Take-Two Interactive to buy Gearbox Entertainment for $460 million; Borderlands 4 Confirmed

News Embracer Group continues its restructuring efforts. Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement with Embracer Group to acquire Gearbox Entertainment Company for $460 million. Take-Two has also confirmed that Borderlands 4 is in development much to the franchise fans’ excitement. Gearbox Entertainment is the company behind the Borderlands franchise. They also have other titles such as Risk of Rain, Brothers in Arms, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, Homeworld, and more to their name....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 324 words · Chelsea Butler

The First Descendant hotfix 1.0.4 increases storage and adjusts monster respawn times

The First Descendant News The First Descendant hotfix 1.0.4 ups module storage space and reduces the cooldown for multiple monster spawns and operations. Another patch is here for NEXON’s third-person looter shooter. The First Descendant hotfix 1.0.4 is another example of the team jumping to action and ensuring their game is balanced, fair, and thriving. Guides How to enhance Modules in The First Descendant If you want to ensure you have the most powerful build possible, you’ll want to enhance your Modules in The First Descendant....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · Kristy Underwood

The Golden Bachelorette’s Joan Vassos Is Revitalizing The Brand (She'll Do Better Than Heartbreaker Gerry Turner)

The Golden Bachelorettestar Joan Vassos may have been part of Gerry Turner’s season, butshe’ll make a far better lead than the original heartbreaker, and hopefully revitalize the series. Joan, who appeared onThe Golden Bachelorseason 1alongside several other women who were interested in seeing if they could build a connection with Gerry, had a shortened experience on the show. LeavingThe Golden Bachelorearly to tend to a family emergency, Joan pivoted easily after her time on the show was over....

August 23, 2025 · 4 min · 683 words · Roberto Jackson

The Substance's Monster Explained: What Is Monstro Elisasue?

The events ofThe Substancelead to a shocking ending during which Monstro Elisasue appears.The Substanceis a rare horror movie to be nominated forBest Picture at the Academy Awards. This is because of its deeper themes, as the horror film tackles ideas such as body image, beauty standards, and aging. After losing her job as the host of a workout show and becoming increasingly self-conscious of her age, Elisabeth decides to take “The Substance,” a mysterious serum which allows her to create a younger copy of herself....

August 23, 2025 · 4 min · 842 words · Mike Young

The Wildest 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days Season 7 Moments So Far (Is This The Best Year Yet For The Spin-Off?)

90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Daysseason 7 is currently on air and within just 10 episodes that have aired so far, the show has proved thatthe 2024 edition is probably the best yet. This season of thepopular90 Day Fiancéspin-off impressed fans when it was announced. It was the first time in years that any old couples were not returning to the show. It was going to be a full cast of fresh faces and refreshing storylines which didn’t make fans yawn and complain....

August 23, 2025 · 8 min · 1522 words · Corey Robinson

There Aren't Many 10/10 Metal Albums From The Last Decade, But Every Fan Needs To Listen To All 10 Of These

Having conquered the globe at various stages of its existence,metal is one ofmusic’s greatest counterculture movements, but there’s no denying the genre has struggled for the past decade. From commercial woes, to completely disappearing from pop culture, and being replaced by hip-hop as the defacto “dangerous music” in movie trailers,andhaving our artists relegated to the pre-show at awards shows… Let’s face it, it’s been bleak. Thankfully, plenty of bands are keeping the art of metal at the highest of standards....

August 23, 2025 · 10 min · 1980 words · Linda Martinez

There’s One Trick Every Stardew Valley Player Should Be Using In Year 1

Starting a new farm inStardew Valleycan be pretty stressful for a game that’s all about calm and relaxation, but thankfully, there’s one trick that helps make the first Spring of Year 1 as profitable as possible, andit’s all about strawberry seeds. Keeping a chunk of gold ready for the first festival of the year can helpset up a farm for success throughout the rest of the year. This trick does involve some pre-planning and crop preparation for completing a bundle in the Community Center, but is worth it for the profit-minded farmer....

August 23, 2025 · 4 min · 775 words · Kayla Hensley

This Great Chief O’Brien Star Trek: TNG Moment Proved Why He Deserved To Become A DS9 Main Character

Star Trek’sChief Miles O’Brien(Colm Meaney) was the perfect character to move fromStar Trek: The Next Generationto its first spin-off show,Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. O’Brien started onStar Trek: The Next Generationas a nameless helmsman inTNG’s pilot episode, “Encounter at Farpoint”. After gaining a name and becoming the USS Enterprise-D’s transporter chief, O’Brien’s wedding to civilian botanist Keiko Ishikawa (Rosalind Chao) was a major part ofStar Trek: The Next Generationseason 4, episode 12, “Data’s Day”....

August 23, 2025 · 4 min · 715 words · Louis Adkins

Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In Director Explains His Unique Approach To New Martial Arts Movie

Summary A mainstay on the world stage,Hong Kong cinema has always carriedits singular identity proudly despite the political changes it has undergone. The neo-noir martial arts filmTwilight of the Warriors: Walled In, from Macau-born director Soi Cheang, is both emblematic of what audiences love about the country’s cinematic art while also opening the door to a new generation of talent. Based on the novelCity of Darknessand also adapted into a popular manhua, the story has been in the works for years before landing in Cheang’s capable hands....

August 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1053 words · William Simmons

Walter Koenig Is Absolutely Right To Criticize Star Trek: TOS’ Final Movie

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Countryis a rousing sendoff forStar Trek: The Original Series' cast, but Walter Koenig is also absolutely right to criticizehowStar Trek VIportrayed the USS Enterprise’s supporting cast. Directed by Nicholas Meyer, written by Meyer and Denny Martin Flynn, from a story by Leonard Nimoy, Mark Rosenthal, and Lawrence Konner,Star Trek VIsaw the Klingons sue for peace with the United Federation of Planets after an ecological disaster. Only Captain James T....

August 23, 2025 · 4 min · 690 words · Michael Jacobson

WWE Taking the Road to Wrestlemania to Europe Was the Best Decision in Years

WWEis two shows into their Road toWrestleMania 41, and the energy is unlike it’s been in recent years. With so many storylines needing some additional ammunition, the crowds in both Spain forSmackdownand Belgium forRaw on Netlfixwere both incredible. ThisMonday’s episode ofRaw on Netflixhadso many moments that were carried by the crowd in Brussels, Belgium. Every city in every country islouder than even the best crowds in the United States. European crowds just bring an intensity and excitement that the U....

August 23, 2025 · 4 min · 712 words · Joseph Baker

"Panic Set In": How This Baldur's Gate 3-Based Stardew Valley Mod Survived

Baldur’s Village, a mod based onBaldur’s Gate 3and created forStardew Valley,is back after narrowly surviving a copyright infringement takedown. The mod, created by a team known as “baldursvillage,” was removed from Nexus Mods after Wizards of the Coast (mistakenly) filed a DMCA takedown request. WOTC owns the rights toDungeons & Dragonsand, by extension,Baldur’s Gate 3. The mod was offline for two days before its restoration, much to the relief of fans and its development team....

August 22, 2025 · 4 min · 769 words · Morgan Franklin

"Total Hollywood Bullsh*t": Gladiator 2 Is Being Slammed By Historians Before The Movie Even Comes Out

Gladiator IIis being viciously picked apart by historians before the movie has even come out. The film is a long-awaited sequel to Ridley Scott’s historical epicGladiator, which was originally released in 2000. Its story focuses on Lucius, the son of Russell Crowe’s former character Maximus, who died at the end of the first movie.Gladiator IIfeatures a talented leading castincluding Pedro Pascal, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and Joseph Quinn. It is set for release on November 22....

August 22, 2025 · 3 min · 537 words · Patrick Hamilton