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With over 800 episodes and a universe full of scary monsters,Doctor Whois an inspirational choice for dressing up this Halloween. It’s the TV show that introduced the Daleks, Cybermen, and Weeping Angels into sci-fi: monsters that give children and adults nightmares. Fortunately, the six-decade history ofDoctor Whohasn’t just served up those horrors on screen but over a half-century of merchandise, too. As the phenomenon warms up for its 60th birthday a few weeks after Halloween in 2023, the timing is perfect for fans to take the Doctor trick or treating....

The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s take on The Punisher was controversial, different in many ways from the comic book origins, and wildly varied from previous and future on-screen appearances. Though often overlooked, season 1 ofThe Punisherimbued the character with new depth by centering his narrative about a real-world issue. The Punisherseason 1 released in 2017, created by Steve Lightfoot, best known for writing and production work on NBC’s hit seriesHannibal.The eponymous anti-hero was portrayed by Jon Bernthal, the fourth actorto don the iconic skull....

Summary As one of the best-selling and most culturally significant video games of all time,Minecrafthas received no shortage of unique and interesting updates and content drops. From minortweaks toMinecraftresources like diamondsto complete graphical or gameplay overhauls, Mojang’s famous crafting and survival title is constantly changing and expanding. However, not all ofMinecraft’s proposed or announced features have seen the light of day. For a number of reasons ranging from performance issues to implementation practicalities, Mojang has opted to cancel or indefinitely delay a number of promisedMinecraftfeatures....

Summary While it is still a month and a half before gamers can get their hands on the much-anticipated newMarvel’s Spider-Man 2game release, the internet is abuzz with rumor and speculation about character paths and replayability. Not only will players be able to face off against legendary foes of Spider-Man, includingKraven the Hunterand The Lizard, but gamers will also be able to switch between Peter Parker andMiles Moralesas desired.Marvel’s Spider-Man 2will bring new Venom symbiote abilities, bioelectrical abilities, and even entirely newWeb Wingsthat allow gamers to fly through the air....

Summary Netflix’sThe Witcherwas one series on the fast track for production, but according to recent reports, season 4 won’t start filming until 2024. The Witcherseemed impervious to the work stoppage occurring industry-wide. As of May 2023, the Writers Guild of America went on strike due to studios not meeting their demands for fair wages, causing a setback for many shows, includingDaredevil: Born AgainandThe Penguin. Only some months later, they were joined by SAG-AFTRA in a move not seen since the ’60s....

Bayonetta 3is one of the most anticipated games of 2022. Announced all the way back in 2017, its development has been mired in mystery, and many started to wonder if it would ever see the light of day. Luckily, a new trailer has set the game for an October 2022 release. Related:Bayonetta 3 Seems To Be Lifting Some Ideas From Scalebound While it’s good to know the game is going to be released, it now has tocontend with various expectations from fans and criticsalike....

Tifa is one of the most popular characters inFinal Fantasyhistory. She’s the martial arts expert in the party and is very reminiscent of the Monk class in theFinal Fantasyuniverse. Her fighting style is similar to the character Sabin fromFinal Fantasy VIand Zell fromFinal Fantasy VIII. RELATED:10 Classic RPGs You Didn’t Know Already Got A New Remake She’s the fastest member of the group and is extremely effective in battle due to her ATB which regenerates very quickly allowing her to be effective as a healing support and for putting the pressure on enemies....

Ubisoft is one of the most recognizable figures in modern gaming, for reasons both good and bad. The French giant is known for creating some of the most valuable and beloved IPs such asAssassin’s CreedandFar Cry,among many others. On the flip side, it has repeatedly come under scrutiny for reasons such as predatory business practices and mistreatment of employees via a toxic work culture. Immortals Fenyx Risingwas a great game that was received well by many fans and critics alike....

WhenJustice Leaguecame out in 2017, the film bombed with fans for many reasons, but the most perplexing objection Joss Whedon’s version faced was the dubious CGI work that was done on Henry Cavill’s upper lip, leading to what quickly became known as mustache-gate.Zack Snyder’s Justice Leaguedid away with this incredibly distracting problem, yet some talented creators weren’t so happy to see it go. The explanation for mustache-gate in the first place was that afterSnyder left theJustice Leagueproduction dueto personal reasons, Whedon decided to reshoot several scenes with the added problem that Cavill had now grown a more than respectable stache for his role inMission Impossible: Fallout....

The much-anticipated gameHogwarts Legacyis set to release later on this year, and the hype surrounding the magical title has never been higher. Set within the illustrious Harry Potter universe, the upcoming game promises to provide the most comprehensive experience of Hogwarts ever seen via the gaming medium. With many major details of the game already being known to fans, there are numerous theories surrounding potential appearances and plot-lines withinHogwarts Legacy. One major theory that is entirely plausible is the potential appearances of the parents of the nefarious Lord Voldemort....

Watch Dogs: Legion, the third entry in Ubisoft’s open-world hacking series, has finally arrived. Unlike its predecessors,Watch Dogs: Legionhas taken a trip across the Atlantic and is set in a near-future London. The player takes control of the hacker group DedSec, fighting against the totalitarian government and recruiting new members for the cause. Unlike previous titles,Watch Dogs: Legionhas multiple playable characters. In fact, it’s possible to recruit almost anyone in London to DedSec’s cause....

Summary InThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, players experience a constant fear of coming across Guardians. A laser suddenly lighting up Link or the horrifying crescendo of music marked the end of it all, leading to a moment of unbridled panic that could only be avoided by a successful parry or simply running. Thankfully, Guardians are nowhere to be found inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Instead, they’ve been replaced with something equally terrifying — Gloom Hands....

Rocksteady’sArkhamgames helped redefine the superhero genre in video games, and are some of the most acclaimed and beloved representations of the DC universe across all mediums. The studio’s upcoming titleSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguehad its first teaser trailer revealed at DC FanDome, and for the first time appears to see players leave Gotham for the high-rises of Superman’s home, Metropolis. Metropolis has had many different iterations in the comics and across its representations....