GameSpot • 14th July 2022

Disney Cruises Are For More Than Just Kids (And Aren't Child-Filled Hellscapes)

Whether you've been on a cruise or not, chances are you've heard of the Disney Cruise Line. What if Disney World was a boat en route to the Bahamas, complete with all of that "Disney magic" you've come to expect from the company's vacation destinations. That said, if you're like me, you figured these were designed to entertain families (read: children) and didn't think it would amount to much of a vacation for those without kids.

GameSpot • 12th July 2022

Netflix's Resident Evil Review - Easily The Best Adaptation Of The Zombie Franchise Yet

Outside of Sonic the Hedgehog and his plethora of animated shows, has any video game franchise been adapted into TV and movies more than Resident Evil? It's hard to think of one, what with seven different live-action movies and a handful of animated shows and films. Yet still, our fascination with the world of the games and the horrific Umbrella Corporation responsible for its terrors never sours.

GameSpot • 27th June 2022

All 38 Marvel Cinematic Universe Superheroes, Ranked - Sorry, Moon Knight

We dug through the entire MCU to figure out the definitive rank of Marvel superheroes on the big (and little) screen.

GameSpot • 13th June 2022

Lightyear Review - Pixar Goes To Infinity And Beyond In Its Theatrical Return

Since Lightyear was announced, there's been one question on everyone's minds. "Wait, how does this work? I'm confused." In fact, it's confusing enough that Lightyear explains what's going on in the opening seconds of the film. "In 1995, Andy got a toy from his favorite movie. This is that movie." Lightyear is, essentially, the origin story of Buzz Lightyear. Put simply, it's Andy's Star Wars.

GameSpot • 9th June 2022

Stranger Things 4 Star Robert Englund Actually Auditioned For Season 3 And Didn't Get The Part

When it was announced that Robert Englund, best known for his role as Freddy Krueger in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, would be appearing in Season 4 of Stranger Things, it seemed like a match made in heaven.

GameSpot • 2nd June 2022

Stranger Things' Best Weapon Is Also Its Worst Enemy

When Stranger Things first premiered in 2016, it introduced viewers to a world where small town Indiana was somehow connected to a dark mirror dimension filled with monsters--and for some reason the ones that were destined to navigate it were a ragtag group of friends and a telekinetic girl that was essentially portrayed as a lab experiment gone wrong.

GameSpot • 24th May 2022

Tom Cruise's Top Gun: Maverick Bootcamp Was Even Scarier Than It Sounds

When you head to the theater to see Top Gun: Maverick this weekend, it should be pretty clear that most of what you're seeing was done practically, rather than with digital effects. The cast was really flying in those jets, going through some pretty intense maneuvers--and they had to train for it. Chances are by now, you've heard about the boot camp, of sorts, that star Tom Cruise put together for his castmates. Well, according to the cast of the second Top Gun film, it was an even more intense

GameSpot • 20th May 2022

Jar Jar Binks Is Good And The Obi-Wan Disney+ Show Needs Him

The year is 1999 and seemingly all anyone cares about is Star Wars. After all, it's been over a decade since the original trilogy ended with Return of the Jedi and now a new trilogy--the prequel trilogy--is set to introduce the series to an entirely new generation of future die-hard fans. The first entry in that trilogy, Episode I: The Phantom Menace is going to be the dawn of a new age for Star Wars.

GameSpot • 12th May 2022

Top Gun: Maverick Review - 36 Years Later And Back In The Danger Zone

When a sequel to a beloved movie is made, it's typically within a few years. Some take a bit longer, sure, but Top Gun: Maverick is a true anomaly. The original film was released 36 years ago, before many of Maverick's young cast members were even born. Top Gun: Maverick picks up 36 years after the first film and finds Pete "Maverick" Mitchell (Tom Cr

GameSpot • 12th April 2022

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore Review - A Decent Attempt To Overcome Behind-The-Scenes Baggage

While the Fantastic Beasts franchise isn't anywhere near as popular as the original Harry Potter series of films, it's by no means a failure. The first two films alone, while not critical darlings, have made over $1 billion combined at the global box office.

GameSpot • 7th April 2022

Halo Puts A New Spin On Master Chief And Cortana's Relationship

After the latest episode of Halo on Paramount+, we've finally gotten the opportunity to reacquaint ourselves with Cortana, a familiar face from the video game series. Of course, she's not quite the same as many will remember from Halo's numerous games. Still, having her finally make her appearance makes it seem as though even bigger things are coming. Warning: The following contains spoilers for Halo Season 1, Episode 3. If you've yet to watch the latest installment on Paramount+, this is your

GameSpot • 5th August 2021

Free Guy Review: The Video Game Movie We Deserve

It's already been a pretty good year for video game movies, thanks to the release of Mortal Kombat back in April, which brought the iconic franchise to bloody life--hopefully, kicking off a new series of films. Free Guy is a different kind of video game movie, though. While clearly influenced by open-world games like Grand Theft Auto V, and the world of gaming itself, this isn't an adaptation of a popular title.

GameSpot • 23rd July 2021

Kevin Smith Wants Netflix's Masters Of The Universe: Revelation To Be The MCU For He-Man Fans

On July 23, the first season of Masters of the Universe: Revelation will debut on Netflix. The series is one of a number of He-Man-centric projects in the works, with director Kevin Smith serving as showrunner. Now, through this show, he's speaking directly to fans of the original animated series with a tale tailored to them.

GameSpot • 22nd July 2021

Snake Eyes Movie Review: A Fresh Start For GI Joe On The Big Screen

When it was revealed in 2018 that the GI Joe movie franchise would be rebooted with an origin story for Snake Eyes--a character that never shows his face and never speaks, with a mysterious past--it certainly didn't seem like a good idea.

GameSpot • 22nd July 2021

How Disney+'s Behind The Attraction Picked Which Rides To Showcase--Including One Bizarre Choice

The newest arrival to the Disney+ streaming service, Behind the Attraction, looks at the complicated and long history of creating Disney's most iconic rides and experiences at its theme parks around the world. From creator Brian Volk-Weiss (The Toys That Made Us), the series strikes a familiarly snarky tone as it tackles some of the most beloved rides Disney has ever come up with. Still, there are some episodes that may have you scratching your head--and there's a reason for that.

GameSpot • 15th July 2021

Major Jungle Cruise Changes At Disneyland Make For A Better Ride

The Jungle Cruise is an iconic ride at California's Disneyland. In fact, it's one of the park's original attractions, dating back to opening day on July 17, 1955. Now, as it celebrates its 66th birthday, the ride is relaunching on July 16 with a massive makeover just as a is set to hit theaters and Disney+ premiere access.

GameSpot • 13th July 2021

WWE's Johnny Gargano Knows He Will beat NXT Champion Karrion Kross

On the next episode of NXT, airing Tuesday, July 13, on USA, WWE superstar Johnny Gargano has the chance to become a two-time NXT champion when he steps in the ring with reigning title holder Karrion Kross. And while Kross, thus far, has been one of the most dominant stars in NXT history, Gargano likes his odds.

GameSpot • 10th June 2021

Universal Orlando's VelociCoaster Connects Jurassic World And Jurassic Park

When construction began in early 2019 at the Jurassic World area within Universal Studios Orlando's Islands of Adventure theme park, nobody was quite sure what was going on. After all, Universal Studios Hollywood had completely re-themed its Jurassic Park area to match the new series of films. That wasn't to be the case for Islands of Adventure, though. Instead, the new VelociCoaster attraction preserves the iconic land, while connecting it to the modern franchise. "It's amazing that here at Is

GameSpot • 5th June 2021

The 15 Best Marvel Easter Eggs In Disney's Avengers Campus

is finally open at the Disneyland Resort's Disney California Adventure. With a new ride, plenty of character experiences, and a long list of foods to try, it should keep anyone visiting pretty busy for the duration of their stay. For eagle-eyed Marvel fans, though, there's a whole other layer of immersion thanks to a surprising amount of Easter eggs hidden throughout the land.

GameSpot • 4th June 2021

Avengers Campus: 5 Can't-Miss Experiences At Disneyland's Marvel Expansion

After almost a year of delays, Avengers Campus at the Disney California Adventure theme park is open. Originally, the new Disneyland Resort expansion was set to open last July. However, the COVID-19 pandemic threw those plans out the window. Now the Marvel-themed land is here and there are plenty for fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to sink their teeth into, from a surprising number of character meet-and-greet opportunities to a pair of rides.