Madame Web Might Be Sony's Ticket To A Cohesive Spider-Verse

Arranging a cinematic superhero universe isn’t that hard. Those who have tried and failed had everything they needed. There’s no secret formula. The studio needs to produce a few decent introductory solo projects, then build to a team-up. Greed is the cause of the failures. Sony needs a chance to start over.Madame Webseems like a weird pitch for a film, but it could be the launchpad of a new SSU....

June 9, 2025 · 4 min · 782 words · Miguel Johnson

Microsoft Reportedly Tried to Buy Blizzard Multiple Times Over the Years

Microsofthas been a gaming giant for a long time, and it’s even bigger after a series of multi-billion-dollar acquisitions over the last couple of years. The Xbox manufactureracquired publisher and developer Bethesdain 2021 and followed up with its record-breaking $20 billion buyouts of Activision Blizzard. However, it turns out that this is not the first time thatMicrosofthas attempted to snag Blizzard for itself. According to former Xbox vice president Ed Fries, he tried to buy out Blizzard twice before his departure from Microsoft in 2004....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Leslie Phillips

Modder Turns Doom Eternal BFG Into Nvidia-Powered Gaming PC

PC customization is something of an art form, in which talented people take the standard tower of a modern base unit and switch things up to give it a completely unique look and style. Take thegamer who turned their PC into a Victorian dollhouse, or the YouTuber who built a PC inside a mini fridge, as examples. Well, it’s entirely possible that this next one will have the others beat, as someone has managed to create a custom rig shaped like the BFG fromDoom Eternal....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Curtis Douglas

New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #162 June 11, 2025

Quick Links Connectionsis a daily puzzle game that pits players against secret categories. Without a single hint to what those categories might be, the newspaper giant gives players sixteen words to sort into them. Each word can only fit into one, and each category only has four words. If the rules ofhow to playConnectionssound simple enough, they are pretty easy to learn. The hard part is actually winning the puzzle every day; some word puzzle fans might fancy a hint or two if they are just stuck....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Kimberly Perez

Overwatch 2 BlizzCon Reveal Reportedly Confirmed, Including New Hero, Mode, and Story Details

Rumors have been swirling regarding the potential announcement ofOverwatch 2at BlizzCon 2019. Many of those early leaked details aboutOverwatch 2are reportedly true, according to ESPN, which claims to have access to an official BlizzCon 2019 “training document.” This document, as well as the source that provided it, confirm thatOverwatch 2will be announced at BlizzCon 2019 and that it will feature a new character announcement, a new multiplayer mode, as well as early details about a robust PvE-focused story mode....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Cassandra Valentine

Pokemon GO Player Has Unexpected Zorua Encounter

Summary APokemon GOplayer has an unexpected surprise when playing the game, with a Zorua appearing out in the open for the player to capture. The beloved monster-catching mobile game from Niantic features a litany of creatures from throughout the history of the franchise, allowing fans the opportunity to pick up all their favorites.Pokemon GOhas consistently added new Pokemonto the game since its launch in 2016, recently introducing Charcadet, Armarouge, and Ceruledge to the game....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 566 words · Joshua Brown

Pokemon GO Tour Sinnoh: Los Angeles Collection Challenges

Pokemon GOtrainers have new Collection Challenges to complete duringthe GO Tour Sinnoh: Los Angeles event. One can also participate in different Research quests, get wild and Egg Pokemon, catch new Shiny monsters, battle in raids, and more. The event offers 4 different Habitats for monsters, and each habitat has a Collection Challenge. ThePokemon GOTour Sinnoh: Los Angeles event starts onFebruary 17 at 10:45 PM NTand runs untilFebruary 19 at 6:45 AM NT....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Kathleen Compton

Pokemon GO: Friendship Day April 2021 Collection Challenge Guide

From 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in players' local times on April 24th,Pokemon GOplayers will be able to participate in April 2021’s Friendship Day event. This event is focused on a variety ofGrass-type Pokemonwith higher spawn rates and bonuses. One of the biggest parts of this event inPokemon GOis the Collection Challenge. By catching all of the Pokemon required for it, players will get the special reward of 175,000 XP. Players however only have the event’s duration to complete the challenge....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Richard Leonard

PS5 Lets Players Automatically Skip Studio Logos After First Boot-Up

Sony’sPlayStation 5is here, and as the console draws closer to commercially launching worldwide, the users who have managed to get their hands on aPS5ahead of its launch date have discovered a lot about the console that was not previously mentioned at showcases or through other news outlets. One such user has pointed out a neat quality of life attribute that wasn’t widely shown off. From what was shown of thePS5’s UI compared to the PS4, much of its design revolves around the player’s experience with whatever game they are playing....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · David Smith

Rumor: Possible Battlefield 2042 Microtransaction Plans Leak Online

It is safe to say thatBattlefield 2042has faced a large amount of criticism since it launched. Fans were hoping that developer DICE could break its streak of games that launched poorly and have the latestBattlefieldgame ready to play as soon as it released. However, not only didBattlefield 2042suffer from a poor launch, but it seemed to many to be one of the worstBattlefieldgames in the franchise’s history.Without a single-player campaign for players to retreat to, they were forced into consistent multiplayer matches that showed the flaws of the game in full....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Sarah Jones

Severance: Exploring The Show's Influence From This Internet Creepypasta

It’s remarkable how a single grain of a concept can spawn a zeitgeist of art or entertainment. Such is the case with the unique series on Apple TV +,Severence.The show, nominated for 14 Emmys,is a wondrous yet unsettling trip into the unknown, gripping viewers with its distinct blend of drama, surreal sci-fi, black comedy, and psychological horror. Creator Dan Erickson artfully presents a tale of inner conflict and nefarious corporate dealings, obscured by secrecy — and compartmentalized memories....

June 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1368 words · James Henry

Spider-Man 4 Rumors Suggest Venom Will Make A (Small) Appearance

Summary AsSpider-Man 4gears up for filming, new rumors are circulating about the identity of the movie’s villain. Fans are eagerly speculating who the antagonist might be. With little information available about the nextSpider-Manmovie, fans are left to speculate about its plot, leading to a surge of new rumors and theories. Fans are eager to uncover details about what the movie will entail and who might make an appearance. One intriguing rumor suggests that a fan-favorite villain will finally face off against Spider-Man, but hints also imply that he might not be the only antagonist in the movie....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Debra Smith

Star Wars: Why Couldn’t Anakin Beat Obi-Wan In Revenge Of The Sith?

One of the most talked-about battles in the entireStar Warsseries is the fated duel between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker on Mustafar inRevenge Of The Sith. It is arguably the most cinematic and impactful battle in all ofStar Wars, but it is a fight that left a lot of people with different questions. One of the major things fans have pondered is exactly why the incredibly powerful Anakin, who was arguably at the peak of his power during their duel, was unable to beat Obi-Wan....

June 9, 2025 · 5 min · 967 words · Eduardo Curry