As Solo Leveling Puts Manhwa On the Map, Its Top Publishers Are Ready to Take Google and Apple to Court

As Korean manhwa gains global acclaim thanks to hits likeSolo Leveling, its top publishers are setting their sights on a different kind of battle, this time in court. A coalition of Korean publishing giants and app developers has filed a class-action lawsuit against Apple in the United States, alleging the tech giant’s app distribution practices are monopolistic and harmful. A similar lawsuit against Google is expected to follow. The lawsuit comes as Korean digital content surges in popularity worldwide, withSolo Levelingacting as the flagship title for webtoons and web novels alike, according toAnime Corner....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · Jason Baldwin

Battlefield 2042 Reveals New Limited Time Mode

A new limited time event called Arkangel Directive is coming toBattlefield 2042and will bring with it a new game mode called Control. Now in its fifth season,Battlefield 2042is still providing players with balance changes and new content to enjoy almost two years after its underwhelming launch in 2021.After taking feedback into account and reworking most of its launch maps with thelong awaited Hourglass reworkstill on the way,Battlefield 2042has put in some work over the past several seasons to improve its standing with fans....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Rhonda Smith

Battlefield 6 Devs Talk The Series’ Big Comeback, And How They Strived To Get Back To The "Peak" Of The Franchise

Battlefield 6has to get it right. General sentiment surrounding the long-time first-person shooter franchise has been at an all-time low since the release ofBattlefield 2042. When I attended the livestream of theBattlefield 6multiplayer reveal, whereI also played roughly seven hours ofBF6, it was clear that publisher Electronic Arts is hoping to get this flagship series back on track. The whole event had a phenomenal amount of technology and labor behind it, and with hundreds of press and content creators flown out for the big day, I have to imagine a massive marketing budget has been set aside for the game....

July 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1101 words · Erica Davis

Best Ways to Get Boopon in Zenless Zone Zero

Quick Links With so many different currencies inZenless Zone Zero, it’s understandable that newcomers feel overwhelmed by terms like Boopon. But it doesn’t have to be confusing. We have a comprehensive guide explaining what Boopons are, what they do, and how you can farm them. Here are all the methods you can use to earn Boopons inZenless Zone Zero. What Are Boopons in Zenless Zone Zero? Formerly called Coup-En,Boopons are a gacha currency inZenless Zone Zero....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Ernest Richardson

Boston Blue Star Donnie Wahlberg Teases A Surprise Must-Watch Guest Appearance On Blue Bloods Spinoff

Boston Bluestar Donnie Wahlberg has dropped a hint that hisBlue Bloodsco-starTom Selleck could make an appearance on the show. Debuting on CBS in September 2010,Blue Bloodsbecame one of the most successful shows on the network, and received acclaim for its creative storytelling, gritty realism, and themes of family, corruption, and law enforcement. After a strong run of 14 seasons,Blue Bloodswas canceled by the network, despite strong ratings. But, with spinoff showBoston Blueentering development, the franchise is set to continue, and Wahlberg will head up the new show....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 542 words · John Hanson

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 Is Teasing Something Wild With Viral Marketing Campaign

Call of Dutyfans have been speculating about what to expect in the upcomingBlack Ops 7for months now. As anticipation builds around its release, it should come as no surprise that Activision is launching a full-on viral marketing campaign to get players even more hyped. The viral marketing campaign featuresThe Guild, a mysterious corporation featured inBlack Ops 7.such as billboards and incredibly convincing (and terrifying)Forbesarticles. The Guild’s marketing extends to all facets of media and even into the real world in the form of billboard adverts, as spotted byXuser Inkslasher in San Francisco....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Wendy Riddle

Cities Skylines 2’s Traffic Systems Should Set a New Standard

Summary One of the main things players have to worry about in any urban city builder is the traffic situation. Just like in real life, as a city gets bigger, the traffic tends to get worse. This can cause huge delays, bottlenecks, and can force a city to come to a standstill if it is bad enough. That exact feeling is something that Colossal Order is trying to emulate withCities: Skylines 2, and so far, it seems to be doing a really great job at that....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 853 words · Nicholas Nolan

Dragon Ball Creator's Shocking Secret: Why He Hated Iconic Attack Names

Dragon Ballis iconic for a number of reasons. From its instantly recognizable cast of characters to its flashy action and distinct aesthetic, so much has gone into making the series legendary. Over 40 years on from their debut in the pages ofWeekly Shōnen Jump, Goku and company remain some of anime and manga’s most popular heroes. One of the series' iconic calling cards is its shouted named attacks. Generations of kids have stood in front of mirrors and practiced their fiercest Kamehamehas, and it’s likely generations more will do the same in coming years....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 670 words · Michael Jones

Fixed's 10 Raunchiest Jokes & Most Shocking Moments

The following contains descriptions of sexual acts and violence, as depicted inFixed. Fixedis a very raunchy comedy, with the ten dirtiest and most shocking gags highlighting how far the cartoon can push the envelope. Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky,Fixedhas little in common with some of Tartakovsky’s other projects, likeSamurai JackandHotel Transylvania. The crass comedy focuses on a dog that discovers he’s about to be neutered, so he decides to head out for a night on the town that quickly involves his best friends, his love interest, and plenty of hilarious one-off characters....

July 19, 2025 · 7 min · 1356 words · Jeffrey Cole

Gen V Season 2 Trailer Reveals Release Date & Bloodsoaked Return To Godolkin University

TheGen Vseason 2 release date and first trailer have been revealed.The Boysspinoff takes place at Godolkin University, where supes train in the hopes of one day working for Vought and joining the elite team known as the Seven.Gen Vseason 1 endedwith Marie Moreau (Jaz Sinclair), Andre Anderson (Chance Perdomo), Emma Meyer (Lizzie Broadway), and Jordan Li (London Thor and Derek Luh) imprisoned in a mysterious facility. Season 2 underwent rewrites after Perdomo passed away in March 2024....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 530 words · Dominique Salinas

Get Nostalgic with Microsoft's "Bliss" Ugly Christmas Sweater

The rolling hills of Windows XP’s “Bliss” wallpaper were always iconic, even in the 2000s. Bliss is one of the most well-known photographs in the world, it helped to define art and computing at the turn of the century, and it’s now the subject of a Microsoft-branded ugly Christmas sweater. Microsoft has quietly turned ugly Christmas sweaters into a holiday tradition. Last year, it sold aClippy sweater, and it offered aMinesweeper sweaterin 2021....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 327 words · Amy Prince

Ghosts of Hiroshima: Book Behind James Cameron's Upcoming Film Debuts

James Cameron’sAvatarmovies are far from finished, but the director is already attached to an upcoming war drama — and the book it’s based on is officially on sale today.Cameron has no shortage of excellent films, but his upcoming project will allow him to explore the aftermath of a real-life tragedy that completely reshaped history: the 1945 bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Cameron will do this by bringingGhosts of Hiroshimaby Charles Pellegrino to the screen, and the non-fiction book is officially out as of today, August 5....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 501 words · Tracy Steele

How Long Before Downton Abbey Does The Gilded Age Take Place (& How They Can Connect)

Despite decades separatingThe Gilded AgeandDownton Abbey,Julian Fellowes' two hit period dramas can and possibly will still connect.Downton Abbeybecame a global phenomenon on ITV in the UK and Masterpiece PBS in the United States. After 6 seasons,Downton Abbeyjumped to feature films, with the third and reportedly final movie,Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, premiering on September 12. The massive success ofDownton Abbeyled to HBO approaching Julian Fellowes to create an American version. AfterDownton Abbeyended its TV run, Fellowes createdThe Gilded Age, which premiered on HBO in 2022....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 844 words · Matthew Barnes