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Indiana Jones & The Great Circle Proves How Games Can Avoid A Common Nostalgia Trap

Nostalgia can often be a double-edged sword for long-running franchises, but Indiana Jones and the Great Circle provides a perfect example of how it can be wielded effectively. The most recent entry in the Indiana Jones franchise was the subject of much hype and ballyhoo during its three years in development, and now that the finished product is in players' hands, people have been largely pleased with it. The mass appeal of the game is certainly due in no small part to the recognizable name and image of Dr. Jones himself , as well as the classic movies he's associated with. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/7M5kwA2

Bloody Axe Wound's Hilarie Burton On Producing Wild Horror-Comedy, Jeffrey Dean Morgan's Role In The Movie & One Tree Hill Sequel

Hilarie Burton is expanding her producorial roster in Bloody Axe Wound . Having first started as a host on MTV's Total Request Live , Burton would find her big break in the acting world with her role as Peyton in One Tree Hill , starring in the first six seasons of the hit teen drama. She has since found success both on the big and small screens, including the well-received drama The Secret Life of Bees , USA Network's White Collar and recurring roles on Grey's Anatomy and the Lethal Weapon show, among others. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/4IjJndW

10 Most Anticipated MMOs Of 2025 & Beyond

MMO games are undisputedly one of the most exciting genres. With the promise of a massive world, high player interaction, and endless content, there's a reason so many players eagerly anticipate the next big attempt. While some of the core MMOs, like Final Fantasy XIV and World of Warcraft are still excelling in the genre, and as an MMO "killer" of the two seems increasingly more far-fetched, there's certainly room within the genre to hold multiple compelling entries. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/8tjzK0w

Hayden Panettiere's 15 Best Movies And TV Shows

Hayden Panettiere 's best movies and TV shows reveal an actress who got a huge start as a child actor before becoming one of the more successful television actors of the last decade. Panettiere started out her career as a second-generation star, her mother (Lesley Vogel) was a former soap opera actress. She was homeschooled throughout high school and had private tutors to allow her to finish her high school diploma while she was acting full-time as a teenager. This is the result of her acting in commercials since she was eleven months old. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/DNR1Lcs

Married At First Sight Season 18’s Cheating Scandal Won’t Save The Season (It's Already Way Too Messy)

Married At First Sight season 18’s promised cheating scandal and subsequent couple swap hasn’t happened yet, but the drama won’t be able to save an already messy season from disaster . Throughout Married At First Sight history, there have been scandals that have rocked the seasons and changed the show at its core. While some have been based around the entirety of the cast of a season, others have been based around a couple or a participant. Married At First Sight season 18 has promised a whole new kind of scandal, with two participants cheating on their spouses before swapping couples. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/I4xLyfJ

Marvel's Comic Continuity Has Found a True Bridge With the MCU, And We Have the TVA to Thank

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is now officially connected to the Marvel Comics continuity, as a new comic series debuts which acts as a bridge between the live-action universe and the pages of the comics. Of course, within the multiverse, everything is connected, and crossovers between different media formats have been seen before, but the TVA comic series directly ties the MCU and Marvel's main comic continuity together. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/LnqA9IQ

After Patch 2.2, Are Cyberpunk 2077 Updates Done?

The recent release of Cyberpunk 2077 's Patch 2.2 on December 10, 2024, has generated a lot of buzz. This big update added new options for character customization, an improved Photo Mode, and various improvements to vehicles. It came as a surprise, especially since CD Projekt Red is supposed to be focused on developing The Witcher 4 . However, this release may mean that the team is officially stopping any work on Cyberpunk 2077 . The best way to signal the team is done is to drop a final update. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/YCgXFPu

10 Harsh Realities Facing The MCU's New Avengers

Ever since Avengers: Endgame , the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been in desperate need of a new Avengers team, but there are a lot of obstacles ahead of a new team being formed. Back in the MCU's earliest Phase, the team of heroes was introduced one by one. Iron Man had his story told, and despite being a challenging fit, he was taken on by SHIELD as a consultant to help bring the Avengers Initiative to life. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/fncjtbv

All Baldur's Gate 3 News We Expect In 2025

Even though Baldur's Gate 3 is well over a year old, Larian Studios has continued to support the game with a constant stream of updates and new content. It was easily the biggest game of the year in 2023 , and continued its run of dominance throughout 2024 as players racked up thousands of hours in the sprawling RPG. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/T0mR1KU

NCIS's First 5 Seasons Are Coming To Netflix Very Soon

NCIS seasons 1 through 5 are coming to Netflix very soon, the streaming service soon being the home of the show's earliest investigations. Originally conceived as a spinoff of the '90s legal drama JAG , the series has become a long-running franchise all of its own, with NCIS season 22 currently airing on CBS. The show also sports six spinoffs to its name, two of which are still ongoing, and one that has yet to be released. This new era of the show highlights how much its evolved after over 20 years of investigations throughout its history. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/VJNXhLO

10 Lessons Star Wars Needs To Learn From 2024's Mistakes... & How They Can Make The Future So Much Brighter

Star Wars has become one of the most prominent and beloved franchises in the world since it began in 1977, but based on the mistakes the franchise made in 2024, these steps must be taken to secure a better future for Star Wars movies and TV shows . Star Wars did have several new releases this year, all of them TV shows. Even so, it was a relatively quiet year for the franchise, particularly when it came to news of upcoming Star Wars shows . from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/aeINjCT

The Black Phone: All Victims of The Grabber Explained

Screen Rant viewers beware: this contains massive SPOILERS for the horror film The Black Phone. The movie is known for its clever conceit: in a serial killer’s basement, a young boy finds the means to escape by speaking to the previous victims’ ghosts. This brings us to the first victim. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/D72C6zI

The Black Phone: 3 Best Theories About The Grabber’s Backstory

Screen Rant investigates the untold story of the Grabber, the child-abducting villain of the horror film The Black Phone. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/EMe8Un5

Why There's Never Been A Nirvana Biopic Explained

Nirvana is one of the most important bands of the turn of the 20th century, not only because of the mythology of its band members, but because of their influence on rock, grunge, and music in general afterward, and yet there's never been a true biopic about the band. Music biopics are the coin of the Hollywood realm and every time one is released, it always seems to be a hit, critically and financially. Unsurprisingly, filling a movie with hit songs sung by superstars is an easy recipe for success. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/6NyV4DY

“There Is A General Hope” For Indiana Jones & The Great Circle Sequel, But Nothing Confirmed, According To Composer Gordy Haab

After releasing to positive reception, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is looking towards a DLC, titled The Order of Giants , to keep its post-release success going, but is a sequel going to happen? Developed by MachineGames, best known for releasing the modern Wolfenstein games, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has quickly become a critical success - and while nothing's been confirmed yet, some of the game's developers are already hoping for a sequel to get greenlit. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/84mVg7F

Dune: Prophecy: Episode 5 Ending Explained

The fifth episode of Dune: Prophecy offers a shocking revelation behind Desmond Hart's origins while also laying ground for a royal conspiracy. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/axTs4Mj

12 X-Men: First Class Characters Ranked By How Useful They Would've Been Against Thanos

X-Men: First Class introduced an incredible world of exciting mutants to the Marvel Universe , and many of these heroes and villains could have been instrumental in the MCU's fight against Thanos. With everything known about Avengers: Secret Wars , there is the potential for a multiversal rematch to occur, suggesting that characters like these may actually appear to fight alongside the Avengers. With this in mind, it is important to examine the efficacy and power of each of these familiar mutants when understanding their place in an MCU context. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/UVSZDQx

Kraven the Hunter: 5 Biggest Easter Eggs in the Spider-Man Spinoff

Screen Rant takes a deep dive into the five most important Easter Eggs in Kraven the Hunter, the latest movie in the Sony Spider-Man Universe. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/orTE5te

I've Already Figured Out What Dragon Ball Daima's New Fusion Will Be

From its placement in the series' timeline to its most prominent cast members, Dragon Ball Daima has taken heavy inspiration from the iconic, yet divisive, Majin Buu Saga. Goku's newest adventure takes the Saiyan through the previously unexplored Demon Realm with comrades both old and new, returning the series to its roots while also introducing fresh, exciting ideas. Placing one of the Buu Saga's most underutilized characters, Shin, in a leading role, Daima seems set to expand on the lore the original arc introduced, but never fully fleshed out . from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/CLPyQs9

Dave The Diver Makes His Way Into The Jungle In Late 2025

MintRocket has revealed the next DLC coming to their underwater adventure title, Dave The Diver , which brings fans out of the Blue Hole and onto dry land within the jungle. The title originally launched on PC in 2023 and later made its way to both PlayStation and Switch. Since then, Dave the Diver has become well-loved thanks to various updates and collaborations, including partnerships with both Godzilla and Dredge . from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/vPEu6im

10 Most Heartbreaking Marvel Movie And TV Show Quotes Of 2024

Marvel's 2024 movies and TV shows, both in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and in Sony's Spider-Man Universe , have included some of the franchise's most heartbreaking and emotional quotes yet. 2024 was something of a slim year for Marvel's superhero franchises, with only eight projects across two franchises releasing in total, and only one Marvel Studios movie, Deadpool & Wolverine , hitting theaters. Nevertheless, 2024 was an incredibly poignant and emotionally-intense year for Marvel, with these eight projects including some beautiful and moving moments. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/ze2csK9

From Season 4 Has A Worsening Problem To Fix With One Of The Show’s Best Original Characters

Warning: There are spoilers ahead for From season 3. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/nNwZmDB

25 Best Movies Like Knives Out

Directed by Rian Johnson, Knives Out creates its own unique world and characters but is influenced by murder mysteries whodunnits that leave a lot of movies like Knives Out that fans can check out next. Knives Out was released in theaters in 2019 and was a huge success, earning 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and making $312 million at the box office , ( via Box Office Mojo ). Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is a private detective from the American South hired to investigate the death of the patriarch of a wealthy family. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/G6uHOgo

Ghosts Season 4 Episode 6’s Animal Spirit Twist Fixes An Upcoming Lore Problem

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Ghosts season 4, episode 6, “The Primary Source” from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/xDO46F9

I’m Concerned Sister Wives Star Christine Brown Is Realizing David Woolley’s Red Flags Are Too Much (She Moved Too Fast)

Sister Wives star Christine Brown moved quickly in her relationship with David Woolley, and though she appears happy on screen, I’m concerned that she’s starting to understand why she was cautioned to approach things slowly in her new relationship . Sister Wives season 19 has been a difficult look at the state of the Brown family, but Christine has been thriving in her new relationship throughout the season. Christine, who left the patriarch during Sister Wives season 17, has been doing the best of Kody’s ex-wives since their tumultuous marriage ended. Though she struggled at first, Christine has done well alone. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/eaquONh

20 Years Later, Lost's Series Premiere Still Has One Of The Smartest Episode Titles In TV History

Two decades later, the opening episode of Lost still holds a place in the pantheon of great TV pilots, and even its title is surprisingly clever. Lost 's first episode aired across two weeks on September 22 and 29, 2004. It introduced viewers to the show that would become known for its gripping story, mysterious atmosphere, and groundbreaking production. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/jGDFgJ0

How Many Items Can You Have In Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete?

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete has plenty of goodies to collect. There are hundreds of clothing and furniture items to craft and purchase. There are many bugs, fish, and fruits to gather, crafting materials to compile and fortune cookies to hoard. And, of course, there are treats and gifts for the villagers who visit the campsite. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/CgqX0yv

Team Rocket Strikes Fan: Pokémon-less TCG Pocket Cards Remind Everyone To Appreciate The Background Art

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket cards have some striking Pokémon artwork, but removing the mon reveals the equally beautiful art underneath. The mobile game digitizes several existing cards and creates many completely unique entries into the TCG. Many fans agree that the cards look stunning in their new digital home, with Pokémon literally popping out of the cards. The new and old artwork both have one main thing in common, background art that sets the whole card's setting, style, and tone. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/wULEqD5

7 Ways Bridgerton Season 4’s Benedict Story Will Be Different From Netflix’s First 3 Seasons

While the first three seasons of Bridgerton have several things in common, repeating the formula of adopting a new lead romance with each installment, Benedict Bridgerton's (played by Luke Thompson) story includes several unique elements that will set it apart from previous seasons. Adapted from Julia Quinn's Bridgerton novels , the show focuses on the Bridgerton children's search for love. Bridgerton is one of Netflix's most popular series and has gotten better with each season. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/u4HgFJh

Tell Me Lies Season 1 Ending Explained (In Detail)

The Tell Me Lies ending concludes with Stephen (Jackson White) shocking Lucy (Grace Van Patten) at two different points in time. Based on the novel by Carola Lovering, Tell Me Lies season 1 is mostly set in 2007-2008. This is during Lucy's freshman year at Baird College in New York while Stephen is a junior. The season is book-ended by Lucy and Stephen, who haven't seen each other in four years, attending the wedding of their friends, Bree (Catherine Missal) and Evan (Branden Cook) in 2015. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/tUohrFe

4 BTS Facts You Didn’t Know About Elf

Even if you watch Elf every Christmas, you may not know these behind-the-scenes facts. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/HNcAwOV

Chainsaw Man Crushes a Popular Fan-Theory in New Manga Volume

Warning: Contains spoilers for Chainsaw Man Chainsaw Man left fans heartbroken following the release of Chapter #170, which harshly revealed the death of Denji's beloved little sister in spirit, Nayuta. Where Part One of the series used Makima as the embodiment of control to destroy Denji's will, Part Two uses just about everyone else to tear the titular Chainsaw Man down. Nayuta's death left Denji with no family, and no one in his corner , except for an Asa who is too deluded by the idea of saving the series' protagonist to really know where to begin doing so. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/RSpBAi6

90 Day Fiancé: 5 Biggest Scandals the Reality TV Show Has Featured

Like many reality TV shows, 90 Day Fiancé is no stranger to scandals and controversies. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/0plLaqj

Move Over Baby Yoda, Star Wars Has A New Adorable Lead Character

WARNING: This article contains SPOILERS for Star Wars: Skeleton Crew episodes 1 & 2. It's been five years since Baby Yoda first appeared in The Mandalorian , and a brand-new character from Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is now challenging him for the title of cutest Star Wars character. Skeleton Crew 's cast is mainly composed of four children, named Wim, Neel, Fern, and KB, who end up getting lost in the galaxy whilst seeking adventure on their lackluster homeworld of At Attin. The story of Skeleton Crew is thus viewed through the young eyes of these children, filling it with absolute wonder. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/9NM78yb

Yellowstone: What Does 'Counting Coup' Mean?

Warning! SPOILERS ahead for Yellowstone season 5, episode 12, "Counting Coup". Yellowstone season 5, episode 12 is entitled "Counting Coup," demonstrating how important this concept is to the story. Throughout "Counting Coup," Kayce (Luke Grimes) focuses on finding out more details about who had killed John and getting vengeance. While Beth (Kelly Reilly) is sidetracked by Yellowstone season 5, episode 12' s unnecessary death from her mission of confronting Jamie (Wes Bentley) about his role, Kayce talks with a contact and learns the name of the man who was behind the assassination. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/FZRe8aJ

The Golden Bachelorette: Pascal Ibgui Isn't Husband Material (His Ego Could Be A Red Flag In A Future Marriage)

Pascal Ibgui’s early departure from The Golden Bachelorette may have cost him his only chance at finding love. The charismatic salon owner made a strong impression with the blunt humor he delivered with a charming French accent. He won Joan Vassos over with his confidence and zest for adventure, which reminded her of her late husband. Although Pascal had a good chance of securing a future with Joan , he couldn’t recover from his tumultuous past enough to open his heart up to her. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/uAoVxv4

Grinch Brickcraft Sets Review: A Worthy (& Inexpensive) Festive Alternative To LEGO

While LEGO tends to have most of the market sewn up when it comes to licensed brick building sets, but there are other brick build companies on the market. It's one of those competitors - the American-made Brickcraft - who are capitalizing on the Grinch IP with a range of festive Grinch brick sets released just in time for Christmas 2024. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/blVfnAZ