Summary Scream 7has recovered after a series of controversies in the lead up to production getting underway in December 2024.The firing of Melissa Barrera has led to many fans claiming they will boycott the upcoming sequel,in solidarity with the actress who portrayed Sam Carpenter inScream 2022andScream 6. However, manylong term fans are quite happy withScream 7’s planned focus on the legacy of the franchisewith the return of Neve Campbell, and Kevin Williamson’s hiring as director....

Summary Psychological horror translates incredibly well to visual mediums, which is one of a number of reasons why the genre has seen success in video games.Silent Hill 2, released for PlayStation 2 in 2001, is a survival horror game that leans heavily into psychological horror. It does this by borrowing some tricks that horror filmmakers use, notably tight shots that limit what the player can see. As the player moves through the space, they cannot control the third-person camera, and thus can’t see what is just off-screen....

AlthoughStar Wars Outlawsfollows a scoundrel character throughout the galaxy’s seedy underworld on a grand heist adventure, it’s intended to resemble the original trilogy’s more family-friendly and good-natured tone.Star Warshas often dipped its toes into some rather dark themes: Anakin and the younglings, Cassian Andor and the Pre-Mor police officers, and genocidal acts likeOperation Cinderand the destruction of Alderaan. However, the franchise tends to offer these dark moments sparingly, andOutlawslooks to be leaning toward that lighter side as well....

Though Han Solo has been brought up as a comparison point due to their shared paths, it hasn’t been made quite clear yet whereStar Wars Outlaws’ Kay Vess falls on the spectrum of scoundrels in the galaxy. Of course, Massive and Ubisoft would want to sell that portrayal more than anything given that it is a central crux forStar Wars Outlaws’ protagonist. But, where there are hints of Kay being morally flexible and maybe not as heroic as one might anticipate, her humble beginnings seem to ground her and afford her the warmth and empathy needed to be a scoundrel with somewhat of a heart....

Summary After a string of unsuccessful live service titles likeStar Wars: Force Arenaand the 2017Battlefront 2reboot,Star Wars: Huntersis Disney and Lucasfilm’s latest attempt at delivering a multiplayer-focused experience based on the iconic movie franchise. The game is a free-to-play hero shooter that pits teams of players against each other in arenas inspired by various iconic locations in theStar Warsuniverse. It features 14 playable characters from all kinds of backgrounds, from a Rodian chemist and a Force-sensitive Dark Side assassin, to a Miraluka Hunter and even a pair of Jawa brothers....

Summary One of theStranger Thingscast members understands how fans feel about the long wait for Season 5. Caleb McLaughlin shared a hilarious photo online that viewers found amusing. McLaughlin plays Lucas on Netflix’s hit horror television series that premiered in 2016. Lucas is among the original four, alongside Mike (Finn Wolfhard), Will (Noah Schnapp), and Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo). It has been two years since the penultimate season was released and many initially thought thatStranger ThingsSeason 5 would air this year....

Summary Journey to the Westis a medieval Chinese novel that dates from the 16th Century but is set in the 7th Century, and features characters and places drawn from history and ancient Chinese legend. Written by Wu Cheng’en, it’s one of the most popular books in the world and has inspired countless modern adaptations in the form of movies, books, comics, andanime. The video gameBlack Myth: Wukong, which is currently making a big impact in the entertainment world, is yet another example of this story’s continuing popularity....

It is hard to classifyOnce Human. It has somegreat survival gameplay, but also has a long, story-driven narrative much like a role-playing game. It has solid base-building mechanics and some very challenging boss fights. Players can choose to play on either a PvP server or a purely PvE one. Sniper Riflesare a very viable option as a primary weapon in this horror survival game. However, some are better than others. Almost all weapons inOnce Humancan be upgraded by the addition of mods, which are looted from bosses and gear crates dotted around theopen-world map....

Summary Wednesdayis the perfect show for Addams Family fans, people who lovedwatching Jenna Ortega in twoScreammovies, and anyone looking foran entertaining and funny mystery. TheNetflixseries has a few things in common with other shows or movies that focus on young adults living at boarding schools, althoughthe second season should avoid YA tropes. While many parts ofWednesdayare unique, it’s easy to see some elements of theHarry Potterfranchise since both stories have boarding school settings....

Summary Netflix’sWednesdayhad no shortage of monster mayhem, but if Season 2 stands a chance at topping the explosive finale of Season 1,it will need to double up on the supernatural creatures.WednesdaySeason 1 introduced Vampires, Gorgons, Hydes, Sirens, Werewolves, Shapeshifters, and Psychics. Some of these species play more prominent roles in the series than others; Wednesday and her mother Morticia are Psychics, Wednesday’s roommate Enid is a Werewolf, and Bianca is Nevermore’s most popular Siren....

Quick Links Black Myth: Wukonguses a Stance system, allowing the Destined One to adjust his combat strategy based on the situation. As you progress through the game, you’ll gain access to three stances, each providing new heavy attacks and variable combos. By making good use of each stance you can pull off some truly incredible attack combos against even the most dangerous foes the game has to offer. Stance switching is instantaneous inBlack Myth: Wukong, allowing you to quickly shift if you need access to a different heavy attack or variable combo....

Summary Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance’s compendium is full of compelling demons, some favorites through their visual appearance, others for their combat prowess. The means for player strategy inVengeanceis made even greater than its source material through the use of innate skills, however, a feature that shouldn’t be missed whenfusing or recruiting demons. AsVengeancegives more weight to its party composition through its Periapts and talismans, the same holds true for how innate skills can turn the tides of battle, being especially important for players wishing to tackle the game’s superbosses....

Quick Links World of Warcraft: The War Withinpromises to overhaul most classes with the launch of the expansion, and most of these changes are available to try out now with the release ofTWWprepatch. In addition to Skyriding for virtually all mounts, a new introductory expansion questline, Warbands, and thenew Radiant Echoes event, the 11.0 pre-patch also addedTWWTalent and base class changes in preparation for the expansion (sans Hero Talents). ThisThe War Withinclass tier list is based on the performance of each spec as of the launch of the pre-patch for the next expansion....