Solo Leveling: Would There Be a Third Shadow Monarch?

Summary Quick Links Many anime characters, particularly shounen protagonists, inherit immense powers from a different character, either a higher being or an ordinary human with extraordinary abilities, andSolo Leveling’s Sung Jin-Woo is no exception. Unlike other gifted hunters, Sung Jin-Woo awakens with dismal magic abilities until an unexpected door opens for him, resulting in his rise to power. Sung Jin-Woo’s impressive leap from an E-rank to an S-rank hunter status in such a short time is one of the drasticdevelopments in anime and manhwahistory....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 778 words · Diana Howell

Some Rise of the Ronin Steam Saves Seem to Be Disappearing

Summary PC gamers are banding together to report ongoing issues tarnishing Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo’sRise of the Roninrelease on Steam, mainly vanishing save files that are effectively binning players’ hard-earned progress.Rise of the Ronin’s PC port launched on Jun 28, 2025, which previously promised support for ultra-wide aspect ratios, 8K resolution, and 120 FPS, alongside frame generation, ray tracing, and more. Following the Blade Twins around Japan’s mid-19th-century Edo period, the action RPG was first released in 2024 and marks the third project between Sony and Koei Tecmo following theNiohseries....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Ashley Harrell

Sony Bravia 8 55-inch OLED 4K TV Is Now $200 Off

Getting a premium OLED TV with advanced features doesn’t always have to come at a steep price. TheSony Bravia 8 55-inch OLED 4K TV, which is capable of some of the most impressive colors and contrast of any TV, is now available for $1,298 on Amazon. This seemingly small 13% discount actually brings tremendous savings for those who are looking for budget-friendly OLED TVs. $200 off from its regular price of $1,498 is certainly nothing to scoff at....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 643 words · Brittany Green

Split Fiction Is Already a Massive Hit

Summary Hazelight Studios has revealed thatSplit Fictionhas already reached two million sales within a week of the game’s launch. A split-screen co-op adventure,Split Fictionfollows two writers, Mio and Zoe, as they adventure through simulated versions of their original sci-fi and fantasy stories as part of a unique publishing deal gone wrong. Preceded by The Game Awards 2021 GOTY winnerIt Takes Twoand 2018’s highly praisedA Way Out,Split Fictionis already proving to be a big hit among critics and fans alike....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Justin Golden

Star Wars: Best Games to Play as a Stormtrooper

For decades, Stormtroopers have remained one of the most recognizable soldier types inStar Warsand fiction as a whole.Although known for their poor aim in the movies, Stormtroopers are often depicted as highly capable soldiers in otherStar Warsmedia, showcasing their rigorous training, discipline, and combat efficiency. In video games, players can truly experience the abilities and skills of Stormtroopers by stepping into their iconic white armor and witnessing firsthand what it’s like to fight for the Empire....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 1000 words · Jeremy Miller

Stranger Things Fans Will Want To See Sci-Fi Movie Watch The Skies

Summary From the first episode that aired back in 2016 tothe adventure-packed season 4 finale, it’s easy to see whyNetflix’sStranger Thingsis such a big hit. Remove all the creatures, monsters, and sci-fi elements and it’s a moving story about friendship and family. But, of course,villains like Jamie Campbell Bower’s Vecnaare what make every episode impossible to look away from. While fans wait to seeStranger Thingsseason 5, whichthe Duffer Brothers confirmed is coming at some point in 2025, they can check out an upcoming sci-fi movie that sounds excellent....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 674 words · Scott Lee

The Best Third-Person Stealth Games

Summary Stealth games are a special breed. They demand patience, precision, and thekind of quick thinkingthat turns a botched attempt into a barely salvaged success. The best of them don’t just make players feel like ghosts in the shadows; they weave tension into every step, every breath, every decision to take the risk or wait for the perfect moment. These seven games are the best of the best when it comes to third-person stealth, each offering its own unique take on silent takedowns and unseen escapes....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 1000 words · Joshua Ashley

The Case for Helldivers 2 to Revisit its Scrapped Five-Person Squad Plans

Fans of the original game will attest to how differentHelldivers 2is from its predecessor. The simple act of making the game athird-person action shooter rather than a top-down perspectivedid wonders for the series' mass appeal by putting the player more directly in the chaos of combat. It’s tangible proof that sometimes changing the established formula can be a good, even necessary, thing. But the perspective change wasn’t the only shakeup Arrowhead considered when making its record-shattering sequel....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 805 words · Justin Cox

The Cornetto Trilogy Proves Nick Frost Would Be A Perfect Hagrid For HBO's Harry Potter

Summary HBO is starting to pick up the pace when it comes to its casting decisions for the highly anticipatedHarry Potterseries, which is planned to be released in late 2026 or early 2027. So far, onlyJohn Lithgow has been officially confirmed to play Albus Dumbledore, but there have also been strong rumors linking Paapa Essiedu to Severus Snape and Janet McTeer to Minerva McGonagall. HBO is going all out with its casting decisions to bring in the biggest names in Hollywood with the most talent possible....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 808 words · Jodi Haynes

The Dark Tower: This Character Could Prove to Be A Formidable Secondary Villain In Season One

Summary In any excellent, exceptionally long-form television series, each season of a popular drama, sci-fi, and fantasy series has a typical setup. In the present day, the main villain or antagonist/problem that the protagonists must face takes center stage. In contrast, a secondary villain or antagonist/problem is introduced in flashbacks or backstories, which usually helps elevate the evolution of the show’s protagonist and heroes. A great example of this was in the days of theArrowverse, in shows like Arrow, which had a secondary villain each season....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 825 words · Katherine Cunningham

The Long Road to Marvel's Wolverine's Launch Has One Small Benefit

Marvel’s Wolverinewas originally announced all the way back in September 2021, where it appeared in the PlayStation Showcase alongsideMarvel’s Spider-Man 2. But whileSpider-Man 2has been out for well over a year now, there’s still no sign ofWolverine. No official update from Insomniac or Sony has been given onMarvel’s Wolverinesince 2021. There’s been not a hint of story or gameplay, or even any behind-the-scenes teases. But Insomniac taking its time is far from a bad thing....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Denise Murphy

The Pokemon MEGA Training Stadium Is on Sale at Amazon

With the latestPokemonvideo game release being right around the corner, somePokemonfans look forward to relaxing like a Snorlax and exploring a newly renovated Lumiose city. In the meantime, if you’re aPokemonfan of any age, and you have a burning desire to create your very own giant MEGA-sizedPokemonworld in your home, you’re in luck! TheMega Pokemon Training Stadiumis on sale at a whopping30% discountoffthe original price. At such a hefty discount, this 1101-piece MEGAPokemonset includes quite a few wonderful features for fans looking to expand their blockyPokemonuniverse and alleviate the deep craving that some fans might have fora dedicated MEGA Pokemon game....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 646 words · Alexander Nguyen

The World Video Game Hall of Fame Announces Finalists for 2025

Summary The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York has announced a dozen finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame Class of 2025, which includes games likeAngry Birds,Quake, andCall of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Fans ofAngry Birdsand other games on the list now have until March 13 to cast a daily player’s choice poll, and the top three picks will be submitted as a collective Hall of Fame ballot....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Cynthia Wells