Saros Developer Wanted to Turn Projectiles Into “Opportunities,” New Ancient Ruins Gameplay Revealed

This is where the core gameplay really comes into focus. Creative director Gregory Louden explained to PlayStation Blog that this game is designed to be more of a “playground” for experimentation, unlike the more challenging “obstacle course” feel of Returnal. The goal is to give players lots of options and opportunities, especially with projectiles. Instead of just avoiding enemy fire, you’ll actively seek it out to charge up Prominence, your powerful weapon.

Smiling Friends Releases New Special Online Before Series Finale

I’m a huge fan of Smiling Friends, and I’ve been loving the short episodes they’ve been releasing! The newest one, “Smiling Shorts: Card Game,” totally delivers on everything that makes the main series so great. It starts with almost everyone playing a simple card game, but, predictably, things quickly go off the rails thanks to Mr. Boss’s crew. One risky card pull sends everyone into survival mode, and the ending is absolutely wild – seriously, it features one of the creepiest creatures they’ve ever shown! You really need to check out this short; it’s a perfect little dose of Smiling Friends chaos.

Star Wars Confirms The Mandalorian & Grogu Has a Villain Problem (Or There’s a Huge Twist)

Over three seasons of The Mandalorian on Disney+, audiences have followed the adventures of Din Djarin and Grogu, a unique father-and-son pair. Since Din first found Grogu (known as ‘The Child’), they’ve experienced a lot and met many different characters, both helpful and dangerous. Now, as they make their first appearance on the big screen in the film The Mandalorian and Grogu, Din and Grogu will face new challenges and meet new people, including Ward, a leader of the New Republic’s Adelphi Rangers played by Sigourney Weaver, and Rotta the Hutt, played by Jeremy Allen White.

New Lord of the Ring Movie Officially Doubles Down on the Franchise’s Biggest Problem

The new story begins 14 years after the events of The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King. While Frodo sailed to the Undying Lands, his Hobbit companions – Sam, Merry, and Pippin – stayed behind. The film will show them reflecting on their adventures, and then tell a story that takes place during The Fellowship of the Ring. Specifically, it will adapt chapters 3 through 8 of the book, which weren’t included in the first Lord of the Rings movie.

Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 Trailer Shows Off New Monsters (And a Lost Character From the Series)

Following a series of previews and a look at the accompanying action figures – a classic element of any great ’80s franchise – Netflix has now released the official trailer for Stranger Things: Tales From ’85. The new footage seems to recapture the spirit of the show’s early seasons, with the kids embarking on adventures reminiscent of classic Spielberg films. However, this approach introduces new characters and creatures from the Upside Down that are never referenced in the main Stranger Things series, which could create a plot inconsistency.

Harry Hole’s Book Return & New Plot Details Revealed By Author Ahead Of Netflix’s 9-Part Adaptation

Harry Hole, the compelling detective created by Norwegian author Jo Nesbø, has starred in thirteen novels, starting with The Bat (originally Flaggermusmannen in 1996). Like many famous literary detectives, Hole is a brilliant but often difficult investigator who uses unconventional methods. The series, most recently continuing with Killing Moon (Blodmåne) in 2023, also explores his personal battles with alcoholism and depression, and his journey toward better mental health and professional conduct.