Solo Leveling Live-Action Series Is Officially Happening at Netflix With the Perfect Star Attached

Out of all the anime that have been released in the last couple of years, theSolo Levelingadaptation is arguably the most popular and beloved. The story of Sung Jin-woo, rising from a novice hunter toone of the world’s strongest fighters, has captivated the minds of millions of viewers. As such, it was only right that this incredible series would become the next to be adapted into a live-action show. Recently, Netflix confirmed that this project has begun production, with none other than the famed actor Byeon Woo-seok as its star....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Lisa Frank

Some Pokemon Fans Can't Use Poke Transporter [UPDATE]

Update 3/28: The issues with the Poke Transporter have since been resolved. Original story follows. The way thatPoke Transporterworked was that it would register either the virtual console games on the 3DS' memory, or thePokemon Black,White,Black 2, orWhite 2games in the DS slot. From there, fans could pick a PC box of their favorite critters, and move them intoPokemon Bank.BlackandWhitealso had backwards compatibility withDiamondandPearl, making it so if fans were diligent enough to transfer across several games, they’d still be able to take their Pokemon all the way from the originalRed,Blue, andYellowversions toBank, and even toPokemon Home....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 320 words · Alexandra Small

South Park's Best Games: The Stick of Truth & Fractured But Whole on Sale Now

There have been numerousSouth Parkgames, most of which do a pretty decent job at adapting the iconic TV show and all of its delightfully crass humor. Whether it’s the immensely underratedSouth Park Rally- it isn’t great, but it was a lot of fun as a kid - or the critically acclaimed RPGs, there are plenty of incredibleSouth Parkgames. Of course, if you’re a fan of the show, like me, then you’ve almost certainly either played these games or know about them....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Joseph Bennett

Steam Game With 'Very Positive' Reviews is Free for Limited Time

Indie gameFigmentis free to claim onSteamfor a limited time.Figmentis an action adventure game developed by Bedtime Digital Games that originally released in 2017. It earned mostly positive reviews from professional critics at the time of its original release, but it has been warmly received bySteamusers as well, earning a “Very Positive” Rating with over 800 reviews at the time of this writing.Figmentreviews praised the game’s unique art style and sense of humor, so it should make for a solid freebie for anyone’s Steam library....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Chris Patton

Super-fast early XP farm in Sword Fantasy [Alpha]

Even though it’s fun,Sword Fantasycan be a very grindy game. When you’re just starting out, there isn’t that much you’re able to do to progress other than kill mobs over and over again. With that said, we (along with other players) discovered an extremely fast and effective leveling method that got us fromlevel 10 to level 16 in less than 30 minutes. So, if this sounds interesting to you, read on....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 543 words · Grant Bond

Superhot VR Gets Big FPS Boost on Oculus Quest 2

Superhothas seen major success on a variety of platforms, thanks to its unique bullet time-esque gameplay hook. Though the game first released back in 2016,Superhothas since come to Nintendo Switch, current-generation platforms such as Xbox Series X, and even VR. Now,Superhot VRis getting a major performance enhancement on one specific platform. The officialSuperhotTwitter announced that VR players using theOculus Quest 2can enjoy the game at a smooth 120 FPS, though it’s still an experimental feature....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 330 words · Kelly Lee

Tenet Might Get Delayed Again

Christopher Nolan is determined to have his latest project, the mysteriousTenet, screened in theaters. That desire to have the film up on the big screen means waiting for theaters to open. Unfortunately, a resurgence in COVID-19 cases has resulted in delays to the film’s release. While many films have opted to shift to a streaming or on-demand release during this time, some large-budget blockbusters are holding out for a traditional theater release....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 283 words · Jennifer Garcia

The Boys Season 5 Teaser Reveals Soldier Boy's Return & Jared Padalecki's New Character

A teaser forThe Boyswas revealed at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, showing a first look at Soldier Boy’s return and Jared Padalecki’s first appearance.The Boysseason 5is set to be released sometime in 2026. The return of Jensen Ackles' character and Jared Padalecki’s debut are two of the most anticipated aspects of the series. Screen Rantwas in attendance at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 when Prime Video unveiled aquick teaser forThe Boysseason 5, which included a glimpse at Soldier Boy in a cryogenic freezer, as well as a first look at Jared Padalecki’s character....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Donna Anderson

The Excellent Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Are $100 Off Right Now

Sony WF-1000XM5 The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds offer excellent noise cancellation, superior audio quality, and easily sync with Nintendo Switch. Consider giving them a closer look if you want the best audio possible for your hybrid console. If you want to buy a pair of premium earbuds with class-leading noise cancellation, we have a deal you don’t want to miss. I’m talking about Sony’s flagship WF-1000XM5 earbuds, which have rich sound, powerful ANC, and excellent battery life....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 334 words · James Garcia

The Gilded Age Season 3 Quietly Featured A Real-Life Artist Behind Gladys Russell’s Portrait

Warning: SPOILERS for The Gilded Age Season 3, Episode 1, “Who Is in Charge Here?” The Gilded Agehas featured some real-life people throughout its first two seasons, and season 3 has just added another real historical figure thanks to Gladys Russell’s new portrait. Following theending ofThe Gilded Ageseason 2, season 3 was already set up to be the biggest yet for the youngest Russell family member. Bertha Russell seemingly promised her daughter to Hector, Duke of Buckingham, to give Gladys a life even greater than New York high society can offer....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 713 words · Kimberly Phillips

The Simpsons Season 36 Episode 17’s Story Makes 1 Big Inconsistency Even More Confusing

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for The Simpsons season 36, episode 17, “Full Heart, Empty Pool” AlthoughThe Simpsonsseason 36, episode 17 is a solid, fun outing, the episode does make one major inconsistency from the series particularly obvious. SinceThe Simpsonsis officially the longest-running scripted primetime American TV show in history, it is fair to say that few viewers are still expecting the cartoon to be bulletproof in terms of canon consistency....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 1064 words · Christine Knox

The Simpsons' Season Finale Shock Death Forces The Show To Break A Promise It Just Made

AlthoughThe Simpsonsseason 36 finale featured a shocking character death, this leaves season 37’s premiere in a tricky position.The Simpsonsis the longest-running scripted primetime American TV show in history, so, with over 790 episodes to its name, the show has a somewhat complicated relationship with canon and continuity. Executive producer Matt Selman said in anXpost thatThe Simpsonshas an “Elastic canon” wherein events, character details, and backstories can all be retconned for the sake of a single storyline or gag....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 690 words · Ashley Rivas

The Suicide Squad's Ratcatcher 2 Actor Daniela Melchior On DCU Return

Summary The Suicide Squadstar Daniela Melchior doubts her character Ratcatcher 2’s potential return in the DC Universe, acknowledging how James Gunn is trying to revamp the entire franchise. Melchior undoubtedly turned out to be the breakout star of Gunn’sThe Suicide Squad.The actress portrayed the comic book character wonderfully, andThe Suicide Squadreviewspraised her performance. Since then, fans have been asking Gunn to include Ratcatcher 2 in the DCU. While the new head of DCU has not confirmed anything, Melchior has explicitly stated that she is unaware of any plan to include her in the revamped DCU....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 537 words · Matthew Moran