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Over the past weekend, EVO 2019 saw a number of new fighting game champions crowned, new fighting game announcements, and a lot of ups and downs. One of the biggest disappointments would be, arguably, the “reveal” that Solid Snake was joining theTekken 7roster, and even though EVO has apologized for the joke, it left a bad taste in a lot of people’s mouth, includingSolid Snake voice actor David Hayter. For the uninitiated, a video revealing that Solid Snake was coming toTekken 7"leaked" during the EVO event, leaving many to expect an official announcement would occur after the technical difficulties were fixed, but when producer Katsuhiro Harada took the stage, no such announcement was made....

MacBook Air 13-inch (M2) The MacBook Air with the M2 chipset is fast, lightweight, and lasts all day on a charge. It’s a great computer for typical web browsing, productivity work, and light video/audio editing. You can grab the incredible M2 MacBook Air for an astonishingly low price of just$699 at Best Buy, which is a fantastic $100 off its usual price of $800. This is a major discount that brings a powerful Apple laptop to a surprisingly low price point....

Microsoft’s heavy-handed promotion of its Edge browser within Windows is no secret. Vivaldi, Opera, and a few others are joining forces to fight this preferential treatment of Edge. Vivaldi,Waterfox, Wavebox, Opera, and Chrome have formed an informal alliance called the “Browser Choice Alliance.” It’s trying to raise awareness of Microsoft’s shady practices of gatekeeping third-party browsers. “Unfortunately, Microsoft has made it increasingly harder for third-party browsers to acquire or keep users on Windows, with an ever-changing repertoire of scare screens, nudges, friction points and deceptive practices,” Vivaldi explained the problem....

ManyGilmore Girlsfans did not care for the revival series,A Year in the Life, but a particular fan theory about Rory’s ending fixes some of its big problems.Rory’sAYITLstorylinewas especially frustrating, as her maturity totally regressed. Everything she did, from having an affair with the engaged Logan to floundering in her career, ruffled fans' feathers. Then there’s the controversial four words that endedA Year in the Life — “Mom?” “Yeah?” “I’m pregnant.” Rory confessing her pregnancy to Lorelai was a massive bombshell that had us clamoring forGilmore Girlsseason 9....

After years of colonial marines, space stations, andPredatorcrossovers,Alienmight have the perfect new character to shake up the series.Alien: Earth, the newest show in the long-running sci-fi series, has introduced hybrids. These entirely new characters aren’t human, but they’re also not synthetic like the famous androids of past films. As a series,Alienvideo games have used most of the most obvious settings and plots available.The introduction of hybrids could mean a whole new breed of protagonist, one that doesn’t need to rely on stealth or a conveniently placed airlock to defeat a Xenomorph, and one that isn’t vulnerable to traditional risks like face-hugging....

As it stands,Supermanlooks set to make one major $3 billion milestone a realityunless its box office somehow fully dies only one week in. The release of theDCU’sSupermanhas been exciting for a range of reasons, including both the film’s story itself, and the anticipation of seeing where the movie’s box office lands amongst its peers. Superman’s live-action movie historyincludes some considerable hits - with his debut inthe DCEU timelinebeing one of the most notable examples of this - which naturally means conversations about its box office tend to lean into this comparative direction....

Fast Travel Games is announcingWraith: The Oblivion - Afterlife, a new VR title set in theWorld of Darknessuniverse. The newly-announced game marks the most recent video game entry into theWorld of Darknessuniverse, joining upcoming titles such asWerewolf: The Apocalypse - EarthbloodandVampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2.World of Darknessoriginated as a popular tabletop RPG series in the early 90s, and has held a dedicated fanbase ever since. RELATED:Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2: All Disciplines, Explained InWraith: The Oblivion - Afterlife, players will assume the role of the Wraith, a ghost still tied to the real world and capable of supernatural powers....

Hiro Mashima, the celebrated mind behindFairy Tail,Rave Master, andEdens Zero, is back with a brand-new manga that already has longtime fans buzzing. This time, he is shifting gears with a bold oneshot called1993,and the setting is a major departure from his usual fantasy worlds. Instead of wizards and intergalactic adventurers,1993dives into the gritty world of delinquents, promising a raw, grounded tale packed with drama, tension, and retro vibes.Scheduled to debut in Weekly Young Magazine Issue 32 on July 7, according to@MangaMoguraREon X, this standalone story is already being called a must-read for shōnen fans looking for something fresh from a familiar face....

After a false start in 2010 and a complete overhaul in 2013,Final Fantasy XIVhas managed to remain relevant and retain millions of players. Over the course of five major expansions and countless smaller patches and updates, the massive MMO, set in theFinal Fantasyuniverse, has grown beyond its initial scope. However, ever since the last expansion,Dawntrail,began, fans have been criticizing the MMO for not breaking out of its own mold—feedback that the game’sdirector Naoki Yoshida admits is valid....

The genre of sports movies was shaped by these pitch-perfect classics. The exhilarating world of sports translates perfectly into the cinematic world, with some of thebest sports moviesleaving their mark on movie history. However, there are certain titles that stand out as the definitive movies of the genre. There are somesports movies based on true storiesthat have captured legendary or overlooked triumphs from history. There are hilarious sports comedies that find the humor in these games....

A Knight of the Seven Kingdomsis the bestGame of Thronesspinoff replacement for one crucial reason. WithHouse of the Dragonseason 2’s mixed reviews, the pressure is on for the secondGame of Thronesprequel show to perform better, living up to the expectations set by the original show. Game of Thronesmay have had a divisive ending, but the series still set a gold standard for blockbuster, addictive television, capturing widespread audiences in a way few shows have accomplished prior....

This article contains spoilers for The Thing (1982). John Carpenter’sThe Thing(1982) is one of the most ground-breaking remakes in cinematic history, building upon RKO Pictures' cult classicThe Thing from Another World(1951) and transforming the B-movie creature feature into one of the most harrowing sci-fi horror movies to date. Though the film wasone of many beloved ’80s movies to flop at the box office, it went on gone on to gain an enormous fanbase over the years, in large part due to the film’s stellar cast, its innovative special effects, and the cryptic ending that continues to puzzle audiences even 43 years later....

Themusicalmovie genre lends itself to big, bombastic, larger-than-life performances that jump off the screen, but these films feature some over-the-top work from iconic actors. While thebest original movie musicalsstarted out on the silver screen, many great additions to the genre were adapted from stage musicals. Acting in a musical on stage is markedly different from working in film, as the performers have to communicate their thoughts and feelings to the audience members in the back of the theater....