The Penguin Episode 3 Recap & Ending Explained

Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for The Penguin episode 3The Penguinepisode 3 ends on a major cliffhanger while also setting up Oz Cobb’s next big challenge as he seeks to take control of Gotham’s underworld. Set one week after the events ofThe Batman, the new Max series starring Colin Farrell as The Penguin has seen Oz consistently having to be on his toes as he navigates new foes and threats from all sides....

July 3, 2025 · 5 min · 997 words · Matthew Quinn

The Rings Of Power Season 3's Dark Wizard Means Gandalf Can Make Up For His Great Saruman Failure

Amazon Prime Video’sThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Poweroffers Gandalf a chance to succeed where he failed with Saruman inThe Lord of the Rings. The show teased the mystery ofSauron’s true identityin season 1, the Stranger’s identity in season 2, and season 3 looks set to continue the revelatory trend by confirming who the mysterious Dark Wizard is. Showrunners Patrick McKay and J.D. Payne all but admitted that he is one of the Blue Wizards, mysterious Istari whose fates were never confirmed inLotR(Reddit)....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 641 words · Henry Mcneil

The Simpsons Finally Answers A 36-Year-Old Series Mystery, But I Was Disappointed With Its Ending

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for The Simpsons season 36, episode 12, “The Flandshees of Innersimpson.” AlthoughThe Simpsonsseason 36, episode 12 did finally explain Homer and Ned’s problem with each other, I was surprised to see the show did not change their dynamic after exploring its roots. AsThe Simpsonsseason 37’s renewalapproaches, it is only fair to acknowledge that some things never change in the world of the animated family sitcom. With over 780 episodes to its name,The Simpsonsis officially the longest-running scripted primetime American TV show in history, and a series can’t get that far without a reliable formula....

July 3, 2025 · 5 min · 901 words · Richard Alvarez

The Switch 2's 3-Phase Launch Plans Could Hurt Nintendo For All Of 2025

TheNintendo Switch 2might have a tough battle ahead of it in its first year of life.Ahead of the Switch 2 Direct- which is just over a week away at the time of writing - hopes, dreams, and speculation run rampant about the console’s finer details. Backwards compatibility,Metroid Prime 4rumors, new Joy-Con features - everything and anything is up for debate, and answers are anything but forthcoming. Butperhaps the hottest topic is that ofSwitch 2 launch titles....

July 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1146 words · Jill Carter

This Episode of Kaguya-Sama: Love is War Shows Why It's Much More Than a Romantic Comedy

Summary Kaguya-Sama: Love is Waris one of the only romantic comedies to also be classified under the psychological genre. Kaguya-Sama centers around Miyuki Shirogane and Kaguya Shinomiya, respectively theStudent Council President and Vice President, who engage in a series of “battles” complete with winners and losers as each try to get the other to show interest and confess first. The tactical component thus provides the “love is war” in the title, and also leads the series to have a surprisingly vulnerable message for romantic comedy....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 683 words · Elizabeth Small

Vessel Of Hatred: Diablo 4's New Class Is Almost Too OP

Diablo 4’sfirst major expansion,Vessel of Hatred, launched on October 7 to mixed reception, largely due to server issues on launch day. For the most part, critics and fans have largely praised it for its new class and interesting worldbuilding. However, its introduction saw a huge shift in the best class in the game, as players have flocked to the new OP option. There are plenty of things players can do toprepare forDiablo 4: Vessel of Hatred, but looking into the newest class, the Spiritborn, is a must....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 545 words · Andrew Miller

What Happened To Hilltop After The Walking Dead's Ending

Hilltop was the home of numerous central survivors inThe Walking Deadfor many years, but the community suffered a peculiar fate after the original series ended. Despite starting on an unprotected camp sight somewhere in Georgia,The Walking Dead’s main characters managed to travel far and wide across many communities, eventually establishing some key locations. Alongside Alexandria and the Commonwealth,Hilltop was one ofThe Walking Dead’s main settlementsby the end of the show, with Maggie becoming leader in season 7....

July 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1124 words · Corey Green

Why Bob Dylan Changed His Last Name From Zimmerman

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for A Complete Unknown! AlthoughA Complete Unknownexplores the story of Bob Dylan, the movie doesn’t ever explain when or why he changed his last name, maintaining the air of mystery surrounding the musician. The 2024Bob Dylan moviepaints a fascinating picture of a complicated, elusive man who has been the subject of numerous documentaries and biopics. The narrative starts in 1961 with Dylan arriving in New York City and ends just after the 1965 Newport Folk Festival....

July 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1099 words · Kaitlyn Carter

Why The Orcs Betray Adar & Join Sauron In The Rings Of Power Season 2's Finale

Warning! Spoilers for Rings of Power season 2, episode 8 ahead! Adar was betrayed by his beloved Orc children in the finale ofThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, as they officially joined Sauron instead. Of course, it’s always been clear that Mordor’s Orcs would eventually team up with the Dark Lord since they are his primary force duringThe Lord of the Rings. However, it had so far but uncertain precisely how this would come to be....

July 3, 2025 · 5 min · 870 words · Candice Ortiz

"I'm Going To Die": Sebastian Stan Recalls Having Panic Attacks For His Controversial Role, Which Almost Cast A Woman

Sebastian Stanrecalls having panic attacks while preparing for his controversial role, which he reveals was almost played by a woman. The Romanian-American actor is best known for his role as Bucky Barnes, also known as the Winter Soldier, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.Sebastian Stan’s stintin the MCU as Bucky Barnes began withCaptain America: The First Avengerin 2011 and his most recent appearance was the Disney+ miniseriesThe Falcon and the Winter Soldierin 2021....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 584 words · Robert Hale

"Take It Up with the Constitution": I Finally Understand Why Gotham's Police Are Willing to Work with Batman

Warning! Contains spoilers for Absolute Power: Origins #1! Summary Batmanis the dark protector of Gotham City, and he often works very closely with the Gotham City Police Department. This collaboration has sometimes brought up questions about how James Gordon can keep his job while openly working with a vigilante, but recently, DC revealed a perfect answer to this burning question. As revealed inAbsolute Power: Origins#1 by John Ridley and Alitha Martinez,after Batman helps capture Joe Chill, James Gordon gives a press conference where he proudly announces that one of Gotham’s oldest and worst cold cases has finally been closed....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 618 words · Nancy Arnold

"This Is The Crossover I Need": Animal Crossing Fan Designs Perfect Cat Villagers Inspired By Pokémon

Inspiration for designs inAnimal Crossing: New Horizonscan come from anywhere, but one player drew from the world ofPokémonto create a set of custom cat villagers. Custom images can be downloaded from anywhere inAnimal Crossingto help players create the village of their dreams, sometimes serving as a launch point for art as well. In the case of this fan, while the Pokémon villagers won’t be roaming around their island, they caused a great deal of excitement within theAnimal Crossingcommunity....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Shannon Hughes

10 Ark: Survival Ascended Collabs With Franchises We'd Love To See

WithArk: Survival Ascendedseeing a crossover with Power Rangers, this opens the door for many potential collaborations. WhileAscended’s Power Rangers crossover was visually pleasing, it felt subpar overall. On the whole, itfeatured five unique skins for weapons, dinosaurs, and players, along with five new emotes. When considering the scale this could have reached, it feels likea huge missed opportunity with a lackluster collaboration. Luckily, regardless of any collaborations,Ascendedhas done incredibly well. Along with having a healthy player base, the game has been a massive financial success....

July 2, 2025 · 8 min · 1650 words · Jeffrey Hopkins