A new TV show or movie based on aStephen Kingbook is always exciting, andthe upcominghorrorTV adaptationThe Institutehas two new cast members. Deadlinereported that Jason Diaz and Simone Miller are now part of the MGM+ show’s cast. They will portray characters who are total opposites. Diaz is playing an evil orderly, which will be fun to see, and Miller is playing an inmate who is at the Institute. The other confirmed cast members include Ben Barnes and Mary-Louise Parker....

PlayStation’sAstro Botcontinues the legacy set byAstro Bot Rescue MissionandAstro’s Playroomwhich, while surprisingly well-received by audiences, were more like tech demos and love letters to PlayStation history than full-fledged games. But now thatAstro Botis shaping up to be a proper franchise, things are starting to seem oddly similar to another PlayStation-exclusive series. LittleBigPlanetis a trilogy of games developed by Media Molecule, a studio that is now perhaps best known forDreams, the open-source PlayStation video games engine....

Quick Links Astro Botplayers will gain access to Creamy Canyon after they’ve completedthe Sky Garden stage. Just like the area before it, this ice cream-themed planet is home to seven Bots and three Puzzle Pieces, although this time, there’s a Lost Galaxy Warp for players to track down as well. Unlike in the previous course, most of the Creamy Canyon Bots are pretty well hidden, meaning thatAstro Botplayers will need to do a bit of poking around to find them all....

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Baldur’s Gate 3 Act 3 Spoilers Ahead ABaldur’s Gate 3fan showcased their girlfriend’s cosplay of Shadowheart, featuring her Act 3 outfit with lighter clothing. The images quickly caught the attention of theBaldur’s Gate 3community. Baldur’s Gate 3,developed by Larian Studios, has been widely praised for its captivating story and its immersiveDungeons & Dragons-inspired world.Baldur’s Gate 3offers strategic turn-based combat, multiple story paths, and a lot of options for customizing characters. Players can play alone or with others, and they have the freedom to influence the story through their decisions in both combat and dialogue....

BothBattlefieldandCall of Dutyhave been some of the most defining names in the popular genre of first-person shooter games for quite some time now, with both franchises honing their crafts over the past two decades. WhileCoD’s annual release schedule and wide studio variety has seen the IP rise aboveBattlefieldin recent years, the legacy of the rivalry between the two always makes a new bout of competition a real possibility. The rivalry betweenBattlefieldandCall of Dutyhas waned even more in recent years thanks to the fairly lackluster performance ofBattlefield 2042, but DICE and EA are now officially looking toward the next steps for the franchise....

What begins as a random act of kindness towards a stray cat snowballs into one of the recent best action-manhwa series, theEleceedseries. The story follows thelife of the central character, Seo Jiwoo, whose life changes dramatically after he encounters a stray cat, who ends up being the series other central character, Kayden Break, a powerful awakener in the world of Awakeners. Through Kayden, Jiwoo finds himself thrust into the dangerous world of Awakeners, a world not suited to Jiwoo’s kind heart....

Summary The Simsisone of the most beloved life simulation franchisesof all time. The sheer amount of love this game receives even after the botched launch of the fourth mainline entry shows the passion people have for this series. The allure of creating virtual people and helping them grow from toddlers to adults while establishing a family of their own makes for a highly captivating gameplay loop that continues to capture the attention of many fans to this day....

Summary Horror gaming has progressed by leaps and bounds to become one of the most immersive genres in the medium. It’s easy to dismiss the impact of these games as being nothing more than jumpscare fests meant to coerce the most viral reactions from creators, but the fact is that numerous titles in this genre don’t rely on surprises to make their horror effective. Rather, it’s the slow burn that fans of horror gaming love, lending to a sense of unease as players explore horrific environments and uncover the mysteries at the heart of these adventures....

Summary The first major DLC for Game Science’sBlack Myth: Wukongreportedly has a release window set for early 2025, just in time for Chinese New Year celebrations.Black Myth: Wukongis expected to receive two major DLCs that will add a slew of new content, if rumors turn out to be accurate. Released on August 20 for PlayStation 5 and PC,Black Myth: Wukongquickly became one of 2024’s most successful game releases.Black Myth: Wukonghas sold over 18 million copies worldwide and generated roughly $700 million in revenue in just two weeks after the game’s launch....

Summary The Thousand-Year Blood Wararc inBleachis really one of the most pivotal moments in the story, oozing with brutality, battles, high stakes, and emotional turmoil. While much attention is often focused on characters such as Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki, it has to be noted that this war also hit many series side characters where it hurts most. The various side characters with very important roles throughout the series take part in this conflict, no less important than their predecessors....

Quick Links Blumhouse’s new horror movie,Afraid, stars John Cho and Katherine Waterston, and it sees a family testing out a new digital assistant called AIA. It all seems to be going well with AIA, as it helps to organize the family’s activities, but things soon take a dark turn. The movie was written and directed by Chris Weitz, who broke onto the Hollywood scene as the co-director of the 1999 comedy,American Pie....

InZenless Zone Zero, character ascension might appear relatively simple since the maxAgent level is capped at 60. However, ascending characters and fully upgrading their skills still require a significant amount of resources. Proper character leveling is crucial for tackling the game’s more difficult content, making it essential to focus on both ascension and skill upgrades. For players looking to max out Caesar, while some materials may be available through pre-farming, many of her specific resources will only be obtainable with her release in the version 1....