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Obsidian Entertainment’s latest venture isAvowed, and even though it’s a first- and third-person RPG, the closest, most relevant comparison that can be drawn regarding map size is to Larian Studios' isometricBaldur’s Gate 3. Many eager Obsidian andPillars of Eternityfans will be jumping intoAvowedduring its early access–Avowedshares its setting withPillars– but many others may be curious about the game’s scale before committing to purchasing a full-price game.Avowed’s availability on Xbox Game Passwill make it easy for many to try as well, but the game still interestingly shirks its genre’s most common map design elements....

Below Deck Down Under’sWihan Du Toit, who joined the crew for his first season this year, andhis behavior throughout the charter season has many under the impression that the villainous bosun is a producer plantbecause of all the drama he’s churning out. Wihan, who joinedBelow Deck Down Underseason 3as an experienced bosun this charter season, has been difficult to watch throughout the season thus far. While Wihan clearly has the skills to work in the yachting industry, his personal issues with fellow crew members are often overly difficult, and make him seem somewhat produced....

Chef Cloyce Martin, one of the latest additions toBelow Deck Sailing Yachtseason 5, entered on the wrong foot and might be fired first. Despite having years of culinary and reality television experience,Cloyce undermined his debut with lackluster performances and early drama.Having replaced the exemplary chef of season 4, Ileisha Dell, all eyes are on Cloyce as he flounders in the season’s debut. Although the California native has been encountering issues, he is no stranger to the limelight, with a lengthy history on reality TV....

Max’sThe Big Bang Theoryspinoff has added three cast members from the original series.The Big Bang Theoryspinoffwaspreviously announced in 2023, with co-creator and executive producer Chuck Lorre involved, but has received no further updates since. The franchise’s first spinoff,Young Sheldon, concluded earlier in 2024 after airing for seven seasons on CBS, the same network whereThe Big Bang Theoryaired its 12 seasons. CBS is currently airing another franchise spinoff,Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage....

Summary Over 15 years since her character was first introduced, an Emily Prentiss twist set up a new character introduction forCriminal Minds: Evolutionseason 3. TheCriminal Minds: Evolutionseason 2 finalerevealed some interesting new information about the BAU’s unit chief. Emily first appeared inCriminal Mindsseason 2 as a replacement for Elle when she left the show at the beginning of the season. Since then, Emily has become one of the most belovedCriminal Mindscharacters, with a complex backstory that just became even deeper thanks to the season 17 finale....

Warning! This post contains spoilers for Cross season 1. Warning! This article contains mentions murder, abuse, and suicide. After walking through the titular character’s personal struggles and gripping crime-solving endeavors,Cross' season 1 finally reveals the truth about Maria’s murder and Ed Ramsey’s motivations as a serial killer.Based on James Patterson’sAlex Crossbooks,Crossis another addition to Amazon Prime Video’s catalog of compelling “dad books” adaptations. The show begins on a grim note, where Alex Cross loses his wife after she mysteriously gets murdered by someone....

A common house rule in manyDungeons and Dragonsgames is to allow players to take a “starting feat” at first level. Feats tend to open up some additional actions and options for characters, and taking one at first levellets players individualize their character a bit more right from the jump. It also allows DMs to have slightly more difficult encounters while still giving their early-level players a chance for survival. However, this was a house rule, not something officially supported by Wizards of the Coast....

League of Legends News Damwon Gaming KIA are shaking things up ahead of the new season. Damwon Gaming KIA will officially launch their rebrand ahead of the2023 League of LegendsChampions Korea season. The former word champions will now be known as Dplus KIA. The letter “D” serves as a homage to the Damwon name, which has been present with the organization since its LCK debut. The “plus” represents limitless connectivity and expansive potential for a bright future....

Matt Murdock star Charlie Cox reflects on one of the biggestMarvel Cinematic Universescenes from Netflix’sDaredevilseries with Jon Bernthal’s Punisher. Marvel Studios' official decision to makethe Marvel-Netflix showscanon to the overall MCU franchise paved the way forDaredevil: Born Againto continue the saga of this particular version of the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen. This opens several opportunities to revisit storylines that were established years ago, including the prior on-screen meetings of Cox’s Matt Murdock and Bernthal’s Frank Castle....

Summary The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’shighly anticipated second season has plenty of potential after a strong first installment, but to succeed, it must avoid one mistake thatThe Walking Deadhas repeatedly made over the last four years. SinceThe Walking Dead’s endingin 2022, the franchise has continued through spinoff shows, withDaryl Dixonbeing the only character to get his own solo series. The change in location alongside the introduction of new characters made the project stand out, and with Norman Reedus once again delivering as Daryl Dixon, fans had plenty to enjoy....

Diablo 4’sVessel of Hatredexpansion is coming soon, bringing a whole new chapter to theDiablosaga. Different from atypicalDiablo 4season, this is a full-fledged expansion, akin to a large-scale DLC or MMO expac. Introducing a new region, new class, and whole host of other new features toDiablo 4,Vessel of Hatredis the biggest content update the game has received to date. Blizzard has provided the first details on what to expect fromVessel of Hatred, including its release date, preorder bonuses, and recommended preparation before the DLC....

The ending of theDigimon Adventure 02anime has been a matter of debate among fans for several years. While the series is universally beloved, its epilogue has been heavily criticized for feeling out of place, and fans have often preferred to ignore it entirely. Whenthe 25th anniversary celebratory video,Digimon Adventure -BEYOND-, was released, several fans cheered, believing that the ending of the second season had been retconned. Yet, as more and more viewers have voiced their doubts about the canon status of02’s, the words of the franchise’s producer, Yosuke Kinoshita, have resurfaced....

The following contains spoilers for Dream Productions, now streaming on Disney+Dream Productionsintroduces some big changes to the way the rules of Inside Out work. Dream Productions focuses on the internal workings of Riley’s mind, specifically the studio that creates her dreams and their intended purpose for the girl. In the process, Dream Productions also reveals more about the world at large and how much influence different parts of the mind have on one another....