If a movie needs a rodent, most directors will opt to use a mouse as they are presented as much cleaner and friendlier creatures. In cinema,rats are usually presented as vile, but this isn’t always the case. Several movies try to deconstruct this description, with most of them doing so effectively. RELATED:Best Pets In Video Games Depending on the genre,a rat can serve a variety of different purposes. Some can act as endearing protagonists, while others may fulfill the villainous role they are more commonly associated with....

RELATED:Study Shows Xbox Live Goes Down More Than PSN Why Hitman 3 Coming to Xbox Free Games with Gold is Unlikely However, ifHitman 3will be offered on one of Microsoft’s services in the future, it would likely be Xbox Game Pass given the company has been focusing more on improving it. In addition, it is worth remembering that unlike Games with Gold, Xbox Game Pass offers more recently released games,with some titles being offered day one....

Par for the course,Star Warsfans were polarized to say the least by the new trilogy released by Disney. Where George Lucas’ prequel trilogy – similarly met with vicious backlash from the fan base – was a well-told story with compelling characters (anda couple of not-so-compelling characters) and a handful of technical flaws to overlook, the sequel movies were technically brilliant, but suffered from clunky storytelling and inconsistent characters. A lot of the biggest problems with the sequel trilogy arose from the changes in creative direction....

Members of the Young Avengers have started popping up in the MCU throughout the newest Disney Plus shows, and more are on the way (such as the upcoming introduction of Kate Bishop inHawkeye). The Marvel fandom is abuzz with the idea of the Young Avengers joining the roster of heroes, and their appearances have been much anticipated. While avid comics fans may be eagerly awaiting the appearance of the teenage superhero team, others who are less familiar with these storylines might be wondering: who exactly are the Young Avengers?...

There’s been a controversy onTwitchlately over the use of the word “cracker” and whether or not it should be considered a racial slur. Varioushigh profile Twitch streamers have been bannedfor using the word these past few months, and now popular Irish streamer JustaMinx can be added to the list. JustaMinx was banned from Twitch on February 7 for saying a “derogatory slur” that was determined to be the word “cracker.” JustaMinx uploaded a YouTube video addressing the ban, explaining that she was in the middle of a workout and brainstorming content creation ideas when she found out about it....

Summary Valheimhas been revamped with the new Ashlands update, as tons of new content has been added to the Viking-based sandbox survival title. The Ashlands update was a highly anticipated update toValheim, as its main draw was the introduction of an all-new lava-based biome. AlthoughValheim’s Ashlands updatecompletely delivers on this fiery setting, there is far more to be excited about in terms of extra content. From weapons to enemies, the Ashlands update bringsValheimto greater heights, but there is also plenty of new cozy content to revel in as well....

Summary AStarfieldfan gained a pet rock through an odd glitch that followed them around as they explored the game’s vast galaxy. Bethesda’s titles are known for having quirky bugs, many of which can lead to unusual and humorous situations. Players have seen funnyglitches in games such asSkyrimandFallout 4that do not fully hinder their playthrough but rather add a bit of zaniness to the world they are exploring. One of the main aspects ofStarfieldis space travel....

The Nintendo Wii U wasn’t considered the best of the company’s console offerings, not by a long stretch. But despite this, the odd console did have its fair share of solid titles, and the ability to access a back catalog of some ofNintendo’s best games via the Virtual Consolewas a real selling point for long-time fans. On the other end of the spectrum, the Nintendo 3DS was a surprisingly great handheld, with a main gimmick that actually added quite a bit to the experiences on the system....

Summary World of Warcrafthas long been home to a variety of vicious, uncompromising, and cruel characters. In a world as war-torn and chaotic as Azeroth, innocence and hope are often snuffed out. There was an exception to this pattern, however, a character called Anduin Wrynn. But with his appearance in The War Within expansion cinematic, he seems all but unrecognizable. Anduin became High King of the Alliance after his father, Varian Wrynn’s death inWorld of Warcraft: Legion....

Saber Interactive’s third-person action-shooter,World War Z, was first announced in 2019 and released later the same year.World War Z’s multiplayer shooter is defined through the impressive zombie horde onslaughts players must stave off, and many updates and enhancements have been announced concerning whether the game will appear on other systems. Now, Saber has made an announcement during this weekend’s IGN Expo, which reveals a first look at a new enhancement upgrade andexpansion pack coming toWorld War Z....

The anticipation forX-Men ‘97has been growing since the project was announced. For any 90s kids who worried that the show would not live up to their expectations, the very first episode goes a long way to quelling those fears. Far from being a nostalgic cash-in,X-Men ‘97quickly makes a case for its existence by combining the elements of what made the original X-Men animated series so great with a more grown-up vibe....

The recent debut of theXbox Series Xmarks the full swing of the latest generation of gaming. Now that gamers have had the time to get aclose-up look at the Xbox Series X, it seems some artists are redesigning the relatively bare console to better reflect their love for other mediums, such as cinema. As such, one talented Xbox fan has recently followed suit, crossing their console over with one of the fantasy genre’s most acclaimed movies....

Following the latest round of previews forFinal Fantasy 16, Square Enix finally confirms that a full-length demo is on the way prior to the game’s official launch in June. It’s been a long time coming, but Square Enix is rapidly approaching the launch ofFinal Fantasy 16, the latest action RPG from the long-running fan favorite franchise. Set on Valisthea,Final Fantasy 16puts players in the shoes of Clive Rosfield who goes on a quest for revenge against the dark Eikon known as Ifrit....