Killer Instinct may not be ‘free-to-play’ in a bad way

Double Helix Games clarifies that there will be a demo instead Earlier today,it was reportedthatKiller Instinctfor the Xbox One would be completely free-to-play, thus putting a rather large, nasty elephant in the room of an otherwise positive prospect. But it appears as if Double Helix Gameshas set the record straightat a showfloor event. In fact, the game will actually launch with ademowith one playable character, and allow you to purchase the entire game as normal — like you would with any full retail release, in addition to character packs (similar to DLC or costume DLC in any current fighting game)....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 215 words · Russell Cruz

Lionsgate picks up Streets of Rage movie, with John Wick writer on board

So yeah, Mr. X, I’m thinking I’m back TheStreets of Rageare headed to the silver screen. Lionsgate has picked up the film adaptation of the beat ’em upStreets of Rage, withJohn Wickwriter Derek Kolstad writing. This news was reported on earlier this year byDeadline. Today’sconfirmationsees theStreets of Rageproject finding a home at Lionsgate, with Kolstad producing alongside Toru Nakahara. Dj2 Entertainment’s Dmitri M. Johnson, Timothy I. Stevenson, and Dan Jevons are also on board, as well as Escape Artists’ Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, and Tony Shaw....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 279 words · Jennifer Martin

Of All Charmed's 178 Episodes, I'm Still Convinced This One From Season 2 Is The Best

AlthoughCharmedhas 178 great episodes to choose from, I’m still convinced one memorable episode from season 2 is the best. From 1998 to 2006, the witchy TV showCharmedran on the WB, garnering a massive fan base. Like many others, I fell in love with the early2000s TV showwhile it was still on the air, becoming aCharmedsuperfan. Since it was released for streaming,I’ve watched the show dozens of times, including a period of four or five months straight where it was on repeat....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 556 words · Shelia Henderson

Overwatch 2 Ultimate Battle Pass skins now available individually

Overwatch 2 News This does not apply to previous Ultimate Battle Pass Bundle skins such as Lilith Moira. Players can now purchase skins from the Overwatch 2 Ultimate Battle Pass and Starter Pack bundles individually. Overwatch 2 director addresses Diablo 4 Lilith Moira skin, Roadhog rework delay, and more Game director Aaron Keller addressed the Diablo 4 Moira skin controversy and provided details about the Overwatch 2 Season 7 midseason patch....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Frank Jones

PUBG MOBILE version 3.5 update: Icy map, weapons, mounts, and more

PUBG MOBILE News PUBG MOBILE version 3.5 lets players explore the winter map and Viking civilization, with exciting weapons to conquer the mighty dragon. PUBG MOBILE has launched its latest update — version 3.5: Icemire Frontier — playable until August 19, 2025. The update introduces winter-themed features, including an icy battleground, fearsome dragon, mammoth and sabertooth tiger mounts, and Viking-like weapons. A new themed mode, Icemire Frontier, will be available in Erangel, Livik, and Vikendi maps in both Unranked and Ranked mode....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 679 words · Rebecca Allen MD

Rocket League unveils three in-person events for 2025

Rocket League News The RLCS 2025 season starts in January, and we already know dates for two Majors and the World Championship. The location for Major 1 has been confirmed. We are still in the middle of the off-season break, but the hearts of the Rocket League esports fans are already aimed at the upcoming tournaments of RLCS 2025. To heat up this anticipation even more, the organizers revealed some details on the biggest offline events....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 746 words · Laura Pena

Rogue Legacy 2 will apparently be revealed tomorrow

Assuming this isn’t all an AFD joke Rogue Legacydeveloper Cellar Door Games knows April 1 isn’t the day to make announcement. It does, however, think April 1 is the day for teases. We’ll evidently hear about a sequel to one of the most successful indie games ever tomorrow, April 2 — a day that’s faraway and safe from all the foolishness of April 1. The studio posted this to Twitter, and, maybe I’m misreading the situation, but it doesn’t really feel like trickeration:...

July 9, 2025 · 1 min · 168 words · Lee Mills DDS

Single’s Inferno throughout the Seasons: Who are still together?

Entertainment News These couples went through hard competition to be together when their Single’s Inferno Seasons were over. But are their bonds strong in real life? Single’s Inferno is a tough show for the contestants. They participate in physical games to come on top and arrange the Paradise dates of their dreams. They open their hearts hoping to find an ideal partner, and that is even harder than wrestling. The lucky ones who manage to become a couple at the end of their Single’s Inferno season must face the hardest challenge of them all: the chaotic and beautiful real world....

July 9, 2025 · 10 min · 2106 words · Vanessa Stone

Time travel via Master Sword may not be all that hot

InWarialasky‘s latest video, the man stumbles across the legendary Master Sword in a deep forest. Naturally, his instinct is to pull it from its pedestal, though there ought to be a warning label somewhere on the thing about sudden seven-year timeskips. You never know what sweeping changes your actions in the present may effect. Now that I think about it, does this mean he’s not at the proper age of the Hero yet?...

July 9, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Renee Holder

What is Hellcase? A look into the CS2 case opening platform

News “Hellcase was created by CS2 gamers, for CS2 gamers.” The latest CS2 update brought about a fresh wave of skins, giving players more ways to customize their loadouts. The Spring Forward update on March 31, in particular, introduced four weapon sets in the weekly drop pool, a refreshed Armory Pass, plus the Fever Case. This new case features 18 community-designed skins and Shattered Web knives with Chroma custom finishes....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 522 words · Heather Matthews

Why Negan's Dead Wife, Lucille, Returns In The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for The Walking Dead: Dead City season 2, episode 7, “Novi Dan, Novi Početak”.Negan’s trip to Bellevue Hospital turned into a journey of self-reflection inThe Walking Dead: Dead Cityseason 2, making the return of his dead wife, Lucille, all the more interesting. Just a week afterAnnie and Joshua returned toThe Walking Dead,Lucille made her first appearance since season 10’s “Here’s Negan”. Given Hilarie Burton’s character was seen briefly in the spinoff’s trailer, her cameo wasn’t quite as shocking as it could’ve been, but it was still a breath of fresh air seeing her pop up in the franchise again, especially as her role was quietly significant....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 869 words · Leroy Shepherd

Xavier's Replacement Arrives in Marvel Lore, With Terrifying Psychic Powers: "I'm Always Reading Your Thoughts"

WithCharles Xavierofficially retiring to space and Jean Grey patrolling the far-off galaxy, theMarvel Universehas a new most powerful psychic hero, and he is one of the most unlikely allies to humankind: the villainous entity known as Onslaught. As Sorcerer Supreme, Doctor Doom is creating his own Avengers, enlisting some powerful yet dangerous new villains turned heroes, and Onslaught is among this new team’s deadliest. …it seems fitting that Professor X’s“son”might rise to take his place as the planet’s most formidable psychic force....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 798 words · Todd Blackwell

“After you lose 13-0 you want to give your best to win the series.” – G2 take down Liquid at World Finals

News huNter- discusses the comeback after a 0-13 loss After a disastrous 0-13 start to the series, G2 managed to bounced back to take a 2-1 win over Team Liquid at the World Finals. For the NA side, their aggressive pieces simply fell flat against the onslaught from G2. Nikola “NiKo” Kovač and Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov topped the charts for G2. Meanwhile Russel “Twistzz” Van Dulken’s 50-frag performance went unrewarded....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 820 words · Eric White