3 Reasons the Avengers' New Founding Hero Is the Perfect Choice, And 3 He's Terrible

Marvel has just totally rewrittenAvengerslore, introducing a new founding hero to its flagship franchise. But is this the right hero to add to 62 years ofAvengershistory, or a disastrous missed opportunity that could have increased the profile of a more deserving hero? We’re looking at the three reasons Marvel made the right choice, and the three reasons it should have beenanyoneelse. Avengers Makes Beta Ray Bill a Founding Hero Thor Is Officially Replaced by the Alien Superhero InThe Immortal Thor #25- Al Ewing, Jan Bazaldua, Justin Greenwood, Pasqual Ferry, Matt Hollingsworth, Romulo Fajardo Jr and Joe Sabino -Thoris killed by Loki while classic villain Skurge shatters the Rainbow Bridge....

July 25, 2025 · 8 min · 1648 words · Peggy Johnson

8 New Isekai Anime You Can't Afford to Miss in 2025

Isekai has become one of the most popular subgenres inanimefor boasting incredible potential to create different stories that allow viewers to disconnect from their everyday lives. While this rise has also brought many generic titles,some of the new isekai that have emerged in 2025 will fill viewers' cravings for a good story. From broken powers, kingdom-building fantasies, absurd comedies, and dangerous realities, the seasons of 2025 have released different options for viewers to enjoy, with manynew isekai seriesthat viewers will regret missing, since their stories will delight even those who aren’t fans of the genre, taking them on an adventure in another realm....

July 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1228 words · Frank Norton

After 30 Years, We Finally Know How 1 Classic X-Men Hero Survived Their So-Called Death

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Phoenix #12!Thirty years after she was killed off-panel, theX-Menfranchise has brought backJean Grey’ssister, Sara, and confirmed her long-suspected mutant status. Now, Sara has the opportunity to claim the role in franchise lore she was denied decades ago, but Marvel is already hinting that her return could be more ominous than it appears at first sight. Phoenix#12, written by Stephanie Phillips, with art by Roi Mercado, follows up on the revelation that Jean Grey’s sister is alive and well,using her latent powers to run a sanctuaryfor mutants....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 656 words · Margaret Williams

After Christina Ricci's Big Twist, Wednesday Season 2's New Teacher Makes Me Nervous For One Fan-Favorite Character

Warning: this article contains spoilers for Wednesday season 1’s ending. Prior to the debut ofWednesdayseason 2, Netflix has already begun releasing some information about the new season, and one added character sounds particularly intriguing. Creating a new take on the popularAddams Familyseries,Wednesdayseason 1 followed Wednesday Addams toNevermore Academy, a school for outcasts, after being kicked out of her previous school. As the series progresses, Wednesday is pulled deeper and deeper into a murder mystery leading back generations....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 758 words · Donald Miller

After Seeing This Animal Crossing Villager Tier List, I Have To Check If ACNH Fans Are Okay

Villager popularity has always been an important part of theAnimal Crossingecosystem. In the early days ofAnimal Crossing:New Horizons, a vague black market for the most sought-after villagers quickly became one of the best ways to earn bells and rare items. Nowadays, that market has cooled, but villager popularity rating is still an active part of the fanbase. Afterone of the most unlikely villagers has shot to the top of the charts, I’m questioning ifAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsfans are alright....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 693 words · Richard Lewis

Aimee Lou Wood's Hidden Netflix Gem With A Rare 100% RT Score Is The Best Show You Haven't Watched

Toxic Townis a fantastic Netflix miniseries that deserves far more recognition, as it’s one of the best TV shows that has been released this year. Featuring standout performances from the entire cast, especially Aimee Lou Wood as Tracey Taylor, the emotionally intense narrative is based on a true story, andthe series does justice to the real lives and eventsthat it dramatizes for the screen. Aimee Lou Wood gave a masterpiece performance inSex Educationbefore she joined the cast ofThe White Lotus, cementing her as a rising star to watch in the 2020s....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 529 words · Heather Garcia

Amazon Prime Gaming Giving Away Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and More For January 2022

One of the best aspects of gaming in the modern era is how easy it is to get games for free. While not every service offers major triple-a games each and every month, those that have a broad sample of platforms to choose from can find a decent number of new things to play. For those with an Amazon Prime subscription,Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderis available for free this month, along with some other goodies....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Jessica Clements

AMC Theaters Delay Re-Opening

Theater chain AMC Theaters announces a delay to its planned re-opening date. This is the second major change that AMC Theaters has made to its planned re-opening after reversing a decision on whetherviewers would need to wear masks to showings. In a statement, AMC Theaters confirmed that its reopening date has changed from June 21, 2025, to June 03, 2025. AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron said that general managers across the United States have now begun to work full time again and are “gearing up to get their buildings fully ready” for the July 30 reopening date....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 284 words · Daniel Snyder

Andor Season 2 Review: The Best Star Wars TV Show Breaks All The Franchise’s Boundaries

“The Empire cannot win” has been a line regularly used by the marketing forAndorseason 2, indicating the desperation that permeates the entire show. The conclusion of what is still going to be the frontrunner for thebestStar WarsTV show(at least of the Disney+ originals) only goes further with its depiction of the brutality of the Empire, showing how people on both sides are beginning to crack, and irrevocably changing the subtext ofStar Wars....

July 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1181 words · Katherine Williams

Apple TV+'s Murderbot Show Just Made A Big Improvement Upon One Of My Favorite Parts Of The Sci-Fi Books

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Murderbot season 1, episode 2.Apple TV+ has made a few changes for its adaptation ofMurderbot, and one of them actually improved upon Martha Wells' books.Murderbotis based on theMurderbot Diariesbooks by Martha Wells, but the Apple TV+ show has found some room for creative liberties. The show is largely faithful to the books, but, for example, thecast ofMurderbotremoved two of the original characters from the books....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 715 words · Walter Gomez

Artwork Surfaces for Canceled Bioware Game

Since the studio first opened its doors in 1995,Biowarehas developed an array of successful projects that have gone on to become classics. Its work on theMass Effecttrilogycemented it as one of the biggest names in the sci-fi genre, whileDragon Agesaw it conquer fantasy, andKnights of the Old Republicresulted in one the most widely-acclaimedStar Warsvideo game adaptations ever made. It also managed to launch a cult-gem inJade Empire:an RPG that used Chinese mythology to mold its core setting and allowed players to wield several martial art styles and abilities....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 282 words · Bradley Gonzalez

Borderlands 2: Shift Codes for PC That Work in 2020

Without question the primary appeal ofBorderlands 2to many players is collecting powerful loot, and indeed there is plenty of it to be found in Gearbox Software’s acclaimed shooter. One way to very easily obtain said powerful loot is to useBorderlands 2Shift Codes, and while the game may be nearly eight years old, there are still plenty of them active for PC in 2020. Providing a list of theseBL2Shift Codesfor PC is the exact purpose of this guide, and that list can be found below....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Ross Burns

Bridgerton Seasons 5 & 6 Renewed With Season 4 Release Window Confirmed By Netflix

Netflix has officially renewedBridgertonfor both season 5 and season 6, and has revealed the premiere window for season 4. The massively popular Regency romance drama released season 3 in two parts back in 2024, with part 1 hitting the streaming service on May 16, and the final part released a month later on June 13. Season 4 had been confirmed long before this, since Netflix renewed the series for both this and season 3 in 2021, but a release window for this next part remained a mystery—until now....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Christina Cobb