The Last Of Us' Porch Scene: Breaking Down Ellie's Last Conversation With Joel & How It Compares To The Game

Warning: Includes SPOILERS for The Last of Us season 2, episode 6, and for The Last of Us Part II game!The Last of Usseason 2, episode 6 includes Joel and Ellie’s emotional final scene on their front porch, a conversation that’s adapted from the video game.Joel’s death inThe Last of Usseason 2, episode 2, left a permanent mark on the TV show, killing off the lead character. While it’s not the first time an HBO show has killed off its lead character, the star power of Pedro Pascal was one of the reasons that brought non-gamers to the series, making his return for episode 6’s flashbacks more notable....

July 11, 2025 · 7 min · 1357 words · Andrew Mcfarland

These are the next three Heroes of the Storm

Artanis, Kharazim, and Rexxar I don’t think I’ll stray far from Valla (especially now that I have her Master Skin), but I have been stockpiling gold for anotherDiablocharacter inHeroes of the Storm— Kharazim, Monk of Ivgorod. At gamescom, Blizzard opened up about the Monk and shared details on two other heroes (Warcraft‘s Rexxar andStarCraft‘s Artanis) as well as a new three-lane map, Infernal Shrines. Players can specialize in one of three paths for the Monk based on their preferred play style and/or team composition....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 290 words · Julie Sanchez

Two Upcoming Xbox Game Demos Leak Ahead of The Game Awards

The Game Awardsis traditionally one of the biggest events of the year for gaming news and reveals, coming in the second half of the year well after the likes of E3 has closed its doors. Last year,The Game Awardsbrought several indie game developers on board to release free demos of their games on platforms such as the Microsoft Store and Steam, and two new leaks indicate that this initiative will return next month....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 322 words · Gregory Perkins

Wednesday Season 2 Creators Explain Focus on Divisive Romance Element

Wednesday’s creators have explained toScreenRantwhy season 2 has doubled down on the divisive romance element from season 1. The first part ofWednesday’s sophomore season will hit Netflix on June 13, 2025, officially continuing the titular Addams character’s time at Nevermore Academy. The trailer for these episodes has also teased the return of some keyWednesdaycharacters. Among those returning forWednesdayseason 2is Hunter Doohan’s Tyler, who was Wednesday’s prospective love interest in season 1....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 641 words · Olivia Smith

Zoolander & Severance Just Got Their First Crossover

Ben Stiller and Tramell Tillman surprisedZoolanderfans with a funSeverancecrossover. The 2001 comedy stars Stiller as a fashion model, Derek Zoolander, who is brainwashed in an attempt to assassinate the Prime Minister of Malaysia. The movie, which Stiller co-wrote and directed, grossed over $60 million against a $28 million production budget, leading to a sequel with an even wilder plot. Years later,Stiller executive-produced and directed several episodes of the Apple TV sci-fi series,Severance,which explores the technology to separate a person’s work memory from personal memory....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Kimberly Yang

10 Hardest Resident Evil Boss Fights Of All Time, Ranked

WhileResident Evilisn’t a franchise synonymous with its boss fights, likeYakuzaorMetal Gear Solid, they’re still a key aspect.Resident Evilhas many iconic monster designs throughout its nearly 30-year run. However, it’s also important to note that the monsters themselves are often as deadly as they look. Some of the boss fights throughout the series can be brutally hard and frustrating, leading to you never wanting to see them again after they’re defeated....

July 10, 2025 · 9 min · 1823 words · Maria Finley

10 Underrated Games In Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics

The Nintendo Switch has had a rather quiet year in terms of exclusives, even with the releases ofAnimal Crossing: New HorizonsandPaper Mario: The Origami King. But then there wasClubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics, a party game developed by NDcube that was a successor to the Nintendo DS game, dubbed simplyClubhouse Games. RELATED:5 Most Underrated Games For Switch (& 5 That Are Overrated) The game has been widely popular since its release, with many finding one or two games they enjoy playing either by themselves or with their friends....

July 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1079 words · Candace Smith

10 Vikings Episodes That Are Considered Masterpieces – Ranked From Great To Perfect

History’sVikingsis a thrilling journey through the history of the Nordic people’s territorial expansion during their period of ascendancy in Europe. It deals with the major historical players of the Viking kingdoms, as well as the conquests they made across Europe and beyond. What’s more, this carefully researched dramatization of history serves as a window into Viking culture. Overall,Vikingsis one of thebest historical action showsof all time, successfully blending true events with swashbuckling action sequences, political intrigue, and sympathetic characterizations of figures inspired by real-life accounts....

July 10, 2025 · 7 min · 1403 words · Michelle Stark

After 400 Hours In Baldur’s Gate 3, I’ve Learned To Never Trust The Rats

Baldur’s Gate 3is one of the most detailed and expansive games of its time. You can find secrets around just about every corner, and even years after release, fans are still discovering details that they’ve never seen before. After 400 hours and counting in the game, I’m always amazed when I come across a new cutscene or exclusive dialogue. I’ve recently noticed a strange pattern when it comes to the mysteries ofBG3....

July 10, 2025 · 4 min · 693 words · Lori Williams

All 5 MCU Phases, Ranked By Total Box Office

AsMCUPhase 6 gets underway, it is now possible to reflect on how the worldwide box office totals of the preceding 5 MCU Phases rank. Combined, the MCU’s Phases have taken place over 17 years, beginning withIron Manin 2008 and recently rounding out MCU Phase 5 withThunderbolts*. The MCU has earned Marvel Studios around $32 billion within that time, according toThe Numbers. It is now the most successful film franchise in history, surpassing such cinematic powerhouses as Star Wars and James Bond, for example....

July 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1272 words · Frank Joseph

ARMS is officially five years old this week, and sadly no one really talks about it

Well, we got aSmash UltimateDLC out of it Welp.ARMSis officially five years old as of Aug 02, 2025, and sadly, it’s kind of been forgotten outside of a few references here and there. But you know what? I’m going to briefly talk about it and bring it back into the collective consciousness, even for one day. I remember the very first time I playedARMS: it was in a warehouse for a Nintendo press tour, right before it was set to release....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 269 words · Rachel Jones

Baldur's Gate 3: How to Get Slinging Shoes

Even though Slinging Shoes aren’t the best gear for Act 3, they are probably one of the funniest and most unusual pairs of shoes inBaldur’s Gate 3. Besides the fact that you can use them for their intended purpose, Slinging Shoes are agreat weaponthat deals 2d4 Psychic damage. In addition, like a boomerang, these shoes always return to the owner. Of course, these shoes do not have the highest damage numbers, but the ability tokick some boss to deathwith a shoe will undoubtedly make your playthrough more fun....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Vanessa Figueroa

Below Deck Down Under’s Wihan Du Toit Is One Of The Franchise’s Worst Villains Ever (He’s Bringing Up Issues Of Consent For The Show Again)

Below Deck Down Underhas had a tough charter season, andWihan Du Toit has been one of the wost parts of the crew, securing his spot as a franchise-worst villainand bringing up issues of consent on the series once again.Below Deck Down Underseason 3, which promised to address the issues of consent and crew member safety with some new policies and procedures after the drama of the previous season, has failed to hold up its end of the bargain....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 613 words · Rebecca Houston