Aliens Is A Masterpiece, But Alien: Romulus 2 Must Avoid Following In James Cameron’s Footsteps

Alien: Romulusgave an incredible jolt of energy to theAlienfranchise, butthe film’s upcoming sequel will need to avoid doing what James Cameron did when following up onAlien.EveryAlienmoviehas seemed to find a different identity throughout the run of the franchise, with movies likeAlien vs. Predatorfeeling worlds apart fromAlien: Covenant. This diversity in tone is not a bad thing. Many still believe thatPrometheusis the best modernAlienmovie, and for good reason.The movie took a unique approach to the cosmology of theAlienworldunder the direction of Ridley Scott, crafting something much bigger and stranger from the lore up to that point....

June 10, 2025 · 4 min · 841 words · Monica Andrews

Anthem Will Feature Random Stat Rolls on Weapons

As many folks will likely attest,Anthemwound up being one ofthe best games at E3 2018due to its impressive visuals and tightly controlled mechanics on display on the show floor during this year’s major industry expo. Of course, there’s still plenty more to be learned about the forthcoming action-RPG, and BioWare’s Mark Darrah recently confirmed particulars in regards to the weapons and armor that players will get in the game. As seen in the Twitch video below, Darrah is asked whether or notAnthemwill feature armor pieces and guns that have random rolls of perks and stats, with the BioWare developer saying that this will indeed be the case....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 303 words · Sheila Simpson

Ayaka's Unique Kit Brings a New Playstyle to Genshin Impact

The 2.0 update forGenshin Impactis right around the corner and will bring players to the new region of Inazuma. Alongside a number of new quests, enemies, and locations to explore, miHoYo has also revealed playable characters that will appear on event banners. The first banner of Inazuma will feature Kamisato Ayaka, one of the most anticipated characters inGenshin Impactsince her initial leak from closed beta tests. Ayaka will naturally play a big role in introducing the region of Inazuma toGenshin Impactplayers, but she also brings a unique playstyle thanks to her kit....

June 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1068 words · Scott Sparks

Baldur's Gate 3 Advanced Combat Tactics From D&D

SinceBaldur’s Gate 3followsDungeons & Dragonsrules, players know thatBG3also places a huge focus on various combat elements. Unfortunately, these elements can easily overwhelm players unfamiliar withD&D 5emechanics. After all, a single attack roll not only relies on a D20 but also on Ability Modifiers, Proficiency Bonuses, as well as things including Advantages and Disadvantages. However, players who understand this basic principle can turn the combat in their favor. RELATED:Ways The Elder Scrolls Could Be A Dungeons & Dragons 5e Campaign Setting...

June 10, 2025 · 7 min · 1424 words · Christopher Bentley

Below Deck Season 12's Rainbeau de Roos: Age, Yachting Experience, Instagram, & More

Below Deckis back for another charter season, and after the premiere episode,viewers are interested in learning more about new stew Rainbeau du Roos. Throughout the premiere ofBelow Deckseason 12, it was clear that there was going to be some tension between the stews, as Rainbeau, Solène Favreau, and Barbara Kulaif were all introduced as Chief Stew Fraser Olender’s new team. While Barbara and Rainbeau both have experience working aboard superyachts, Solène quickly dubbed herself a “baby yachtie” and proved she’ll need a fair bit of help this charter season....

June 10, 2025 · 4 min · 713 words · Patricia Brewer

Beth & Rip's Yellowstone Spinoff Now Has The Perfect Story After OG Villain's New Survival Reveal, 6 Years Later

Beth and Rip’s spinoff has the perfect story for an originalYellowstonevillain after the actor revealed that his antagonist wasn’t dead, despite being shot by Kevin Costner’s John Dutton. Taylor Sheridan’s massively popular neo-Western series concluded in December 2024 with the fifth season ofYellowstone.However, the story will continue in severalupcomingYellowstonespinoffs. The most exciting of all the anticipated offshoots isBeth and Rip’sYellowstonespinoff, which will see Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser reprise their beloved characters....

June 10, 2025 · 4 min · 653 words · Pamela Schmidt

Brad Pitt's Forgotten Western Epic With 87% RT Audience Score Is Streaming For Free

Brad Pittstarred in one of the best westerns of the 1990s, andthe underrated gem is finally available to stream for free. After making smaller appearances on TV and in movies throughout the late 1980s and early-’90s, Pitt quickly became a bona fide megastar, and his output in the 1990s is legendary. Obviously anchored by his classic movie-star good looks, Pitt also rose to prominence because he is a terrific performer.Brad Pitt’s best moviesare an illustration of his talents, and he has a way of subtly inhabiting a role while leaving a bit of himself in as well....

June 10, 2025 · 3 min · 530 words · Stephanie Smith

Chicago PD Season 12 Finale Review: I'm Dismayed With How NBC Utterly Fails Kim Burgess & Adam Ruzek

Warning: This review contains spoilers for Chicago PD’s Season 12 finale!Chicago PDseason 12 promised Kim Burgess and Adam Ruzek’s wedding, and it delivered on it, just not in the best way possible. It’s no secret thatOne Chicago’s police procedural has been struggling with its identity for a couple of years now. Exacerbated by some big departures, including Jesse Lee Soffer and, subsequently, Tracy Spiridakos as Jay Halstead and Hailey Upton, not to mention its storytelling format,Chicago PDhas been flailing its storytelling with occasional bouts of great episodes....

June 10, 2025 · 5 min · 893 words · Jose Cook

Disney Just Proved How James Cameron's $2 Billion Franchise Should Come Back 6 Years After The Last Movie

Disney has worked hard to revitalize one of their biggest science-fiction properties in the past few years, and the recentPredator: Killer of Killerssets a great example that other franchises, including this popular James Cameron series, should look to as an example.The newPredatorfilm is an unusual installment in format, telling several animated anthology storiesset across a vast expanse of time, but it has been effective, setting a newaudience record for thePredatorseries. With this success established, other franchises should look to this revitalizing of thePredatorbrand as an example....

June 10, 2025 · 5 min · 895 words · Carla Sanford

Dr. Beverly Crusher’s Complete Star Trek: TNG & Picard Timeline Explained

Dr. Beverly Crusher (Gates McFadden) is most remembered as the Chief Medical Officer on the USS Enterprise-D throughout most ofStar Trek: The Next Generation. Under the command of Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart), Dr. Crusher proved herself to be an intelligent scientist and a compassionate doctor.TNGdid not always give Beverly the strongest storylines, but she is nevertheless an interesting character who played a vital role among the Enterprise crew. In addition to her duties on the Enterprise, Beverly was also a single parent to her teenage son,Wesley Crusher (Wil Wheaton)....

June 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1269 words · Pamela Mcmahon

Elden Ring DLC Reveals What's Inside the Living Jars

Summary Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreehas expanded on the Living Jar lore, revealing that the insides of these unusual creatures are much more terrifying than their outsides. While this discovery can be made fairly early on into the expansion, manyElden Ringplayers might have missed it because it’s somewhat hidden. Living Jars have been prominently featured throughout FromSoftware’s 2022 soulslike, to the point that they even have a settlement in the form ofElden Ring’s Jarburg....

June 10, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · William Mason

Every Adventure In D&D's Dragon Delves Anthology, Ranked

The newDungeons & DragonsanthologyDragon Delvescomes with a crowded slate of 10 adventures, and if you’re looking to try one or two out for the first time, figuring out which to opt for can be a challenge. Brief adventure summaries offer the gist of each module’s flavor, but it takes both a closer look and potentially some time at the game table to decide which are the most worthy of your group’s investment....

June 10, 2025 · 7 min · 1458 words · Kenneth Brewer

Fortnite Adds Anti Gravity Consumable Called Hop Rocks

Fortniteis busy undergoing some major changes with Season 3 finally coming to an end and Season 4 starting today, May 1st. Earlier acinematic trailer for Season 4as well as some hero and villain skins leaked, but now thatFortniteSeason 4 is here, players can see all that is on offer including a new anti-gravity consumable. Only an hour ago, a Twitch player has discovered a consumable in the game called Hop Rocks that has an anti-gravity effect on players....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 323 words · Joshua Ochoa