Star Wars fans may have already worked out the villain of Rey's new film

Say what you want about the Star Wars fandom, but they work damn hard to discover every tidbit of information. Their tenacity might have uncovered who the villain in Rey’s next film is.Without jumping into discourse that really should have died already, Rey is far from a popularStar Warscharacter.Yet, while many fans are less than fond of the character, albeit for rather toxic reasons, that hasn’t stopped them speculating about who the villain will be in the next block offilms....

July 8, 2024 · 6 min · 1253 words · Christopher Manning

Star Wars fans spot a heartbreaking Easter egg in The Acolyte

Disney’sStar Wars: The Acolyteis nearing its end with just two more episodes left in its first season. However, one eagle-eyed fan has noticed a heartbreaking Easter egg that is testament to the show’s level of detail. Originally airing on 4 June,Star Wars: The Acolytehas gone on to become one of the most successfulStar Warsspin-offshowssinceObi-Wan Kenobiback in 2022. Check out our interview with the cast ofStar Wars: The Acolytebelow! Set during The High Republic, it tells the story of a former Padawan who is reunited with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes....

July 8, 2024 · 2 min · 313 words · Lindsay Turner

Star Wars may have answered why Obi-Wan's body disappeared after being killed by Vader

Star Wars fans have plenty of questions regarding different aspects of the shows and films, yet the one that’s bugged them the most is Obi-Wan’s disappearing body. Why did it happen? Advert Advert Let’s here it for the glorious experience that itStar Wars Episode IV: A New Hope Currently, there’s no canon reason for this happening. Or, if there is, George Lucas has yet to reveal it. Advert Advert For the majority offilmfans, however, the most agreeable theory is that these characters give themselves to the Force....

July 8, 2024 · 2 min · 258 words · Robert Lee

Star Wars' Obi-Wan Kenobi death was originally supposed to be far more gruesome

According to a novelisation, Obi-Wan Kenobi’s death inStar Wars: Episode IV - A New Hopeshould have been more gruesome. No doubt,Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hopeis one of the most beloved and iconicmoviesof all time packed with memorable moments, such as the ‘who shot first’ between Han Solo and Greedo in the Mos Eisley Cantina on Tatooine, the destruction of the Death Star, and the injustice of Chewie not being given an equally deserving medal only awarded to Luke Skywalker and Han Solo for saving the galaxy....

July 8, 2024 · 2 min · 278 words · Tracy Johnson

Starfield project cancelled just a week after it was announced, devastating fans

Last week, we discussed a hugeStarfieldproject that was being undertaken to make the universe of the game bigger than ever. Well, that news didn’t even last out the week because it has already been cancelled and it has left fans without a wealth of new stuff to do. Starfieldis getting an official expansion later this year with theShattered SpaceDLC. I previously wrote about thisproject that was due to bring together several of Bethesda’s games under theStarfieldbanner....

July 8, 2024 · 2 min · 297 words · Jonathan Horne

Steam users can grab two of the service's highest-rated games for less than $1

Steam’s Summer Sale is still going strong for the next few days so PC gamers should not miss out on this epic deal which sees two highly rated titles down to their lowest price ever. Check out the teaser trailer forPortal 2below! Advert Advert As well as theHalf-Lifeseries, Portal is Valve’s biggest franchise and the puzzle platformer titles both sit at an “overwhelmingly positive” rating on Steam despite first being released in 2007 and 2011....

July 8, 2024 · 1 min · 191 words · Jenny Dixon

The Boys showrunner angers fans after making 'tone deaf' comments about latest episode

The Boysviewers are disappointed in the showrunner Eric Kripke for the way a certain scene was handled in the most recent episode. Amazon’ssuperhero showThe Boysis currently amidst its fourth season, though fan consensus is starting to imply it’s outstayed its welcome. Check out the trailer for season 4 ofThe Boysbelow. There have been several complaints about the political messaging of the show, leading toreview bombsabout the script and general writing of the story....

July 8, 2024 · 2 min · 276 words · Michelle Velasquez

The psychological torture of this PlayStation Plus game needs to be studied

I finishedUntil Dawnfor the first time this year, and I don’t think I’ve fully recovered from the trauma yet.As far asPlayStationexclusives go, I’d considerUntil Dawnto be one of the best. It’s entertaining, long enough to last a weekend but short enough to replay without feeling overwhelmed, and the most important factor for any horror game, it’s relentlessly tense and spooky. It’s also available onPlayStation Plusright now.Check out the trailer for the upcoming PS5 and PC remake ofUntil Dawnbelow....

July 8, 2024 · 15 min · 3172 words · Shane Hardy

Cyberpunk 2077 fans obsessed with gorgeous new RPG

If you’re a fan of CD Projekt RED’sCyberpunk 2077, then you need to check out this upcoming sci-fi RPG. Even since I first watched Ridley Scott’sBlade Runnerall those years ago, I’ve had a fascination with sci-fi cyberpunk and I know for a fact that I’m far from alone with that sentiment. So whenCDPR’sCyberpunk 2077launched in 2020 it tapped into a large global audience garnering a mass following. Check out the Nivalis trailer below!...

July 7, 2024 · 1 min · 204 words · Alison Willis

Far Cry 2 gets stunning remake in Far Cry 5's engine

Ubisoft released the firstFar Crygame in 2004 for the PC before it eventually evolved to consoles and every generation since with fans eager for the return of its next entry.With so many games in theUbisoftseries, depending on who you ask, many will likely give you a different answer as to whichFar Crygame is the best. At the end of the day, it’s all about personal preference and the world would be a boring place if we all liked the same games....

July 7, 2024 · 9 min · 1710 words · Jennifer Griffith

PlayStation Plus new free game roasted for being 'cheapest' in 5 years

PlayStation Plus’s latest freebie isn’t going down well with subscribers, and honestly I can’t blame them. As good as the Extra game catalogue can be, it doesn’t excuse thatPlayStation Plusis a pricey subscription service, especially if you want access to the retro titles, likePlayStation 2 games. Check out the first-look at theAmong UsTV series belwo Now if you’re subscribed to any tier ofPlayStationPlus you’ll get access to three, sometimes four, free games you can download and keep forever every single month....

July 7, 2024 · 2 min · 296 words · Melissa Le

PlayStation quietly rolling out new free downloads you can claim without PS Plus

After being down for the best part of a month, Sony’s PlayStation Stars is making a triumphant return. PlayStation Stars isSony’sfree rewards scheme that credits players with points that can be redeemed on select free video games, store credit to spend on the PlayStation Store or digital collectables to proudly display on your PSmobileapp. To earn points, players must complete easy campaigns that mostly involve playing the latestPS Plusinclusions, earning in-game trophies or simply buying games and DLC via thePlayStationStore....

July 7, 2024 · 2 min · 243 words · Kelsey Mcclure

Red Dead Redemption 2 getting a ton of new missions this month

Red Dead Redemption 2players are going to have a lot to do this month, following brand-new challenges announced for the online mode. DespiteRockstar Games’lack of support for it,Red Dead Onlineis still alive and well, and receives the odd update from time to time with new bits and pieces for its players to do. Check out these hilarious wins and fails inRed Dead Redemption 2below It’s not the same supportGTA VOnlinegets, which is clearly Rockstar’s favourite child based on all the expansions it’s received over the years....

July 7, 2024 · 2 min · 263 words · Brenda Day