‘EXPLOOOOOOOOSION!’ [Update:According to Kotaku, the video has been reinstated by YouTube after the video’s creator filed a counter-claim against Samsung.You can view the original video right here.] It’s been a rough couple of months for Samsung. The company’s latest flagship phone, the Galaxy Note 7, has been subject to two separate recalls before beingdiscontinued entirelydue to its apparent ability to explode without warning. Not only that, but mod makers have taken to poking fun at the entire situation byadding weaponised Galaxy Note 7 phonesto the PC version ofGrand Theft Auto V....

The superhero movies of theMCU, theDCU, and other franchises occasionally make perfect use of CGI visuals. Ever since themovies of the MCUhelped catapult the genre to the peak of the box office, the superhero genre has rarely been considered anything other than a cinematic powerhouse. However, there were times that superhero movies were looked down on by many, being dismissed for multiple reasons, including their supposed overuse of CGI. While there have been many occasions - both before and after the beginning of theMCU’s movie timeline- that CGI visuals have let superhero movies down, there has also been many movies in which the technology is used to great effect....

There have been quite a few incredible games released so far in 2025, and the soulslike genre in particular has had an exciting year. Recently,Elden Ring Nightreignprovided a compelling multiplayer twist on the FromSoft formula, andWuchang: Fallen Feathersbrought back the belovedDark Souls 1feel. Fans of the genre have plenty to keep themselves busy, following the previous year’s slate of soulslikes ranging fromBlack Myth: WukongtoElden Ring’sShadow of the ErdtreeDLC. This year, the debate over what makes a great soulslike (or what qualifies as a soulslike at all) has grown even more complicated....

For nearly six decades,Speed Racerhas held a cherished place in the hearts of anime fans around the globe. Originally debuting in 1966 asMach GoGoGoby Tatsuo Yoshida, the story of a fearless young racer piloting his technologically advanced Mach 5 captivated audiences with its thrilling races, colorful characters, and emotional undercurrents. Though the franchise has seen numerous adaptations and reboots, none have quite merged nostalgia with innovation like Mad Cave Studios’ newest take on the classic....

AsLaw & Order: Organized Crimewraps up its fifth season, we saw a version of Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) we haven’t seen before, at least not this close to the edge. After the death of his brother Joe (Michael Trotter) at the hands of Redcoat’s leader Julian Emery (Tom Payne),Stabler finds himself in a crisis, stuck between following the law to bring Emery to justice or taking matters into his own hands....

To build anticipation for the event,Amazonhas rolled out a few offers relating to the company’s subscription services likePrime Videoand Grubhub+. One of the more eye-catching deals involvesAmazon Music Unlimited, an alternative to apps like Spotify. Amazon Music Unlimited The Amazon Music Unlimited Free Trial Offer While Amazon Music Unlimited has a few plans, thefree trial is only for the standard Individual Plan. This plan allows users to install Amazon Music Unlimited on any of their compatible devices, but they can only listen through one option at a time....

Anthem’s Early Access is just a day away, so BioWare has helped put together something special for fans to celebrate. Todaydirector Neill Blomkampreleased his live-action short film “Conviction”, an officialAnthemstory. BioWare and Blomkamp began teasing the short film several days ago, including a short trailer featuring narration from a Cypher whispering about the Anthem. “Conviction” is as much a trailer as it is a short film, teasing several plot threads from the game, including showcasing the online multiplayer game’s villain,The Monitor....

Wordleis back again today with yet another challenging word of the day. Players must guess a mystery five-letter word in just six tries, but some may want or need an additional hint or two to preventlosing theirWordlewinning streaks. How To Play Wordle Wordleis a quick-to-play and easy-to-learn word guessing game from the New York Times. It gives everyone secret word a day and charges players to guess it without any starting hints....

Have you ever watched a heist movie and wished you were the one fleecing the wealthy casino owner? Or maybe you sat there facepalming, muttering that they wouldn’t have got away with it if you were in charge.Asym Altered Axis,available to demo as part of Steam Next Fest, will let you take on either role. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1yiCCAZr4k Asym Altered Axisis an asymmetric multiplayer game, billed as a blend of stealth CTF action and top-down tower defense....

InAvatar: The Way of Water, James Cameron introduces more than a few new characters who now inhabit the world of Pandora. Jack Champion’s Spider is one of the most prominent newcomers, and his family heritage can be traced to theAvatarcomics. InAvatar: The Way of Water, Miles “Spider” Socorro is portrayed as the first genuinely Pandoran human. He was born in the RDA’s camp and went on to be raised by Na’vi-friendly scientists like Norm and Max, and he is close to Jake Sully’s children....

Some of the most important items forgaining an advantage in combatinBaldur’s Gate 3are potions, especially when it comes to very strong enemies. One of these is Thisobald Thorm’s poison, which you can make by finding the recipe and the right components. Being one of the deadliest potions, Thisobald Thorm’s Poison needs unique ingredients, and you may find it difficult to collect them all and turn them into Purple Worm Toxin....

Irrational Games, creators ofBioShock(and other awesome games), have confirmed that next week is when we’ll finally get a glimpse at its next title, codenamed “Project Icarus.” The confirmation comes by way of the latest episode of theIrrational Behavior podcast, entitled “Calm Before The Storm.” The 8-minute episode starts with a torrent of voicemails left for the developer, where fans took guesses as to what the mystery title could be. Guesses range from a sequel to‘Splosion Man(what?...

Bloodborneis a game with a variety of lore-filled locations. Cainhurst Castle, an optional and hidden area of the game, stands beyond the destroyed bridge that crosses the Hemwick stretch of water. Many who have played through the area draw comparisons to the story ofDracula. At one point in time there was a court of nobles in that location ofBloodbornewho had commercial ties with the city of Yharnam. That tie lasted until relations with the Healing Church were irreparably strained, and the alliance came to an end....