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Dungeons & Dragonshas big plans for 2025. The popular tabletop roleplaying game celebrated its 50th anniversary this year with the release of a revised Fifth Edition ruleset. While publisher Wizards of the Coast did not want to abandon Fifth Edition, its most popular ruleset of all time, the publisher opted to rebalance several facets ofDungeons & Dragonsbased on a decade’s worth of feedback. Many of these changes first appeared in the newPlayer’s Handbookand the newDungeon Master’s Guide, both of which were released this year....

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Silo season 2’s finale. Bernard’s key stops blinking towardSiloseason 2’s ending moments, raising many questions about the key’s purpose and the reason behind its cessation. InSiloseason 1, Bernard’s key was one of the earliest indications of the presence of other silos. With the number 18 imprinted on it, the key denoted that the central underground structure was among the many silos in the show’s world....

Spike Leereflects on the documentary that helped the FBI reopen a cold case. While the director excels at helming fictional features, such asDo The Right ThingandInside Man,his most influential works always come down to non-fiction. His1992 biopicMalcolm X,which features Denzel Washington as the titular civil rights activist and leader, is considered a cultural touchstone, particularly in Black cinema. His film adaptation of Ron Stallworth’s autobiographical book,Black Klansman: A Memoir,resulted inthe Oscar-winningBlacKkKlansman....

After several supposed final contributions forDoctorWho, former showrunner Steven Moffat clarifies his future with the series following his return to pen the 2024 Christmas special. After contributing to the extended universe and a cult-favorite Comic Relief parody,he began writing for the revived television series in 2005, before taking on showrunner duties from 2010 to 2017. After seven years away from the series, Moffat returned under showrunner Russell T Davies in 2024 withDoctorWhoseason 14’s “Boom”....

Animal Crossing: New Horizonshas plenty of items that players and villagers can interact with. Players can turn lights on or off (even in fish tanks), several instruments can be played, and some villagers will even sit on the pet peds when they visit. These kinds of interactions can make the game feel more alive and add to the overall charm of an already adorable cozy game. On the other hand, there are some items and furniture that really feel like they should be interactive, but are not....

With one of the greatest rivalries in comic book history, the never-ending war betweenBatmanandJokerhas long defined the city of Gotham. Having their first meeting back inBatman#1 by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, the sworn enemies have kept DC readers coming back for more ever since. With eight decades' worth of writers and artists leaving their own unique marks on the characters, there’s a variety of great comics that explore different aspects of the hero and villain....

Most video games don’t include law-making as an exciting game mechanic, but inFrostpunk 2, you’ll have to manage the needs of the Council to grow your city. The Council Hall is one of thenew systems inFrostpunk 2, where many of the actions you can undertake as a Steward depend on the Council’s support. The Council Hall is full of different factions whose support you’ll have to play in a game of political chess....

2024 has been a landmark year for horror video games, from highly anticipated sequels likeSons of the Forestto the against-all-odds success of theSilent Hill 2 Remake. Whether it was triple-A or indie, physical or psychological, it seems like every major horror game had something new to offer this year. Still, a select few games stood out among their peers, boasting immersive atmosphere, unrelenting frights, or fearless dives into the darkest parts of the human psyche....

The 2025Golden Globesnominations are full of snubs and surprises, like Denis Villeneuve being denied a Best Director nod forDune: Part Twoand gonzo body horror epicThe Substancescoring multiple major noms. Most of this year’s Golden Globes nominations were expected, based on the buzz and campaigning, like Mikey Madison’s Best Actress nomination forAnoraor Colman Domingo’s Best Actor nomination forSing Sing. No one was surprised by all the nominations forConclaveorChallengersorA Real Pain— they’re widely accepted to be amongthe best movies of 2024....

Across the hero’s cinematic past, there have been many excellentBatmanquotes that are severely underrated. As one of the heroes who helped shaped the modern superhero genre, there have been a wide assortment ofmovies featuring Batman, many of which proved seminal titles in the broader strokes of comic book movies. Batman’s influential nature and consistent popularity has made him a pop culture icon, and one whose stories typically resonate with audiences around the world....

There are a bunch ofNCIScharacters I wish the franchise would return, especially after canceling their spinoff shows. While these characters technically lost their footing in thesharedNCISuniversewhen their spinoffs were canceled, with theNCISfranchise, there’s always a possibility that displaced characters will return. One of the most memorable instances is whenNCIS: Hawai’ireturned LL Cool J’s Sam Hannaafter the franchise canceledNCIS: Los Angelesin 2023. The character got a second wind on the island-based spinoff, reviving a belovedNCIScast member while canonically maintaining the richNCIStapestry....

Netflixhas a lot of series that aren’t beloved by critics, but nevertheless have enjoyed a steadily increasing stream of popularity. Thebest original Netflix showsare lauded by both critics and audiences alike, with their quality being reflected in both their critical analyses and audience participation. However, the two don’t always positively correlate, with many series being condemned by critics only to later grow in viewership. 10The Marked Heart 2 seasons Blurring the boundary between telenovela and traditional streaming drama,The Marked Heartwas a Spanish-language thriller series that didn’t get its dues from what few critics did cast a judgmental eye its way....

1000-lb SistersstarAmanda Haltermanis in a new relationship, and some of the show’s fans are questioning her new boyfriend’s motives. Amanda, a 44-year-old bus driver and social media influencer from Kentucky, appears on the show alongside her siblings. The unscripted series is mostly about her sisters, Amy Slaton and Tammy Slaton, but Amanda has taken more of a center-stage role during season 6. Amanda didn’t even appear on the show during the first few seasons....