ManyTVcharacters naturally take some time to get on board with, given the extended, episodic nature of small-screen shows, with their gently curving narrative arcs and incremental characterizations. There are those rare television characters, though, who manage to make us love them instantaneously, the moment they first appear on the screen. Some of thebest TV characters of all timeinitially struggled to connect with audiences during their show’s first few episodes, but the 10 names in this list never had that problem....

August 12, 2025, marks the 15th anniversary ofAlan Wake. At the time, this game had to be one of the most interesting Xbox 360 exclusives, looking like no other game releasing. The original title remains a phenomenal experience to this day, being one of thebest games on the Xbox 360with its distinct visual look, amazing story, and fun third-person gameplay.Alan Wakestarted a universe of its own for Remedy Entertainment. Games likeAlan Wake’s American NightmareandControlexpanded the story with added details, butAlan Wake 2pushed things to the max....

Out of all the new and classic titles available to stream onHBO Max, these three original series are some of the absolute best to watch this weekend, August 15–17, 2025. There’s truly no better way to beat the late summer heat than sinking into an immersive and/or thrilling TV show made by one of the best TV networks in the business, HBO. From an eccentric and clever documentary series to a refined sports period drama and a star-studded Emmy-winning dark comedy,Screen Ranthas got you covered with some of thebest TV picks HBO Max has to offer right now....

On a planet as big as 4546B, there is a lot to uncover. Only weeks after the official launch ofBelow Zero, a ton of new explorers are still crashing into the frigid alien world. So many things have changed since the first installment ofSubnauticain 2017. RELATED:Subnautica: Below Zero - How to Find the Laser Cutter Fragments The second game introducesnew vehicles, biomes, fauna, and dozens ofquality of life changes. Many of the hidden secrets from the original have been patched, but there are still plenty of awesome things to experience....

No plans for Retirement [Update:The newest patch forCyberpunk 2077– Version 1.21 – dropped this morning on PC and consoles. You can read the patch notesright here.] CD Projekt RED has reiterated that it is fully committed to fixing, improving, and growing its ambitious RPGCyberpunk 2077over the coming years, adamantly stating that the idea of shelving the troubled title and moving on is not even on the table. “I don’t see an option to shelveCyberpunk 2077,” CDPR executive Adam Kicinski said in a recent dialogue with Reuters....

TheSupermantrailer has finally revealed how the hero’s heat vision will look, but it’s gotten me more excited to see his other powers adapted in theDCU. Superman has been around in the comic books since 1939, when the character was originally created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. However, in the decades since the hero debuted, he has become a staple of pop culture, with dozens of films, TV shows, and cartoons adapting the Man of Steel....

While the rumors aboutFinal Fantasy 9Remakeare more intense than ever, as the game celebrates its 25th anniversary, there’s yet another installment in the series that’s deserving of a remake – and it’s notFinal Fantasy 6, which also requires some attention.FF9celebrates its anniversary on July 7, but developer and publisher Square Enix has been putting the classic 2000 game under the spotlight for months on end. The title’s anniversary has received a special website, and there have been several new points of attention, leading to the speculation that thelong-rumoredFF9remake may be true....

DespiteDungeons and Dragonsbeing my go-to tabletop roleplaying game for the better part of a decade now, that doesn’t mean it’s the end-all be-all for the genre. Although it’s not hard to find new ways to playD&Dto keep things fresh, there are still plenty of other TTRPGs that offer great distractions or even more unique ways to experience the genre. From sci-fi, horror, westerns, and even officially licensed tabletop spin-offs, there’s no shortage of alternatives that can provide a wholly unique experience to traditionalD&D....

Clair Obscur Expedition 33has plenty of moments in the form of missables that can get easily overlooked as you progress through the main story. These moments can be specific interactions with characters that will allow you to know more about the game’s lore. Alternatively, there can be certain items or skills that will remain locked permanently. Hence, it becomes important to know about all of them lest you miss one or more during your playthrough....

The latest patch forAnimal Crossing: New Horizonshas arrived it, and with it, a series of bug fixes. While there aren’t any massive changes to gameplay itself with this patch, players should expect more stability from the game and some fixes to issues that arose with recent updates. The fix that fans ofAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsmay appreciate the most is a stability fix to the game’s dreaming mechanic. Dream Islands were introducedAnimal Crossingnot too long ago, allowing players to visit snapshots of others' islands while they’re offline....

Each of thefour unique javelinsinAnthemoffer a specific play-style for players to choose from. Whether it’s the Storm to the Ranger, each suit plays very differently than the others, and usually shapes how players approach encounters. For instance, the Colossus javelin is typically slower than the other suits, while the Interceptor is exceptionally fast. However, one recently discovered bug lets players equip unique javelin abilities onto other javelins, allowing for some crazy combinations in combat....

The studio is still wholly committed to the game Do you still playGuild Wars 2? I do, and ArenaNet is listening to the folks who want more updates. Specifically, it looks like they’re going to target updates every two weeks instead of a three week timeline. Speaking to Gamerzines, ArenaNet’s Mike Zadorojny noted that even though they’re currently updating the game in three week increments, they’re “pushing to two weeks.” He went on to explain that “it’s a marathon, not a sprint, and we’ve been getting better with each of our releases, in terms of how we budget, how we plan it out, and how we manage personnel....

Nintendo has been truly hyping up audiences today at its E3 2019 press conference, where it has been revealing some interesting DLC characters planned forSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate.The latest was a surprise appearance by everyone’s favorite bear and bird team from theBanjo-Kazooieseries. After a bit of a fake-out from that irksomeDuck Huntdog in a cinematic opening, Banjo and his pal Kazooie descend from the sky and slam down right on top of him in a very satisfying display....