Windforge is an RPG mix of Terraria and steampunk

Kill the Skywhales This weekend at PAX, I came across a booth with just a laptop sitting on a table, and this laptop was running an early build of Snowed In Studios’Windforge. It’s an open-world role-playing game with an emphasis on building things, very similar toTerrariabut with 200% more steampunk. You’ll be able to mine and knock down everything in the game using a jackhammer, except for one core city. Although there are already hundreds of craftable items, even more are being added as the game develops....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · Nicole Lopez

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Confirms 2 Free Games for July 2023

Because of the massive quality packed into Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, fans are able to claim more than just games, but games are always going to be its key identifier.Survival horror gameDarkwoodwill be available from July 1 to July 31, whileWhen the Past Was Aroundwill be available from July 16 to August 15. RELATED:PlayStation’s Jim Ryan Calls Xbox Game Pass ‘Destructive’ Darkwoodis a survival horror game where a key defining feature is its day-night cycle....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 293 words · Richard Miller

Xbox Home Removes Cortana, Simplifies UI in New Update

Microsoft is redesigning Xbox Home for the Xbox One by reworking the current user interface in an effort to simplify and streamline the way Xbox users peruse their content. Dubbed the “Home Experiment,” thefocuses on two major points. First, the Home panel is dropping the top Twists bar in favor of simple, noticeable buttons for key areas. And second, the UI is removing the Cortana voice command system in favor of off-console cloud-based alternatives....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Michael Valenzuela

Xbox Live gets another round of entertainment apps

It was somewhat disheartening to see the YouTube app absent from the latest Xbox 360 dashboard refresh, but the wait hasn’t been a long one. Here’s a list of the now-available new Xbox Live entertainment options, followed by the regions in which they are applicable: The time to watch adorable animals do mundane things has come. See you on the flip side. Xbox LIVE Gold membership and/or additional subscriptions/fees may be required....

July 12, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Cory Perez

Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is impossibly cheap today (that means free)

Say goodbye to the 12 Days of Free Games Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lairmanaged to capture a lot of hearts this year with its old-school platforming sensibilities that some compare to the likes ofDonkey Kong Country. Then, it managed to frustrate the hell out of those same folks with an end-level that’s wildly tough given the difficulty curve of the rest of the game. Nevertheless,Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lairis viewed by many as one of the best of the year....

July 12, 2025 · 1 min · 209 words · Angel Rodgers

"He Was The Superman": David Corenswet Addresses Comparisons With Smallville's Tom Welling

Supermanstar David Corenswet addresses the comparisons made between his Man of Steel and Tom Welling’sSmallvilletake on theDCicon. 2025 will mark the year that Krypton’s last son returns to the world of cinema, asJames Gunn’sSupermanmovieis only a month out from its big release. With Corenswet becoming the next live-action incarnation of the Man of Steel, he will be a Superman for a whole new generation. Much as Corenswet will serve as Superman for a new audience, the actor himself recently revealed in an interview withEntertainment WeeklythatSmallvillewas something that he grew up with back when Welling’s show was on the air....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 673 words · Christopher Barnett

"It's Too Nice Being A Civilian" — Bridget Fonda's Acting Retirement, 2022 Public Appearance & Where She Is Now, Explained

There was a time in the 1990s when Bridget Fonda was one of the most recognized names in Hollywood. Born into a famous family of actors — including her grandfather, Henry Fonda; her father, Peter Fonda; and her aunt, Jane Fonda — it seems only natural that she would follow in their footsteps. Following her first on-screen appearance in 1969’sEasy Riderwith her dad, Bridget Fonda would go on to earn huge success as an actor....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 824 words · Cory Diaz

"We Got Our Asses Handed To Us": Borderlands Director Candidly Explains What Went Wrong With Video Game Adaptation After $33M Flop

Borderlandsdirector Eli Roth candidly explains how the 2024 video game adaptation went so wrong after its critical and commercial failure. Based on the game franchise by Gearbox Software, the action-adventure film hit theaters last August, following Cate Blanchett’s Lilith, a bounty hunter, as she teams up with a crew of misfits for a dangerous mission to find a missing girl. Despite theBorderlandscastalso featuring Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Hart, Ariana Greenblatt, Florian Munteanu, and Jack Black, the film was lambasted by critics and grossed just $33 million worldwide....

July 11, 2025 · 5 min · 901 words · Patrick Weber

10 Overrated Crunchyroll Anime That Got Way Too Much Love

Crunchyrollhas made a name for itself as one of the best streaming services around, andthat might be why a few series got more love than they deserved.Some of the best anime series of all time are on Crunchyroll, and that attracts a ton of viewers who want to check out what else the platform has to offer. Some of the most overrated Crunchyroll series have garnered a lot of attention for the wrong reasons....

July 11, 2025 · 7 min · 1443 words · Elizabeth Williams

10 Western Movies Everyone Should Watch At Least Once

Thewesternis one of the most recognizable genres in cinematic history, and there are some absolute classics that everyone should see at least one time in their lives. Burgeoning around the same time as the birth of industrialized filmmaking, the western and Old Hollywood go hand-in-hand. Known for its larger-than-life heroes and dramatic tales of law and order in the American West, the early days of the genre was mostly about presenting a rosy view of the country’s history....

July 11, 2025 · 7 min · 1407 words · Daniel Ramirez

1923 Stole 1883's Ending & It Was The Finale's Best Moment

Warning: SPOILERS for 1923 Season 2’s Finale - “A Dream and a Memory” This article mentions sexual assault. 1923’s finale stole the best moment from the end of1883,Yellowstonescreenwriter Taylor Sheridan’s earliest Dutton prequel. It was the perfect sendoff for Alex Dutton (Julia Schlaepfer), who otherwise had a tragic and devastating conclusion. Still, beyond the scope of what happened to Alexandra of Sussex,1923season 2’s finalewas a triumphant finish for the Dutton family....

July 11, 2025 · 5 min · 856 words · Christopher Sampson

2 Months Later, Dune: Awakening Is A Completely Different Game

Ever since launch,Dune: Awakeninghas been under constant maintenance to improve the quality of the game and give players the best experience possible. Over the course of its first few months, players have received countless updates to the game. With today’s Patch 1.1.20.0 introducing a ton of quality of life improvements,Dune: Awakeningis hardly recognizablefrom itsstate at launch, and it’s legitimately an entirely different experience after everything they’ve updated. If you walked away from the game for whatever reason, you might want to consider heading back to Arrakis for another try....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Michelle Wright

5 Signs 1000-Lb Sisters Won't Return For Season 8 (Surprise Bonus Episode Feels Like Quiet Farewell)

1000-Lb Sistersmay not return for another season, as all cast members have embraced healthier lifestyles. When the show premiered in 2020, the focus was on the main stars, Tammy and Amy Slaton, and their ambitious fitness goals.Tammy desired to shed weightandexperience a more typical, active life after feeling confinedfor so long. Amy, Tammy’s younger sibling, also aspired to improve her health to fulfill her dream of becoming a mother. She set her sights on undergoing bariatric surgery and losing enough weight to be able to conceive a child....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 717 words · Monica Meza