The 20 Best Indie Game Soundtracks Of All Time Ranked

Some of the greatest soundtracks come from indie games. While indie developers don’t have the funding or the huge staffs of AAA studios, they don’t let that stop them from creating incredible music. The following indie game soundtracks are worth a listen! You’re sure to find one that you’ll absolutely love. 20. Wizard of Legend Wizard of Legend is a great, action-packed roguelite dungeon crawler where you select a set of abilities and fight your way through numerous monsters and bosses toward victory....

December 28, 2022 · 7 min · 1313 words · John Ingram

The 5 Best Horror Movies Of The 2000S Ranked

If you’re craving to watch a modern horror movie that’s more than empty jump scares and packed with cinephilic depth, here are our picks for the best 2000s horror movies that’ll always be worth watching. 5. American Psycho (2000) Despite ranking fifth on our list, American Psycho might just be the most intriguing horror film of the 2000s. Based on Bret Easton Ellis’s book of the same name, the story follows the affluent stock broker Patrick Bateman....

December 28, 2022 · 5 min · 1029 words · Byron Collins

The 5 Best Movies About Refugees And Migrants Ranked

It’s one of the most powerful story archetypes in cinema. Most of us can empathize with the struggles of a person (or persons) trying to find home from a foreign land, risking disaster for uncertain triumph. But only the best of these films manage to capture the alien nature of refugees and migrants who are forced to leave and adapt in the hopes of a better life. Here are our picks for those best movies....

December 28, 2022 · 4 min · 852 words · Shirley Rohrbaugh

The 6 Best Movies Featuring The Bermuda Triangle Ranked

While there’s really nothing unusual about the Bermuda Triangle when you look into it, the urban legend became the subject of many works of fiction, including the one book that popularized its mysteries: The Bermuda Triangle by Charles Berlitz. The Bermuda Triangle has been featured in many movies, its setting used in conjunction with fantasy, thriller, and horror elements that complement its mysterious identity. As you might expect, a lot of these Bermuda Triangle-inspired movies aren’t all that spectacular....

December 28, 2022 · 4 min · 780 words · Phillip Gauger

The 6 Most Fun Learning Apps For Kids

As it turns out, there are tons of useful mobile apps for kids—and we aren’t just talking about mobile games that keep children glued to the screen and distract them from getting rowdy. We’re talking about educational mobile apps that can help children learn concepts, sharpen their minds, and solidify what they know to translate theoretical knowledge into practical skills. And these educational mobile apps aren’t boring! In fact, they’re designed to be fun and engaging to help kids unleash their inner talents and explore what they’re learning....

December 28, 2022 · 4 min · 819 words · Susan Mallory

The 8 Best Scenes In The Book Of Boba Fett Ranked

Since Boba Fett’s first appearance in The Empire Strikes Back and his apparent demise in Return of the Jedi, fans have been wanting him back on screen in whatever way they can get him. With every ounce of their collective force, fans were able to swing Disney in this direction—and when it became clear that Boba Fett was getting his own TV run, fans eagerly waited to see if the show would live up to what The Mandalorian had done with its first two seasons....

December 28, 2022 · 6 min · 1114 words · Kay Bartolet

The 9 Best Scenes In The Lord Of The Rings Movies Ranked

Children and adults around the world were hooked by Frodo’s journey across Middle-Earth—with Sam at his side—to destroy the One Ring and bring down the armies of Mordor and the Evil that lurked there. Playgrounds were full of kids pretending to be their favorite characters, acting out scenes from the films, all while adults were at home listening to the soundtrack and reliving the films’ best moments. With the Lord of the Rings movie franchise turning 20 years old, we wanted to revisit the theatrical masterpiece and rank all the best scenes and moments that still stick with us to this day....

December 28, 2022 · 7 min · 1337 words · Daniel Ward

The Return Of The Western 4 Movies And Tv Shows That Brought It Back

However, as with all things, what goes up must come down. By the late-1960s, Western movies had gone out of favor. Nobody wanted to make them anymore, and actors didn’t want to star in them anymore. As tastes moved toward youthful auteurs who had no interest in shooting cowboy films, Hollywood also moved on—and Westerns went the way of the dodo, becoming rare to the point of practical extinction. Now, the genre is once again stirring from its slumber....

December 28, 2022 · 5 min · 1035 words · Calvin Mendoza

Why Did Video Games Based On Movies Die Out 5 Reasons

And for the most part, these movie-based video games were basically retreads of their film plots except with extended storylines, fun gameplay, and Easter eggs. The trend seemed to gain traction after the success of the 1997’s GoldenEye 007 on the Nintendo 64. But why did the trend die out? At some point, the gaming industry turned up its nose at adapting cinema stories in favor of producing original works for its own audiences....

December 28, 2022 · 5 min · 1030 words · Maureen Marter

King Of Seas Review A Quiet Open Seas Pirate Adventure Rpg

So when I was offered the chance to review King of Seas, I jumped at the opportunity. On paper, it sounds like everything I want: Does it live up to expectations? Is this finally the open-seas RPG adventure I’ve been hoping for? Or is it more proof that maybe this genre just isn’t for me? Here’s what I found. My review unit was provided for free, but my opinions are my own and haven’t been influenced in any way....

December 27, 2022 · 5 min · 1006 words · Mark Nitz

10 Cool Camping Gadgets For Nerds And Outdoor Geeks

Sure, you may not be able to bring your gaming console or gaming PC on your trip, and there may not be a stable Wi-Fi connection where you go, but there’s no shortage of cool and nifty camping gadgets that will satisfy your nerdy side in other ways. You don’t have to give up technology when you go camping. Here are some of the coolest camping gadgets and devices for outdoorsy nerds and geeks....

December 27, 2022 · 5 min · 1052 words · Betsy Ryder

20 Hilarious Subreddits That Will Brighten Your Day

Reddit has a seemingly infinite number of communities dedicated to comedy and smiles. Here are my picks for some of the funniest subreddits that can offer you your daily dose of humor. 20. r/PerfectTiming Some pictures just can’t be replicated twice. r/PerfectTiming is a hub for photographers who just happened to have some impeccable timing. You’ll see perfectly-timed pictures of photobombing animals, as well as pictures of funny accidents frozen in action....

December 27, 2022 · 7 min · 1334 words · William Petros

Arnold Schwarzenegger S 8 Greatest Movie Scenes Ranked

Oh, and he was widely known as a bodybuilder who competed at the highest level, winning several Mr. Olympia titles. With Schwarzenegger having so much confidence in himself after so much success, Hollywood would be a cakewalk, right? And, to be honest, it was. Schwarzenegger carved out a legacy in cinema, primarily for his work as an action hero during the eighties and nineties. He became one of the highest-grossing stars in film history and has several classics to his name....

December 27, 2022 · 6 min · 1176 words · Alex Bishop

How To Find The Best Video Game Deals And Sales 8 Sites To Bookmark

But there are so many video games out there these days, and I already have a huge backlog of video games waiting to be played. I’m in no rush to buy anything new, so I’m happy to wait until there are deals and sales to pounce on. If you’re on a tight budget, or if you have the patience to wait until games are discounted before pulling the trigger, then there are several game deal sites you should bookmark....

December 27, 2022 · 4 min · 723 words · Julian Allen

How To Watch Naruto And Naruto Shippuden Without Any Fillers

But if you watch Naruto start-to-finish, you’ll tear out your hair. That’s because Naruto is notorious for filler arcs—episodes that deviate from the main storyline and, in most cases, fail to offer any meaningful character growth or plot progression. Naruto (Part 1) is 44% filler while Naruto Shippuden (Part 2) is 43% filler. In fact, Naruto has an insane stretch of filler starting from episode 136 all the way to episode 220, which is when Naruto Shippuden officially begins....

December 27, 2022 · 4 min · 823 words · Shirley Powe

The 10 Best Indie Movies Of 2021 Ranked

When the pandemic shut down theaters worldwide and ruined plans for mainstream blockbusters, indie movies came out ahead thanks to the numerous streaming platforms that have taken over. By the time movie theaters opened back up in 2021, the damage was already done. Today, cinemas are mainly relegated to blockbuster franchises; for everything else, there’s video-on-demand—and a lot of viewers prefer the convenience of that. Here are our picks for the best indie movies that released in 2021, which serve as proof that indie cinema has never been stronger and that we’re in for many more years of top-notch indie filmmaking....

December 27, 2022 · 6 min · 1222 words · Tonya Cox

The 10 Best Movie Monologues You Have To See For Yourself

But in the right place and at the right time, an expository monologue can be powerful, illustrative, and awesome. When a monologue is crafted by masterful screenwriters and placed in the hands of a masterful actor, the results are often legendary—and end up being iconic scenes in movie history. Here are some of the greatest movie monologues that have ever been put on the big screen, written by talented scripters and delivered by capable acting talent....

December 27, 2022 · 5 min · 922 words · Patricia Fernandez

The 10 Best Sopranos Characters Ranked And Why We Love Them

Not only that, but those same Mafia members would wonder if the series had an insider from the Mafia world working with them. Such was the authenticity of The Sopranos and its characters. The show changed modern television in so many ways with its cinematic approach and its harsh, unfiltered violence. The Sopranos became proof for the television industry that many ideas that were once seen as “too much” for TV could actually be successful....

December 27, 2022 · 7 min · 1468 words · Noel Allegra

The 10 Best Teen Movies About Coming Of Age Into Adulthood

All of that teenage angst builds up and makes way for a fresh new life that may involve college, marriage, careers, and more. The road getting there is far from smooth, and often allows for plenty of funny, heartwarming, and sometimes terrifying movies. Here are our picks for the best teen movies that involve characters coming of age and embracing adulthood. 10. 13 Going on 30 (2004) 13 Going on 30 is a bright fantasy romantic comedy directed by Gary Winick and starring Jennifer Garner as Jenna Rink, a 13-year-old girl who wishes to be “thirty, flirty, and thriving....

December 27, 2022 · 6 min · 1146 words · Alicia Gebauer

The 10 Best Video Games About Real Historical Events And Places

Many game developers go to great lengths to ground their characters, deepen their backstories, and expand their worlds. Sometimes, those worlds are rooted in real life and the annals of history. Historical events can make for compelling settings in video games. Sadly, most of the time, you only see them in war games where players get involved in missions based on real-life skirmishes. For whatever reason, non-war historical events are pretty rare in video games—but they aren’t entirely non-existent....

December 27, 2022 · 6 min · 1266 words · Hester Roberts