“Feels kinda bad to have a team-wide punishment or reward”: Helldivers 2’s ‘Fixed’ Superior Packing Methodology Isn’t Winning Any Fans

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed There’s always a lot of back and forth happening onHelldivers 2forums, and one of the major topics in recent times is the Superior Packing Methodology (SPM) stratagem. The game explains how this is supposed to function, but Helldivers are still confused about its workings. They have repeatedly asked Arrowhead Game Studios to clarify its function so they can choose whether to use it in-game....

August 6, 2025 · 4 min · 759 words · Robert Robinson

“Great idea. It sounds just like Yellowstone”: Taylor Sheridan Had the Last Laugh When Former HBO Exec Pitched a Similar Family Drama to Him after Calling His Show “A step backwards”

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed The volatile world of Taylor Sheridan’sYellowstonehas left its audience twisting and turning over what new surprise lurks in the shadows. Every season arrives with an overstuffed burden of family drama and brutal politics that never fail to entertain or enslave the viewers to an adrenaline-driven rollercoaster. But all of it would have never seen the light of day considering the rocky start that the creator had during his initial pitch at HBO....

August 6, 2025 · 4 min · 812 words · Elizabeth Baker

“He had to make the main cast stronger too”: Real Reason Masashi Kishimoto Gave Naruto a Much Needed Power Upgrade

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed When Masashi Kishimoto first introduced us to the Ninja World, this legendary trio ofNaruto, Sakura, and Sasuke were nothing but children. They were far from the powerful forces that they have grown up to be. Actually, the original Team 7 consisted of inexperienced genin stumbling to find their footing in a world of high-stakes ninjutsu....

August 6, 2025 · 4 min · 801 words · Diane Jenkins

“I don’t even think about it”: Eiichiro Oda Bases One Piece Characters’ Personalities on 1 Integral Factor Many Might Not Even Notice

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed The vast array of characters is one of the main reasons whyOne Pieceis such a big success in the anime and manga world. Every character in the story has a narrative of their own that defines their actions, and fans often love these side stories. Be it the sad love tale of Senor Pink or the traumatized past of Koala, these side stories help fans connect with the characters....

August 6, 2025 · 4 min · 737 words · Jose Freeman

“I immediately started lying through my teeth”: ‘Supernatural’ Was Almost Nipped in the Bud After Eric Kripke’s 1 Miserably Failed Pitch to Warner Bros

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Supernaturalowes its genesis to a simple lie told by creator Eric Kripke while he was pitching the show to Warner Bros. Television. The mystery drama series centered around the Winchester brothers, a pair of ghost/demon hunters who are on the lookout for their father after he goes missing while hunting for the demon who killed their mother....

August 6, 2025 · 5 min · 957 words · Carrie Stephens

“I’m like, ‘Because I get to kiss Batman”: Nicole Kidman Still Doesn’t Regret Her $336 Million DC Film One Bit Despite Nightmare Reviews

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Nicole Kidman played the role of a damsel in distress in Joel Schumacher’s first of the two least-favoriteBatmanmovies,Batman Forever. Before Kidman was chosen, the producers wanted Rene Russo to star opposite herOne Good Copco-star Michael Keaton. However, Keaton dropped out of the project and Val Kilmer replaced him, making Russo too old to be paired with Kilmer....

August 6, 2025 · 5 min · 880 words · Donna Spears

“Never thought it was possible”: Solo Leveling Anime Did the Impossible for Cha Hae-in Fans

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed With 2024 nearing its end,Solo Levelingfans have a major reason to celebrate: Season 2 is almost here!Solo Levelingwas one of the biggest animated spectacles this year, raising several fans’ expectations for the upcoming prequel. The manhwa blends violence with humor, offering funny reactions and comic relief, a balance fans really appreciate. Despite the manhwa’s immense popularity, the story’s heavy focus on the main protagonist dims the potential of other characters who could have been key additions....

August 6, 2025 · 4 min · 833 words · Jack Garrett

“Otto would have shut this down, it’s just a mess”: House of the Dragon Episode 5 Promo Ascertains Show’s Bias for Rhaenyra That Surprisingly Redeems Otto Hightower

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed This week’sHouse of the Dragonfinally put into action the moment all fans had been waiting for. The series chronicles the infamous Civil War between the Targaryen factions called the ‘Dance of the Dragons’ and this week’s episode gave a rousing sequence that sets the stage for what is to come in the rest of the season and the show....

August 6, 2025 · 5 min · 978 words · Danielle Reynolds

“Sadness knows her worth”: Inside Out 2 Star’s Genius Strategy For Making Big Bucks in Hollywood After ‘The Office’ Role Allegedly Made Disney Bend To Her Will

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Phyllis Smith is a low-key actress. Even after being cast in the famous seriesThe Office, she now lives quietly, with no desire for fame or the media. However, voicing a character in one of Pixar’s films seems to be the complete opposite. With the great success ofInside Outin 2015 and the long-awaited sequel having premiered in June this year, it was expected that she would have to change her plans and see herself in the spotlight again....

August 6, 2025 · 5 min · 915 words · Bill Allen

“Some characters did darken, particularly Anakin”: Costume Designer of One Star Wars Movie Did Intentional Additions to Hayden Christensen’s Wardrobe to Signal Darth Vader is Coming

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed George Lucas’Star Warsprequel trilogy chronicles Anakin Skywalker’s journey from Jedi to Sith along with the Galactic Republic’s descent into the Galactic Empire. Despite mixed reviews, the trilogy faced several challenges, notably in costume design, as characters evolved throughout the films, particularly Hayden Christensen’s Anakin Skywalker. TheStar Warscostume designer Trisha Biggar shared how such transformations were emphasized through the characters’ costumes inEpisode 2,amidst the growing influence of the Sith leading to the outbreak of war....

August 6, 2025 · 4 min · 799 words · Ian Montes

“That number just blew my mind”: Emma Stone Has No Issues with Ryan Gosling Ruining Her Dress Because of His Oscar Performance

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Seven years after winning her first Oscar forLa La Land, Emma Stone pulled a surprise win at the 96th Academy Awards for the 2023 filmPoor Things. Starring alongside Mark Ruffalo and Willem Dafoe, the film follows Bella, a child-like young woman’s journey towards self-discovery after she is brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist....

August 6, 2025 · 4 min · 647 words · Nathan Richardson

“This game did not fail because ‘woke’ it was just a bad game”: Elon Musk Claims ‘Wokeness’ Killed Concord in His Latest Video Game Rant

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed The first and only title from Sony’s subsidiary Firewalk Studios,Concord, debuted on August 23rd, 2024. However, it was shut down just two weeks later and became what’s believed to be the biggest failure in the Japanese company’s live-service efforts to date. There are multiple reasons behindConcord‘s failure, but the biggest factor is that it failed to innovate in a genre that’s filled with highly-rated hero shooters....

August 6, 2025 · 4 min · 744 words · Mary Alexander

“Unless we leap out of Japan”: Dragon Ball Will Help $31B Anime Industry Break the ‘Anime is for Kids’ Curse With New Strategy

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed The problem of people correlating anime to have been made for kids only is one that has been raging in the anime industry, for as long as one can remember, as an undying curse. And though previous animes have tried their best to change that perspective, it hasn’t succeeded completely. But that is about to change now withDragon Ball, which is notably one of the biggest leading forces both in the manga and the anime fields....

August 6, 2025 · 5 min · 1015 words · Jasmine Sanford