PS4: Blu-ray media gradually installs in the background

PlayGo system explained The games industry is gradually moving toward games downloads, putting game data directly onto harddisks for quick and easy access. Sony has the same plan for the PS4 with their PlayGo system, which will even download digital titles as they’re being played. Ina Gamasutra interview, PS4lead system architect Mark Cerny explained that you’ll only need to download a portion of data to start playing, and the rest comes down in the background....

August 7, 2025 · 1 min · 205 words · Bridget Graham

Sean Bean’s Underrated Video Game Adaptation Getting New Streaming Home Ahead Of Franchise Reboot

While he may not be returning for the next installment in the franchise, the underratedSean Bean-led adaptation of an iconic video game is getting a new streaming home ahead of its reboot. After getting his start in the world of theater, Bean quickly rose to stardom with his turns in theJack Ryanfranchise film,Patriot Games, and as the iconic villain Alec Trevelyan inPierce Brosnan’sJames Bondfranchise debut,GoldenEye. The years since have seen him find success with everything from playing Boromir in Peter Jackson’sLord of the Ringstrilogy to HBO’sGame of Thrones....

August 7, 2025 · 5 min · 854 words · Felicia Jackson

Severance Season 2 Finally Explains Why Milchick Really Woke Up Dylan's Outie In Season 1

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Severance season 2’s episode 7. Severanceseason 1 avoided delving into the details of why Milchick woke up Dylan’s outie using the Overtime Contingency, but season 2 finally provides some answers. Like season 2,Severanceseason 1 had many defining moments that helped establish its eerie and mysterious sci-fi world. However, one of the most memorable arcs in theApple TV+ sci-fi show’s season 1 came towards the end when the innies finally stood up against Lumon by triggering the Overtime Contingency (OTC) to see the world through their respective outies' eyes....

August 7, 2025 · 4 min · 786 words · Chris Cervantes

Shonen Isn't Dead, and Manga's Next Generation Has the Hits to Prove It

Within the wide range ofanimeand manga genres, shōnen has positioned itself as the most successful one, creating classics like Dragon Ball or One Piece that have remained relevant over the decades. However, in the competitive and ruthless medium of manga, many series tend to recycle plots and popular tropes, with few that stand out and become true masterpieces. Yet,there are incredible options among the new generation of shōnen mangathat offer readers exciting stories with incredible potential to become the new pillars of the genre....

August 7, 2025 · 9 min · 1726 words · Edward Watson

Shrek 5 Theory Solves A Major Ogre Mystery & Continues A Key Franchise Trend

There are many theories about whatShrek 5will be about, and one suggests a great way to solve a major mystery about the ogres while continuing a key franchise trend. The world of animation has seen the rise of studios that have become strong competition for Disney and Pixar, and at the top is DreamWorks. The project that boosted the studio and established it as a competitor to Pixar isShrek, released in 2000....

August 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1228 words · Sara Pittman

Silent Hill Transmission: How To Watch & What To Expect (March 2025)

TheSilent Hillseries is a renowned survival horror series developed by Konami. Despite how longSilent Hillhas spent in the public eye, it is still a strong title in the gaming community, and has been adapted into many different spin-offs over the years—even inspiring two movies. Recently, Konami has started teasing new info via Silent Hill Transmissions, with a new one scheduled for March 2025. Fans ofSilent Hillhave been particularly lucky over the last few years, with remakes of previous games and a brand-new addition to the series being announced....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 506 words · Anthony Mcfarland

Simpsons EP Reveals What Treehouse Of Horror Joke Made The Writers' Room Laugh The Most Across 36 Seasons

The Simpsonsexecutive producers Al Jean and Mike Reiss revealed the “Treehouse of Horror” joke that made the writers' room laugh the most. The"Treehouse of Horror" Halloween episodeshave been a tradition for the seriessince season 2. Each episode features three non-canon stories, usually parodies, that feature a heavy amount of blood and violence. The “Treehouse of Horror” episodes are popular with audiences and are considered some of the show’s best episodes....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 572 words · Amy Downs

Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Multiverse Story Ending Creates A Massive Canon Problem

Warning: SPOILERS For Star Trek: Lower Decks' Season 5 Finale - “The New Next Generation” Star Trek: Lower Decks’series finale creates a multiverse problem inStar Trekcanon.Lower Deckscame to a close with its fifth season, which sent the USS Cerritos on a mission to investigate quantum fissures to infiniteStar Trektimelines. InStar Trek: Lower Decks’series ender, Starfleet Command informed the Cerritos that they were the only ship close enough to stabilize the massive wormhole before it destroyed the universe....

August 7, 2025 · 4 min · 648 words · Tamara Bell

Star Wars Just Quietly Reversed One of the Its Most Hilarious Rules

Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Star Wars: A New Legacy #1 Star Warshas just reversed one of its funniest rules about Wookiees. In 1977’sA New Hope, Han Solo advises C-3PO and R2-D2 not to upset Chewbacca while playing a game of holochess, also known as dejarik, given the fact that Wookiees are capable of pulling the arms out of someone’s sockets. However, a new and canonicalStar Warscomic just proved it can be just as unwise to upset droids as well....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 609 words · Katie Baker

Superman's New Costume Change Removes His Single Biggest Limitation

WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for ACTION COMICS #1071!EverySupermanfan knows that the Man of Steel relies on Earth’s yellow sun for his incredible powers, and when deprived of this specific type of star, he reverts to the stature of a normal human. However, his new suit upgrade has officially squashed this limitation, making him more overpowered than ever—though there’s one catch. Superman’s solar gauntlets are a significant upgrade to his arsenal, allowing him to operate in environments that would normally leave him powerless....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 608 words · Mark Cook

The Family Chantel: Pedro Jimeno Reveals What He's Grateful For This Thanksgiving After Leaving America With Heavy Heart

Pedro JimenofromThe Family Chantelexpressed his Thanksgiving gratitude on Instagram after parting ways with Chantel Everett. Originally from the Dominican Republic, hearrived in the United States to marry Chantel. Despite navigating through family conflicts, they eventually tied the knot. However, their marriage was short-lived asPedro filed for divorce from Chantelin May 2022, citing a lack of support and theneed to escape the family drama. In November 2024,Pedro posted a somber video before leavingthe United States but later clarified that he was just visiting the Dominican Republic to see his family....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 584 words · Alyssa Jensen

The Golden Bachelorette: 8 Times Joan Vassos And Chock Chapple Were All Over Each Other (They Can't Keep Their Hands To Themselves)

Since getting engaged at the end ofThe Golden Bachelorette, Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple haven’t been able to keep their hands off each other. One would be hard-pressed to find a photo, social media post, or other public appearance where the newly engaged couple isn’t all over each other. It’s great seeing the couple so happy, since they’ve both been through so much over the last few years. 61-year-old Joan had tried her hand at finding love on national television once before....

August 7, 2025 · 8 min · 1588 words · Courtney Ibarra

The MCU's Tommy Maximoff Mystery Explained In Compelling Young Avengers Theory

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Agatha All Along episode 6. Agatha All Alongepisode 6 included answers about Billy Maximoff but left Tommy’s fate unclear, yet a compelling Young Avengers theory may explain where the latter is. InAgatha All Alongepisode 6’s ending, Billy confirmed that he wishes to reach the end of The Witches' Road in order to find out where his twin brother is. The twins were created by Wanda three years prior in-universe, but theending ofWandaVision’s storysaw the Hex that kept them alive dissipate, resulting in their souls finding other vessels....

August 7, 2025 · 5 min · 854 words · Kristin Jones