Many memorable villains have appeared in the James Bond films, and a few have even become famous cultural figures. Here’s our list of the 7 best James Bond villains, ranked by how well the actors portrayed them, the villains’ influence on the Bond series, and their lasting impact on popular culture.
The story arc “Dying Wish” in *The Amazing Spider-Man* (#698-700) famously saw Peter Parker seemingly killed and replaced by Doctor Octopus, Otto Octavius. Now, with Norman Osborn taking on the Spider-Man mantle, fans are noticing a different approach. Osborn’s version of Spider-Man appears motivated by a genuine desire to redeem himself, even if his methods are unconventional. This contrasts sharply with Otto Octavius, who remained his villainous self as the Superior Spider-Man. While comparisons between these two alternate Spider-Men are sure to be a hot topic, the bigger question is why Marvel is revisiting this type of storyline, and why they’d risk upsetting fans.
The God of War series doesn’t need to stick to familiar territory with another predictable mythology. While many fans are already knowledgeable about Egyptian mythology, and Santa Monica Studio is capable of originality, exploring it feels like a misstep. This is especially true considering that *Ragnarok* hinted at a more innovative and suitable direction for Kratos’s future adventures.
For a long time, *Destiny 2* was the leading example of the ‘looter-shooter’ genre, combining online world elements with excellent shooting mechanics. While it started with a lot of potential, it eventually fell into a pattern of constantly increasing power levels, reused content, and a system called ‘sunsetting’ – where older gear became useless, frustrating many players. *Borderlands 4*, however, immediately recaptures the excitement of finding new loot, showing players how rewarding powerful and creative gear can be.
Honestly, what I find so fascinating about the Hashira is how they each cope with life – and survival – in such different ways. It’s like their past experiences and how they see the world really shape everything they do. You can really see their personal philosophies at work, and it’s incredibly complex and moving to watch.
Although many storylines in the Arrowverse were successful and enjoyed by fans, some unfortunately missed the mark. These ranged from confusing plots and illogical events to truly terrible arcs. Here are five of the worst, including villains with disappointing reveals and deaths that didn’t make sense.
Night Vision Goggles make it easier to see in the dark and let you aim more effectively, even tilting your weapon for better control. You can also get versions with laser pointers, but they cost coupons. Be aware that enemies will also have Night Vision Goggles, so be prepared! This update also introduces new behavior for enemy NPCs: they’ll actively hunt and scavenge loot from fallen mutants.
The movie *Superman* was released on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on Tuesday. The 4K version came in standard packaging, a collectible SteelBook edition (which quickly sold out), and with a lenticular cover. It features stunning visuals in 2160p with Dolby Vision and HDR10, and immersive Dolby Atmos sound. Overall, this is one of the best new 4K releases available. Warner Bros. has consistently delivered high-quality discs this year, and *Superman* is a prime example of how a movie should look and sound on home media, alongside releases like *Sinners*.
Okay, so the next big expansion for the game, called ‘From the Ashes’, is dropping on December 19th, 2025 – which is awesome because that’s the same day the new *Avatar: Fire and Ash* movie comes out! We finished up the season pass content with the two DLCs we already got, so this one will be a separate purchase for everyone. They’re also doing a physical copy of the game that includes both the main game *and* the ‘From the Ashes’ expansion, which is cool if you’re just getting into it.
Okay, so 2022’s big event saw Odin, the All-Father, make the ultimate sacrifice – he gave all his power, the Odin-Force, to Thor so Thor could finally take down the seriously dangerous God Tempest. Since then, Odin’s been hanging out in Valhalla. Honestly, while it’s sad, his death felt…earned. He’d done a *lot* of terrible things over the years, and his passing finally lifted a huge weight off the Nine Realms. It really felt like the end of an era of oppressive rule, and a chance for things to finally change.