This Critically-Acclaimed RPG Is The Most Backlogged Game On HowLongToBeat, But You Should Play It Anyway

The Witcher 3is the most backlogged game of all time onHowLongToBeat, but you should just commit and play it already. HowLongToBeat is primarily known for its namesake - a collection of data on the runtime of just about every game you could imagine, split up into various gameplay styles. That makes it an effective resource when it comes to determining which game to play next; do you have time for a big, 100-hour RPG beforethe next big release, or should you stick to something more straightforward and linear?...

July 7, 2025 · 5 min · 866 words · Barbara Mason

This FREE RPG On Game Pass Is Being Praised As "One Of The Most Refreshingly Creative Games Of The Last Few Years"

There’s an RPG for free onXbox Game Pass, praised as “one of the most refreshingly creative games of the last few years” that should definitely be on your list of titles to play, especially because its release may have flown under the radar.The subscription service by Microsoft is constantly seeing new games added to its catalog, while others are removed. This can make some additions go unnoticed, especially when there areblockbuster additions to Xbox Game Pass, likeWuchang: Fallen Feathers, for example....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 519 words · Denise Hood

Two More 360 Games Added to Xbox One Backward Compatibility

One of the most popular features of the Xbox One is the extensive and ever-growing library of backward compatible Xbox 360 games. Previously,this feature has added games such asModern Warfare 3this past summer and original Xbox games such asStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Now, two more games are coming to the library, one of which should excite many diehard fans. The first of the two games isBrutal Legend, which was a popular Double Fine title that utilized the voices of Jack Black and Tim Curry....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · John Wu

Ubisoft Pass Appears Online

If the constant stream of leaks and rumors are any indication, then E3 season is upon us once again. Every publisher and developer is currently preparing their big reveals for the upcoming industry event (eventhe ones who aren’t attending E3) and for the past few years it’s been increasingly difficult to keep things secret until showtime. A new item placed on the Ubisoft store seems to out one of that company’s big incoming announcements:Ubisoft Pass....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Robin Burnett

Weapons' Prequel Could Be Very Different Than Expected Thanks To 1 Line

WARNING: This article contains SPOILERS for Weapons. WhileWeaponshas become a shocking hit with critics and audiences, it’s thevillainous Aunt Gladyswho has become the subject of much discussion. Writer-director Zach Cregger’s new film introduces the villainous aunt as a mysterious, manipulative sorcerer who brainwashes and imprisons people, including members of her own family, to absorb their life force. With her magic, she compelled 17 children in Maybrook to run to her house so she could extend her lifespan....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Kimberly Johnson

Xbox Game Pass Is Getting One Of The Biggest Day-One Releases Of The Year In July 2025

TheTony Hawkseries has to be one of the greatest sports game franchises, and, after a five-year wait, the birdman is back inTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, arriving on Xbox Game Pass. I love theTony Hawktitles, even though I’m not very good at them. I was always better at motorcycle games, like Ubisoft’sTrialsseries, whichI’ve spent over 750 hours in. TheTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4remaster looks incredible, and even with a stacked Xbox Game Pass year that brought us titles likeClair Obscur: Expedition 33,DOOM: The Dark Ages, andThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, this game has to beone of the most exciting releases of 2025....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 724 words · Gregory Thomas

YouTube Will Monetize Videos for Non-Partners and Keep All Revenue

Back in November of last year, YouTube added a unique addition to its US terms of service. The update installed a directive stating that, from now on, all videos that meet YouTube’s Advertiser-Friendly Guidelines would display ads, even videos outside of the YouTube Partner Program. However, creators outside of the Program won’t receive any of the profits generated, which, as one can probably imagine, caused quite a bit of controversy among theYouTube community....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Carlos Mitchell

"EVE: ROMANCE": Every Song On BIBI's Brand-New Second Album, Ranked

BIBIis a bright, underrated artist who is typically described within thegenre of Korean R&B, though her sound has never been so straightforward. She’s one of the brightest voices in music today,specifically in an industry that tends to push away women who speak so freely about their own personal struggles and mental or romantic shortcomings.Her debut album,Lowlife Princess: Noir, was a dark rumination on the way Korean society affects women and the men who interact with those women every day....

July 6, 2025 · 9 min · 1766 words · Tamara Simpson

"That Bothered Me": Why The Sopranos Creator Was Annoyed By The Reception To The Finale

The Sopranosis widely regarded as one ofthe greatest TV shows of all time, but its finale was quite divisive, and the strong reactions to it annoyed the show’s creator. In 1999, HBO became the home to the crime dramaThe Sopranos, created by David Chase.The Sopranoswas a big hit with critics and general audiences, and received a lot of praise from beginning to end, becoming one of the most influential TV shows of all time....

July 6, 2025 · 5 min · 937 words · Marcus Wilson

30 Years Later, I Just Realized A Star Trek: The Next Generation Actress Appeared In DS9

I completely forgot that thisStar Trek: The Next Generationactress appeared in two episodes ofStar Trek: Deep Space Nine. Many actors portrayed multiple roles withintheStar Trekfranchise, often remaining unrecognizable due to alien makeup, different costumes, or vastly different characteristics and personalities. While manyTrekfans are well aware that actors like Armin Shimerman andJeffrey Combs, for example, portrayed multiple characters, other actors are less well-known.Susan Gibney portrayed Dr. Leah Brahms in two episodes ofStar Trek: The Next Generationand later popped in a two-part story onDeep Space Nineas Commander Benteen....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Brittany Hensley

8 Years Before He Was Bosch, Titus Welliver Played A Very Different Character In This Acclaimed HBO Series

Few performances have left as strong a mark on modern crime television as Titus Welliver inBosch. The gritty LAPD detective with a rigid sense of justice became a career-defining role for Welliver, anchoring the Amazon Prime Video series from its debut in 2014 through to itsBosch: Legacycontinuation. Welliver’s portrayal of Hieronymus “Harry” Bosch made the character iconic for a new generation, earning him recognition as one of TV’s most compelling lawmen....

July 6, 2025 · 6 min · 1184 words · Gary Miller

Abbott Elementary Star Is "Looking Forward To Moving Away" From The ABC Series Despite Its Continued Success

Abbott Elementarycreator and star Quinta Brunson has revealed that she is prepared to move away from the sitcom.Abbott Elementarydebuted on ABC in 2021, and follows the teachers in a Philadelphia public school, who are determined to help their students succeed. Brunson created, executive produced and starred inAbbott Elementary, as well as scripting several episodes, and has been instrumental in the direction of the show.Abbott Elementaryseason 4concluded in April, with another season on the way, and Brunson has hinted that she could be stepping back from the show....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 582 words · Sherri Adams

After The Whale, Brendan Fraser Takes on Heartwarming 'Rental Family' Role in Tokyo

The trailer has been released forRental Family,an upcoming movie that follows the story of a washed-up American actor living in Tokyo who is offered a unique new opportunity. The film is described as a comedy-drama and is directed byBeef’s Hikari, who also co-wrote its script with Stephen Blahut. The moviestars Brendan Fraseras the protagonist, in his first leading role sincewinning Best Lead ActorforThe Whale.Rental Familyis scheduled for release on Nov. 21, with a supporting cast that includes Takehiro Hira and Mari Yamamoto....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Shawn Burgess