10 Action Movie Cameos We Never Saw Coming

A surprise cameo can quickly stand out in a movie, and many action movies use them to change the pace or draw attention to certain things. While cameos are most often associated with comedies, any genre can use them to inject some humor, with a subtle fourth-wall break that draws attention to the actor. Action movies have to be careful with their use of cameos, because they can be distracting if they’re used too often or in a way that doesn’t suit the tone of the movie....

July 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1285 words · Michelle Schmidt

10 Funniest Far Side Comics That Make Fun Of World History

The Far Sidewas the product of creator Gary Larson’s, and throughout the comic’s run, he proved to be fascinated by real world history.The result of this “obsession” was a host ofFar Sidecomics making fun of actual historical eras, and specific legendary moments from bygone points in time, from ancient history to the modern era. Larson’s humor was highly intelligent, but asFar Sidefans know well, the actual substance of his jokes could often be incredibly silly, especially when his irreverent style was applied to particularly serious subjects....

July 9, 2025 · 8 min · 1535 words · Lisa Logan

10 Modern Jean-Claude Van Damme Movies That Prove He's Still Got It

Jean-Claude Van Dammeis among the notable action film stars who dominated the late 1980s and early 1990s, and in recent years, he’s proven to be just as much of an exciting lead on screen. While Van Damme’s fame and box-office success fluctuated in the years that followed, the martial artist dubbed “The Muscles from Brussels” has mostly remained a consistently entertaining figure in the action genre, even if his work from the prior decades is seen as superior among fans....

July 9, 2025 · 8 min · 1553 words · Hannah Delgado

10 short novels you can breeze through while waiting for loading screens

Whether you’re into dense tomes or short novels, I truly believe there’s a book out there for everyone. Even if you don’t consider yourself much of a reader, there’ll be something that’ll appeal to your interests. But if you’re on this article, there’s a good chance you have at least a passing interest in literature. Of course, all this peaceful reading can get in the way of some meaty gaming. Which is why I’ve compiled a list of short novels you may pick up and put down in between levels....

July 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1474 words · Calvin Curry

17 Years Before Cyberpunk 2077, Keanu’s First Game Role Was This Cult Classic

Keanu Reeves’s involvement inCyberpunk 2077was one of its biggest points of marketing, but it wasn’t the first time he appeared in a video game. This isn’t all that surprising, as his involvement in major film franchises made it more or less inevitable that some tie-in game would use his voice and likeness. What’s surprising is that he was actually in a good one, as most movie tie-ins are known for being mediocre at best....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 776 words · Andrew Santos

After its many demos, are you still interested in Nioh 2?

Freed from this mortal coil With itsLast Chance Trialnow finished, showing off howNioh 2has changed since its early alphas, the sequel is less than a week away from dropping, kicking off a deluge of new games for 2020. Since Team Ninja takes feedback seriously, and frequently makes changes based on it, these recent demos might be a deciding factor for both returning players and newcomers who want to jump in on the prequel....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 617 words · Cody Rodriguez

AMC's New Adventure Show Based On Classic Novel From Over 150 Years Ago Debuts With Strong Rotten Tomatoes Score

AMC’s new showNautilus, which is based on Jules Verne’s seminal novelTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, opened to a strong Rotten Tomatoes score in its U.S. debut.Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seawas written and published between 1869 and 1870, and it’s often considered one of the most influential and iconic works in science fiction as a whole.Nautilusis inspired by Verne’s novel and, more specifically, by its mysterious Captain Nemo and the world’s first submarine, theNautilus....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · Jeremiah Alvarez

Baldur's Gate 3: Should You Give Gerringothe Your Money?

Toll collectors are nothing new to the RPG universe but there is one inBaldur’s Gate 3that is particularly persistent. In the middle of Reinthwin Town, Gerringothe Thorm stands and demands tribute in the form of gold coins before being permitted to pass peacefully. RELATED:Baldur’s Gate 3: Where To Go First But players who toss him a few coins may quickly find that Gerringothe endlessly requests even more coins.Baldur’s Gate 3gives players a few choices....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 272 words · Tammy Hammond

Baldur's Gate 3: Should You Let Volo Remove The Mind Flayer Parasite?

Players will be shopping around for a cure to the parasite inBaldur’s Gate 3, running into various ultra-powerful entities that make unheard-of spellcasting abilities. These elite magic-users often feel the parasite can’t be removed which may lead to making a desperate decision. RELATED:Baldur’s Gate 3: Where To Go First Volo is a storyteller and not a reliable one at that. He will enthusiastically offer to help remove the parasite despite the failure of more-powerful beings to perform this task....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 293 words · James Lawson

Ballerina: How Ana de Armas' Assassin Expands The John Wick Universe

WhenBallerinasteps into the ever-expanding world ofJohn Wick, it does more than spin off - it pirouettes into a space all its own. Directed by Len Wiseman (Underworld) and led by a ferociously committedAna de Armas(Knives Out), the film is both a tribute to the franchise’s sleek, brutal legacy and an exploration of what another big-screenWick-verse story can look like.Ballerinais the first installment in the series not anchored by Keanu Reeves’ John Wick, yet his presence - literal and thematic - will be seen and felt....

July 9, 2025 · 12 min · 2550 words · Tammy Martin

Battlefield 6 Skipping A Story Campaign Shouldn't Be A Dealbreaker

Battlefield 6and “leaks” go hand-in-hand, with every day seemingly bringing gamers more pieces of information about the shooter. Thus far, gamers have learned a lot about what the nextBattlefieldwill feature, ranging from a robot dog to expansive destruction mechanics. A battle royale mode has also been rumored, while a near-future setting and 128 player count are all-but-confirmed. However, when it comes to what the game doesnothave,Battlefield 6’s apparent lack of a campaignhas surprised some fans....

July 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1128 words · Alison Wells

BEES?! Pollen explores this question and more on the moons of Saturn

On PC and optimized for Oculus Rift “Mystery is part of the plot,” Mindfield Games says about its newly announcedPollen. Dumped onto a space station on Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, the player’s sure to encounter many questions that need to be answered. The first-person exploration game traverses the only moon in our solar system with its own atmosphere, and where scientists believe life may exist. Coming in 2015 for PC and optimized for Oculus Rift, Mindfield cites the likes ofGone Homeand2001: A Space Odysseyas inspirations forPollen....

July 9, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Kristen Kemp

Best Buy Offers Great Deals on PS4, Xbox One, and Switch Games

Best Buy is currently offering good deals on select games for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. The best part about the retailer’s sale is that most of its offerings are recently released triple-A titles. Best Buy did not reveal how long the deals would last, but based on its previous video game sales, the discounted prices will remain until stocks last. Headlining Best Buy’s video game sale is Gearbox Software’s first-person shooter,Borderlands 3....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Julie Jackson