Remember that scene in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse that showed a Lego version of Peter Parker living his best blocky life? If you didn’t know, that segment was animated entirely by then 14-year-old animator Preston Mutanga, who caught the filmmaker’s attention after he recreated the movie’s first trailer in the style of a Lego movie. … Read more
When, earlier this week, Gamescom Opening Night Live kicked off with the reveal of a new Bubsy game, many online, myself included, went “Oh no…” as we shook our collective heads. But despite the last few Bubsy games being bad, it seems this new one, Bubsy 4D, might actually be…good? In fact, it might even … Read more
The first thing you think about when you hear the word “Pokémon” is probably bright, colorful cartoon characters. A bright yellow Pikachu and a cuddly blue-and-white Snorlax, merrily playing on green grass under a clear blue sky. Even a fire-breathing Charizard is a cheerful orange and would probably give you a hug. So it’s a … Read more
John Cena has a brief cameo in this summer’s Superman as Peacemaker, the foul-mouthed mercenary the wrestler-turned-actor has played since 2021’s The Suicide Squad. That movie was part of the old DC Comics shared universe (DCEU), so it seemed odd that Cena’s character would appear in James Gunn’s new take on Superman, considering he was, … Read more
How crisp and 4K-ified a nostalgic menu looks on a big TV is the silliest thing I’ve ever been excited about, but Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a shot-for-shot remake which luxuriates in the little things. What makes Metal Gear Solid 3 one of the best games of all time isn’t necessarily its … Read more
Since the beginning of the decade, The Sims 4 has shown a consistent preoccupation with sustainable living and reclaiming industrial spaces. Its most recent add-on, July 2025’s Enchanted by Nature expansion, is just the latest DLC to tackle a theme that was already present in the aptly-named Eco Lifestyle expansion pack, as well as the … Read more
David Hayter, the long-time voice of Snake in the Metal Gear Solid series, is just like any other creative. He, like most of us who spend years improving our craft, looks back at older work and wishes he could iron out some of the wrinkles. Maybe you wish you’d sung a different note, chosen other … Read more
And…there we go! It’s officially Friday, folks. I’m filling in for Ethan, who should have written today’s edition, so if you prefer his take on Morning Checkpoint, well, sorry, you have to deal with me. This morning, we learn about Double Fine’s future, get ready to watch a weird Fortnite stream, check out what’s up … Read more
HoYoverse has delivered some more fresh gamescom week news – and no, it’s not the big Genshin Impact update we covered yesterday. This time, it’s all about Zenless Zone Zero, which itself is preparing for its next major update. The big Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night chapter, otherwise known as Version 2.2, … Read more
After almost 30 years of monster catching and battling, there are dozens of unsolved mysteries in the Pokémon universe. One that has literally haunted fans for over a decade now is the “Ghost Girl” who appears in the 3DS games Pokémon X and Y. This mysterious Hex Maniac character shows up in Lumiose City, says … Read more