In astrophysicist Fred Hoyle classic 1957 science fiction novelThe Black Cloud, an enormous gas cloud enters our solar system and obscures the sun, stopping its radiation from reaching Earth. In the book, the titular cloud’s impending arrival is first noted by astronomers, who sound the alarm. Now, more than 60 years after Hoyle’s book was first published, astronomers are once again voicing their concerns about the sky being blocked out — only this time, it’s for real....

Summary Star Wars Outlawsis revisiting the year betweenThe Empire Strikes BackandReturn of the Jedi, and with that comes the opportunity to explore faithfully recreated locations such as Tatooine, and interact with established characters from that era, such as Jabba the Hutt or Lando Calrissian, the latter of whom was revealed briefly in a trailer at Summer Game Fest 2024. A huge part ofStar Wars Outlaws' story centers around expanding theStar Warsuniverse, however, as its protagonist,Kay Vess isn’t involved in the main conflict of the Galactic Civil War that has been the focus of most stories told about that time, and is navigating the criminal underworld instead....

Summary Becoming a Jedi is meant to be a life-long decision, but there are several instances throughout theStar Warssaga of Jedi leaving the Jedi Order for a variety of reasons. Some fall to the dark side, but some simply become disillusioned with the Jedi’s ideals or decide to prioritize other commitments. Leaving the Jedi doesn’t necessarily mean that someone has become a Sith, though it can be a slippery slope when the pull of the dark side is involved in a Jedi’s decision to step away....

Starfield swarmed by Stormtroopers as Star Wars mods take over Starfield modders wasted no time. With players’ in-game Star Wars-inspired Starships and mods being introduced that bring the iconic space opera into Bethesda’s RPG, it’s only a matter of time until players can turn it into what is essentially a Star Wars spinoff. Mods are something many of those who play Bethesda RPGs look forward to. As the life cycle of these games goes on, modders get to work on improving upon the game and bringing new content into the already massive universes they create....

Taco Bell partners with Tony Hawk for custom meal collab & THPS 3+4 in-game items Taco Bell has teamed up with Tony Hawk to give him his own Luxe Craving Box in the company’s latest celebrity collaboration. When it comes to skateboarding, Tony Hawk is by far the most recognizable name in the sport. This is largely thanks to his iconic line of video games, Tony Hawk Pro Skater. The latest release in the series,Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4, comes out on June 06, 2025, and is a remake of games that were originally released on the PlayStation 1 and 2....

There was a time when the idea of blurring the line between content creators and distributors and their audience seemed like a good thing. Fan petitions have saved more than a few great television shows and given them a new life in one way or another, and the power of audience feedback often seemsgreater than it has ever been before. And then a petition to redo the final season ofGame of Thronescomes along withjust one episode leftto remind us all that great power doesn’t always come with great responsibility — or at the very least, an ounce of sense....

The Amazfit T-Rex 3 smartwatch promises to give you the rough-and-tumble style of theApple Watch Ultra 2orSamsung Galaxy Watch Ultrawithout the high price. It’s chunky and tough, but does it have the software and ability to help win you over? Or is there a reason it’s a lot cheaper than its well-known competitors? I spent some time wearing the T-Rex 3 to find out. Here’s what you need to know....

When playing on smaller maps inCall of Duty: Modern Warfare II, you’ll want to come prepared with a weapon that excels at close range. There are many firearms that fit the bill, but few are on the same level as the Fennec 45. This is easily one of the best SMGs in the game, allowing players to excel in close-quarters situations. SinceModern Warfare IIhas a slightly different loadout system than past entires, you might not be sure how to effectively build weapons in the game....

Summary Considering thatOne Pieceis a long-running franchise made up of several components, including manga, anime, and a live-action series, it may seem like a difficult project to get into, however, Netflix has recently confirmed the best way for audiences to start enjoyingOne Piece,and it’s not that surprising. In 2023, Netflix released a live-action adaptation of the iconic manga and anime,One Piece.The story followsMonkey D. Luffy, a young pirate who gathers up a pirate crew in order to find a great treasure that will make him the next Pirate King....

Have you ever noticed your heart racing or felt like your heart skipped a beat? There are many plausible reasons this can happen, but one of the most common is the occurrence of ectopic beats. An ectopic heartbeat is when your heart beats too soon, and it’s extremely common. Like many intermittent health symptoms, it may not appear when you’re at the doctor’s office, which makes diagnosing it much harder....

The Milk Cup 2025 returns with record $300,000 prize pool for women’s esports The stage is set for another milestone in women’s esports as The Milk Cup returns in 2025, solidifying Gonna Need Milk’s continued commitment to women’s esports and the Fortnite space. Following last year’s launch of the largest women’s Fortnite event, this year’s tournament offers up an impressive $300,000 prize pool – the largest prize pool ever for women’s esports in the US....

The Way Home’s mystery baby could belong to one surprising character By this point, anybody could be the parent of anyone else inThe Way Home. We’re no closer to learning who the mystery baby is, but is a surprising answer hidden in plain sight? Ever since the opening moments of Hallmark’sbinge-worthy TV show, there’s been questions about the abandoned baby. We see a young woman in the 19th century leave them while being mobbed with witch accusations, and we also see a70s-looking coupledoing the same thing while jumping into the pond....

There’s something to be said for quaint, accessible products, that do precisely as advertised. No, you’re not looking at them to do anything particularly special, but if they get the job done, well, that makes everyone happy, right? That’s precisely how I would describe the Altec Lansing HydraMini waterproof Bluetooth speaker that’s available at a discount today at Target. Thanks to Bluetooth connectivity, it offers a wireless range of up to 100 feet....