5 Reasons "Sonic The Hedgehog" Is The Video Game Movie Equivalent Of "It's A Wonderful Life"

Sonic the Hedgehogis a blue mammal in red tennis shoes that has an appetite for chili dogs andrunning at supersonic speed. George Bailey is a humble man who runs the Bailey Brothers Building and Loan in Bedford Falls. One character is in a video game movie thatbecame a hitat the box office. The other character, played by James Stewart, starred in a move that flopped on its initial premiere, and gained popularity when it aired on broadcast television over the holidays....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 816 words · Abigail Walton

5 Things On Our Wish List For Bloodborne 2 (& 5 That We Don't Want)

Bloodborneis hailed as not only one of thebest FromSoftwaregames, but one of the greatest works in the gaming. The gothic action-adventure title perfectedHidetaka Miyazaki’sformula established withDemon’s Soulsand expanded upon with theDark Soulsfranchise. It also serves as a solid introduction to the style of game for which FromSoftware has become known, retaining its unique storytelling andgrueling difficultywhile feeling more accessible than its peers. Related:5 Most Powerful Bosses In Bloodborne (And 5 Weakest) Because of its massive critical and commercial success, fans are clamoring for a sequel....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1051 words · Taylor Boyer

Andor: Dave Filoni Says Variety Of New Star Wars Shows Is 'Remarkable'

SomeStar Warsfans have started feeling understandably burnt out on the franchise’s seemingly endless stream of content these days. Compared to the old days when a new trilogy was generation-defining news, a new show in a year where there are already several can feel a bit overwhelming, but not to Dave Filoni. Filoni, the mind behind such belovedStar Warsshows asThe Clone WarsandThe Mandalorian(the latter of which he developed alongside Jon Favreau), has a more favorable outlook....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 469 words · Christopher Williams

Are Batman's Animated Films Better Than Live Action?

Now thatThe Batmanhas released in theaters at long last, there’s no better time to take a look back at the Caped Crusader’s cinematic history. But while most fans think of the Tim Burton films or theDark Knighttrilogy when they think of Batman’s greatest big-screen adventures, the live-action movies aren’t the only feature films to star Bruce Wayne. Over the past few decades, Batman has appeared in dozens of animated movies, the vast majority of them being direct-to-video releases....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 870 words · William Henderson

Back 4 Blood: Best Player Cards

The cards found inBack 4 Bloodadd a lot of depth to the chaotic title. Those that played and enjoyed Left 4 Dead are accustomed to joining lobbies with others and making their way through massive hordes of enemies with nothing more than their gun of choice and a health kit. But the introduction of cards intoBack 4 Bloodmakes the entire affair more strategic, giving players the ability to create “a build....

July 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1189 words · Eduardo Little

Batman: 5 Villains the 1960s Show Got Right (& 5 It Got Wrong)

Love it or hate it, the 1966BatmanTV series is an iconic piece of the Dark Knight’s history. Its popularity has lasted nearly six decades, far longer than anyone expected. Even the grim and grittyArkhamgamesinclude Adam West’s colorful costume as an alternate suit. His portrayal presented a lighter, idealistic Batman that dwelled not in the tragedies of his past, but in his optimistic hope for the future. This might lead modern audiences to dismiss the show as corny and outdated....

July 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1370 words · Debra Carr

Beginner Tips For Gunfire Reborn You Need To Know

Gunfire Rebornis one of the most entertaining Indie roguelikes on the market, although it’s perhaps lesser-known than some of the bigger titles that have been released in recent years. Thankfully, it seems to be gaining a bit of steam thanks to consistent updates from developers and a small-but-dedicated community of players that keep coming back for more. RELATED:10 Things Most Gamers Missed In Gunfire Reborn More and more players are jumping on the bandwagon and trying Gunfire Reborn for the first time, only to find out that it’s a lot more challenging than it appears from the outside....

July 4, 2025 · 8 min · 1586 words · Scott Roy

Best Dual-Wielding Anime Characters

The world of anime has a lot of characters that wield one or more weapons. Some of these weapons seem practical and easy to use. Then there are a few that might make some fans scratch their heads because it justdoesn’t seem possible to even lift them. Either way, it can’t be denied that the characters look cool when using them. These characters have become pretty iconic for dual-wielding their weapons of choice....

July 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1312 words · Krista Lowery

Best Sylveon Builds For Pokemon Unite

Sylveon is the newest Pokemon inPokemon Unite.The Fairy Pokemonwas released overpowered and got nerfed in patch 1.2.1.6, just two days after. The nerf reduces Sylveon’s damage on both Hyper Voice and Mystical Fire. RELATED:Pokemon Unite: Best Mamoswine Builds However, even after the nerf, Sylveon is still a great unit inPokemon Unite. The Generation 6 Pokemon excels in both offense and defense, and trainers can utilize Sylveon’s skills in a lot of different ways....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Mary Burns

California Brewery Makes Far Cry 6 Themed Drink

Players of the newFar Cry 6game have enjoyed the many features of the game, from discoveringEaster Eggs that link to previousFar Crygamesto the character customization. One brewing company in California is showing its love for the new game by crafting a fresh brew. Far Cry 6houses an expansive open world with many weapons, vehicles, and locations. This FPS turned RPG takes place in a fictional version of Cuba, where the player will use guerilla tactics and weaponry to rescue their nation from a fascist dictator....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Victoria Long

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Playlist Update Adding One in the Chamber

Ever since it was introduced in the originalCall of Duty: Black Ops,One in the Chamberhas proven to be one of the more popular game modes in theCall of Dutyfranchise. It’s popped up in subsequent games now and again, and looks to finally be making its debut inCall of Duty: Modern Warfarethis week. Activision confirmed thatCall of Duty: Modern Warfarewill be getting One in the Chamber this week through its “This Week in Call of Duty” post....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Brian Morgan

Capcom Reportedly Required Employees to Work At Office After Cyberattack Despite COVID Concerns

In November 2020,Capcomsuffered acyberattack where a terabyte of data on consumers and employeeswas stolen. In January, facing yet another wave of COVID-19, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declared a state of emergency for multiple prefectures of Japan, including Osaka, where Capcom’s main office is located. This state of emergency was intended to limit the spread of the virus, yet Capcom seems to have prioritized other things, according to a whistleblower report from Business Journal of Japan....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Daniel Miller

CHAINSAW MAN: Episode 9 "FROM KYOTO" Review

From the moment this week’sChainsaw Manbegan, there was a distinct sense that this episode was built from the ground up separate fromthe creative team behind last week’s episode. It’s easy to tell because as the intro recaps the events prior, the animation is clearly different rather than just reusing shots and artwork. It’s the first sign of dissonance in the visual continuity of this episode, one of the first where the different directorial styles are not only apparent but arguably create less cohesion as result....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 913 words · Jonathan Johnson