Larian CEO reveals Baldur’s Gate 3 could have been a Fallout game if WotC deal fell through

Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke stated there was “not a lot” to choose from outside Baldur’s Gate 3 when selecting a license to shape the company’s future, claiming he would have gone for the Fallout or Ultima license next of their deal with WotC fell through. In an interview withEdge Magazine’sJeremy Peel, Vincke revealed that their next project could have easily been aFallouttitle if they couldn’t hold on to the licensing for a Dungeons & Dragons-style game....

July 13, 2024 · 2 min · 373 words · Rebecca Gardner

Marvel Rivals’ Closed Beta to include a special event and exclusive reward

Marvel Rivals’ Closed Beta will be bringing an exclusive skin, special event, and another tournament. Here’s everything you need to know. Players who can get access to the Closed Beta will be able to participate in the in-game event called Galacta’s Quest to earn this reward. Like the exclusive Scarlet Witch skin that was available in the Closed Alpha, the Venom skin in the Closed Betawill also be permanent, meaning that it will carry over to your account when the game releases once you have unlocked it — provided you’re using the same account....

July 13, 2024 · 2 min · 276 words · Sean Jackson

My Hero Academia could’ve ended in the first season if one character wasn’t “stupid”

My Hero Academia is approaching the end, and fans have picked out a moment in the first season where things could’ve wound up very different in the overall story. Since we’re close to theMy Hero Academia ending, everyone’s reminiscing about the path. It’s been a long road for thesuperhero anime, even if the timeline is actually only the length of a school year. Readers and viewers have been looking at points where the franchise could’ve finished much sooner; the forks in the road that contributed to where we currently stand....

July 13, 2024 · 2 min · 346 words · Angela Watkins

Pokemon Go players split over the fate of “incredibly rare” Legendary

A Pokemon Go player who sought advice on a Legendary catch inadvertently sowed conflict among fans with a simple question. Groudon, along with Kyogre, can undergoPrimal Reversion. The effect, comparable to normal evolution, alters both ‘mons forms while also bestowing them with a sizable power boost. On the flip side, Legendary Shadow Pokemon are only obtainable from their associated Raids and can only be accessed in person, necessitating a local team to take them down....

July 13, 2024 · 2 min · 318 words · Brandon Riggs

Rust manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin dismissed over “concealed” evidence

The dismissal occurred at anevidentiary hearingon Friday, July 12, where Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer ruled that “critical evidence” had been concealed. “The state has repeatedly made representations to defense and to the court that they were compliant with all their discovery obligations,” she said. “Despite their repeated representations, they have continued to fail to disclose critical evidence to the defendant. “The state is highly culpable for its failure to provide discovery to the defendant,” she added, before concluding, “Dismissal with prejudice is warranted....

July 13, 2024 · 2 min · 336 words · Patricia Francis

The Conjuring 4’s casting call has dog lovers shaking in their boots

Dog loves who want to watch The Conjuring 4 should be worried about the upcoming movie, as its casting call is looking for actors who are very comfortable around the animals. Though not much is known about the plot at this moment, thehorror moviewill continue to follow the adventures of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. However, evil spirits and haunted dolls may be the least of fans’ worries as acasting callfor the fourth film is seeking actors who are “comfortable with dogs....

July 13, 2024 · 2 min · 375 words · Carl Bass

TikToker loses engagement ring in ocean just seconds after proposal

A TikToker went viral after losing her engagement ring in the ocean, just seconds after her partner proposed to her. Moments after accepting a beachside proposal from her fiancé, a bride-to-be accidentally dropped her brand-new diamond ring in the sea. “What an emotional roller coaster…… I think we’re meant to be together” content creator Katie Nicholson captioned herTikTok post, which included photos of the incident. Photos showed the 24-year-old accepting her fiancé Steven’s ring, before the couple dashed into the ocean for a celebratory splash....

July 13, 2024 · 2 min · 315 words · Anthony Williams

Twisters director reveals set was hit by “brutal” real-life storm while filming

For Twisters director Lee Isaac Chung, one tornado scene got a little too close to the real thing when a actual storm hit set. When making a movie about some of mother nature’s scariest and most unpredictable tricks (akaTwisters), one might actually hope to get a little inspiration from the real world. However, when it’s an aggressive windstorm that comes around during one of the most complicated scenes, a little distance might be nice....

July 13, 2024 · 2 min · 369 words · Jamie Johnson

Two Blue Vortex Chapter 12 teases the Boruto fight fans have always wanted

Boruto Two Blue Vortex Chapter 12 sneak peek gives fans a glimpse of the protagonist fighting his strongest opponent in the sequel manga yet. In last month’sBoruto Two Blue Vortexchapter, we sawHimawarifighting Jura with her newly discovered Bijuu powers. However, inexperience proved to be folly as she was soon dominated by the Shinju. Thankfully,her brother appeared to save herat the last moment, before teleporting to rescueSaradafrom Hidari. This broughtBorutoface-to-face with the Shinju made from Sasuke’s DNA....

July 13, 2024 · 2 min · 329 words · Laura Washington

What is TikTok’s 7-second coffee trick recipe? Weight loss hack goes viral

The 7-second coffee trick recipe is going viral on TikTok, leaving many users curious about this supposed weight loss hack. However, the viral nature of this trend and its lack of clarity and scientific backing have left many viewers scratching their heads. The 7-second coffee trick leaves TikTok confused One of the most puzzling aspects of this trend is the “seven seconds” part. The videos do not explain what this timeframe refers to, leaving viewers confused....

July 13, 2024 · 2 min · 344 words · John Lowery

WoW: Season of Discovery enters final phase and bots are still a huge problem

World of Warcraft: Season of Discovery entered Phase 4 on July 11, heralding the exciting conclusion of the experimental game mode. Unfortunately, the issue of bots still hasn’t been addressed. Thebiggest changeheading into this phase is that players have been able to complete their journeys by leveling to the new cap of 60. Despite the accelerated cadence inSeason of Discovery, this is a lengthy process and a large portion of the player base is yet to reach the milestone....

July 13, 2024 · 2 min · 350 words · Kathy Marquez

Apex Legends player somehow has in-game debt due to refund mess up

An Apex Legends player has gone into “debt” after refunding a purchase through their credit card for a purchase that had already been made. One player discovered what happens when attempting to get a refund for a purchase made on Apex Legends when their younger cousin bought a skin on their account. The story was shared on Reddit as a cautionary tale for others in the community. They explained that after their cousin purchased a skin on their account, the money was refunded but the skin was not removed, resulting in them being placed into Apex Legends Coin debt....

July 12, 2024 · 2 min · 351 words · Zachary Bray

Baldur’s Gate 3 players disappointed by “puny” realistic weapon

Baldur’s Gate 3 has many fantastical weapons, but one of the realistic ones is weirding out players, as it seems too small to be effective. AsBaldur’s Gate 3 uses the D&D ruleset, the weapons aren’t meant to be fully realistic. In real life, swords are a terrible weapon when used against an armored foe, but D&D ignores that for the sake of the rule of calm, as blades are popular in fantasy media....

July 12, 2024 · 2 min · 392 words · Matthew Mathis