The story begins with the selection of the tributes for the 50th Hunger Games, and these characters are especially significant. As we learned in Catching Fire, Haymitch’s Games—the Second Quarter Quell—were different from all the others. It was decided fifty years earlier that this special Hunger Games would involve twice as many tributes: two children from each district would be sent to compete in the arena.
Travis Kelce’s father defended his son against criticism by sharing evidence of his impressive performance on social media.
As a huge Stranger Things fan, I’ve been glued to the trailers for season 5! It looks like we’re finally going to get a deep dive into Vecna’s backstory and see our favorite characters really battle it out against him and all those creatures from the Upside Down. After years of questions, it seems like we’re finally getting some answers. But, there’s this wild theory going around online that’s really got people talking – and a lot of fans apparently hate it! Basically, the idea is that the whole series might actually be a story Mike Wheeler wrote to cope with Will Byers dying back in season one. It’s a pretty out-there thought, but it’s definitely got people thinking!
The Mass Effect trilogy is highly regarded as one of the best in gaming. While the ending of Mass Effect 3 caused some disagreement, the series as a whole is now remembered very positively. That’s why fans were thrilled when BioWare announced Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, a remastered collection bringing all three games to modern consoles with several improvements. Now, you can enjoy the entire trilogy at a great price.
At the premiere of the new movie Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Daniel J. Johnson discussed the ongoing speculation with Deadline. He confirmed he is working to continue the Poker Face concept and that he is a key part of the plans he’s presenting to potential partners. Johnson then explained:
A comprehensive search of TESS single-planet systems reveals subtle gravitational tugs hinting at undiscovered companions.
According to Deadline, Wicked: For Good earned $150 million in its opening weekend in the US, making it the second-highest opening of 2025 after The Minecraft Movie ($162 million). Globally, the film grossed $226 million, breaking the record for movie adaptations of Broadway shows. This opening positions Wicked: For Good as the fourth-biggest global opening of the year, following Lilo & Stitch ($340 million), Jurassic World: Rebirth ($322 million), and The Minecraft Movie ($313 million).
There’s good news for fans hoping for connections between Marvel’s older shows and the main MCU! Brad Winderbaum, Marvel’s head of streaming, has officially confirmed that The Defenders Saga fits within the established timeline. This became clear with the return of characters like Kingpin and Daredevil, and was further confirmed by updates to the official MCU timeline on Disney+. Now, with the new Daredevil: Born Again series continuing that storyline, Marvel has shown how previously separate shows can become part of the larger universe. This opens the door for giving the characters from Agents of SHIELD the recognition they deserve, especially with the massive stakes of the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars movies.
The last couple of years have been fantastic for gaming, with a lot of exciting new titles. This year’s Game of the Year contenders are particularly strong, including RPGs like Expedition 33 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. But beyond the biggest releases, there are several other excellent RPGs that deserve more attention. Here are 5 RPGs you should definitely check out and add to your play list.
Some DC heroes could really benefit from updates. These characters have great potential but feel a bit old-fashioned, aren’t being used to their full ability, or just need a little more excitement. One hero especially needs a revamp to make their portrayal more consistent. Ultimately, change is a good thing, and these seven heroes would thrive with a fresh take.