Indika Review

Video games have long been a medium in which storytellers give players the means to both interact with, and then view, the narrative they have constructed for them. Some of these stories within the world of gaming are based on a reality that attempts to mirror our real world, while most tend to try and escape into fantasies and realities that allow people to be something spectacular.Indikahops back and forth from one side of these realities to the other, an action that can sometimes cause a bit of whiplash in the storytelling....

June 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1388 words · Andrea Wilson

LOTR: What Is The Real Reason That Wormtongue Kills Saruman?

The death of the white wizard Saruman differs slightly from Tolkien’s original bookReturn of the Kingto Peter Jackson’s film adaptation of the same name. But although the whereabouts and the circumstances change between the two, both versions agree that Saruman is killed by Grima Wormtongue. So what is it that inspires this usually groveling, cowardly man to such an act of wrath? It is well known that Saruman is a traitor and that he has gone against the values of the order of the wizards and sought to bring evil into the world for his own malicious gain....

June 4, 2025 · 4 min · 806 words · Joseph Peterson

Lugia Was Made for Pokemon Anime, Not the Games

Pokemongames generally set the stage for thePokemonanime, but theLegendary Pokemon Lugiaended up being the exception to this rule. Not only was it designed by someone outside of Game Freak, but it was also created specifically for the anime itself. Lugia’s creator was a man by the name of Takeshi Shudo. He revealed the circumstances behind Lugia’s origin in one of the many blog posts he used to write that detailed his work experiences on thePokemonanime....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Melissa Harris

Mergo’s Wet Nurse Doesn’t Disappoint as Bloodborne’s Final Boss

The three final bosses ofBloodborneall have a lot to prove, considering that any one of them can be the last impression that the game gets to make on a player. That being said, even the weakest in the bunch manages to make for a memorable end to the adventure that cancompare to both Gehrman and the Moon Presence. This potential final encounter would be Mergo’s Wet Nurse, who appears at the end of the last mandatory dungeon, and acts as the finale for the Yharnam Sunrise ending....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 620 words · Michael Perez

Michael B. Jordan On Why Sylvester Stallone's Rocky Isn't In 'Creed 3'

Michael B. Jordan, who is set to star in and directMGM’sCreed3, explained why Sylvester Stallone isn’t returning to play Rocky Balboa in the upcoming sequel. Earlier this month,Stallone shocked Rocky fanswhen he revealed that he wasn’t reprising the iconic character inCreed3. Stallone first played Balboa in 1976’sRockyand directedfour subsequentRockysequels(Rocky III,Rocky IV, andRocky Balboa). The iconic actor-director co-wrote 2015’sCreedwith Ryan Coogler (Black Panther) and Aaron Covington. The film served as a sequel/spin-off to theRockyfranchise and starred Michael B....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Matthew Powers MD

Monsterverse: The Hollow Earth: Explained

When introducing a giant monster, it’s always easiest to explain them away with aliens, extradimensional portals, or magical enchantment. It’s a little tougher to explain where a towering beast might have been hiding for all of recorded history. The unforgiving depths of the sea and hostile recesses of the jungle have been popular options, but the Monsterverse has gone above and beyond by hollowing out the planet. TheMonsterverse is the latest attemptto combine the worlds of multiple beloved kaiju....

June 4, 2025 · 4 min · 799 words · Kyle Harvey

Mortal Kombat 11: Spawn's Cape is a Thing of Beauty

Mortal Kombat 11’s Kombat Pack is finally bringing the highly anticipated anti-hero, Spawn, to the game. While there is a lot to be excited about in terms of new fatalities, his gameplay, costumes, and more, one thing peculiar thing about Spawn which many simply can’t take their eyes off is the beautiful animation of his cape. Though this may seem strange to those that haven’t seen it yet, there really is a lot to love about the smooth movements of Spawn’s cape whether he’s using it as a weapon or just for looks....

June 4, 2025 · 4 min · 648 words · Ronald Caldwell

Most Powerful Transformers Villains

Summary Fans have been introduced to variousTransformersvillains who threaten to take over the world in variousTransformersmovies. These villains are mostly Decepticons, and together, they pose a threat to any opposing force they may encounter. Although the villains in theTransformersmovies are mostly Decepticons, not all of them are. Some of the bestvillainsintroduced so far have spanned many different versions of the franchise and different factions. Updated on July 19, 2025, by Ben Painter: The Transformers franchise does not seem to die, there are countless new movies, TV shows, comics, and video games to keep fans occupied with their favorite Robots in disguise....

June 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1179 words · Janice Lee

My Hero Academia: [SPOILER]'s Death, Explained

Summary My Hero Academiais currently in its Final War Saga and the story is closer than ever before to wrapping up. As this series reaches its climax, the many character arcs seen in the story are getting wrapped up one by one. Fans have seen several of them already being dealt with by Horikoshi, reaching great conclusions, and Toga was the latest one to join the list. Toga was one of the most importantmembers of the League of Villainsand now, the Paranormal Liberation Front as well....

June 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1381 words · Paul Jackson

Netflix May Have Produced One Of The Worst Horror Movies Ever Made

Netflix’s history of its original horror movies is a rocky one at best. Some of them are okay, some other ones have been well received, and others have instantly becomesolely for the internet to laugh at. Within the horror-loving community, there is a specific film that comes to mind though as one of the very worst.The Open Housewas a big disappointment to everyone because it has an interesting premise and a decent setup, but the third act falls so flat it ruins the entire movie....

June 4, 2025 · 4 min · 819 words · Kelsey Hawkins

New Dead by Daylight Update Is Good News for PS5 and Xbox Series X Gamers

Summary Behaviour Interactive has released a brand-new update for the asymmetrical multiplayer horror gameDead by Daylightthat actually reduces the overall file size for the PS5 and Xbox Series X versions. As a live service game,Dead by Daylightis supported with frequent updates. The more exciting updates add brand-new Killers and Survivors to the mix, but there are equally important updates that address balance issues, fix bugs, and more. Developer Behaviour Interactivehas just released a massive new update forDead by Daylightthat users can download right now....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 595 words · Briana Huber

One Piece: Coby's Best Achievements

There are many characters inOne Piecewho have managed to become better over time, and one of the best examples of this development is Coby. Ever since his introduction in the series, Coby has managed to improve on many levels. When he first met Luffy, Coby was just a scared cabin boy, who could not leave Alvida’s pirate crew. Seeing his condition, Luffy decided to help him escape from the crew....

June 4, 2025 · 5 min · 887 words · Melanie Sparks

One Piece: Shanks' Strongest Rivals

Summary Shanks is one of the Four Emperors of the Sea. He cemented himself as one of the biggest pirates in the world at a very young age, which is hardly surprising as Roger entrusted the Straw Hat to him. Currently, Shanks has the highest active bounty inOne Piece, and it is possible that it might increase before the series reaches its end. Shanks is a master of using Haki, and he has demonstrated his prowess multiple times....

June 4, 2025 · 5 min · 919 words · Pamela Morris