Relive the glory days So theNES Classicgoes on sale this afternoon and many fans of old-school games and lapsed gamers alike are excited to experience the new version of the system that coined the term for video games as “Nintendo.” But did you now that there is another retro gaming micro console out this week? Meet the Retro-Bit Generations, made by the retro clone console maker Retro-Bit, which is a mini plug-and-play system that features titles from ’80s and the early ’90s by prominent publishers from the era....

Black Friday brings a ton of sales throughout the gaming community, but GOG has lowered the price of one specific tactical roguelike that has brought a massive influx of new players to the title. Oaken, a turn-based card-battler, has been around since 2023, but the price has been slashed on both GOG and Steam by 60%, bringing over 7000 players in since the sale began. For this year’s Black Friday,GOGis running their sales from the 26th till the 3rd of December, featuringdiscounts as much as 95% off to as low as 30% off....

The Bachelorseason 29 leading man Grant Ellis admitted that"it wasvery comfortable"going through his breakup on the"happiest day"of his life during the finale.Grant, a now-31-year-old day trader from Newark, New Jersey, choseJuliana Pasquarosa, a 28-year-old client service associate from Newton, Massachusetts, andLitia Garr, a 31-year-old venture capitalist from Salt Lake City, Utah, as his final two women. SinceThe Bachelorseason 29premiered, Grant’s finale teasers have shown him torn between the two women until moments before his proposal, which has led some fans to believe that he never should’ve been cast....

Years after Henry Cavill’s initialSupermandebut, I finally feel a deeper connection to his portrayal than I ever have before. Cavill was introduced as the DCEU’s official Superman in 2013’sMan of Steeland continued to portray Clark Kent until 2021’sJustice League, though he did have an uncredited cameo inThe Flashin 2023. With the upcoming DCU reboot, Cavill has officially retired from the role. Having gotten the first official glimpse of David Corenswet’s portrayal, many fans are now discussing thelive-action Superman iterationscompared to one another....

WatchingThe Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfarehas made me excited aboutJames Bond 26for its historical potential. In the realm of espionage,the1960s stand as a golden era. A time when martini-sipping agents navigated a world of Cold War intrigue and technological marvels. Yet, in recent years, the James Bond franchise has strayed from this classic aesthetic, venturing into more contemporary settings. I think a return to the past could, while not thewildest Bond prediction, breathe new life into the iconic spy....

Summary Mara Jadehas yet to make an onscreen appearance in live-actionStar Wars, but one cosplay is making a pretty great case for her debut. InStar WarsLegends, Mara Jade is not only Luke’s wife, but a formidable Force-user herself with a fascinating backstory with Emperor Palpatine himself. Though she only exists in the now non-canon Legends,Mara Jade has made an incredible impact in the franchise, and she continues to be a fan-favorite character....

Contains Spoilers for The Avengers #21!Iron Manhas been on theAvengersa long, long time, and he’s just proven it by perfectly calling out one element that makes the comic team what it is and that the MCU never properly adapted. For what seems like an offhanded comment, it’s an observation that actually says a lot more about the franchise than Tony intends. InTheAvengers#21 by Jed MacKay, Valerio Schiti, Federico Blee, and Cory Petit,Tony Stark points out the secret ingredient that kept the team together: their butler, Edwin Jarvis....

John Wayneis an iconic figure in Hollywood, known mainly for his roles in War andWestern movies that defined his career. His acting spanned over five decades, making him one of the most influential actors of his time. He appeared in numerous films slated as somethe best Westerns ever made, repeatedly working with various actors across multiple projects.His on-screen persona exuded rugged masculinity, integrity, and a deep connection to the American way of life, often complemented by his co-starswho contributed to the characters and narratives he portrayed....

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’s sixth part,Stone Ocean, has an incredibly controversial ending—but a very different conclusion could have been in the works. Netflix’s adaptation of Part 6 has brought its rewarding convolution to countless new anime-only fans. However, those fans won’t know aboutAraki teasing the return ofGolden Wind’s protagonist, Giorno Giovanna. Stone Ocean’s ending features the relentlessly powerful priest, Pucci, activating a plan left behind by the late DIO to achieve “Heaven”....

BatmanandtheJokerhave been fighting one another for decades, and that entire time, the Joker has been learning and evolving, proving that the monster he eventually turns into is Batman’s fault. While Batman is known for being the man with a contingency plan, the Joker can also claim the same. The Jokerlikes to style himself as a madman who doesn’t really have a plan.He’s an agent of chaoswho goes along with whatever whim he has at the moment....

The recent announcement that Mark Harmon would be returning as Gibbs inNCIS: Originsmeans that anotherNCIScharacter needs to reappear as well. AfterMark Harmon leftNCISin season 19, there were worries that he would never appear as Gibbs again. Harmon played Leroy Jethro Gibbs for over 18 years and his character’s portrayal left a profound impact on the series, making him one of the most belovedNCISactors in the history of the franchise. Harmon’s reappearance inNCIS: Originsis an exciting development for the prequel, which will follow a young Gibbs at the start of his professional career as a special agent....

When choosing a Strategist to round out a team composition inMarvel Rivals, some options are better than others. With seven Strategists in total, choosing who to spend time mastering is a difficult decision, particularly because of the many fan-favorite characters who comprise the role. Fortunately, Strategists inMarvel Rivalsare quite balanced, and for most levels of play, the rest of the team will surely appreciate any choice. However, when ranked against each other and looking to maximize the value a Strategist can add to a team,there are factors that place some Strategists squarely above the rest inMarvel Rivals....

Some villagers onAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsare instantly recognizable no matter what they’re wearing, but one fan has discovered that Puck the Penguin is not one of them.ACNHhas over 400 villagers, some more popular than others, and Puck is one of the fan favorites. The little pink penguin is a lazy villager who loves hockey, right down to his name, and is usually found wearing his iconic blue helmet and hockey jersey....