Hellblade II is the second part of a series known for its detailed portrayal of trauma and mental health issues, all wrapped up in an engaging action-adventure game. Since its release in 2024 on Xbox Series X|S and PCs, it has kept gamers intrigued.
In the period between 1985 and 1986, DC Comics experienced its most profound transformation with the “Crisis on Infinite Earths” event. This monumental crossover revolutionized the comic book world, as it involved almost every character from DC’s extensive roster. This crisis not only shook the very core of DC Comics but also served to streamline the DC Multiverse, addressing years of intricate plot twists and convoluted retcons. Essentially, it provided a fresh start for the writers, offering them a pristine canvas to construct a revitalized, cohesive DC Universe. Although subsequent changes have occurred, the event itself remains an unparalleled achievement in comic book history. No other company has managed to replicate its epic scale.
On July 25, 2025, the much-anticipated film adaptation of “Wicked” made its way to Amazon Prime Video following a four-month run on Peacock. Due to an agreement between Amazon and Universal Pictures, “Wicked” was accessible on Peacock for four months, will remain on Prime Video for the next ten months, and will subsequently return to Peacock. This news is thrilling for fans of the live-action version of the 2003 musical by Winnie Holtzman and Dana Fox, featuring Idina Menzel as Elphaba Thropp and Kristin Chenoweth as Galinda Upland.
The adult animated comedy, initially introduced as an indie YouTube series by Vivienne “VivziePop” Medrano and SpindleHorse in 2020, is a no-holds-barred production. While it might appear as if an edgy cartoon from the past, this series carries explicit content warnings for mature themes like graphic violence, strong language, irresponsible firearm use, unresolved childhood traumas, abrupt musical numbers, colossal monsters, horses, and more—you can imagine the rest. Uncensored and unedited, there’s plenty to anticipate, perhaps even too much, making it necessary to cover your eyes at times.
The newest release is a forthcoming anthology book, containing the complete scripts for The Last of Us Part 1, 2, and Left Behind all in one large volume.
Towards the conclusion of “The Fantastic Four: First Steps”, Invisible Woman (played by Vanessa Kirby) and Shalla-Bal (Julia Garner) skillfully sent Galactus (Ralph Ineson) through a teleportation gate, while Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal) rescued Franklin. Using the Power Cosmic, Franklin brought his mother back to life. This epic fight set the stage for exciting end-credit scenes, which also paid homage to three notable figures: Jamie Christopher, Jack Kirby, and Inez Shakman. These individuals hold a significant role in Marvel’s history, as well as that of the Fantastic Four and “First Steps” production team.
On X, Epic revealed that they won’t launch the Epic Games Store on iOS within the UK this year due to the latest CMA guidelines. This uncertainty also applies to Fortnite’s potential comeback on iOS.
Yes, dear reader, Bitcoin (that ever-so-cryptic BTC) flirted briefly with the $120,000 mark, only to plummet back down to Earth—or at least to $114,518—at 2:45 a.m. EDT on July 25. Bitstamp data captured this rollercoaster moment for posterity. But don’t worry! It dusted itself off and climbed back above $115,000, proving once again that resilience is its middle name. Or maybe its algorithm.
Ripple [XRP] hit a new all-time high of $3.65 on July 18th, according to Coingecko. This pushed the altcoin’s market cap to a whopping $215.2 billion. 🤑
Here’s the new trailer, announcing Silver Surfer and Beta Ray Bill are joining the playable roster: