Wade’s odyssey: Deadpool’s cinematic journey, from 20th Century Fox to Marvel Studios

Throughout the 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s, moviegoers have seen numerous Marvel Comics icons grace the big screen for the first time. Alongside the likes of Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire), and Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) has had arguably the biggest mainstream pop culture impact of them all. His solo movies have raked over a billion dollars at the box office, he has become an even bigger merchandise juggernaut than he already was, and proven without a doubt that R-rated comedy superhero movies can not only work, but thrive....

May 22, 2025 · 7 min · 1470 words · Tina Graham

What would consoles look like gone Steampunk?

I am a complete sucker for certain eras, no doubt more than half of the reason I was completely obsessed withBioShockfor months on end. Apparently I’m not alone, as Something Awful did up a recent Photoshop Phriday with elegant images of consoles reimagined as a part of their “A Better World” theme. It hurts me that that the wooden DS does not exist. I would whip out a gold stylus and be snobby in public with all the pride my little heart could muster....

May 22, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Pamela Woodward

Where to find Tarnished Undermine Real vendor in WoW SoD

In the final phase ofWorld of Warcraft ClassicSeason of Discovery, Phase 4, a new type of currency called Tarnished Undermine Real has been added. Intended to be a new end-game currency, Tarnished Undermine Real can be used to purchase powerful end-game gear and materials. Here’s where to find the Tarnished Undermine Real vendor inWoWSoDso you can trade the currency for items. Where to find the Tarnished Undermine Real vendor: Pix Xizzix The vendor in which you trade in your Tarnished Undermine Real is named Pix Xizzix, and he can be found in Booty Bay in the southern part of the Stranglethorn Vale zone....

May 22, 2025 · 1 min · 207 words · Todd Escobar

Where to upgrade gear with Valorstones in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 2

InWorld of Warcraft: The War WithinSeason 2, you’ll still need to use Valorstones to upgrade the various tracks of gear you unlock throughout the season. If you haven’t done so before or forgot, here is where you may upgrade your gear with Valorstones inWorld of WarcraftSeason 2. Where to upgrade gear using Valorstones in Season 2 You can upgrade your gear using Valorstones inWorld of Warcraft: The War WithinSeason 2 at Cuzolth the Item Upgrades vendor in the Mythic Aspirations shop in Dornogal....

May 22, 2025 · 2 min · 248 words · Christopher Clements

Xbox Live migration open to anyone, will become automated

Microsoft address concerns for XBL-using expats Last week, Microsoft pleased me by finally announcing that Xbox Live userswould be able to migrate their account territories(meaning I could, at last, change my European location to a North American one). However, the manual process, not to mention talk of restrictions, were not so pleasant. One concern brought up were reports from Xbox customer support that you could only migrate your account if you had moved AFTER Microsoft’s decision, meaning folk like me who moved country years ago would be stuck....

May 22, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Aaron Ward

XCOM 2: War of the Chosen’s Skirmishers are my kind of faction

Never-ending grapples That debut trailerfor the newXCOM 2expansionhad a hell of a lot going on. In the weeks since the full reveal forWar of the Chosen, Firaxis has been putting out more focused videos including one on theAssassin, one on theReaper, and now, today, one on the Skirmisher. These are my dudes right here. They’re mobile, grapple-centric characters capable of pulling themselves across the map with ease and yanking foes toward them for a clean shot....

May 22, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Peter Strickland

Zelda Echoes of Wisdom: All Slumber Dojo challenges and rewards

The Slumber Dojo inZelda: Echoes of Wisdomis a treasure trove of rewards just waiting to be had. You’ll need to battle your way through 14 different stages to get all of the rewards, but they’re worth getting. The Slumber Dojo can be found in Kakariko Village, which is northwest of Hyrule Castle Town. It’s unlocked as soon as you can freely wander around Hyrule, so heading there early can give you an advantage....

May 22, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Melanie Massey

‘YStation’ VR Launch Bundle coming to the UK, too

I wonder how much more we’ll have to pay? The PlayStation VR Launch Bundle has been listed onAmazon UK. The pack — which had previously only been available Stateside — has now popped up on Amazon UK (thanks,TrustedReviews), but neither the price nor release date have been confirmed. The bundle is presently listed as “currently unavailable” and Amazon “don’tknow when or if this item will be back in stock.” Like the US, the bundle includes the VR headset, the PS Camera, two Move controllers andPlayStation VR Worlds –well, from what I can make out from the images, anyway....

May 22, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Dean Vance

A Dragon’s Dogma 2 showcase will air at the end of November

After years and years of waiting, fans are about to get their deepest look yet at theDragon’s Dogmasequel. Capcom has just announcedthat a showcase for the game will be held on Tuesday, November 28, at 1PM PST. Fans can tune in for a 15-minute livestream that promises to reveal a ton of new info about the game while also showing off some never-before-seen gameplay. Tune in on Tuesday, Nov. 28th, 1PM PT/9PM GMT for the Dragon’s Dogma 2 Showcase 2023!...

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · 291 words · Christina Sutton

Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition finally comes to Mac

Fact: Noober is the best NPC ever Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Editionis a hassle-free version of one of the best role-playing games of all time. It perhaps isn’t as “enhanced” as it could have been, but since the core game remains largely untouched, you’re still getting one of the most grandiose and well-written adventures in gaming. While the PC version has been available for quite some time, Mac OS X users will finally get to see why Boo and Minsc are so adorable and why Noober is so incredibly annoying....

May 21, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Timothy Nunez

Batman: Arkham Origins Cold, Cold Heart DLC launched

New trailer to tease the Freeze The next bit of additional content forBatman: Arkham Originshas released today and I’m personally hoping that they deliver when it comes to Victor Fries. I find him to be criminally under-appreciated as a villain for whom decency falls aside in the pursuit of his selfish (albeit, somewhat noble) goals. He’s an “ends justify means” guy all the way, and I can respect that. In my mind, however, the greatest shortcoming when it comes to Mr....

May 21, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · Heather Sanders

Beautiful wooden Neo Geo and new sticks give me wood

Analogue Interactive has taken something timeless and made it even more timeless. Their custom Neo Geo systems (made with an original SNK Neo Geo MV-1C motherboard) are made from either walnut or ebonized ash. Wood, folks.We told you about the systemwhen it made its debut, but now it comes in two finishes in a new rebuild, and is now offered with these lovely custom matching joysticks. For the system, the company slimmed the original design down and reduced all the jacks on the back to one port....

May 21, 2025 · 1 min · 170 words · Megan Larsen

Best Roccia build in Wuthering Waves – Weapons, Echoes, team compositions, and Sequences

If you’ve pulled, or are planning to pull, Roccia inWuthering Waves, it is important for you to understand exactly how to set her up. Roccia is a relatively simple character with her own unique set of nuances to dive into. Best Roccia Build in Wuthering Waves Roccia is aHavoc Sub-DPScharacter and aGauntletuser inWuthering Waves. Like many characters before her, however, she doesn’t actually use her Gauntlet much, favoring the use of her steel box and trusty companion, Pero....

May 21, 2025 · 5 min · 944 words · Amy Reed