After almost five years since its announcement from veteran DC Comics show producer Greg Berlanti, DC’s live-actionGreen Lanternseries has finally received an official series production order to be released on HBO. Simply calledLanterns, the eight-episode series will be produced by Chris Mundy and co-written by Damon Lindelof and Tom King. No one has been cast in the series yet andLanterns’ release window is still unknown. Despite this lack of detail, King tweeted that he and other members of theLanternscrew have been working on the series for over a year....

Summary Arkham Horror has made its way to people’s tabletops as a new and exciting Tabletop RPG called Arkham Horror: The Roleplaying Game. While it is based in the Arkham Horror universe (a board game and card game already exist), it does not require you to have prior knowledge of board games, tabletop RPGs, or even Arkham Horror.Fans of Dungeons and Dragonswill be immediately drawn to this new adventure that has the potential to keep players engaged for countless hours, especially because of its unique DPS or Dynamic Pool System....

Summary Tech giantAMDmay be working on the Ryzen 9000X3D lineup of gaming-focused processors, according to source code data from some new ASUS motherboard listings that have made the rounds on social media. However, neitherAMDnor ASUS have publicly confirmed any details concerning the Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs. The news came as AMD launched the Ryzen 9000 series of CPUsfollowing some delays in manufacturing. According to AMD, errors in the printing process led to some units like the Ryzen 7 9700X being mislabeled as the “Ryzen 9 9700X” instead of the proper name....

Summary An unluckyBaldur’s Gate 3player started a new playthrough looking for fun, but they unexpectedly rolled a Critical Failure at the very beginning of their quest. InBaldur’s Gate 3, probability plays a key role, since players need to roll a die in order to perform actions or attacks. The die system inBaldur’s Gate 3is one of the game’s strongest points, as it keeps the gameplay experience interesting with its random outcomes....

Summary A short-lived MMORPG from Bandai Namco,Blue Protocol,is set to shut down permanently in January 2025, taking the game offline and making it unavailable to play or download after the inevitable closure. Reasons for the closure are seemingly purely financial, andBlue Protocolwill also no longer see an international release via Amazon Games, as Bandai Namco initially planned. Blue Protocolis an action-based MMORPG from developer Bandai Namco with a distinct anime aesthetic very in line withthe company’s belovedTalesseriesof action JRPGs....

Summary Real-life celebrities have been included inThe Simssince the very first game in the series. Since then, players have become adept at recreating celebrities and famous icons of all kinds, with a range of noteworthy figures available to download inThe Sims 4Gallery. Manycelebritieshave been excellently recreated inThe Sims 4Gallery by talented Simmers. For those looking to welcome some stardom into theirSims 4home, there are countless options available, but some are arguably better than others....

Summary There aren’t many films exactly likeLonglegs. The brand-new investigative horror stars Maika Monroe and a nearly unrecognizable Nicolas Cage in one of the most terrifying cat-and-mouse games ever seen on film. However, there is a history, albeit not a long one, in cinema of films that have emulated at least parts of this style. So, if fans are craving more after seeingLonglegsin theaters, there are some great options for how to follow up on the terrifying experience....

Summary Despite originating in China, Manhua tend to embody similar themes and tropes as their manga and manhwa counterparts, and isekai narratives are no different. Rooted in the notion of escapism, isekai manhua are all about forgoing one’s past existence for a new life of action and adventure. Whether it’s the tried-and-tested reincarnation trope or the newly emergingtransmigrated villainess theme, isekai manhua take on all manner of intriguing narratives. While manhua within the isekai landscape are yet to take off, several manhua titles have already made a name for themselves in the genre, even giving their manhwa counterparts a run for their money....

Fantasy Manhwais gaining more and more readers, and while these popular reads areusually associated with Isekai, reincarnation, and sword and sorcery genres, some stories mix fantasy with history to create a particular subgenre: Historical Fantasy. This subgenre is often related to people who went back in time and have lower levels of fantasy than medieval fantasy or the Isekai genres. This list contains several manhwa that blend historical places, events, and characters with a balanced mix of action, drama, comedy, and martial arts....

Summary When it comes to open-world games, many gamers tend to expect 40 hours of main story gameplay supplemented by endless side content to justify their purchase. This genre of gaming is often praised for featuring expansive and detailed maps, side quests that flesh out the game’s world, and a lengthy story that will keep players invested for the entire run. While several games have been able to achieve this, it is unrealistic to expect it from every open-world release....

Summary With the franchise shifting its focus on the next generation,Boruto: Naruto Next Generationshas introduced all sorts of new faces into the mix. Among these new names is a striking character that has now taken center stage — Kawaki. While the manga touches upon the key highlights of his downtrodden past, the anime adaptation dives into the intricacies ofKawaki’s tragedy-laden backstory, painting the true image of what he had to endure....

Summary Activision has revealed thatCall of Duty: Black Ops 6will have a new version of Nuketown called Sandhouse. This will be one of the 16 multiplayer maps that will be available inCall of Duty: Black Ops 6at launch on October 25, and players can try out the multiplayer component in the open beta soon. Black Ops 6will bring back some ofBlack Ops 1and2’s most loved features, including the round-based Zombies mode and the traditional Prestige system for multiplayer....

Summary An almost overwhelming amount of information has been released regardingCall of Duty: Black Ops 6in recent weeks, including a huge reveal of the upcoming project’s Zombies mode that was shown to fans on August 8. Of course, a lot of information about the title also came out during its worldwide reveal following the Xbox Games Showcase on June 9, although this largely focused on the characters and core mechanics of the game’s campaign mode....