Speed runs are often revered in the gaming world, but these are often more gimmicky than any real indication of skill. This can be seen in the weird records set byspeed runs ofSuper Mario Odyssey. The same, however, could not be said about a speed run ofSekiro: Shadows Die Twice, a game that has quickly become known for its intense difficulty. Whether it’s defeating the chained ogre, the Shinobi Hunter, orSekiro’s Headless, the struggle with beating the game under normal settings is something manySekiroplayers have become accustomed to....

Netflix has taken a deep dive into true crime recently, and now its documentaryTiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madnessis prompting local police to take another look at a case that has been cold for decades. Netflix’sTiger Kingtells true stories about private exotic animal collectors all across the US, and they’re filled with just about every sort of twist and turn imaginable: murder, drugs, polygamy, suspiciously-timed tiger maulings, and more. One episode covers the disappearance of Don Lewis, and it’s this mystery that local sheriff Chad Chronister is picking back up....

Anime fans were quick to celebrate the massive success ofSolo Leveling, A-1 Pictures’ ambitious action-fantasy series that debuted to glowing reviews and high streaming numbers. But while the adaptation has helped Aniplex thrive financially, the studio behind the animation is not sharing in the profits. In fact, A-1 Pictures quietly reported a significant financial loss this past fiscal year. This surprising turn has left many scratching their heads and wondering how can a studio responsible for one of the year’s biggest anime hits be in the red?...

After rising to fame with his lovable role as Andy Dwyer on NBC’sParks and Recreation,Chris Pratthas since transitioned into a major Hollywood star, especially within the science fiction genre. He became widely recognized for portraying Star-Lord in Marvel’sGuardians of the Galaxy trilogyand Owen Grady in theJurassic Worldtrilogy, both blockbuster sci-fi franchises. Despite his early success,Pratt’s more recent ventures into sci-fi movieshave been met with less enthusiasm. The shift began withPassengers, a film criticized for its problematic plot....

And it’s freakin’ great YouTuber user Nonamesleft has taken the excellentDial Tone trailerforHotline Miami 2and remade it in Source Filmmaker withTeam Fortress 2character models. In less capable hands, this could have been a decent little fan film but given the attention to detail — see both videosside by side— the end result is just plain cool. Wasnotexpecting a chainsaw! This isyet another videothat makes me want to learn Source Filmmaker....

Fans ofSplatoon 2who are able to visit the My Nintendo Store in Japan, have a whole bunch of new merchandise to look forward to based on the popular ink shooter. Part of a new INK YOU UP line for the game, fans will be able to purchase new hats, hoodies, and cushions among other items while in the store. There are also cookies and candy up for sale as well. Unfortunately, the Japanese shop doesn’t ship worldwide and with Covid-19 restrictions currently in place, trips aren’t exactly an option....

Several weeks ago, some sources who purport to be familiar with the project asserted that aSpyro the Dragontrilogy remaster is currently in the worksfor the PlayStation 4 and could release as early as this year. While there is little to no concrete evidence of such a thing happening at this point in time, some more potential proof of the project coming to fruition has made its way online, with a recent datamine ofCrash Bandicoot N....

Caaaan yoooou excavate it? If you jump onto EA’s Origin dashboard right now, you can bag yourself a copy of the 2013 mining adventure gameSteamWorld Dig, free of charge, as part of their rotational On The House promotion. Once you log in and select the game for download, it’s then tied to your account permanently, to be played immediately or at your convenience. The game, which features resource management, platforming elements and some puzzle-solving, is definitely worth checking out, should it have passed you by on its initial release....

WARNINGS: Contained Spoilers for SUPERMAN #27 (2025)! One of the things that makesSupermanso iconic is his vast array of powers, allowing him to make the impossible possible. But one power stands out for all the wrong reasons. It crosses into creeper territory, yet it also exposes exactly who in the DC Universe Clark Kent cares about most. Joshua Williamson and Dan Mora’sSuperman#27 is officially out, bringing a major status quo shift to its cast of characters....

There are some impressive launch titles for Sony’s PlayStation 5, but one of the console’s biggest surprises is actually a game that comes preloaded onto the PS5,Astro’s Playroom. Astro’s Playroomis a delightful platformer that impressively highlights the new features of the PS5 and its DualSense controller.Astro’s Playroomis satisfying on a gameplay level, but it’s also full of fun tributes to Sony’s history and some of the biggest games to come outon PlayStation consoles....

With a lot of returning and new players traversing the Lands’ Between in the arrival of Shadow of the Erdtree forElden Ring, the time is ripe for the bloodthirsty and wicked tarnished to pluck the harvest again. Returning veterans and new players who are drawn by the downloadable content will not be expecting an intimidating invader with a well-coordinated armor set to overwhelm the host. When the seasoned red phantom has already mastered their hunting skills from combat and builds perspective, the only thing left to harness is how to intimidate through appearance while wearing the talisman to conceal the hostile phantom aura....

The Old Guard 2is one of Netflix’s most recent action spectacles, continuing from the platform’s successful 2020 movie of the same name. AlthoughThe Old Guard 2hasn’t done great with critics, the film still features plenty of exciting action sequences that keep the audience on the edge of their seats. As with the first installment, the new movie follows a group of immortal warriors, led by Charlize Theron’s Andy, as they fight to protect humanity from the shadows....

Although it didn’t get the love it deserved at the time,Out of Sightis now recognized as an unmissable crime movie. Three years before he kicked offtheOcean’sfranchise, Steven Soderbergh cast George Clooney in a different kind of heist movie, althoughOut of Sightalso benefits from Clooney’s suave appeal. Out of Sightstars Clooney as a charming bank robber who gets tangled up with the U.S. Marshal (Jennifer Lopez) tasked with tracking him down. It’s based on an Elmore Leonard novel, and it has all the author’s wry wit and intriguing human details....