Chris Pratt recently talked on the YouTube channel Out of Order about the strong negative reaction he received from Marvel Cinematic Universe fans. Many blamed his character, Peter Quill, for making impulsive decisions in Infinity War that they believed contributed to Thanos’s Snap and, eventually, Iron Man’s death. Pratt went on to explain…
Let’s explore some truly mind-bending films – movies that are famous for being incredibly confusing and thought-provoking.
XRP arrived in 2012 with all the subtlety of a debutante’s entrance-100 billion tokens conjured at once, 80 billion of which were promptly handed to Ripple Labs, while the remaining 20 billion were bestowed upon founders and early participants. One wonders if they thanked the ledger politely.
The core gameplay remains largely unchanged from my initial impressions last year. Players still step into the shoes of a new mech pilot, battling it out in rhythm-based dance fights to become the ultimate champion in a world after the apocalypse. While the basic rhythm game mechanics are consistent across all mechs, each one handles differently and offers unique gameplay experiences, changing how each battle feels.
In the story, Stephen struggles with the realization that others might see him as a villain – something Macy tried to tell him before. It’s easy to forget about Macy, though, considering all the terrible things happening within this group. Stephen actually drove his car into a tree, killing Macy, immediately after she suggested he might be a bad person, so her perspective isn’t really considered. Most people would be deeply troubled by such an accusation, especially under those circumstances, but Stephen doesn’t seem affected. A year and a half later, he’s just now figuring out that it’s generally considered strange – even mentally unstable – to continue living in the place where your friend’s brother died. He doesn’t seem to notice, or care, that the apartment still feels heavy with sadness and death, even as he spends hours playing Halo and collecting disturbing content.
Raphaël Graven, known online as Pormanove, passed away on August 18th at 46 years old while broadcasting live on the platform Kick. According to French news reports, he had been subjected to intense and sustained harassment during lengthy streams with fellow creators Owen ‘Naruto’ Cenazendotti and Safine Hamadi in the days before his death.
Instead of dismissing the moment, the show’s host responded with understanding and kindness. While talking about Billie Eilish’s success at the Oscars, she unexpectedly experienced a tic linked to Tourette’s syndrome, a condition she’s lived with since she was a child. Here’s how their conversation continued:
I saw an announcement that WEBTOON and Xbox are teaming up to celebrate the launch of the first Sea of Thieves comic on WEBTOON. It’s a cool deal for both gamers and comic fans! If you read all five episodes of Sea of Thieves: The Last Bite on WEBTOON before February 13th, you can get a month of Xbox Game Pass Premium for free.
New research explores the complex relationship between autistic individuals and AI chatbots like ChatGPT, revealing both empowering benefits and potential pitfalls.
Spider-Man 4, currently titled Spider-Man: Brand New Day, is coming to US theaters this summer. The film, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton (known for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings), will star Tom Holland returning as Peter Parker, a.k.a. Spider-Man, from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.