Does The 'Rule Of Scary' Horror Trope Actually Work?

Fall 2022 has had some genuinely terrifying films, fromPearltoBarbarian.This is a good thing because, as horror fans find out every time they watch a new release, not every horror movie is legitimately scary. This could be the result of a number of factors, from dull settings to villains who have been seen countless times before. There’s a horror trope called the “Rule of Scary” that suggests that an eerie environment is all that matters in this type of film....

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 821 words · Sarah Odonnell

Don Cheadle Hints At The Potential For A New Ocean's Movie

Warner Bros.‘Ocean’s Eleventrilogy was one of the defining film franchises of the 2000s. Now,Space Jam: A New Legacyactor Don Cheadle has stated that the trilogy’s director Steven Soderbergh is thinking about making anotherOcean’sfilm and considering how he would do it. Cheadle and Soderbergh are about to releasetheir most recent collaborationNo Sudden Move, a ’50s-set ensemble crime film, tomorrow on HBO Max. The film has Soderbergh going back to his roots of directing crime films and thriller films likeTraffic,Contagion, andLogan Lucky....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Jennifer Wood

Elden Ring Player Discovers How to Fool the Madness Eye

AnElden Ringplayer has discovered a clever trick to sneak past the Madness Eye at the top of the Frenzy-Flaming Tower. It can be a frustrating area for unfamiliarElden Ringplayers who quickly succumb to madness without realizing why it’s happening. Elden Ringis well known for its frustrating locations, some of which can leave players feeling a little sore when an enemy or some ill effect unexpectedly jumps out and causes them to lose all their runes....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Brian Wright

EVE Online Player Bids $40,000 for Ship

CCP Games' Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing GameEVE Onlinehas been raising money for fire relief in Australia through a “PLEX for Good” event that ended Sunday, joining the likes of Bungie’sDestiny 2andInfinity Ward’sCall of Duty: Modern Warfarein using a large platform to support the ravaged continent. All donations made throughEVE Online’s in-game currency are being converted to real-world cash and sent to the Red Cross. Arguably the most impressive of those donations came from player Kelon Darklight selling a special edition Gold Magnate for 1,001,001 PLEX — the equivalent of about $40,000....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Emma White

Fallout 76: How To Get The Responder Fireman Outfit and Helmet (And Why They Are So Valuable)

Quick Links Fallout 76is filled with outfits, uniforms, and costumes that players can craft, earn, and buy. From Halloween-themed skeleton suits to elegant ball gowns, there’s something to suit everyone. Out of all the apparel options in the game, there are a handful of pieces that are worth a pretty penny. Items likeglowing Fasnacht masks, the Leather Coat, and the Tattered Field Jacket are worth way more than the player’s cap limit....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · Jason Meyer

Fan Reimagines Seinfeld In The Style Of Twin Peaks: The Return

A fan video created by Dominick Nero, which imagines aSeinfeldrevival in the style ofTwin Peaks: The Return,has garnered a lot of attention on YouTube, evencatching the eye of Jason Alexander, most famous for his role as George Costanza onthe NBC sitcom. The video was posted Tuesday and went viral gaining over 30,000 views in its first day. BothTwin PeaksandSeinfeldhave dedicated fans and both had untraditional reunions over two decades after they aired....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Patrick Mathews

Final Fantasy 16 Has No Plans for DLC

Square Enix reveals thatFinal Fantasy 16currently has no plans for DLC and instead, the game is intended to be the full experience at launch. As the launch date forFinal Fantasy 16continues to draw near, Square Enix has finally started letting more and more details come out to give fans a better idea of what they’re in for. Just this week, anew preview event forFinal Fantasy 16showed off the redesigned action combat while also teasing the overarching story and narrative components....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Tyrone White

First Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Tera Raid Events Announced

Pokemon Scarlet and Violethave announced the release dates for two Tera Raid Battle Events that will run throughout late November and early December. These events will allow players to obtain Eevee and Charizard with special tera types when playingPokemon Scarlet and Violet. Tera types will be replacing gigantamax and dynamax forms as Pokemon’s latest gimmick whenPokemon Scarlet and Violetare released worldwide on June 14, 2025. After terastallizing, a Pokemon’s typing will change to that of its Tera-type, granting it a powerful same-type attack bonus (STAB) and removing any weaknesses that may have come as a result of its original typing....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · Hannah Price

First The King's Man Reviews Tease Mixed Entry In Kingsman Franchise

After countless delays,The King’s Man, the third entry in the fan-favoriteKingsmanfranchise based on the comic book series of the same name, is finally approaching its theatrical release, but does it live up to expectations? Here’s what the first reviews from critics are saying. The King’s Mantakes place in the early 1900s and depicts the formation of the spy agency, with stars Ralph Fiennes as Orlando Oxford, Duke of Oxford, and Harris Dickinson as Conrad....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 564 words · Emily Summers

Genshin Impact Bug Makes Teucer Repeat Dialogue

AGenshin Impactplayer has noticed a bug that makes a young NPC known as Teucer, who is introduced in Liyue, repeat dialogue multiple times. Though this bug persists, there have been many bugs fixed along the course of theGenshin Impactroadmap, with the most recent patch being 3.1 which fixed The Eremites' sand scattering ability and more. Reddit user Hex_code_seven recently shared a video of theirGenshin Impactadventure in which Teucer is introducing himself as he normally would in the game, but he gets stuck on the introductions....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Courtney Abbott

Genshin Impact: Should You Pull For Hu Tao or Yelan?

Every character inGenshin Impacthas a role they’re most suitable at. Some characters earn the title jack-of-all-trades due to their flexibility, but in return for their capability for everything, they become the master-of-none. This is why dedicated and niche units are better options if players could get their hands on them. For example, while Kujou Sara is worse than Bennett, she still enhances Electro units' performance in a way that Bennett can’t....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 558 words · Renee Reese

Genshin Impact: The Best Builds For Albedo

Player Mistakes Back to All Characters Albedo is one of the firstGenshin Impactcharacters to be featured in his own limited banner. He is a support with a swap-in then swap-out playstyle. He even earned the nickname “Geo Fischl” for this. He offers high supportive utility without having to be on the field, similar to Fischl’s raven familiar, Oz. Albedo can perform nicely even on low-budget materials, but players should keep in mind that his Normal attack has a low multiplier, making him a poor choice as a main DPS....

July 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1335 words · Glenn Patterson

Graveyard Keeper: How to Get White Paint

During the protagonist’s training as aGraveyard Keeper,they’re going to need white paint. Like so many other special regents and creative ingredients, it’s not exactly just a matter of going to the paint store to buy a can. There’s only one way to get white paint in the game: making it. RELATED:Graveyard Keeper: Tips For BeginnersThe white paint inGraveyard Keepercan only be made at a certain crafting station and needs a few different ingredients....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Michael Robinson