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June 2025 is finally here, which means it’s time for another refresh ofGame Passtitles. Microsoft’s subscription service, which provides access to a persistent, frequently-updated catalogue of games, has been on a seemingly unstoppable hot streak. Fromday-one releases likeClair Obscurto more recent hits likeMetaphor: ReFantaziotoits incredible retro game collection, Game Pass just keeps racking up the wins. June looks like a bit of a quieter month so far, with just a few new releases announced for the service....

Now that theMarvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase 5 is over, a look back at its projects reveals how some movies and TV shows were more impactful than others. TheMCU’s Multiverse Sagahas faced criticism over the past few years. Phase 5 is divided by projects that were part of that andhow Marvel tried to course-correct the franchise. Some of theMCU’s best movies and TV showscome from Phase 5. That said, a few of the franchise’s most criticized projects were also released during that time....

Over two separate eras,The Bandbecame one of the most important and influential acts in popmusicover the second half of the 20th century. They began by playing with rock ‘n’ roller Ronnie Hawkins, became Bob Dylan’s backing band, and grew into their own legends. Their songwriting drew on everything from history to mythology to personal concerns, moving from comic to tragic with ease. The quintet of Levon Helm, Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Garth Hudson, and Richard Manuel would create something new, strange and captivating, eventually defining an era....

EwanMcGregorhas had an impressive career that has spanned over 30 years. His breakout role took place in Danny Boyle’s 1996 black comedy,Trainspotting, where he starred as Mark Renton. Beyond that, McGregor is best known for his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in theStar Warsprequel trilogy and the Disney+ 2022 sequel series,Obi-Wan Kenobi.McGregor has also led horror movieslikeDoctor Sleep, and the jukebox musical cultural phenomenon,Moulin Rouge. McGregor’s best-known TV and film roleshave permanently cemented him in the pop-culture landscape....

Earlier today, Sony Interactive Entertainment finally opened the door toPS4 cross-play forFortnite, which has led many gaming fans to wonder what other titles could eventually receive the treatment at some point down the line. When it comes toFallout 76, however, Bethesda has now officially confirmed that the forthcoming post-apocalyptic multiplayer release will not be getting cross-play support. As seen in the tweet below from Bethesda Softworks' Vice President of Marketing and PR, Pete Hines, the publisher and developer won’t feature cross-play “for a number of reasons”....

Freaks and Geeksis a true cult classic, but there’s another teen comedy series that those fans should check out. Judd Apatow’sFreaks and Geekswas a short-lived teen comedy dramacreated for NBC. The series follows a group of teens and preteens experiencing the unintentional humor and frustrations that come with high school. It only lasted for one episode but was quickly forgotten, most likely becausejust about everyone in the show went on to massive careers, making the show feel more like a stepping stone than a forgotten gem....

The bestGabriel Bassomovies and TV shows showcase just how effortlessly the Missouri-born actor moves between heart-pounding action, emotional drama, and quirky comedy. Born in 1994 in St. Louis, Gabriel Basso got his start in guest roles and indie films before landing his breakout part as Adam Jamison inThe Big C. From there, he quickly built a reputation as a magnetic screen presence who could deliver intensity and vulnerability in equal measure....

With hype building for season two of Netflix’s live-actionOne Pieceseries, the question on every fans' mind has been how the hit series would bring Chopper to life. While characters like Luffy and Sanji might have larger-than-life personalities and act like living cartoon characters, they’re still human, making them relatively easy to imagine in live-action. As an anthropomorphic reindeer though, Chopper presents a larger problem. But now, we know what the reindeer will look like in live action, and it rings true to what anime fans know....

This article contains discussions of sexual assault. As a diehardBuffy the Vampire Slayerfan, I rewatch the iconic series at least once a year, but there’s one episode I skip every time. Impossible to dismiss as just a teen drama,Buffyhad many spectacular episodesthat left an indelible mark on popular culture, from the musical episode “Once More with Feeling” to “Hush,” an episode almost completely devoid of dialogue. But, like with many shows that are several decades old, there are someharsh realities of rewatchingBuffy the Vampire Slayer....

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Death of the Silver Surfer #2 Marvel teases both the death of Norrin Radd and the rise of a newSilver Surferas the world turns against Galactus' most famous Herald. With Galactus out of the question, Norrin Radd tries to live a peaceful life on Earth, but humans have other plans for him. As Norrin is harassed by regular people in his daily life,the Bureau of Alien Neutralization prepares to kill the Silver Surfer, who’s regarded as the most powerful alien being on Earth....

I’m convinced theMCUcould use one Marvel villain perfectly to redeem the Hulk’s current story in the franchise - especially because they’ve already helped set up said villain’s debut via all three Iron Man movies.The MCU timelinehasn’t exactly had a villain shortage by any means in the years since it first began, but there are still many prominent and potent Marvel antagonists yet to face the spotlight in the franchise. This is exciting for a lot of reasons, but perhaps most prominently because it offers the chance to take the franchise in new and promising directions that otherwise might not be possible....

James Gunn reveals that Clark Kent’s civilian disguise brings back a long-forgotten part ofDClore inSuperman. James Gunn’sSupermanputs more focus onSuperman’s double lifethan several of the Man of Steel’s previous movie appearances. David Corenswet’s Clark Kent looks and behaves quite differently to Superman, though he still conceals his real identity with only a pair of glasses and a different hairstyle. Speaking toComicBook,James Gunn confirms that there’s more to Clark Kent’s disguise than a regular pair of glasses....

Recently there has been a lot of controversy surrounding the dance emotes in Epic’s popular shooter,Fortnite.Dancers and celebrities are suing the companyfor copyright infringement, claiming that the developer stole their dance moves/intellectual property without giving proper credit. As the lawsuits are going forward full steam, a lawyer on YouTube has made a video explaining the legislation behind the case while also giving a professional opinion on who might win. The YouTuber called LegalEagle begins by explaining that one can, in fact, copyright a dance, even though this legislation was only recently introduced....