Game Studio Responds To Fears Of Shutdown As Scale Of Microsoft Layoffs Becomes Clear

Following reports that layoffs caused byMicrosofthad led to Romero Games shutting down, the indie studio released a statement to clear up the confusion. Although one of the studio’s projects did lose funding, as of now, the studio is not planning to shut down. According to Romero Games' statement, they are actively looking for a way to move forward. In a post onTwitter, Romero Games made it clear that, although they would need to assess their staffing situation,the studio was not closing....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · Joshua Potts

Genshin Impact Leak Reveals Spiral Abyss Enemies for Version 3.6

A newGenshin Impactleak has revealed the lineup of enemies for the upper floors of the Spiral Abyss in Version 3.6, as well as the new Ley Line effects.The Spiral Abyss servesas the most significant form of endgame content for the massively popular HoYoverse RPG, tasking players with tackling floors filled with powerful enemies. The floors also feature a variety of unique buffs for different elements and reactions, encouraging players to build teams around each cycle....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Stephen Allen

Google Docs Now Has Handwritten Annotations, Like OneNote

It’s hard to beat Google Docs as a collaborative tool. The fact that it lives within the Google ecosystem, is pretty fully featured, and can be used from basically anywhere has helped it gain fame against long-established competitors such as Microsoft Word. There are lots of ways to add annotations and feedback to documents within Google Docs, but if you’ve ever found yourself in the need to do it the old-fashioned way (with pen to paper) instead of the modern way, Google Docs has your back, too....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Jamie Carter

High Potential Season 2 Strengthens Its Psych Connection With 1 Confirmed Comeback

People couldn’t help but compareHigh Potentialto the popular USA Network seriesPsychduring its first season, and now,the connections between the two shows will only grow in season 2.The ABC crime drama is based on the 2021 Franco-Belgian seriesHPIand followsKaitlin Olson’s Morgan Gillory, a high potential intellectual (HPI). Morgan startsHigh Potentialworking as a cleaning lady for the LAPD. However, when she accidentally stumbles upon a case and discovers a detail that blows it wide open during one of her night shifts, Morgan becomes a consultant for a group of detectives....

July 29, 2025 · 4 min · 708 words · Erin Martinez

How To Pick Locks In Oblivion Remastered

If you’ve only ever played Bethesda’s newer RPGs, the lockpicking mini-game inThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredis almost certain to be a mystery to you. You’ve probably experienced the lockpicking mechanic introduced byFallout 3in one form or another: one stick rotates the pick around the lock, and the other rotates the lock itself. You have to find the sweet spot by paying attention to how much the lock rotates when the pick is in different positions, ultimately finding the sweet spot through trial and error....

July 29, 2025 · 5 min · 961 words · Craig Blankenship

I'm So Glad Avengers: Doomsday's Cast Announcement Confirms At Least 2 Actors Will Have Broken A New Major MCU Record Through Its Release

Tom Hiddleston and Sebastian Stan will be breaking a hugeMCUrecord by returning as Loki and Bucky Barnes' Winter Soldier, respectively, in 2026’s upcomingAvengers: Doomsday. Marvel Studios confirmed the first27 actors confirmed to be cast inAvengers: Doomsdayat the end of March, and while this line-up included some brilliant surprises, there are also many MCU veterans who will be reprising their roles. Among them are some actors who’ve been in the MCU since the very beginning, and have become some of the franchise’s most consistent characters....

July 29, 2025 · 4 min · 806 words · Dawn Williams

Is Cara Patterson Leaving Elsbeth? Kaya Blanke's Promotion & Future Explained

Warning: SPOILERS forElsbethseason 2, episode 19, “I’ve Got A Little List.” Kaya Blanke’s detective promotion onElsbethshook things up quite a bit for the series, but now it’s progressed to the point that some fans are worried about Carra Patterson’s future on the show. From the very first episode,Elsbeth’s cast of charactershave been among one of the most influential factors in setting it apart from other procedurals. While a lot of that credit goes to its protagonist, the supporting cast have certainly pulled their own weight as well....

July 29, 2025 · 4 min · 835 words · William Mccoy

John Krasinski & Natalie Portman's Indiana Jones-esque Adventure Movie Becomes Streaming Hit Despite 38% RT Score

John KrasinskiandNatalie Portman’s latest Apple TV+ adventure movie may not be proving a hit with critics, but their treasure-hunting antics are quickly becoming a streaming success story. Portman, whose previous tenure in major franchises such asStar Warsand the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is no stranger to high-octane adventure and has repeatedly proven herself in multiple fan-favorite roles since first coming to widespread attention in Luc Besson’s1994 action thrillerLéon: The Professional. Her latest outing also sees her teamed with Krasinski, whose breakout role as Jim Halpert in the US version ofThe Officehas helped make him one of Hollywood’s most recognizable actors....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 571 words · Daniel Hughes

Jonathan Groff’s Étoile Season 1 Cameo Explained

Warning: This article includes SPOILERS for Étoile! Actor Jonathan Groff has one of the most enjoyable cameos in Prime Video’sÉtoile, reuniting with his former Broadway co-star. After much anticipation,Étoileis finally available for streaming, allowing audiences to delve into the world of professional ballet at a time when the arts are struggling.Étoile– which is made byGilmore Girls’ creator, Amy Sherman-Palladino, and her husband, Dan Palladino – centers on a daring talent swap between a New York City ballet company and a Parisian one....

July 29, 2025 · 4 min · 827 words · Jennifer Adams

Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Review: A Worthy Successor To Season 1 That Lived Up To My Expectations

Kaiju No. 8was a massive hit in its first season, so the second season was highly anticipated. Fortunately,Kaiju No. 8season 2 is looking very promising, as the first few episodes (which were provided for review) introduce new characters, get down to business quickly, and keep up with the series' beloved characters as they split up for different squads. Kaiju No. 8season 1 followed Kafka Hibino, a man who dreamed of joining the Kaiju defense force, only to end up working in Kaiju clean-up....

July 29, 2025 · 5 min · 934 words · Matthew Barnes

Kerbal Space Program 2 Gets Big Release Date Delay

2015’sKerbal Space Programcemented a place for itself in the ranks ofgreat sci-fi gamesthrough its distinct mix of space sim sandbox gameplay, quirky physics, and goofy sense of humor. Unfortunately, it will be quite a while before its followup,Kerbal Space Program 2, can leave its own mark, because the game has been delayed again. Afterhaving its release window pushed back to fall 2021earlier this year, Take-Two Interactive announced during its second fiscal quarter report this week that the game is now slated to launch during the 2023 fiscal year....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Natasha Smith

KPop Demon Hunters: Netflix’s Missed Opportunity For Theatrical Success

KPop Demon Huntershas been a massive success for Netflix, but the streaming service is missing a perfect opportunity to make the phenomenon even bigger. Since its release in July 2025,KPop Demon Huntershas become one of the most popular animated movies of the year, making waves online and garnering critical acclaim. KPop Demon Huntersis already Netflix’s most-watched original animated movieof all time, and their fourth most-watched movie overall, with the ability to keep climbing the ranking....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Elizabeth Dominguez

Let's Face It, Supernatural Season 15 Made The Right Call Reversing The Show's Original Ending

Supernaturalseason 15 brought the long-running CW series to a somewhat divisive end; while some viewers appreciated the larger story beats, others felt they could’ve been executed more seamlessly. There’s always the argument to be made thatSupernaturalshould have ended in season 5, as it was intended to. But overall, there are enough highlights in its 15 seasons that this stance doesn’t hold up. And in a way,Supernatural’s true endingresembles that of season 5’s “Swan Song....

July 29, 2025 · 4 min · 646 words · Joseph Edwards