Deadpool's wild MCU return isn't at all what we expected

After a sustained period of so-called superhero fatigue,Deadpool & Wolverineput the Marvel Cinematic Universe back on the map, reigniting fan interest. There were other supporting elements that helped contribute, namely the axing of Kang as the saga’s villain and the casting of Robert Downey Jr. as replacement Doctor Doom. It wasDeadpool & Wolverinethough that raked in the box office dollars, so you can perhaps understand whyMarvelis in the midst of shoehorning Deadpool into every project and promo possible....

January 2, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Anthony Myers

Doctor Strange finally making his MCU return in new series

Spider-Man is making his return to the screen in a new Disney+ show, and he’s bringing several other notable characters with him, including Doctor Strange. Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Manwill follow Peter Parker as a high school student as he finds his footing in the world of superheroes, and it seems he’ll get a visit fromMarvel’ssorcerer supreme. Advert Advert Marvel Animation bringsWhat If…?to an end with season 3 currently showing on Disney+...

January 2, 2025 · 2 min · 261 words · Jose Scott

Fallout 5 can wait, we have an excellent 'free' Fallout 3 remaster you can play now

Will this year bring us aFallout 5announcement? I’m doubtful. I’m sorry, but there’s a reason behind my pessimism. You see,Bethesdais full steam ahead onThe Elder Scrolls VI- a game which was last showcased in 2018. It’s therefore desperately in need of a re-reveal, one that’ll hopefully come with a release date or a launch window at the very least. Advert Advert With that in mind, I cannot imagine Bethesda making reference toFallout 5- a title which is not due to enter full development until afterThe Elder Scrolls VI’s release....

January 2, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words · Cassandra Jenkins

Fallout fans wowed by gameplay footage from upcoming sequel

Fallout fans are thrilled with early footage of a game that is channelling the retro stylings of the early games in that franchise. Underrail 2is an isometric RPG that takes its inspirations from theFalloutfranchise and builds on them with a bevy of systems and mechanics. If you want more Fallout vibes, then get over toFallout 76which is getting better with each update Advert Advert The footage shows that the game is pulling away from its turn-based roots and opting for shorter actions to create faster gameplay in a roguelike style....

January 2, 2025 · 2 min · 249 words · Amy Mitchell

God Of War fans torn over our live-action Kratos

God of War fans are torn over who should play a live-action Kratos in an adaptation of the popular PlayStation series. Check out the God of War Ragnarök trailer below! While we wait for news on whether a new game will arrive afterGod of War Ragnarök, fans were looking forward to the live-action adaptation series fromAmazon. However, thatGod of War serieswas reportedly scrapped with many hoping that it’s simply gone back to the drawing board to start anew....

January 2, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Janet Hughes

GTA 6 gameplay video appears online, but fans aren't happy

This is the year thatGTA VIwill be released – if all goes according to plan, that is.The excitement is palpable, especially with no sign of that second trailer.You’d be forgiven for thinking that any and all “leaks” would be welcome information for hungry fans.AdvertHowever, thisGTA VIgameplay footage hasn’t been well received.User PaperFull1305 shared several leaked screenshots and videos in the Gaming Leaks and Rumours subreddit.It’s a new year, and with it comes more viewing of the sameGTA VItrailer while we wait for the secondBut instead of being met with elated replies, they instead found their post under heavy scrutiny....

January 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1274 words · Susan Wood

GTA 6 new screenshot is sending fans over the edge

GTA VIfans are being pushed over the edge from a screenshot and are desperate for a new update from Rockstar Games.Before 2024 ended, fans of theGrand Theft Autoseries were hoping they’d get the second trailer forGTA VI. After all, it’s now been well over a year since thefirst trailerfor the highly anticipated title dropped.Check out the GTA VI trailer below!Alas, we’re now a couple of days into 2025, and it seems like we’re no closer to learning new details aboutGTA VI....

January 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1184 words · Mr. Brian Scott

GTA 6 pre-orders are already dominating 2025

Grand Theft Auto VIis, to the surprise of absolutely no one, set to break every sales record in existence when it drops later this year. “Grand Theft Auto VI, which publisher Take-Two Interactive is set to release in the autumn on PlayStation and Xbox consoles, is likely to exceed $1bn in pre-orders before it even becomes available,” writes the Financial Times. Advert Advert “Total revenues from GTA VI’s first 12 months after release are expected to reach $3....

January 2, 2025 · 2 min · 281 words · Teresa Alvarez

Harry Potter fans horrified by theory to origin of Voldemort's second body

It’s to be expected from the Dark Lord himself of course, but out of all the horrible things the evil wizard has done this dastardly deed is up there with the worst. Voldemort will make his return in theHarry PotterHBO Max reboot series, the teaser of which can be found below Advert Advert Like I said before this is arguably one of the worst things he ever did, and explains why his form is so twisted and monstrous as it’s clear that body clearly wasn’t made for him....

January 2, 2025 · 1 min · 173 words · Amy Williams

Harry Potter fans impressed by leaked Molly Weasley HBO casting

The Harry Potter HBO reboot show has reportedly found who it wants to play Molly Weasely, Ron’s mum, but nothing is set in stone yet.As you might have heard, the story of the boy who lived,Harry Potter, is being retold through a high-budgetHBO TV series.See the teaser trailer for the series belowInstead of telling the tales from the books in several films, the series will presumably dedicate entire seasons to each novel to really flesh out the story and characters, something the films got criticised for especially regarding Harry’s romance partners like Ginny Weasley....

January 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1172 words · Eric Jones

Hogwarts Legacy 2 announcement leaves fans divided

Happy New Year folks, there’s a lot to be excited about in 2025 and aHogwarts Legacy 2announcement is at the forefront of Harry Potter fan’s minds.Warner Bros hasn’t been shy about its intention to milkHogwarts Legacy’ssuccess as much as it can, already confirming a sequel will be released at some point.Hopefully it’s worth the wait, asHogwarts Legacywas a banger if you’re a Harry Potter fan, and was great even if you’re notPersonally I haven’t played enough of it, so it’s on my list of games I need to play in 2025, but I’ve heard from trustedHarry Potterfanatics that it’s a good time....

January 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1238 words · Brandy Chambers

Loki officially made his MCU return, and you probably missed it

The popular MCU character Loki has made an unexpected return that many of us may have missed. Check out the What If…? season three trailer below! Advert Advert Understandably, fans are eager to see the triumphant return ofLokiin the live-action MCU and while we don’t know for sure whether that will happen just yet, we can get a much-needed dose of the lovable character in the third and final season ofWhat If…?...

January 2, 2025 · 1 min · 208 words · Laura Mcfarland MD

My 2025 gaming resolution is to play more of a neglected genre

As 2025 is here, it’s only right I make a gaming resolution for the new year. It was going to be that I’d simply try to play more indie games this year, but looking at 2024, I already manage that. So, instead, I’m going to embrace a genre I thought I disliked.I always thought I hated MetroidVanias. To be honest, this was my thinking until I playedHollow Knight, which I only tried out because of the style....

January 2, 2025 · 17 min · 3552 words · Linda Ellis