Gears of War: Reloaded launches on August 26, marking the first time the popular shooter series is coming to Sony’s PlayStation console. It’s a big, notable launch, and if you’re interested in playing the game as soon as possible, you may want to know the exact launch times, whether you’re playing on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, or PC. Thankfully, developer …
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Mets’ Pete Alonso passes Darryl Strawberry as franchise’s all-time home run leader
NEW YORK — Pete Alonso is nothing if not transparent, a player whose every emotion is genuine and visible. And so, as he rounded third base and headed into Mets history Tuesday night, his smile was irrepressible. With a two-run third-inning homer in New York’s 13-5 win over Atlanta, Alonso broke Darryl Strawberry’s franchise record for home runs. Strawberry had …
Read More »Yes, the ‘Alien’ timeline is confusing. Before you dig into the franchise’s first TV series, here’s some clarity
Facebook Tweet Email Link In space, no one can hear you scream, but they can sure hear you scratching your head as you try to make sense of the sprawling “Alien” universe. While Ridley Scott’s 1979 haunted-house-in-the-cosmos horror story “Alien” may have kicked things off — and reinvented science fiction as we know it in the process — that film …
Read More »“The Naked Gun” punches up the franchise’s funniest joke
Evangelists of the Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker comedies of the late 20th century might consider what I’m about to say sacrilege, but “The Naked Gun” franchise is the pinnacle of ZAZ-style spoof brilliance — yes, even more so than the trio’s 1980 gold standard, “Airplane!” In a filmography so packed with laugh-a-second gags, 1988’s “The Naked Gun” and its two …
Read More »Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Iconic 1976 Uniform Returning for Franchise’s 50th Season
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have evolved in fascinating ways over five decades, rising from humble roots to multiple championships, but in one respect their historic 50th season will echo their very first campaign as the NFL’s 27th franchise in 1976. It’s all in the look. On Tuesday, the Buccaneers announced that they will bring back their iconic uniform design from …
Read More »Final Fantasy XVI producer discusses the franchise’s future
On July 8, 2025, the Anime News Network (a website dedicated to reporting and reviewing all things anime) recently conducted an interview with Naoki Yoshida (a.k.a. Yoshi-P), the producer for Final Fantasy XIV and Final Fantasy XIV. Yoshi-P was asked a fair number of questions, which included Square Enix‘s plans for Final Fantasy‘s future, his experiences and inspirations, whether or …
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