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Pre-registration forValorant Mobileis now live, but it’s only available in China. Since its release in 2020, the popular free-to-play 5v5 shooter from Riot Games has been available only on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. A mobile version has been rumored for several years, and it’s finally here, but only one country will be able to play at first. The officialValorantX account has confirmed that Riot Games has teamed up with Lightspeed Studios (which is owned by Chinese mobile gaming giant Tencent) tobring the popular title to mobile devices, but only in China....

Robert McCall (Denzel Washington) is a very capable man inThe Equalizermovies, which is explained by his somewhat mysterious backstory. AfterEdward Woodward played McCall inThe Equalizertelevision series, Washington stepped into the role for 2014’sThe Equalizer, following this isolated man who becomes a protector to the vulnerable. The first movie sees McCall working at a hardware store and looking out for his coworkers, but he also gradually shows his skills in combat, stealth, and weaponry when he is forced to take on the Russian mob....

Alien: Earthpremieres this week, and you’ll want to watch the FX prequel as soon as it’s available.Alien: Earthis set before the originalAlienmovie, expanding the lore of the nearly five-decade-old franchise with exciting new ideas. Despite all these years, this will be the first time the franchise has been on television. The new series is created by Noah Hawley, a fantastic TV writer known for his showsFargoandLegion, the latter being a highly underratedX-Menspinoff show....

Xbox has famously struggled to find a foothold in the Japanese gaming market. It made a huge push for Japanese gamers in the Xbox 360 era by commissioningFinal Fantasycreator Hironobu Sakaguchiand his Mistwalker studio to create exclusives likeBlue DragonandLost Odyssey, but that didn’t really translate to Xbox 360 console sales. Now with new consoles on the horizon, Xbox is renewing its focus on Japan, making various moves designed to help it become more widely-accepted by Japanese gamers....

Netflix is diving back into the world of R.L. Stine’s Shadyside withFear Street: Prom Queen, shifting its focus to a new cast of characters led by India Fowler’s Lori Granger and Fina Strazza’s Tiffany Falconer. The new slasher horror movie serves as the fourth installment in the Netflix franchise based on Stine’s young adult book series, specifically adapting the 1992 novel of the same name.Prom Queen’s storyis set in 1988 and revolves around a group of high school seniors vying for the titular title, only to find themselves targeted by a vicious killer....

OnePlanet of the Apesmovie has surged on Prime Video. The sci-fi drama franchise originated in 1968 and has launched several installments. However, whilePlanet of the Apesgarnered praise, early sequels were less successful in comparison. Having remained part of popular culture, a new film seriesrevolving around Caesar(portrayed by Andy Serkis) premiered in 2011. ThePlanet of the Apesreboot has compelled audiences since debuting, featuring impressive visual effects and action sequences. The various entries have alsobecome major critical and commercial hits....

TheUniversal Monstersinitially arrived in 1931 with the introduction ofDraculaandFrankenstein.Thisled to several iconic movie monstersthat have stood the test of time, from the Wolf Man and Invisible Man to The Mummy and many more. However, whileseveral Universal Monster moviesremain beloved classics, others remain overlooked. There were several sequels to the main movies. WhileBride of Frankensteinremains known as a movie even better than the original, other sequels have largely been forgotten, despite their deep dives into the monsters' mythology....

Chappell Roanis one of the biggest artists in modern pop music, but there are a handful of underrated 1980s artists who are just as great.Roan experimented with various genreson her debut album,The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess,and the music she released afterward. She’s especially used a lot of synth-pop in her music. Roan recently releasedher new single “The Subway,” which borrows elements from alt-pop. The music video incorporated a lot of artistic aspects that resemble the work of some of the new wave ’80s pop singers....

More than a decade after its debut,The Elementary School Student That I Lovewebtoonhas come under renewed fire, culminating in the cancellation of its planned live-action adaptation. Once a prize-winning webtoon that ran from 2015 to 2020, the series has now been pulled from major digital platforms following widespread backlash over its problematic premise. At the center of the controversy, according toThe Korea Herald, is a disturbing and disgusting romantic dynamic between a female elementary school teacher who unknowingly falls for a man online, only to later discover that he is her own fifth-grade student....

This weekend, I sawStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sithin the theater for the first time, and several things stuck out on this rewatch. I remember watching the movie for the first time as a kid, and even though it was just a DVD from the library, I was blown away. While it’s no longer my favoriteStar Warsfilm, it’s still special, soI was excited to see how it holds up in the cinema....

Sinnersis a film that follows many traditional vampire rules, but some rules regarding the supernatural creatures don’t fit into the story of the movie. Upon its release,reviews forSinnershave been incredible, with Screen Rant’s own Mae Abdulbaki giving it a score of 9 out of 10. The film, which isdirected by Ryan Coogler, also has a near-perfect score of 98% on Rotten Tomatoes (viaRotten Tomatoes). These impressive ratings prove thatSinnersis one of the best movies of the year so far....

Employees to return to office from spring 2023 Activision Blizzard has confirmed reports that it is mandating a partial return-to-office stipulation for all of its employees from spring of this year. ABK employees will be expected to return to their workplace in April, while Blizzard workers will return in July. King staff returned back in July 2022. The new mandate, which requests all employees attend their offices for at least three days a week,was first reported by VGC, who noted that disgruntled employees had leaked the news to social media....

In a historic moment for theAvengers, a classic hero has finally joined the team after more than three decades. While most of Marvel’s greatest heroes have joined the team at one time or another, there are still those who have yet to fight alongside Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. However, that list is now one hero shorter, asCaptain America’s Emergency Response Squadrecruit a specialist for a new mission. Mister Immortal Joins the Avengers for the First Time The Unkillable Hero Is Partnering with Greek God Hercules InAstonishing Avengers Infinity Comic #12by Steve Orlando and Francesco Archidiacono, the team’s resident tech expert Night Thrasher looks into a mysterious monolith that has materialized on Staten Island....