Microsoft has officially won its court case against the FTC, allowing them to acquire Activision Blizzard

Gaming News Microsoft has officially won the court case to buy out Activision Blizzard, but some are a little concerned about this decision. Microsoft has emerged victorious from the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) v. Microsoft court case. The California Judge, Jacqueline Scott Corley, who was in charge of the case, officially denied the regulator’s request for a preliminary injunction. Microsoftclaimed its commitment to keepingCall of Dutyon PlayStation, as the game had been for the last 10 years, and Judge Corely sided with them....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Jessica Smith

New Star Trek Episode Fixes 2 Underwhelming Stories From The Next Generation

Warning: SPOILERS for Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5, episode 6, “Of Gods and Angles” Star Trek: Lower Decksincorporates countless references to pastStar Trekshows, and its latest episode fixes two lackluster plotlines fromStar Trek: The Next Generation. Following the adventures of the USS Cerritos and its zany crew,Lower Decksfeels like a spiritual successor toTNGin many ways. InLower Decksseason 5, episode 6, “Of Gods and Angles,” the Cerritos hosts two warring alien factions....

July 5, 2025 · 4 min · 665 words · Kathryn Nichols

One of Anime's Best Shows Is Stupidly Underrated, And Its Weird Title Is to Blame

Toilet-bound Hanako-kunis one of the most enchanting and original anime series of the past decade, yet its odd title continues to hold it back. Despite earning a dedicated fanbase, many anime fans are quick to dismiss the series without giving it a fair chance. With season 2 part 2 set to debut in July 2025, it is the perfect time to reevaluate what makes this show so special, and why its name should not be a dealbreaker....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Allen Mendoza

Outlander Season 7, Episode 12 Ending Explained

Warning! Spoilers for Outlander season 7, episode 12 ahead! Outlanderseason 7, episode 12 explored the fallout of Jamie’s believed death and return, and just about everyone was on their very worst behavior. The episode picks up after a cliffhanger in episode 11, which revealed that Jamie was still alive and on the run from the law. To make this even more exciting, Jamie’s return led to William Ransom learning the truth about his parentage, which he didn’t take well at all....

July 5, 2025 · 8 min · 1574 words · William Bowman

Path Of Exile 2: Best Classes For Solo Players

There are 12 different classes inPath of Exile 2with various abilities, but only a select few archetypes have the skills that can help solo players thrive in solitary adventures. Most classes have features that work best with allies, making them excellent in groups of multiple characters. However, if you’re playing solo, you must choose a class with enough self-sufficiency to survive without much support. AlthoughPath of Exile 2has many changesfrom the first game in the series, much of its core gameplay remains the same....

July 5, 2025 · 4 min · 809 words · James Johnson

Phew, I'm Relieved Tracker Season 2 Trailer Isn't An Accurate Depiction Of Colter Shaw's Next Story

Coming off of a hot first season,Trackerseason 2 has a lot to live up to, and while I was first disappointed by its trailer, more information about the episodes suggests that the video doesn’t accurately represent what’s to come. The CBS action drama was a major success during its first run of 13 episodes. After its premiere following the Super Bowl,Trackerwent on to become the most-watched scripted seriesof the 2023–2024 season....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 954 words · Anthony Chang

Red Hulk's New "Weakness" Is the Key to Making Him Stronger Than Ever Before

Contains Spoilers for Red Hulk (2025) #2!Red Hulkhas a new weakness in Marvel Comics, but it’s a double-edged sword that explains exactly how he could become Marvel’s strongest Hulk if given the chance. This is a cool complication for the character and one that will actually help him long-term, as strange as that may sound. The preview forRed Hulk(2025) #2, written by Benjamin Percy with art by Geoffrey Shaw, reveals a newweakness for Red Hulkthat actually sheds light on why he can become so powerful....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Laurie Rivers

Regardless of the Reaction, John Cena Should NOT Win the Royal Rumble

AsWWERAW made itsNetflix debuton January 6th, the greatest star of the promotion’s last era took to the ring to make an announcement. John Cena, a record-tying 16-time World Champion, proclaimed thathe plans to win the Royal Rumbleand make history atWrestleMania. Many think it’s inevitable that Cena will finally eclipse WWE Hall of Famer, ‘The Nature Boy’ Ric Flair, by winning a seventeenth world title. It’s not a matter of if, but when....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 990 words · Cody Duncan

Rivals Season 1 Ending's Book Changes Explained By EP

Warning: The following contains spoilers for Rivals season 1. RivalsEP explains why season 1 ending is so different from Dame Jilly Cooper’s book, which the Hulu show is based on.Rivalsfollows an ensemble castand sees Rupert Cambell-Black (Alex Hassel) and Tony Baddingham’s (David Tennant) fierce rivalry conclude with Tony learning about his producer and mistress Cameron’s (Nafessa Williams) relationship with Rupert. They get into a physical fight. Cameron fights back by knocking Tony with the award they won, leaving Tony’s fate unknown, whereas in the book, Tony is the one who beats Cameron....

July 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1261 words · Melissa Hampton

Ryan Reynolds' New Deadpool Photos Spark Future MCU Movie Speculation

Ryan Reynolds looks to be returning asDeadpoolright afterDeadpool & Wolverine. Reynolds' Merc With a Mouth was already a major success at Fox, but after having joined theMarvel Cinematic Universe, the character has seen his stock skyrocket.Deadpool & Wolverinehas become the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time, topping all ofReynolds' Deadpool filmsand being regarded as one of the MCU’s best movies. Based on the movie’s universal praise, aDeadpool & Wolverinesequelis expected, though Reynolds seems to be putting back the suit before that happens....

July 5, 2025 · 4 min · 689 words · Ariel Lee

Squid Game Season 2's Mixed Audience Reviews Addressed By Front Man Star: "No Work Can Be Free Of Criticism"

WithSquid Gameseason 2 having been met with a mixed response by Netflix viewers, star Lee Byung-hun has addressed his feelings on the reception and the new season. Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the hit South Korean dystopian sci-fi drama focuses on a group of players being gathered to partake in twisted children’s games to win a life-changing cash prize for the amusement of wealthy and powerful observers.Byung-hun portrays the Front Man, once aplayer himself who became the masked overseer of the games....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 613 words · Dawn Lang

Star Wars Fact Check: Was The Acolyte The Second Most-Viewed Show On Disney Plus In 2024 - & Was That Good?

The internet is abuzz with reports aboutThe Acolyte’s viewership, but how did theStar WarsTV show actually perform?The Acolytewas canceledin August last year; Disney remained silent about the cancelation until Alan Bergman - co-chair of Disney Entertainment, responsible for overseeing the company’s content creation and platforms - addressed it in an end-of-year review. “We were happy with our performance,” he explained, “but it wasn’t where we needed it to be given the cost structure of that title, quite frankly, to go and make a season two....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 974 words · Debra Barron

Star Wars Just Quietly Rewrote The History Of The Sith & The High Republic Era (And I Can't Believe I Missed It)

Star Wars: Skeleton Crewepisode 5 contains a subtle hint to the history of the Sith, revealing their role in theHigh Republic Era. The Jedi defeated the Sith a thousand years before the Skywalker saga - or so they thought. Darth Bane survived, and he recreated the Sith around theRule of Two- an approach that he hoped would prevent the in-fighting that had led to their defeat. As seen inThe Acolyte, the Sith operated in the shadows for a millennium....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 937 words · Jodi Scott