Is Monster Hunter World Worth Playing in 2024?

Summary Monster Hunter Worldhelped to bring the long-runningMonster Hunterfranchise into the mainstream, achieving the greatest level of success the series had seen in localized regions. Since its release, players have also been treated to the excellentMonster Hunter World: Iceborneexpansion, as well as the follow-upMonster Hunter Riseand its phenomenalSunbreakexpansion. With the recent announcement ofMonster Hunter Wildsarriving in 2025 and acting as the official “sequel” of sorts toMonster Hunter World, some players might be wondering whether it’s worth going back and playing Capcom’s 2018 masterpiece....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 721 words · Jamie Owens

Jacob's Ladder Ending, Explained

Critically acclaimed and incredibly haunting, the 1990 horror movieJacob’s Ladderhas an ending that shocks and stuns. With an unforgettable performance by Tim Robbins in the main role and a message about PTSD and grief,Jacob’s Ladderhas been talked about ever since its release. Written by Bruce Joel Rubin and directed by Adrian Lyne, the movie doesn’t follow a traditional story formula, which is what makes it so different and interesting. While there are many movies about the effects of war,Jacob’s Ladderpaints a fascinating and devastating picture of a young man who is scared of what’s happening to him....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 763 words · Kenneth Bailey

James Cameron Reveals Why Avatar: The Way Of Water Took So Long

Now that the long-awaited sequel to James Cameron’s 2009 masterpieceAvatar, titledAvatar: The Way of Water,is finally upon us, the renowned filmmaker is opening up about why the follow-up project took so long. Featuring groundbreaking CGI and visuals for the time,Avatarexplored the fictional world of Pandora, the home world of the primitive Na’vi people and the setting for a battle over the rare resource unobtanium for the space-borne 22nd-century human race. The film was an instant classic, with fans waiting so long for a sequel that many have forgottenwhat happened at the end of the firstAvatarmovie....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 551 words · Anne Watkins

Kingdom Hearts 4: Will It Have Final Fantasy Characters?

A few years ago, it might not have been a question whether or notFinal Fantasycharacters would make an appearance in a numberedKingdom Heartstitle. However, with the release ofKingdom Hearts 3has proven that Square Enix isn’t afraid to leave theFinal Fantasyaspect of the seriesbehind for future installments. That being said, the initial backlash from having omitted theFinal Fantasycharacters fromKingdom Hearts 3eventually led to them being reintroduced during theRe:MindDLC. So, while there has been a pattern of leaving these fan-favorite characters out of the last few games, Square Enix may have learned a lesson about their inclusion in the wake of the most recent title....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 667 words · Gary Peterson

KonoSuba: Hilarious Megumin Memes

TheKonoSubaanime series portrays the life of Kazuma Satou, a recluse who finds himself reincarnated in a fantasy world. On his demon-slaying quest, Kazuma forms a party with the goddess Aqua, the masochistic crusader Darkness, and Megumin, an explosion-obsessed archwizard. InKonoSuba, as a character,Megumin’s tendencies and uniquenessmake her well-loved by fans. To this extent, many depictions of Megumin in the form of memes have taken the internet by storm. From her iconic catchphrases to her hilarious reactions, Megumin memes are very relatable and have captured the hearts of fans....

July 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1118 words · Laura Watson

Lord Of The Rings: 8 Impressive Things Legolas Did Before Joining The Fellowship

Summary Legolas is known to many people asthe keyElvencharacter inThe Lord of the Rings.He is a prominent member of the Fellowship and is shown to be an extremely talented archer who doesn’t fear fighting the forces of darkness, alone or with friends. He is recognized for participating in key events such as the battle of Helm’s Deep. However, like most elves, Legolas has lived a long life, and his achievements are not limited to what he did after joining the Fellowship....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 744 words · Sean Wilson

Marvel: Strongest Dark Avengers Members

Marvel’sAvengersare considered Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. They fight on the side of truth and righteousness and are the quintessential Marvel superheroes. But following theSecret Invasionstoryline of 2008, things changed as Norman Osborn rose to power after playing a critical role in ending the Skrull conflict. From the ashes of theSecret Invasion, theDark Avengerswere formed. This was a team of villains masquerading as heroes who were much more ominous than theThunderbolts. The Dark Avengers weren’t anti-heroes; they were truly villainous....

July 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1052 words · Jose Smith

My Hero Academia: Lady Nagant, Overhaul, & Deku Collide

The following content contains spoilers fromMy Hero Academia, Season 6, episode 21, currently streaming onCrunchyroll.If Hawks is to be believed, Deku doesn’t stand a chance against Lady Nagant’s incredible skills, but is that going to stop this stubborn young Hero from participating in the combat? Why certainly not! Instead of heading Hawks' warning, Deku heads directly into battle against Japan’s top marksman and former Pro-Hero, becoming the first person to evade more than one of Nagant’s bullets....

July 23, 2025 · 7 min · 1382 words · Jamie Wilson

Naruto: Konoha 11's Weakest Team

The Hidden Leaf Village is renowned for producing some ofthe most exceptional shinobiin theNarutouniverse, and while some made a name for themselves as the village’s elite, others lagged behind and got sidelined in the series. Such is the case with the Konoha 11, a collective term used to refer to the four original teams in theNarutoseries; Team 7, Team 8, Team 10, and Team Guy. While the members of all four teams eventually became some of the greatest shinobi the Hidden Leaf has ever seen, not all of them had an equal footing....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 793 words · Craig Bell

PlayStation VR2 Features Impressive Cinematic Mode

Sony Interactive Entertainment published an official FAQ detailingPlayStation VR2features including an impressive cinematic mode for PlayStation 5 players.PlayStation VR2launches near the end of the month with an astounding amount of features and a diverse launch lineup of first-party and third-party games. PlayStation VR2 is Sony’s next foray into VR gaming following the successful first-generation PlayStation VR headset. The PlayStation VR2 headset utilizes the technical capabilities of the PlayStation 5 to deliver high-refresh-rate gaming at a vivid 2000x2040 resolution per eye....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Julie Smith

Poets of the Fall Are Excited for Alan Wake 2

The surprise announcement ofAlan Wake 2during the Game Awards last night shocked many fans and, while very little is known about the project currently, it seems as though the band Poets of the Fall may be returning to provide more original music for the title. The music group has worked with Remedy on many of its titles, so it makes sense that it would be returning forAlan Wake 2, though nothing has been confirmed....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Ashley Mckinney

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: The Best Areas To Explore If You Want Fairy-Types

Pokemon Scarlet & Violetintroduces players to several completely new fairy-type Pokemon and new forms for those they already were familiar with while including many that are returning from previous games in the series. With 28 total to catch, players will have their hands full looking for each one andall the other types available. RELATED:Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: The Strongest Pokemon In The Palled Pokédex (& Where To Find Them)The fairy-type offers itself as an excellent counter to dragon-types inPokemon Scarlet & Violet....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 824 words · Donald Trujillo

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Could Feature Story Choices With Branching Paths

In many ways,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare breaking away from the norms of the franchise.Fuecoco doesn’t seem to follow the Fire starter Zodiac pattern, as one example, but its open-world design, non-linear story, co-op, and more are all major advancements for the franchise formula. Indeed, it seems that all the innovations fans wanted out ofPokemon Sword and Shieldcould be coming inPokemon Scarlet and Violet. That said, there are still a lot of unconfirmed variables regarding the game, with known and reliable leaker Riddler Khu currently being the only real source of information....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Brian Martinez