Box Office Surprises: 10 Unlikely Billion-Dollar Hits That Stunned Audiences

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed A movie’s box office performance is often determined by the hype and anticipation surrounding its release in the world of film. Then again, some movies pull through, surpassing all expectations and becoming unexpected billion-dollar hits. Not only did these visual surprises confuse viewers everywhere, but they also permanently altered the course of box office successes....

August 4, 2025 · 10 min · 2061 words · Joshua Grimes

Bryan Cranston Was Not the Original Choice For Walter White: 2 Actors Who Turned Down Lead Role in Breaking Bad

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Bryan Cranston is widely recognized for his role as Walter White inBreaking Bad, perhaps the most iconic of all his works in his entire career. It’s baffling to think that he was not the first choice for the character that he so perfectly embodied, almost leaving fans wondering which other actors could play the part with such conviction....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 806 words · Mr. Christopher Rodriguez

Counter-Strike Pro Player Nikhil "Forsaken" Kumawat Banned from All Esports for Five Years

Counter-Strikepro player Nikhil “Forsaken” Kumawat has been banned from all Esports for five years by theEsports Integrity Coalition(ESIC) after his usage of cheats was discovered at the Zowie eXtemesland tournament in Shanghai. In a video of the event, a tournament official is checking Kumawat’s PC and prevents him from closing the window as he goes through the computer files. Due to this action, OpTic India, Kumawat’s team, was dropped from the tournament, Kumawat was kicked out of the team, and OpTic Gaming hasditched the entire team....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Patrick Scott

Cris Tales to Feature Turn Order Manipulation and Team Attacks

One of the biggest surprises from the indie scene during E3 2019 wasCris Talesfrom SYCK, Dreams Uncorperated, and Modus Games. It not only includes some great elements from classic RPGs likePaper MarioandPersona 5,but it still stands out on its own thanks to the clever time manipulation mechanics. The demo released during E3 also proved to be extremely popular, so today the developers put out a video discussing a lot of feedback they received from theCris Talesdemo, revealing some new battle mechanics in the process....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Heather Simpson

Crusader Kings III Review — A True King's Legacy Has Been Born

Crusader Kings IIIis thatrare sort of gamethat immediately takes your breath away. The goal is a simple one: to elevate the status of your dynasty in any way you see fit. But the sheer breadth of ways to achieve that goal make for a genuinely new experience each time, even within the same campaign. It’s the kind of title that promises near endless possibilities and actually acts on it. As the player you feel empowered to make any decision, to abide by or deviate from history – at times encouraged to seek alternate paths to victory – and create a legacy that’s meaningful for you....

August 4, 2025 · 14 min · 2946 words · Karen Marshall

Demon Slayer Season 2 "Mugen Train Arc" Rumor Explained

A rumor has been going around, claiming the season 2 ofDemon SlayerKimetsu no Yaiba, theEntertainment DistrictArc (Yukaku-hen), will have its first episodes covering theMugen Trainarc, covering the same manga chapters as the record-breaking movie. Demon Slayer S2first episodes will cover the Mugen Train arc - Where did the rumor come from? The rumor claimingDemon Slayer S2will include theMugen Trainarc was first shared by Spytrue. A leaker who regularly has access to magazines such as V Jump and Shonen Jump before they’re released....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Robert Myers

Diablo 4's Urban Legend Cow Level Is Very Close To Being Solved

A subsection of theDiablo 4community has been actively investigating the existence of a secret cow level, and they’ve just made a major breakthrough. For those unfamiliar with the lore, the cow level originated as an online hoax in the late ‘90s. A Diablo player claimed that if you clicked on a specific cow several times, a red portal would open, allowing you access to a secret level. A photoshopped image was used to support the false claim....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Robert Moody

Dragon Ball Theory: Akira Toriyama Hid a Shocking Secret About Bulma’s Race that Explains How She Built a Time Machine Out of Nowhere

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed The Dragon Ball franchise is full of interesting theories. Most of them often include alien species like Saiyans and Namekians. Some of them are pretty interesting, while others are shallow. Over the years, theDragon Ballfranchise has expanded to a multiverse level, and the scope of theorizing has also increased. One of the recent fan theories is that one of the Earthlings is an alien....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 747 words · Taylor Powell

Fortnite Mobile iOS

During the Epic Games v. Apple trial, Epic issued a 6 step ‘strategic growth plan’ which outlined how theFortnitedevelopers would work with Apple should we see the return ofFortniteMobile on iOS. Although many players are eager to jump back intoFortniteon their iPhone devices, the massively popular Battle Royale still goes on. Recently, fans were treated to a brand new skin based on Brazilian Footballer, Neymar Jr. Check out the cinematic reveal trailer for the Neymar Jr skin below!...

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Stephanie Hoffman

Goat Simulator 3 Announces Exclusive Fortnite Skin Pre-Order Bonus

Goat Simulator 3 is teaming up with Fortnite to bring Battle Royale players an exclusive in-game skin, but only for those who pre-order a copy of Goat Simulator 3 via the Epic Games Store. The skin was data mined a few hours prior to its official announcement by leakers such asHYPEXandShiinaBR. According toShiina, although the skin will be available immediately to anyone who pre-orders Goat Simulator 3 through the Epic Games Store, it will also be available to other players via the in-game Item Shop....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 340 words · Connor Wood

If Christian Bale Ever Decides to Return, The Dark Knight Has Already Set up a 4th Movie According to This Theory

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Christian Bale’sThe DarkKnighttrilogy is famously one of the best adaptations of the character to have ever graced a screen. Not only is the actor perfect in his role as the Batman, dedicating everything he had to the role, the supporting cast, action, and design are perfect. The cherry on top, however, is Christopher Nolan and his award-winning direction....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 784 words · Brian Foster

Interview: Koji Igarashi and Masaru Kurusawa on Revolve8

SEGA’sRevolve8: Episodic Duelinghas just officially released for worldwide audiences, on February 5. The game takes place in a modernized fairy tale setting with humorous elements that work incredibly well in a deck-based RTS mobile game. This free-to-play title is headed by an absolute dream team of creators, including Koji Igarashi ofCastlevaniaandBloodstainedfame, Masayoshi Kikuchi, producer of theYakuzaseries, and animator Ryota-H. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Koji Igarashi and Lead Director Masaru Kurusawa about this hidden gem of a mobile title to learn more about the creative processes and inspiration that went into creating it....

August 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1393 words · Jared Bullock

It is Looking More and More Likely That Hellblade 2 Will Be Another Former Xbox Exclusive Coming to PS5

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed While the first game released on all platforms,Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2by Ninja Theory was designated as an Xbox exclusive, The reason I say “was,” even though the game is set to release in May 2024, is because numerous rumors suggest the game may break exclusivity and be available on PlayStation as well. It was one of the first games revealed for the Xbox Series X, and fans of the first game have been waiting for years for the sequel....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 751 words · Christopher Gordon