The Most Underrated Indie Horror Movies

Summary Amid a sea ofhigh-profile horror franchisesand big-budget releases, independent (indie) horror has emerged as a beacon of innovation and creativity within the genre. The success of movies likeThe Witch,Hereditary, and, most recently,Talk To Mehas shifted the spotlight onto indie horror, and thankfully, there are plenty more lesser-known indie gems to discover. These films break from the Hollywood formula and find new subversive ways to scare their audience. These criminally overlooked movies, produced without backing from major studio conglomerates and often on miniscule budgets, deserve more recognition for their distinctive contribution to the horror canon....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 848 words · Tara Adams

The PS5 and Xbox Series X Could Create One Big Problem for Switch

Obsolescence is a funny thing in gaming. Even when new consoles use technology that redefines the ways that games are made, there’s some devices and games that just never go out of style. A GameCube is a precious thing for lovers ofSuper Smash Bros. Melee,even if the console is nearly twenty years old. After all these years, that game still remains popular, and the GameCube controller even has support on theNintendo Switchafter all these years....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 697 words · Lisa Armstrong

The Shining: What Happened To Danny In Room 237?

Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of Stephen King’s highly successful novelThe Shiningis something of an enigma. There have been countless rumors, internet theories, and documentaries dissecting every second of the 1980 cult classic and world-renowned horror film.Though the true meaning behindThe Shiningmay never be known due to how cryptic Kubrick remained during interviews, that hasn’t stopped the stream of internet searches and forums discussing some of the secret meanings and off-screen possibilities within the movie....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 841 words · Bobby Webb

Warzone Weapon Loadouts May Be Different Then Their Multiplayer Blueprints

Scattered across the map of Verdansk inCall of Duty: Warzoneis several popular blueprint weapons. They each have a unique set of attachments and skins meant to define them to their named theme. InWarzone, each weapon has a unique use based on its build. One fan noticed that although the original blueprints are available, the guns found inWarzoneare different.Assault Rifles and SMGblueprints in Multiplayer could be running different attachments than theirWarzonecounterparts....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Evan Bush

World of Warcraft Bug is Removing Over a Decade of Progress for Players

World of Warcrafthas steadily evolved for years, with player characters growing and changing as time presses on. For some accounts, that growth may have taken place over the last decade, though a new bug is currently causing some pretty major setbacks for players. Blizzard is working on a fix, though, so fans shouldn’t panic too much if they get hit with the issue. Right now, players onWorld of Warcraft’sKhadgar serverare getting hit with a glitch that reverts account progress by 10 years, putting some characters back in the same state they were in during the Cataclysm expansion while completely removing others....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Mark Dunn

XCOM 2: Best Weapons, Ranked

InXCOM 2, selecting the right weapons is an important factor in making sure all the squad members make it safely back to the Avenger after a mission. Other factors help, like employingthe proper tactics, and armor starts playing a role in soldier survivability later in the game; however, it all starts with the weapons. RELATED:Which Strategy Game Should You Play, Based On Your D&D Alignment? It’s not only about picking the right weapons but knowing which weapon to avoid....

July 3, 2025 · 7 min · 1318 words · Michelle Lopez

10 Best Multiplayer Video Game Skins of 2022

With multiplayer games being so popular, there is no shortage of different genres and styles of gameplay available to choose from.Battle royale titlesoffer intense, high stakes matches that guarantee an adrenaline rush during late game fights, while co-op titles motivate players to work together and communicate properly. Shooters reward skill with aiming, while fighting games allow players to display their expertise with a certain character’s kit. Despite the different genres, cosmetics are a priority for nearly all multiplayer titles....

July 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1437 words · Edward Stanton

10 Japanese Games On Nintendo Consoles We Wish Came To North America

Nintendo is one of the longest-standing names in gaming history. Entering into the arcade industry after various other business ventures, the gaming giant helped save the entire industry. With seven home consoles and five handheld ecosystems, the Japanese giant has been making varied gaming experiences across multiple generations for the entire world to enjoy. Related:10 Horror RPGs That Will Keep You Up At Night Yet, with all of that in mind, not every game comes to North America....

July 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1369 words · Steven Livingston

10 Mystery Anime To Watch If You Like The Detective Is Already Dead

Mystery shows are a great genre for novice and seasoned anime watchers alike. Every episode is a lead-in to the next, complete with cliffhangers and all the juicy drama an anime fan could want. The journey to solve the mystery, the wacky characters met along the way, and the twists and turns of every story arc make the mystery genre worth exploring. RELATED:Ongoing Anime You Didn’t Know Already Finished In The Manga Each case brings something new to the table, each crime brings new intrigue, and each mystery needs a master sleuth to decipher it....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 853 words · Richard Green

10 Unresolved Mysteries & Plot Holes Left Hanging In Black Widow

It’s been a long time sinceBlack Widow,as a character, debuted inIron Man 2in 2010. It seems like she should have gotten her own film years ago but as they say, it’s better late than never. That applies to the release of this film,Black Widow, as it was supposed to debut in 2020. RELATED:Black Widow: The Best Quotes From The Movie, Ranked The global pandemic not only pushed it back, butMarvelhad to rearrange its entire lineup of films and shows....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 938 words · Benjamin Aguilar

Abathor Interview: Dev Talks Making a Retro Arcade Game in Today's Industry

Abathoris a 2D arcade action platforming game that enables players to team up in four-player local or online co-op, with some competitive gameplay elements tossed in for a nice twist. Players choose between four fighting heroes in a quest to defend Atlantis, playing as a Warlock, Valkyrie, Assassin, or Barbarian, who also have individual storyline agendas and unique fighting abilities in amodern arcade gameexperience. Game Rant recently spoke with one ofAbathor’s developers, Xavier Garay, about Abathor’s action heroes and enemies, their inspirations, and its mix of co-op and competitive gameplay....

July 2, 2025 · 18 min · 3662 words · James Ramirez

Art of Magic the Gathering: War of the Spark Is a Gorgeous Deep Dive Into Lore

Although Zendikar Rising’s story and cards are currentlykeepingMagic: The Gatheringplayers busy on Magic Arenaand in person, it wasn’t that long ago that planeswalkers from all over the multiverse were gathered together for the massive conflict in the May 2019 set War of the Spark. War of the Spark was unlike any priorMagic: The Gatheringset in thatevery booster pack contained a planewalkerand planeswalkers appeared outside of the Mythic Rare slot for the very first time....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 747 words · Kristi Vasquez

Best Romance Anime To Watch If You Love Spice and Wolf

Holo inSpice and Wolfis a wolf deity who never reallythought about love. Her main purpose in life was to bless the harvests of the people in Pasloe, but as time went by, so did their love, admiration, and dependence on her. With nothing left to do in Pasloe and having stayed there for so long, it is time for her to leave. Cue her knight in shining armor, Lawrence, who makes a deal with her and takes her away from Pasloe to explore the world and see how much it has changed....

July 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1212 words · Timothy Bell