStar Warsvideo finally acknowledgesLeia Organa’sgreatestloss properly—even thoughStar Warsmovies and TV showsnever have. Leia is one ofStar Wars’best characters, in part because of her fierce, brave, and unfailingly loyal personality. It was clear from the very beginning that Leia was willing to risk it all if it meant saving the galaxy from the Empire. Too often, though, it feels as thoughLeia’s ultimate sacrifice goes overlooked. This viralStar Warsvideo, posted bystar_tanoon TikTok, finally acknowledges how crushing it really was for Leia to witness the destruction of Alderaan by the Death Star inA New Hope, which is somethingStar Warsmovies have failed to do from the very beginning....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 623 words · Dr. James Williams

"We Make Movies": Seth Rogen's New Show Highlights A Divisive Aspect Of The Film Industry?

WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for The Studio episodes 1 & 2. Seth Rogen’s 2025 showbiz seriesThe Studiois rooted in the division and competition between art and commerce at the fictional yet authentic movie studio Continental Studios. Rogen’s Matt Remick character is not what most would expect a movie studio head – like Bob Iger of Disney or Ted Serandos of Netflix – to be. A film lover at heart, Matt is ambitiously determined to support auteur filmmakers, particularly one of the best to ever do it, Martin Scorsese, and help bring their visions to life....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 798 words · Tammy Hines

10 Incredible Guitar Riffs On Songs That Nobody Will Admit They Love

Incredible guitar riffs arethebackbone of excellent songwriting across genres, providing a powerful and emotional cadence unique to the instrument. Still, many casual listeners often overlook some of the most driving, melodic and technical riffs in popular music, whether that be due to mainstream saturation, cultural context or simply personal preferences. Riffs have no perfect middle ground, as many stretch concepts of complexity and others test the tolerance of simplicity. Some cross the threshold of predictable and formulaic, while many masterful moments become so iconic they are wrongfully relegated to overlooked clichés....

July 8, 2025 · 7 min · 1292 words · Dr. Cheyenne Johnson

10 Movies That Forced The Oscars To Change Their Rules

In the history of theOscars, certain movies have forced the Academy to change its rules in terms of who wins the prestigious award, and also who qualifies to be nominated. The Academy Awards were first established in 1929, to recognize different achievements in the movie industry; since its first ceremony, many actors, directors and producers have received recognition from the Academy for their achievements in film.The 96th ceremony is set to take place on July 01, 2025, and there is plenty of speculation overwhich acclaimed movies could receive 2025 Oscar nominations....

July 8, 2025 · 11 min · 2238 words · David Hernandez

10 Songs That Defined Neil Young's Career

How do you even begin to summarize the legend that is Canadian rockerNeil Young? Singer-songwriter, accomplished guitarist, Grammy award-winner, director, Godfather of Grunge, activist, two-time inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame—the resume speaks for itself and some miles after that. Not to mention Young’shigh-range creak-of-old-worn-leather style of voice that proves instantly recognizableno matter how soft or harsh the palette of instrumentation is around it. These are the vocal shapings of a storyteller....

July 8, 2025 · 8 min · 1570 words · Rachel Green

10 Spicy Romance Books That BookTok Recommends

Summary TikTok is a great place to get book recommendations across genres, but “BookTok” is especially useful for those looking for spicyromancereads.Some of themost popular books on BookTokare romance and romantasy novelsfeaturing steamy moments. This explains the platform’s reputation for promoting smut, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It makes it the go-to place for romance readers looking to separate the tamer stories from the steamier novels they’re looking for. BookTok also helps readers find their preferred “spice” level, matching them with their ideal books....

July 8, 2025 · 9 min · 1830 words · Julia Murphy

1923 Images Tease Spencer Facing A New Threat & Alex Growing Despondent On The Way To Montana

Spencer and Alex are on their separate ways to Montana, and back to each other, in new first look images from1923season 2. Brandon Sklenar’s rough-and-tumble Spencer Dutton fell hard for Julia Schlaepfer’s aristocratic Alexandra in1923season 1, adding an element of epic romance to theYellowstoneprequel series. Having eloped, the pair set out for the Dutton ranch in Montana to join Cara and Jacob in their battle to keep their land, but fate intervened, and the two were separated,setting up a pair of epic journeys in1923season 2, which premieres February 23....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 654 words · Brenda Walsh

8 Most Hilariously Inappropriate Hero Names in Marvel History, From Spider-***** to Captain ****

From Captain America to Doctor Strange,Marvelhas debuted some of the most iconic superheroes of all time - characters who have become household names around the world. However, in amongst the Wolverines and Spider-Men, Marvel has also introduced a number ofheroes whose names have stirred up controversy, from the deliberately inappropriate to the accidentally risque to the legally actionable. Here are 8 Marvel superhero names that proved totally inappropriate, and what happened as a result of Marvel printing them, from names that got the publisher sued to vulgar (but ultimately harmless) gags that just made Marvel fans love comics more....

July 8, 2025 · 9 min · 1856 words · Charles Burns