Scream Creator Confirms Long-Held Theory About Who Almost Directed Scream 2 Before Wes Craven

AlthoughScream 2was directed by the original movie’s legendary director, Wes Craven, screenwriter Kevin Williamson confirmed that Robert Rodriguez almost made the firstScreamsequel instead.TheScreamfranchise’s movies and TV showshave been directed and written by a diverse array of creators, withXdirector Ti West directing an episode of theScreamTV series while futureTop Gun: Maverickscribe Ehren Kruger pennedScream 3’s screenplay. However, no name is as closely associated with theScreamfranchise as Wes Craven. Despite this, whenScreenRant’s Ash Crossan asked whetherScreamscreenwriter Kevin Williamson almost directed 1998’sThe Faculty, Williamson revealed that, in reality, it wasThe Faculty’s director Robert Rodriguez who almost directedScream’s first sequel....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 573 words · Emily Morrison

Sony Had One of the Biggest Black Fridays Ever

Sonytook part in Black Friday in a big way this year, outlining huge discounts anddeals on PS4 consoles and PlayStation VR headset bundles. New comments by one executive at the company now reveal exactly how well these savings went down with fans and shoppers. Speaking toCNBC, the head of the PlayStation Network, Eric Lempel, revealed that Black Friday 2017 was the “biggest Black Friday in PlayStation history.” During the annual shopping holidaySony"sold more consoles than we ever have in our 22-year history," said Lempel....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 327 words · Patricia Martin

Sony is ending the online service for a few high-profile PS3 titles

My sweet tooth decayed It’s time to pour one out for a few of Sony’s high profile PS3 games. The online services forWarhawk,Twisted MetalandPlayStation All-Stars Battle Royalewill be coming to an end next month. On June 10, 2025, the three aforementioned games will cease their online features and become regular offline games.Warhawkis the only one that will truly be affected as the game is an online-only experience (though it does feature a LAN option)....

July 2, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Dylan Miller

Star Wars Pinball VR Announced

Pinball arcade games have long been popular, butpinball video gamesdefinitely have an audience as well. Mix that with the massively giant property ofStar Wars, and that can definitely entice even more players to the genre. NowStar Wars Pinballwill be able to reach even more players when a virtual reality version gets released later this year. Zen Studios' originalStar Wars Pinballlaunched in 2013, with pinball tables inspired by different films and shows across the franchise....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Jack Lowery

Tales of Arise is Most Anticipated Game in Famitsu's Poll

The latest weekly poll of most-anticipated upcoming games from Japanese magazine Famitsu is in, and the winner may be surprising to some. The number one spot goes to Bandai Namco’s in-development JRPGTales of Arise, accruing 657 overall votes between October 22 and October 28.Tales of Arisewill be the first release in the franchise since 2016, so it’s easy to see why Famitsu readers may be excited about it. Number two on Famitsu’s list isCyberpunk 2077....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 273 words · Stephanie Murphy

The Last Of Us Season 3 Is Abby's Story& Dina Actually Be In It?

Warning: Includes SPOILERS for The Last of Us season 2 and minor spoilers from The Last of Us Part II video game! The Last of Usseason 3 will primarily focus on Abby, as confirmed by the show’s co-creator, raising questions about Ellie and Dina’s roles. Ellie and Dina were essentially the main characters inThe Last of Usseason 2, followingJoel’s deathand Pedro Pascal’s exit. Their pairing became one of the only aspects of the series audiences could root for, with everything else taking a harshly dark turn....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 634 words · Kevin Chang

The Most Played Single-Player Games On Steam, Based On Daily User Activity

SteamDB, the third-partySteamdata compiler, added a new feature over July 26 weekend, which introduces a new way to look at game data across the popular PC gaming platform. This feature shows the games that are"most played on Steam by daily active users." Unlike the “Concurrent Steam Users” chart, which ranks games by how many people are playing at the same time, the new Daily Active Users leaderboard onSteamDBis based on how many unique players launch each game over a 24-hour period....

July 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1071 words · Chelsea Thompson

The True Story Behind Netflix's Cocaine Air: Smugglers At 30000 Ft Is Even More Unbelievable

As Netflix dives into the tale of four apprehended drug smugglers inCocaine Air: Smugglers at 30000 Ft, here is the truth about the remarkable case and what happened to those involved in the aftermath.Created by Oliver Bouchara and directed by Maxime Bonnet and Jerome Pierrat, the French three-episode limited series interviewed the vehicle’s two pilots, lawmakers, and politicians to truly unpack the events of the case from all perspectives to unveil the truth....

July 2, 2025 · 8 min · 1531 words · Dawn Allen

This 9-Year-Old Comedy Show With 97% On RT Instantly Became A Masterpiece With Just One Episode

The Good Placedebuted almost a decade ago, and while it was obvious from the beginning that the sitcom was a standout project, one episode quickly cemented the suggestion that no one would ever be able to guess what would happen next. WhileThe Good Placeoften thrived on its more lighthearted moments, its high-concept storyline regularly came to the forefront to set itself apart from other sitcoms. It boasts an impressive amount of lore for a show comprised of 20-minute episodes, but it’s also the twists and turns that allowThe Good Placeto shine....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 783 words · Misty West

Xbox One games require online verification every 24 hours

‘Every Xbox One owner has a broadband connection’ Spread across multiple blog posts, Microsoft has finallyclarified some of its policiesregarding online connection requirements and trading in used games. Describing the system as being “designed from the ground up to be ready and connected,” the company confirms that users will need to check in to “verify if system, application or game updates are needed and to see if you have acquired new games, or resold, traded in, or given your game to a friend”:...

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 549 words · James Williams

Your Roku TV Is Getting a Major Update

The Roku operating system receives occasional updates, usually at least once every few months, bringing new features and improvements to Roku-based smart TVs and streaming players. Now there’s another major update rolling out. Roku OS 12 is now starting to roll out to compatible TVs and streaming devices, and it’s expected to reach everyone “in the coming weeks.” It’s happening right asRoku releases its lineups of Roku Select and Roku Plus TVs, which are the company’s first attempt at fully-integrated smart TVs, and a few months afterthe last Roku OS update....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Alfred Wilson

Zhu Yuan Team Comp In ZZZ

The first two characters in the limited banner ofZenless Zone Zeroconsist of Attack Agents. The first one is Ellen, an Ice unit from the Victoria Housekeeping, while the second is Zhu Yuan, an Ether character from the Criminal Investigation Special Response Team. ZZZhas a system where characters unlock an Additional Ability if the squad includes Agents with the same Attribute or from the same faction. While this limits the availableZenless Zone Zeroteam compsto some degree, it also makes it easier to determine who can work with whom....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 291 words · Marissa Leonard DDS

“Little Sassy Soul”: 90 Day Fiancé’s Jasmine Pineda Announces Stunning New Baby Milestones Amid Signs She & Matt Branis Are Not A Problematic Couple

Jasmine Pinedafrom90 Day: The Last Resortis overjoyed as her daughter, Matilda, reaches an important stage in her life. When Jasmine first moved to the United States, her plans for the future were different.She married Gino Palazzoloand wanted to bring her sons to the U.S. However, challenges with intimacy occurred between Jasmine and Gino, leading them to join90 Day: The Last Resortseason 2. Eventually,the couple decided to open up their marriage and involve Matt Branis....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 582 words · Jose Krueger MD