Nothing is truly original; in the media-saturated 21st century, everything takes inspiration from something. With long-running franchises that inspiration can be cyclical, such asCapcom’sResident Evil Villagebeing influenced byRE4. Marvel Comics characters have become so well-known and popular in the wake of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) that storytellers in mediums including comic books, movies, television, and video games are sharing and expanding upon one another’s ideas to satiate an audience hunger for more....

Marvel’s Avengersfans have known for some time now that original Hawkeye Clint Barton would be coming as DLC, as the hero was announced before the game even launched. While the various problems with Crystal Dynamics’ Avengers project have led to the character and his expansion being pushed back, today’s War Table finally confirmed when Hawkeye will be coming to the game. Fans were also given a good luck as to what his DLC will entail, as gameplay was shown thatgave a look at Barton in action....

Summary TheGrand Theft Autoseries is renowned for its expansive open worlds and immersive gameplay, thanks to the talented developers at Rockstar Games. Fans of the series have discovered that there is a wealth of hidden secrets in theGrand Theft Autouniverse. Over the years, numerous myths and urban legends within the virtual landscapes ofGTAgames havesparked debates and fueled speculation. Whether developers made these myths and intended for them to be found or not, theyhave captivated players sinceGTA 3,and most fans have spent countless hours trying to ascertain the veracity of the most popular ones....

Summary Warning: The following contains spoilers for chapter 1089 of One Piece, “Hostage Situation”, by Eiichiro Oda, translated by Stephen Paul, and lettered by Vanessa Satone, now available in English fromViz Media. The Straw Hat Pirates had been missing for several months before Oda finally decided to bring them back inOne PieceChapter 1089. Despite the manga focusing on other important events happening around the world, fans still missed the Straw Hat Pirates and wanted to see them in action....

Summary One Piecehas seen the birth of many incredible rivalries over the years and one that particularly stands out is the amazing rivalry between Shanks and Mihawk. These two fighters have been at each other’s throats for many years, that is, untilShanks finally ended up losing his arm. Prior to this,Shanks and Mihawk were fierce rivalswho had fought countless battles and it is known that the clashes between these two characters would ring across the entire Grand Line....

Summary Overwatch 2hasn’t had the easiest road to arrival. The game has had a heap of altered decisions in the lead-up to release, but even whenOverwatch 2hit the competitive hands of gamers excited to embark on their PvP and team-based battles, they could certainly see a fair few changes the game had made since its initial launch. RELATED:Team-Based Shooters That Are Great For Making Friends Overwatch 2has changed since its release, and it’s up to players to determine whether that is for the worse or for the better....

When it comes to crime dramas, plenty of characters become memorable for their horrifying and equally entertaining actions.Ozarkis no exception to this and nearly every one of its characters can be remembered for the worst decisions they ever made as opposed to their sparse heroic moments. No one is a better example of this than Marty (Jason Bateman) and Wendy Byrde (Laura Linney), the series' leads. How they treat one another, their children, and their business associates, has provided the series with some of its most memorable moments and most detrimental outcomes....

Once playersrepay Zess T. for squishing her contact lensinPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, they’ll be able to ask her to whip up several different recipes for them in her kitchen. These culinary creations can have effects ranging from incredible HP and FP restoration to explosive weapons to use against enemies. It costs no coins to employ the services of Zess T. and her kitchen; Mario just needs to have the ingredients he wishes to use on hand....

While the original threePokemonstarters may still be the most well-known the series has produced, many have fond memories of the Johto region starter Pokemon. WithPokemon GoldandSilverwidely considered to be two of the finestPokemongames ever made, it’s no surprise that there are still many who prefer the Johto starters. ThePokemonfranchise itself has recognized this, giving big roles to the Johto starter Pokemon recently, with the exception of one. Pokemonfan Masapilar pointed out how thePokemonfranchise has been neglecting Totodile, the Johto region’s water-type starter, recently....

Devolver Digital’s upcoming titleInscryptiontakes full advantage of how creepy some gamers find old playing cards. This card-based indie game began life asSacrifices Must Be Made, a short game developed by Pony Island creator Daniel Mullins for a game jam.Devolver Digitalpicked it up and now it’s being expanded into a much larger–and apparently more chilling–horror game. In the original build, Mullins managed to pack an incredible level of horror into a very short game with just two endings, touching on the creeping fear of being alone with a stranger, the dread of slowly realizing that something is terribly wrong, and the terror of learning a horrible truth at the worst possible time....

Summary Bubble Bobbleis easily one of the first names that comes to mind when thinking about arcade gaming. This franchise achieved great commercial success during the 80s and 90s thanks to its addictive gameplay formula and the unique charm of the series' protagonists, the little dragons Bub and Bob, who still get their own merchandise. Over time, the franchise spawned numerous sequels, many of which failed to live up to the excitement of the original game....

The PS5 reveal event was delayed by Sony because of work from home concerns, suggests a new rumor. Other reports have said that Sony will be holding aPS5 reveal eventas soon as next week, but the company has not officially announced its plans. Speaking to Blessing as part of the June 03, 2025 episode of Kinda Funny Games Daily, journalist Alanah Pearce revealed that Sony dropped several plans to hold aPS5reveal event earlier in the year....

The Walther PP pistol used by Sean Connery’sJames BondinDr. Nois up for auction as part of the “Icons & Idols Trilogy: Hollywood” sale hosted by Julien’s Auctions. The iconic item is just one of nearly 600 artifacts taken out of the vault and production archives of Hollywood’s greatest productions, spanning from the Golden Age to modern classics, for the online event. The deactivated WaltherPPpistol is actually one of two props used by Connery’s James Bond inDr....