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Summary Johnny Gioeli, the singer and songwriter for some of the most iconicSonic the Hedgehogthemes, is now suing Sega over the use ofSonic Adventure 2’s “Live and Learn.” ModernSonic the Hedgehogfans are likely very familiar with Gioeli and his work, as he has helped produce rousing rock anthems for the 3DSonicgames as part of the band Crush 40. This music has since become near-synonymous with the franchise, and Gioeli has even performed the themes he helped create live on many occasions....

Summary Introduced in the 1.6 update ofStardew Valley, theFish Smokeris ahighly profitablemachine that doubles the value of any fish placed inside, requiring just oneCoalto operate. The quality of the fish is transferred to the smoked fish, meaning iridium-quality fish will produce iridium-quality smoked fish. When combined with the Artisan, Fisher, and Angler professions, the base value of smoked fish is multiplied by 4.2, making these professions vital for players looking to maximize their profits from Fish Smokers....

Summary Stephen Kingcan’t write hishorrorbooks fast enough for his fans. While everyone waits for his latest release, whichEntertainment Weeklyreported isthe May 2025 novelNever Flinch, quite a few King projects are being developed in Hollywood. Deadlinereported thata movie adaptation of the Stephen King short storyAutopsy Room Fouris in the works. As Deadline explained, the short story has shown up in a few different places. Besides being made into a 2003 short film, it was included in the 2006Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From The Stories Of Stephen Kingon TNT....

Summary Quick Links As previously promised, new information on the second season ofThe Apothecary Diarieswas revealed today, including a new trailer.The Apothecary Diarieswas one of 2023 hits not everybody saw coming. Although the novel series was already somewhat big among a niche audience, it was not widely known likeShonen Jumptitles usually are (we’re talking aboutJujutsu Kaisen,Demon Slayer). Tying together a good plot with good animation, the adaptation ofNatsu Hyuga’s novel serieswon fans' hearts....

Summary AfterThe Batman’sincredible success, there has been a lot of excitement and expectation forThe Batman Part II’srelease to see what Robert Pattinson’s version of the titular character would be capable of. However, people were left disappointed when it was revealed that the release date had been pushed back to Jun 15, 2025. It’s a severe delay, considering the film was originally supposed to be released in October 2025. The decision has been met with negative responses from fans, as moviegoers were highly anticipating this film....

Summary TheGrand Theft Autofranchise is predominantly known for its missions and driving experience, with every installment featuring a wide range of vehicles to choose from. Aircraft have been in the series for more than 2 decades. However, they were often sidelined in previous entries. InGTA Online,it’s a different story. Owning a good aircraft is now a necessity as it makes the gameplay experience much easier. They are faster to travel in and some of them have great offensive capabilities making them great enough to survive in public lobbies....

Summary Hunt: Showdown 1896is afirst-person PVP shootercentered on bounty hunting. While players are dropped into the hunt with a focus on collecting a bounty, they also have to contend with multiple other players who are out to end their hunt. As such, they need to be well-equipped to handle all sorts of dangers, from hostile hunters to the most dangerous enemies and bosses. Choosing the right pistols is essentialto making it through a hunt alive....

Summary Quick Links Animetranslates to pretty much any speaking language, and, thanks to insane art styles and a series of amazing stories, anime has become a rather unique way for people all over the world to experience Japanese culture. Anime samples what is rich and unique in Japanese culture and landscape through its narratives to bring Japanese culture, landscape, and values to viewers. Yes, we are introduced to traditional customs and aestheticsfrom iconic series such asSpirited AwayandMy Neighbor Totoro, and it’s so incredibly interesting that we become obsessed with visiting Japan....

Summary Quick Links Almost everyone, in one way or another, entered the anime world through shonen. The power-packed punches, super muscular characters, and out-of-the-world fight scenes captivated all of us. Isn’t that right? Shonen is no longer limited to young boys anymore. Let’s travel back in time and start from somewhere at the beginning of shonen anime. So, anime such asDragon Ball Zhad straightforward storylines about strength and resolve. However, hits likeJujutsu Kaisenclearly show how far the genre has progressed....

Summary The isekai genreis notorious for many things, but the overpowered protagonist is its most prominent trope. In isekai manhwa, the main character is often able to gain strength that far surpasses others by taking advantage of the existing power system, whether through glitches, divine intervention, or superior information. These power systems vary from story to story,adding their own flavorto the narrative and tracking the protagonist’s growth. With the freedom that isekai provides, authors can create completely new and unique ways to display their characters' powers....

Beyond that, however, Sony hasn’t really rocked the boat withPS Plusmuch in 2024. Certain practices have shifted, but for the most part, its biweekly reveal/release pattern, its emphasis on PS Plus Extra, and the overall simplicity have remained. It would be interesting to see how Sony could really shake this up if the company wanted to, but for the most part, fans should expect a simplistic, similar approach in 2025 as they’ve seen over the past two years....

Dream Warehouse inInfinity Nikkiis one of the dungeons players need to go through to progress through the story. The entire building is shrouded in mystery with winding corridors, broken bridges, and many enemies. And like every other region inInfinity Nikki, it also has aset amount of Whimstars and Dews of Inspiration to collect. Some of them are a little hard to find, so players can refer to this guide in case they are missing some....

Summary A new behind-the-scenes clip details Blumhouse’sWolf Manmovie, which shows off the incredible and terrifying practical effects that went into creating Leigh Whannell’s upcoming movie. The upcominghorroris written and directed by Leigh Whannell, whose previous movies includeThe Invisible Man, Saw,andInsidious,so fans can be almost guaranteed to be in for a gruesome and spine-tingling experience. Produced by Blumhouse Productions, who supplysome of the best horror moviesaround,Wolf Manis a remake of the 1941 horror flick, which was directed by George Waggner and stars Lon Chaney Jr....