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Rebecca Yarros has always used humor in herEmpyreanseries, especially via the beloved joker and Quest Squad member Ridoc. InOnyx Storm,there is a marked shift in the humor that suggests the romantasy author is poking a bit of light fun at herself andOnyx Storm’s central romance being problematic, which isn’t an uncommon issue in the romantasy genre, but was used to great effect here. A remark from Ridoc, one of thebest quotes fromOnyx Storm, about aninevitable romance complaint aboutFourth Wing’s Xaden and Violetreflects a wider self-referential tone ofOnyx Storm,reflected by comments from Violet herself regarding conflict with Xaden....

Although horror isn’t as prolific as the shooter or sports genres, it has still amassed a solid base of fans. No matter if the title is an indie or a major, triple-A release, horror fans seek out any scares they can. Which means it has been a good week for those gamers, asOutlast 2finally released on all major platforms. While most horror fans are well suited playingOutlast 2, some just want to watch others suffer....

Pokemon GO’sNovember Community Day is just a few short days away, which means players have Cyndaquil and its evolutions on the brain. This weekendPokemon GOplayers will have three hours to catch as many of the Gen 2 creature as possible and expand their collection with shiny spawns, evolutions, and hopefully a few more surprises. The basic idea of Community Day is pretty simple: Go out and catch a ton of pokemon for three hours, but this time around things are different....

Here’s a fun fact for people who may not keep up with my reviews: twice, I’ve begun a piece spoofing the iconic opening words of Jane Austen’sPride & Prejudice: “It is a truth universally acknowledged…” To say I am fond of this story is an understatement, but even beyond that, I feel there is something truly special about Joe Wright’s 2005 adaptation, as penned by Deborah Moggach. The care and warmth imbued in every frame is so palpable that I’m not at all surprised so many people have made it a comfort watch....

Rachel Reilly has been one of the most iconic houseguests inBig Brotherhistory, and with her joiningBig Brother27to try her hand at the game again,there are tons of unforgettable moments worth reliving from her past. Rachel, who first appeared as a houseguest onBig Brother12, wonBig Brother13 after an incredible run. A competitive threat, Rachel knew how to win when she needed to and made it clear she was in the game for competition, not friends....

Because why not? Thus far, the most obvious trend that’s accompanied the transition from legacy to current generation consoles is the upgrading and re-release of some of the more recent titles that were only available on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It’s a pattern that consumers had best get used to (or at least learn to ignore), because there’s no indication that publishers are going to stop anytime soon. The most recent game to get the remaster treatment will beSleeping Dogs, as outed by anAmazon listing....

The reveal ofStar Wars: The Force Unleashed IIshocked me, but not for the obvious reason. In the teaser’s fleeting seconds I realized I didn’t bother with the original game despite its reception. Bad mambo. Missing a big release like that is akin to being stuck on a hospital toilet while your baby is born — it stinks and you never quite live it down. That bad toilet-related feeling hasn’t retreated since I’ve played it....

Warning: SPOILERS For Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3, Episode 5 - “Through The Lens Of Time"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' controversial romance makes so much more sense than Lieutenant Spock’s (Ethan Peck) previous relationship with Nurse Christine Chapel (Jess Bush). Chapel dumped Spock duringStar Trek’s first-ever musical episode, but the Vulcan finally accepted it was over when Chapel introduced her new beau, Dr. Roger Korby (Cillian O’Sullivan). During a three-month time jump betweenStar Trek: Strange New Worldsseason 3 premiere andStar Trek: Strange New Worldsseason 2, episode 2, “Wedding Bell Blues,” Spock became the dance partner of Lieutenant La’an Noonien-Singh (Christina Chong)....

About a month ago, a report from Kotaku UK indicated that sources familiar with the project were more than sure that aremaster compendiumknown asSpyro the Dragon: Treasure Trilogystarring the beloved purple serpent is currently in the works for the PlayStation 4 and could come out this year. To add fuel to the rumor’s flames, if information from an official Twitter account for the discount store retailer Target is accurate, then it looks like the package of remastered titles is indeed real and could come at some point toward the end of 2018....

Gabe doesn’t have your best interests in mind Sunday, Sunday, Sunday. Church, football, monster truck rallies. That’s what popular convention says the back-half of the weekend’s all about, right? No one thinks there’s any room for Steam sales. That’s why you should probably disregard all these videogames that are discounted — because none of them are simulators of you buying overpriced t-shirts and waiting for Grave Digger to do something totally sweet....

With the release ofSuper Mario 3D All-Starsearlier this fall, a lot of youngerMariofans have had the chance to try out the 2002 GameCube classicSuper Mario Sunshinefor the first time. Unfortunately, as a new mod reminds, it also means that the Switch re-release has brought back one of thethings people hate aboutMario Sunshinethe most: the chucksters. On paper, the random members of Isle Delfino’s Pianta people who chuck Mario into the air whenever players talk to them hardly seem like anything more than a wacky addition....

This article contains discussions of depression and suicidal ideation. Supernaturalstar Jared Padalecki is speaking out about his mental health challenges over the years, sharing what helped him through the “low” moments he has had. The actor revealed that he’s struggled with his mental health over the course of his career, something you wouldn’t know from watchingSupernatural’s many seasonsor his other TV and film projects. PerPeople,Padalecki touched on his struggles during an appearance at MegaCon Orlando this year, recalling how things likethe 2023 Hollywood strikesand the COVID-19 pandemic have contributed to them....

Popmusic’s newest obsession,Sabrina Carpenter, has announced that her new album,Man’s Best Friend, is on the way. You would expect an outpouring of support and eager anticipation from fans considering the massive audiences that flooded stadiums every stop of Carpenter’sShort n' SweetTour, but the reality falls very short of sweet.Carpenter’s social media posts about the project have been met with skepticism at best and outright objections at worst. It isn’t the sound of the album’s first single, “Manchild,” that is turning people off, or the album’s producer, but ratherthe implications of the album’s title and aesthetics....