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These fivestreaming showsthat came out during the first half of 2025 are some of the best new series of the year. Several of these shows have been nominated forEmmy Awards, which will take place on June 23, 2025. Throughout the beginning of January to the end of July,2025 has been a fantastic year for television across all major streaming platforms and cable channels. Returning second seasons of critically acclaimed shows such asAndor,Severance, andWednesdaywere among the biggest titles, as well as series finale seasons such asSquid Gameand the upcoming three-part conclusion ofStranger Things....

There are a few loose ends that need to be tied up beforeFBI: Most Wantedairs its final episode in May 2025. The spinoff fromFBIabout the Fugitive Task Force is, unfortunately, one of severalshows that CBS canceled in 2025despite its relatively high ratings. This surprising news leavesFBI: Most Wantedwith only a few episodes left before it leaves the airways permanently; its finale is scheduled to air on June 26, 2025. FBI: Most Wantedseason 6has set up several relationship arcs that will have to be resolved before the end....

Horses inThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredmay not be as realistic as those inRed Dead Redemption 2, but even if this does no favors to immersion, it can often make them much more fun to use in-game. While it might seem unfair to compare the two, some of the most interesting differences between them make both stand out. RevisitingOblivionin 2025 viaOblivion Remasteredmakes the contrast even more striking, as the classicElder Scrollsapproach now feels like the product of a totally different time....

The Playlistis to Netflix TV whatThe Social Networkis to cinema: a slick, slightly satirical dramatization of how one of today’s most ubiquitous digital media behemoths was built.It tells the story ofSpotify, from Daniel Ek’s humble beginningsas an SEO boffin who pirated his music to its takeover of music streaming. The Playlist’sfinal episode is the fictional story of a hypothetical congressional hearing about Spotify’s negative effect on the music industry for small, independent artists....

CONTENT WARNING: This article is intended for adults 18 and older and includes material that may be triggering or sensitive. Reader discretion is advised. Whether heroes or villains, the origin stories ofMarvel’smost iconic characters haven’t always aged well. It’s no surprise that the company often retcons past events. While retconning is a common practice in the comics industry, Marvel’s retcons have sometimes sparked controversy. That being said, the reasons behind certain retcons can be even more contentious than the retcons themselves....

TheSonic the Hedgehogfilms have introduced a wide variety of characters from the games by now, with each of them falling in a different position on the hierarchy of power. TheSonic the Hedgehogfranchisesurvives off of the strength of its memorable and powerful characters, with a wide variety of skills and abilities that make them all unique. By the third film,the cast ofSonic the Hedgehog 3has exploded in size, adding nearly every iconic talking alien animal the games are known for....

9-1-1has long explored the nature of good and evil, but certain villainous characters were more effective than others. The core team of LAFD firefighters— Evan “Buck” Buckley (Oliver Stark), Howard “Chimney” Han (Kenneth Choi), Henrietta “Hen” Wilson (Aisha Hinds), Eddie Diaz (Ryan Guzman), Ravi Panikkar (Anirudh Pisharody), and the recently departed Bobby Nash (Peter Krause)— typically responded toover-the-top emergencies in9-1-1. Alongside supplemental characters like police sergeant Athena Grant (Angela Bassett) and Maddie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) at dispatch, station 118 have always been heroes....

TheRed Sonjareboot has received an action-packed trailer as it attempts to reinvigorate the character after her disastrous 1980s outing. StarringRevengeactor Matilda Lutz as the titular sword-swinging warrior from the Hyborian Age, this latest attempt at bringing the popular comic character to lifefollows on from the 1985 box office disaster starring Brigitte Nielsen and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Ahead ofRed Sonja’sAugust 15 release,Entertainment Weeklydebuted anew trailer showcasing Lutz’s heroine as she slashes her way through an assortment of deadly foes....

It is rare for a spin-off or side story to match the impact of a main series, especially in a cultural behemoth likeAttack on Titan. With its harrowing story arcs, philosophical overtones, and intricate world-building, the anime has captivated millions across the globe. Fans devour every twist and theory, dissect each character’s evolution, and debate its controversial ending. But amidst all this passionate engagement, one crucial part of theAttack on Titanuniverse has been criminally overlooked, and that isAttack on Titan: No Regrets....

I’ve played hundreds of hours ofMonster Hunter, and after replaying my favorite one,Rise, I can only see one solution for the future of the franchise. The decades-long Capcom series saw its latest entry,MH Wilds, released earlier this year.The game was initially met with praise, but it’s been struggling with several issues– so much so thatMonster Hunter Wildshas been review-bombedon Steam. Players have been complaining about its performance on PC specifically, which is dreadful....

AMD has a used 3D V-Cache a few times now as a way to boost gaming performance on CPUs. So what happens when AMD puts 3D V-Cache on its very best Ryzen 9000-series CPUs to date? The answer is the Ryzen 9 9900X3D and 9950X3D. AMD just unveiled the Ryzen 9 9900X3D and the Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU during its CES 2025 keynote. These chips are basically AMD throwing everything imaginable into an x86 CPU design....

Amy Poehler’s recent comments about regrettableSaturday Night Livesketches prove that the topical comedy show’s longevity is astounding considering its timely subject matter.Saturday Night Liveseason 50was the most-watched outing of the long-running comedy show since 2021, proving that the series still has a lot of viewers eager to see its weekly spin on news stories. Although manySaturday Night Livestars are rumoredto leave before season 51, these strong ratings are evidence that the series will remain relevant regardless of these departures....

Developers and beta testers can now install Android 15 Beta 4. All things considered, it’s a pretty boring Beta release. There aren’t any headline-worthy changes here, as Google is simply putting the final touches on the latest iteration of its mobile operating system. We’re just one month away from the full Android 15 launch. So, while Android 15 Beta 4 is an opportunity to tidy things up, it’s also Google’s last chance at nudging app developers into action....