Video games that have stories that aremysterious and convolutedare craved and embraced by so many players.Returnalis one of those games. Thisrogue-like titlenot only has incrediblyintense action and gameplay, but it also surprised its players with its story and a puzzling ending which left many players scratching their heads as soon as the credits rolled. RELATED:Returnal: 9 Tips For Surviving The Fractured Wastes Biome This PlayStation 5 exclusive by Housemarque Games is not a run-of-the-mill video game....

Gamers with anAmazon Primemembership might not realize they can take advantage of a ton of free content every month, and this August has a trove of promising free games coming your way. Every month, Prime members can access a new slate of free games for a limited time, and some of these games are absolute bangers that you don’t want to miss out on, such as theTHIEF: Definitive EditionorNecroking. In August,Prime members will be able to download twelve free games by using the service’s various free game codes....

In the world of capes and masks, some superhero films have boldly skipped the traditional first chapter. AsMarvel’sThe Fantastic Four: First StepsandDC’sSuperman(2025) both seem poised to leap over the well-trodden “how they got their powers” territory, it’s worth noting they’re not alone. Several earlier superhero films have proven that cutting the origin story can create tighter, smarter, and more engaging stories. Origin stories have long been a staple of superhero films, offering a relatable foundation for characters with extraordinary powers....

All Switch, All Day It’s been on the shelves for over a year, butAnimal Crossing: New Horizonscontinues to invite new residents onto its islands. This week, the Switch social sim found its way back to the top spot of the UK Charts, usurping Electronic Arts’ soccer simFIFA 21, which now sits at number two. In terms of the UK’s physical sales, it remains The Nintendo Show.Mario Kart 8 Deluxepulls in at number three, while the remasteredSuper Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Furysits just behind at number four....

Jujutsu Kaisen’sfinal arc, Shinjuku Showdown, is the series' goriest and most dramatic yet, closing out the story with a bang. Although its plot twists and major character deaths did prove shocking, according toa recent X post,this arc was actually predicted and planned ahead of time in the manga itself. One scene inJujutsu KaisenVolume 0 actually foretold the battle that was to come,and the character spreading this news was none other than Kenjaku....

The Sims 4fans are speculating that a new music expansion might be on the way after two prominent musicians postThe Simscollaboration content on social media. The community has been hoping for a music-themed content expansion for years, with fans begging EA to add the ability for their Sims to form bands and create music. In light of two surprise collabs, the hope for a music expansion has been renewed for many—but nothing is certain yet....

EachOne Chicagoshow has been renewed for another season. The popular television franchise includesChicago Med,Chicago Fire, andChicago P.D., all of whichcontinue to perform well for NBC.While each of the franchise’s shows have found plenty of individual success, 2025 marked the firstOne Chicagocrossoverepisode since 2019, as the Covid-19 pandemic and other factors made the logistics of a crossover difficult for several years. As perDeadline,NBC has now renewedChicago Medfor season 11,Chicago Firefor season 14, andChicago P....

Sliker, the controversialTwitchstreamer, has apparently returned to the platform, a few months after his scamming controversy. After a short hiatus, Sliker started his latestTwitchstream, however, he seemingly did not take part in it himself.Back in September,Sliker was involved in a controversy, as he was accused of scamming his supporters and other streamers out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Several people claimed that Sliker had sent them seemingly heartfelt videos in which he asked for money due to his bank account being frozen....

After linking their Twitch and EA accounts, players will be able to load upApex Legendsand see their items, which include 5 standard Apex Packs and an exclusive Legendary Omega Point Pathfinder skin. TheApex LegendsTwitch Prime pack is similar in size and style to previous packs offered for bothFortnite’s battle royaleandPlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. ForApex Legendsplayers that play across multiple platforms, be careful. Only the first platform in which you log intoApex Legendsafter claiming the loot bundle will have the content available....

Assassin’s Creed Valhallais already a big game, but it just keeps on growing. Ubisoft has released the patch notes forAssassin’s Creed Valhalla’s latest update, coming in at 20 GB. The most recentAssassin’s Creedtitles have seen the series at its most ambitious, with each entry providing larger and larger worlds, as well as more sophisticated combat options and activities. Maintaining such a massive world requires consistent patches and tweaks, so that the experience can be refined, and that the game as a whole remains cohesive....

A couple of weeks ago, Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford started teasingBorderlands 3’s existence on Twitter, leading many to speculate that the long awaited game would finally be announced at The Game Awards 2018. No announcement came, but since Pitchford’s teases, it seems some information on the game has leaked, including when it may be officially revealed. YouTube channel The Know, citing a “credible source” close to the project, revealed some supposed details aboutBorderlands 3in a recent video....

Anticipation will only continue to grow for Christopher Nolan’sThe Odysseyuntil it is released in movie theaters next year. After the career-defining project for many ofOppenheimer, a roster of new andreturning Nolan actors is starring inThe Odyssey,which could easily become the most highly-regarded cinematic adaptation of Homer’s epic come 2026.The Odysseyis a narrative inherently concerned with the passage of time, as the main character Odysseus spends decades trying to return home to his family after the Trojan War....

Attention all cyberpunk (the genre) fans: we’re about to get one of the coolest crossovers in its history. If you’ve somehow missed out onCyberpunk REDorVA-11 HALL-A, then consider this your reminder to go check them out immediately. The former is a TTRPG ruleset from R. Talsorian Games that pulls double-duty as a sequel to the original tabletop gamesCyberpunkandCyberpunk 2020, and a prequel to the events ofCyberpunk 2077. The latter is a visual novel-adjacent sim game from Sudekan Games about slinging drinks in a high-tech, low-life future....