Sonic Central stream shows new Sonic Frontiers footage and more

Sega held aSonic Central livestreamtoday where chief brand and business officer Ivo Gerscovich and Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka gave some updates on existing Sonic the Hedgehog games, merchandise, and other multimedia projects. Projects discussed includedSonic Frontiers,Sonic Origins, andSonic Prime. Sega showed off a clip fromSonic Frontiersin which Sonic battles a cybernetic dragon that leaves behind a trail for him to run on and shoots out fireballs along the trail. The company also revealed through ahands-on preview from IGNthat there will be a skill tree in the game, filled with new combat skills that Sonic can buy with EXP he collects from defeating enemies in the game’s open-zone areas....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 333 words · Linda Cross

Spotify is finally coming to EA Sports FC with tests underway

Spotify is finally coming to EA Sports FC with tests underway Full Spotify integration is coming toEA Sports FC, allowing players to listen to their own music in-game for the first time. Over the years, the FIFA and EA Sports FC series has put together plenty oficonic soundtracksfeaturing some of the world’s biggest artists, from older favorites like Blur’s Song #2, to more modern hits like CHIHIRO by Billie Eilish....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Renee Newton

Squid Game Season 2 is even better than the first and there’s one reason why

Squid Game Season 2 is even better than the first and there’s one reason why After a long wait,Squid Game Season 2has finally landed on Netflix, and it’s already proving to be better than the first for one major reason. I’ll give you a clue: it’s best served cold. What happens when you take a dash of biting social commentary, a fistful of complex characters, a sprinkling of ferocious gore, and a generous helping of heart-thumping thrills?...

July 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1093 words · Erin Reynolds

Stranger Things Season 5 trailer reveals sneak peek at Vecna’s terrifying final form

Stranger Things Season 5 trailer reveals sneak peek at Vecna’s terrifying final form The end is near: the first trailer forStranger Things Season 5has just dropped, and Vecna has a new, terrifying design for the final chapter of the show. After the Demogorgon and Mind Flayer, Vecna was introduced in Season 4 asStranger Things’scariest and most dangerous villain yet. Formerly 001, Dr Brenner’s first subject, he was banished to the Upside Down by Eleven, where he transformed into a disgusting, murderous monster....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Eric Lewis

Summer Game Fest returns just before E3 2023 next June

Geoff Keighley has confirmed whenSummer Game Festwill return in June 2023. It will begin with a live kickoff show on August 19, 2025, placing Keighley’s game announcement alternative less than a week before E3’s grand (intended) 2023 return. Unlike past years, Summer Game Fest Live Kickoff 2023 will feature a live audience, like Geoff Keighley’sThe Game Awards. It will take place in the YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park, with tickets going on sale in early 2023....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Ashley Rogers

Target’s Cyber Monday sale drops huge discounts air fryers today

Things are heating up atTargetthisCyber Monday, but just because the temperature is rising doesn’t mean the prices can’t stay cool. Withdiscounts on a range of air fryers, there’s something to suit your kitchen whether you’re cooking for yourself or your whole family. We’ve even found quite a fewdiscounts on Instant Potsif that’s more your style. A healthier alternative to deep fat frying, air fryers cook your food by circulating hot air around the contents using convection mechanisms....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 725 words · Michael Smith

The 5 best scenes in the Indiana Jones franchise, ranked

Indiana Jonesis one of the unlikely heroes ever depicted onscreen. Jones is a different kind of hero. One that uses his brain instead of his muscles and wears a brown hat instead of a cape. Indiana Jones is an archaeology professor, not a crime fighter. He is not all-powerful nor fearless. Need I remind you that the man has a crippling fear of snakes. Indy is a human that makes mistakes....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1047 words · Elizabeth Green

The Best X-Men Movie's Hidden Message Is Even More Important In 2024

Summary The hidden messaging inX-Menmovies has always been integral to theMarvelteam’s identity, but never more so than in 2024.The X-Men were introduced in MarvelComics in 1963, with adaptations into other media starting as early as 1966. These adaptations culminated inX-Men: The Animated Series, which would be picked up on by one of Marvel Studios’best X-Men adaptations yet:X-Men ‘97. This series garnered huge praise for heavily leaning into motifs that have typified the X-Men since their genesis (as well as an unfortunate measure of criticism)....

July 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1151 words · Michael Thomas

The foldable Motorola Razr makes big phones less of a handful

Arefoldable phonesthe future? TheSamsung Galaxy FoldandHuawei Mate Xare two examples of what future smartphones could look like, with tablet-sized screens hidden beneath a fold. But what if the future doesn’t mean making even bigger screens, but instead shrinking down the size of our existing displays? Motorola has revealed the new Motorola Razr, and it’s a foldable phone with a twist. Borrowing heavily from the classicMotorola Razr V3‘s design, the new Motorola Razr asks why we can’t simply make big phones smaller again by folding a 6....

July 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1211 words · Lawrence Huff

These blue-light blocking glasses are made to help screen-addicted night owls sleep better

We’re all guilty of using our phones, tablets, or computers before sleeping. It’s always one last check of Facebook/Twitter/email, or whatever game is occupying our time at that moment. Except we’re told theblue light emitted by the screenisn’t conducive to falling asleep quickly, or for sleep to be restful. Spectacle manufacturerJinsknows we’re unlikely to stop this bad habit, and has come up with theJins Screen Nightglasses, which block some of that harmful light from entering our eyes....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Adam Cardenas

These smart home devices can stop the spread of bacteria and viruses

With the coronavirus looming large in every headline, you’re no doubt looking to reduce your risk and stop the spread of germs. You should start by washing your hands, keeping your hands away from your face, and avoiding crowds. If you want a more hi-tech approach, however, some smart home gadgets can help. Some devices can stop the spread of germs, includingair purifiers,smart locks, and more. None of these devices are guarantee to stop the spread of illness....

July 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1400 words · Tiffany Taylor

This is the only Blue Prince starting tip you need

The best game of 2025 is out today — and it’s notGrand Theft Auto 6. Blue Princeis the best reviewed game of the year so far, beating outSplit FictionandKingdom Come: Deliverance 2. You’ll understand why as soon as you start playing it. The puzzle game is one of the most unique video games I’ve ever played, taking the mysterious vibe of Riven and slotting it into a brainy roguelike about an ever-shifting manor....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 846 words · Mark Payne

What is Bench Boost in Fantasy Premier League & how to use it

What is Bench Boost in Fantasy Premier League & how to use it Using your ‘chips’ in Fantasy Premier League wisely is guaranteed to cause major point swings and could ultimately win you your mini-leagues if done well.With the Wildcard, Free Hit, Triple Captain, and Bench Boost chips there to utilize throughout the season, you’ll want to know exactly what you’re doing with them to maximize your points potential.So, what exactly is the bench boost in FPL and how is the best way to use it?...

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Troy Jones