XDefiant Just Announced One Feature That Actually Might Make It A 'COD Killer'

Yesterday afternoon, a new blog post appeared on theXDefiantwebsite, confirming that there would be no skill-based matchmaking within the game’s casual playlist. This has been a long-requested feature in theCall of Dutycommunity and could get XDefiant off to a flying start when it releases later this month. As noted byUbisoftin the post, skill-based matchmaking is a hot topic in the first-person shooter genre. But the topic is probably the hottest it’s ever been in the Call of Duty community....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Joshua Burgess

‘Dude has the worst trauma ever’: Itachi Is Definitely Konoha’s Hero but His 1 Act Was Pure Evil That Went Too Far in Naruto

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed While he is deemed as Konoha’s tragic hero, Itachi Uchiha’s trajectory was nothing short of perilous. He is often deemed as Leaf Village’s double agent with his mastery in espionage. Apart from being a former member of ANBU, he was a true prodigy. But even genius falters along the way and he was no exception to that considering his most terrifying crimes in the series....

July 24, 2025 · 5 min · 854 words · Amanda Smith

“Black ops 6 is the worst CoD I’ve ever played”: Why Some Call of Duty Fans Hate the BO6 Maps

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Call of Duty: Black Ops 6has just been released. Now that theModern Warfaretrilogy is finished,CODcan continue whereCall of Duty: ColdWar left off. Every time a newCODgame is released, nostalgia strikes. This time, the game is going to redefine the franchise with its new overhaul movement mechanics. Last time, fans weren’t very happy aboutCold War. So, Activision is rooting forBO6to revive theBlack Opsuniverse, to the heights of theModern Warfareuniverse....

July 24, 2025 · 4 min · 791 words · Michael Pacheco

“Does this mean you’ll direct the Green Lantern series?”: James Gunn Sparks Green Lantern Rumors As Fans Decode His Mysterious Post

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Green Lantern is one character that has been walked over for far too long, according to fans. While every other member of the Justice League was at least given a fighting chance, Hal Jordan was cast aside and never brought back into live action after the failure of the Ryan Reynolds film. Many fans have been begging for the character to be brought back in some way or another; be it in a series, a stand-alone film, or on the sidelines of another character’s story....

July 24, 2025 · 4 min · 763 words · Andrew Madden

“Don’t want anything to stand between me and enjoying GTA 6”: GTA Fans are Willing to Shell Out Top Dollar to Ensure They Have the Best Experience With Rockstar’s Magnum Opus

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed WithGTA 6nearing its release every day, the excitement to witness what Rockstar has been cooking for the series this past decade grows stronger and stronger. It checks out, too, as all signs point to the game being nothing less than a revolution for mainstream gaming. Now, it appears that anticipation for this magnum opus is so high that many are willing to shell out big bucks to ensure they can experience Rockstar’s upcoming title as the developers intended....

July 24, 2025 · 4 min · 744 words · Sarah Mack

“I got to play with Ronaldo… this is my future”: Injured IShowSpeed Starts Crying Before Getting Attacked by Mob in Norway

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Controversial streamer and a die-hard fan of Cristiano Ronaldo, Darren Jason Watkins Jr aka IShowSpeed has been touring through Europe for the 2024 European Football Championships, when he recently visited Norway. But unlike his visit to Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and other parts of Europe, the YouTuber’s presence in Norway was marked by chaos and injuries....

July 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1175 words · Timothy Gilmore

“I think it made it a no brainer”: Elisabeth Shue’s Cobra Kai Return Was Partly Due to Prey Director After Karate Kid Forgot Her

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Following the popularity of theKarate Kidfranchise, whenCobra Kaibrought back popular faces from the original 1984 film, it became one of the best things that fans witnessed on television. One of the renowned stars who reprised her role in the show was Elisabeth Shue. Although her character was abruptly written off in the original franchise, Shue gathered the courage to return to theKarate Kiduniverse....

July 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1077 words · Dylan White

“If you’re gonna be one of the final big titles…”: Four Years Ago We Were Told the Wait for Ghost of Tsushima 2 was Going to be a Long One, We Just Didn’t Realize at the Time

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Ghost of Tsushima 2is on top of every gamer’s wish list. Ever since the original game was released on the tail end of the PlayStation 4 life cycle, the gaming community is already asking for a follow-up and the game developers are working on something that could likely be a sequel. It takes years to finish a video game and Sucker Punch Productions is taking all the time they need and are not rushing to release something that isn’t ready....

July 24, 2025 · 4 min · 763 words · Timothy Brooks

“Oda sorta had the solution to this, and fumbled it wild”: Even Ardent One Piece Fans Have One Major Problem With Haki That Has Only Gotten Worse With Time

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed The two supreme powers inOne Piece, Haki and Devil Fruits have reigned supreme in the pirate world for almost three decades now. Eiichiro Oda has made it quite clear that there is no other power that could challenge Haki and Devil Fruit users. However, the past few arcs have mainly focused on Haki abilities and techniques....

July 24, 2025 · 4 min · 780 words · Caleb Hendrix

“One of the jurors realizes they might be at fault for the victim’s death..”: Clint Eastwood is Bringing a Thrilling Story Back to the Silver Screen With Nicholas Hoult and J.K. Simmons

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Clint Eastwood stepped in to direct a legal thriller with Nicholas Hoult last year and he is bringingJuror No. 2to the screen soon. The film, written by Jonathan Abrams, will also star J.K. Simmons, Toni Collette, Zoey Deutch, and Kiefer Sutherland. The film explores Hoult as juror Justin Kemp who realizes he could be responsible for the victim’s death on a murder trial he’s on....

July 24, 2025 · 4 min · 817 words · Kimberly Webster

“So I changed the character configuration”: Gege Akutami Reveals Why He Dropped Megumi as Jujutsu Kaisen MC

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Within the modern Shonen anime and manga genre,Jujutsu Kaisenis considered a huge hit, drawing in viewers with its dark themes, complex storylines, and deeply human characters. What many fans might not know, though, is that there may have been significant changes to theJujutsu Kaisenthey are familiar with and love. The genesis ofJujutsu Kaisenwas not as simple as it might appear....

July 24, 2025 · 5 min · 973 words · Samuel Stein

“Something beautiful needs something ugly”: Hidetaka Miyazaki’s Tragic Rule to Make the Elden Ring Boss Fights Legendary is Also Why Marvel Fans Love Thanos

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed FromSoftware’s Hidetaka Miyazaki is a world-renowned visionary director who has been behind the creation of some of the best Action RPGs the world of gaming has seen. His ability to create not just beautiful but also hauntingly tragic worlds cannot be understated. This philosophy shines in the tragic depth ofElden Ring‘s boss fights and resonates with cultural approaches to characters like Thanos from the Marvel Cinematic Universe....

July 24, 2025 · 5 min · 937 words · Samantha Mendez

“The idea of having after-images be real was very innovative”: Naruto Fans Will See Hunter x Hunter Mangaka in New Light After Masashi Kishimoto’s Confession

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Manga legend and the creator ofHunter x Hunter, Yoshihiro Togashi, has served as an inspiration to many other prominent manga creators. One of them is Masashi Kishimoto, the creator ofNaruto.Kishimoto has been quite vocal about being a fan of Togashi’s works and getting references and inspiration from his creations. However, what manyNarutofans don’t know is thatNaruto’smost iconic jutsu, Kage Bunshin No Jutsu, was also inspired by a character from another Togashi masterwork calledYu Yu Hakusho....

July 24, 2025 · 4 min · 775 words · Chloe Carter