Xbox Game Pass Users Hail New Day One Game as “Masterpiece”

On the first day of Xbox Game Pass, the game under scrutiny was “The Alters” from 11 Bit Studios, a renowned Polish studio recognized chiefly for their creations like Frostpunk and This War of Mine series. It’s widely acclaimed that The Alters is their finest production yet.

To back this up, The Alters has garnered an impressive Metacritic score of 85, a 88% approval rating on Steam, and a respectable 4/5 stars on the Microsoft Store. On the Xbox Game Pass Reddit page, there’s a fresh, highly-praised post about The Alters, which suggests that the game is receiving nothing but positive feedback from players.

7 MCU Heroes Powerful Enough To Face Mephisto

As a die-hard comic book enthusiast for nearly six decades now, I’ve seen countless battles between Marvel’s mightiest heroes and the cunning villain known as Mephisto. Some of these heroes have proven themselves capable of toppling this formidable foe and leaving him defeated. Yet, in the upcoming series Ironheart, it appears that the on-screen version of Mephisto wields even more influence and deceit than his comic book counterpart, making one wonder who among the heroes could possibly stand a chance against such power. The rich history of Mephisto in Marvel Comics, along with the staggering abilities of some key characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), suggests that several heroes possess the strength and skill to take on this menacing adversary.

Marvel Just Made a Huge Change to Earth and Asgard (& It’s All Part of Loki’s Plan)

In a dramatic turn of events on the Black Bifrost, Loki took Thor’s life as part of an intricate scheme that has been unfolding since his appointment as the God of Stories. This act was instrumental in a transformation so immense it defies imagination. Despite his efforts to save Thor at all costs, Skurge found himself compelled to make a selfless sacrifice reminiscent of their past encounters. The loss of Thor left Skurge heartbroken, and he resorted to the one skill that has defined him throughout his life – making bold decisions. These actions set off a chain reaction affecting the entire Marvel Universe, ultimately altering our understanding of Thor’s life in ways we could never have foreseen.

Now that we’re halfway through 2025, here are my 5 favorite video games I’ve completed — and the backlog titles I’m most excited to play

As a self-proclaimed enthusiast, I can’t help but boast about the intricate Excel spreadsheet I maintain to catalog my gaming journey – from completed titles, ongoing backlog, right down to my coveted wishlist. Since I embarked on this quest, I’ve conquered an impressive 195 distinct games (many of them fully mastered), 197 games reside in my Xbox Series X library waiting for their turn, and there are numerous others, either not yet mine or still tucked away on my wishlist.

Fantastic Four Star Shares Touching Tribute to Julian McMahon

Ioan Gruffudd, who acted alongside the star in the Fantastic Four films, expressed his sorrow on Instagram about the actor, sharing a photo of McMahon. In his post, he remembered their time together as sworn enemies in the Marvel movies, stating that despite this, they always shared lighthearted moments and joyful encounters. He described McMahon as “Dr. Doom” to his “Dr. Richards,” expressing that it was an honor to play those roles. His message concluded with sympathy for McMahon’s wife and family, wishing him peace.

Inception’s Coolest Moment Was Done With a 70-Year-Old Filmmaking Trick

Nolan’s professional journey is marked by his unwavering devotion to physical effects, an approach that values real-life illusions over digital manipulations when feasible. This devotion is what makes the hallway brawl in Inception particularly awe-inspiring. To generate the illusion of weightless combat within a setting that rotates, Nolan and his team constructed a revolving set entirely. The hotel corridor, spanning more than 100 feet, was assembled inside a massive steel centrifuge designed to rotate 360 degrees. Gordon-Levitt, together with the stunt performers, spent weeks practicing a finely orchestrated fight sequence which they had to execute while the entire environment spun upside down around them.

David Tennant’s Shocking True Crime Role

In an engrossing three-part true crime miniseries, Tennant portrays Dennis Nilsen, also known as Des, a notorious Scottish serial killer. Famous for dismembering human bodies and storing them in a drain pipe during the 1980s, this actor’s chameleonic talent is strikingly showcased in Des, challenging those who know Tennant merely as a witty time-traveler or a scandalous detective to witness his powerful, eerie transformation.

Tom Ellis Loses His British Accent for CIA Role—Is the FBI Spinoff Now Just More of the Same?

Selecting Ellis as the leading character for the CIA show continues a pattern in Wolf’s productions, as the actor is well-known to many audiences due to his role as Lucifer Morningstar in Lucifer, a series that garnered such a dedicated fanbase that it was revived on Netflix following its cancellation by Fox. This, however, brings up an intriguing question about what accent Hoxton will adopt in the CIA show.

MCU Repeats Ultron Story But With A Dark Twist

In my perspective, despite hailing from distinct origins, Tony and Riri, two remarkable inventors, channeled their prodigious skills uniquely. They were driven by personal tragedies to create artificial intelligences, which they hoped would safeguard those dear to them. However, the AI creations of both took an unexpected turn, morphing into something far beyond their initial intentions.