This Hilarious 80s Creature Feature Was Directed By A Special Effects Legend

Back in the era of practical effects, a few creature creators became celebrities. That doesn’t happen often today, now that it takes an army of VFX professionals to make a movie monster lift its arm. Artists like Tom Savini still work but remain few and far between. Looking back at the career of Stan Winston, his impact is inarguable. Between all the groundbreaking special effects wizardry, his directorial debut is a bizarre little horror movie calledPumpkinhead....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 786 words · Jacob Howell

Warzone: Ranking The Best SMGs After The MAC-10 Nerf

After theinitial MAC-10 nerf, players have been experimenting with the other SMGs inWarzoneto findthe nextbest secondary. The MAC-10 nerf was enough for players toconsider using other weaponsat close ranges, and most of the SMGs in the game are now viable. RELATED:Warzone: 10 Underrated Season 1 Loadouts That Are Actually Good Raven was responsive to criticism and quicklybalanced the metainWarzone. Players can finally use several underrated loadouts, and there are a few new SMGs that are top tier guns....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 762 words · Kurt Smith

What Makes The 'Groundhog Day' Trope So Effective?

In the years since cinema began, there have been many tropes and concepts that have been used over and over, in different contexts and different iterations. One of the most interesting of these tropes, and one that never seems to overstay its welcome, is what is commonly known as the “groundhog day” trope. The narrative concept of a person trapped ina repeating segment of timehas existed in literature and science fiction for decades....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1030 words · Kristopher Fisher

Wolfenstein: Youngblood – 10 Best Abilities In The Game (& When They Are Unlocked)

Wolfenstein: Youngbloodis an FPS that released on PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4,and Xbox One in July 2019(and Google Stadia in November 2019). The story follows twin sisters Jessie and Zofia Blazkowicz as they fight Nazis in Paris, France in an alternate reality in the 1980s. In addition to classic guns, the duo also uses cool gadgets and nifty abilities to win the war. RELATED:5 First-Person Shooters Released In 2020 That Didn’t Get Enough Love...

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1055 words · Dorothy Harrison

World of Warcraft Classic: Argent Tournament Daily Quests Guide

The Argent Tournament has finally arrived in Northrend, and players inWorld of Warcraft: Classiccan enjoy the new content that includes upgrades to gear, non-combat pets, and a whole new roster of daily quests to finish. Unlike other dailies, however, the point isn’t to grind rep but to gain special kinds of currency and rise through the ranks of the tournament. RELATED:World of Warcraft Classic: The Best Items From the Argent Tournament Quartermasters...

July 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1292 words · Nicole Pruitt

X-Men: Apocalypse's Origins, Explained

TheX-Menhave built up a truly impressive rogues’ gallery over their long history in comics, film, and animation, from Magneto to the Sentinels to the Hellfire Club. However, there are few enemies of Marvel’s mighty mutant heroes who are quite so intimidating as the immortal En Sabah Nur, better known as Apocalypse. But as expected for a character who has been around for millennia in-universe, Apocalypse’s history can be quite convoluted at times....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 914 words · Tonya Bauer

10 Unresolved Mysteries & Plot Holes Left Hanging In Hitman 3

Hitman 3did not disappoint fans in regards to beautiful graphics, a complex plot, and of course the challenging and exciting gameplay. But at the end of the game, a lot of questions players hoped would be answered in this game were still left hanging. These can either be considered plot holes or… maybe an open door to keep the franchise going? RELATED:10 Hidden Details You Probably Missed In Hitman 3 Hitman 3builds the tension in almost all storylines until they peak and based on the endings, could mess with the minds of players....

July 3, 2025 · 7 min · 1341 words · Sabrina Johnson

5 Films That Prove Woke Horror Has Always Been A Thing

“Woke horror” is commonly thought of as a 2010s-2020s horror trend. It refers to horror films that are deeper than they appear, and use horror as a way to convey a sociopolitical message. While these films, such asGet Out,The Invisible Man, andThe Hunt, tend to be well-liked and popular, it’s also a genre that’s often criticized and made fun of for being “too Gen-Z”. The thing is,horror has always been woke....

July 3, 2025 · 5 min · 944 words · Kenneth Osborne

Amazon Working to Replace Missing PS5 Consoles

For some unluckyAmazoncustomers, the PlayStation 5’s launch was something of a disaster. Whentheir PS5 pre-orders arrived, they instead found themselves with other random items instead, from foot massagers to Nerf guns and even cat food. At the time,Amazonassured its customers that it would look into the issue. And now it is being reported that those customers are receiving emails informing them that their PS5 consoles will soon be on their way....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Jonathon Martinez

Assassin's Creed Mirage: How To Use Throwing Knives

Assassin’s Creed Miragerecently came out and was well received by fans, thanks to the game going back to the roots of the series. The story ofAssassin’s Creed Mirage, while short, is captivating and will easily make players come back for more. InAssassin’s Creed Mirage, the playercan unlock and access many toolsthat will prove useful during their playthrough. One of these tools is the Throwing Knives, which are, perhaps, the best of the bunch as they have many uses and can be adapted to the player’s gameplay style with their many enhancements....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 678 words · John Smith

Avatar: The Way Of Water Will Get A Rare China Release In Theaters

Avatar: The Way of Watersure is a strange film in 2022, and the list of oddities surrounding it grows bigger now that it’s been confirmed that James Cameron’s movie will be among the few select Hollywood blockbusters making its way to China the same day it premieres in most parts of the world. Cameron’s epic sci-fi movie spent over a decade in the making. In fact, so much time has passed since the firstAvatarcame out that very few people remember it in full detail....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Micheal Salazar

Baldur's Gate 3 Will Connect With the Original Games

After 20 years of waiting, diehard fans were rewarded with the announcement that Larian Studios would be developingBaldur’s Gate 3. While promotional material revealed the game’s antagonist and new characters, fans were also relieved to see that itretained the turn-based roleplaying gameplayof previousBaldur’s Gateinstallments. However, as more information on the game came out, the community began to wonder what other classic elements of the series would appear. When Larian Studios developer Swen Vincke hosted a Reddit AMA, fans finally got a chance to ask the company’s Creative Director and other staff members aboutBaldur’s Gate 3’s various features and influences....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Patricia Munoz

Baldur's Gate 3 Would Be Leaving Money on the Table Without DLC

Right now, manyBaldur’s Gate 3players may have beaten the lengthy campaign it offers after scores, if not hundreds, of hours. There is no doubt players may still be enjoyingBaldur’s GateAct 1, if not its character creation, but the experience has been one of the most applauded of 2023—a year with plenty of stiff competition. Those who have beaten the game have plenty of reason to go back with multiple endings, diverging story paths, new romances to experience, missed secrets to discover, and more to experience, but many players may be wrapping up....

July 3, 2025 · 5 min · 1003 words · Priscilla Clark