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Welcome to the new era NetherRealm Studios is rebooting theMortal Kombatuniverse again withMortal Kombat 1. The slightly confusingly namedMKtakes everything back to its origins, and then twists it. The characters and combat that have become enshrined in pop culture history are still here, but with adjustments both big and small. This feeling of old nostalgia blending into new ideas kept coming to my mind while playingMortal Kombat 1. I got a chance to play some matches ofMK1as part of Summer Game Fest 2023, climbing the classic towers with each of the characters available....

As the actor’s resurgence continues, a recentNicolas Cagehit is finding a new streaming home. Even before landing his Oscar win forLeaving Las Vegas, the actor had made a name for himself in the ’80s with leading roles in everything from the teen romantic comedyValley Girlto the Coen brothers’Raising Arizona. He would solidify himself as a household name with his work in the action genre throughout the ’90s and 2000s, including Michael Bay’sThe Rock, John Woo’sFace/OffandtheNational Treasurefranchise....

One PieceChapter #1137 promises to steer Elbaph’s narrative toward an action-driven storyline, possibly featuring an epic clash betweenLuffy and Shanks' presumed evil twin. Fans have eagerly awaited the meeting between Luffy and Shanks for decades, and with the series approaching its conclusion and Elbaph playing a key role in connecting these two characters, this arc seems like the perfect setting for their reunion. However, it appears that Luffy will first encounter Shanks' presumed evil twin before this happens....

The Good Placeis critically acclaimed and adored by sitcom audiences for its innovative play in the genre and one of the greatestplot twists in televisionhistory. Mike Schur, creator of fellow sitcomsParks and RecreationandBrooklyn Nine-Nine, made far bolder decisions with this groundbreaking comedy from its premiere up until the final season.The Good Placeencounters huge unexpected twists throughout the four seasons that leave audiences second-guessing, in addition to its huge character-driven narratives, which all contribute to the show becoming one of the most unique viewing experiences on television in recent years....

While not the most dominant deck inPokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, a strong Gengar ex deck can still provide you with a lot of ghastly fun. A meta has emerged inPokémon TCG Pocket,with decks opting for pure speed or raw power. Because matches in the new mobile app move so fast, a deck that sets up fast or can quickly knock out opponents tends to win most games. However, as you continue to test out new decks,you’re able to try some other strategies involving cards that aren’t Charizardexor Pikachuex....

Although the show still hasn’t released a Halloween episode after over ten years on the air,Rick and Mortyseason 8’s first fully animated promo promises a much more unexpected holiday special. There are a handful ofRick and MortyChristmas episodes, including the show’s third outing ever, “Anatomy Park.” The series hit the ground running in its first season and “Anatomy Park,” which blended elements ofJurassic ParkandFantastic Voyagewith a jarring festive setting, was an early warning of just how surreal, gross, and silly things would get....

Drummer Ringo Starr has expressed his enthusiasm for Sam Mendes’ massive four-part plan to bring the lives ofThe Beatlesto the screen. Originally announced in February 2024, Mendes is seeking to create a series of interconnected musical biopics with each movie told from the perspective of each bandmate. Early reports have suggested thatSaltburn’sBarry Keoghanhas been selected to play Starr, though an official casting announcement is still yet to be made. However, Starr himself previously appeared to have confirmed this casting, and joking that the star is already taking drum lessons....

Nosferatuis a gothic tale of obsession in which a terrifying vampire (Bill Skarsgård) is infatuated with a young woman, Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp). Robert Eggers writes and directs this haunting remake of the 1922 silent film of the same name by director F. W. Murnau.Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, and Willem Dafoe also star. Robert Eggers is thebrilliant mind behindThe Witch,The Lighthouse, andThe Northman. He is one of those directors where you may look at a piece of his work and instantly know he had a hand in it, which is the best kind of artist....

World of Warcraft’s 11.0.7 patch introduces a new zone, Siren Isle, with tons of new features and goodies for players to discover. Siren Isle is, as its name implies, an isolated landmass in the middle of the ocean, with a swampy, red-rocked landscape battered by heavy storms. It’spart ofThe War Within, the tenth major expansion pack forWoW, released shortly before its 20th anniversary. Like the associated expansion, it brings with it many new concepts, including new forms of side content, currency, and gear....

A comedy movie starring and written by multipleSaturday Night Livecast members has suddenly become a streaming success over a year after its release. Since its debut in 1975, NBC’s long-running sketch comedy show has served as the springboard for 11 feature-length films based on some of the show’s most popular sketches and characters, which have seen mixed success. Their first foray into film came in 1980 with Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi’sThe Blues Brothers, which earned over $115 million at the box office against its $27 million budget....

Spider-Manis no Gambit, but he has definitely had his share of love interests in the decades he has been a mainstay of Marvel Comics. Everyone knows Mary Jane Watson, but they do not always associate this Spider-Man love interest with her new powers that she gets as the new Jackpot. Likewise, many of Spider-Man’s relationship partners and love interests are extremely powerful characters all their own. Some Spider-Man love interests are not exactly Omega-level powerful, but thet still pack a wallop, while still others are massive threats as well as incredible assets to whatever team they are on or to whoever they are fighting alongside....

One ofSquid Gameseason 2’s new additions has teased a dark end to Netflix’s hit series. The sophomore season of Netflix’s Emmy-winning survival thriller follows Gi-hun’s (Lee Jung-jae) mission to end the titular games. At theend ofSquid Gameseason 2, Gi-hun leads a rebellion against the games, attempting to reach the control room. However, in a dark and twisted turn of events, the rebellion is easily thwarted by the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun), who had been pulling strings from the shadows, disguised as Player 001....

Kinect, you’re the One. You make bathtime so much fun. Pop culture has taught me to keep plugged in electronics away from bath tubs lest I be victim of some accidental or nefarious plot upon my life. Because electricity. Thankfully, no one seems to have taught this to University of Electro-Communications’ Koike Laboratory researchers, who have managed to do another cool thing with a Kinect that most people will never experience....