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Geek Tyrant
a day ago
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- Geek Tyrant
AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY Rumor Reveals New Details on Channing Tatum's Gambit — GeekTyrant
The multiverse might finally be paying off. A new rumor about Avengers: Doomsday has surfaced, and it offers new context Channing Tatum's Gambit. After years of false starts and a nearly doomed solo project, Tatum's Remy LeBeau finally got his big screen debut in Deadpool & Wolverine , and he's going to be stepping onto the battlefield again in Doomsday , and no we know what universe he's tied to. According to QuidVacuo, the upcoming film will reveal that Tatum's Gambit exists in the same alternate universe Monica Rambeau landed in during the post-credits of The Marvels . That was the scene where she woke up to see Binary and Kelsey Grammer's Beast, signaling a world where the X-Men exist. "In Avengers: Doomsday, we will discover that Gambit's (Deadpool & Wolverine) universe is the same one Monica Rambeau arrived at in the post-credits scene of The Marvels." The MCU has been stacking multiverse threads with varying levels of follow-through, so tying Gambit's origin into a previously dangling tease is interesting, and with several legacy X-Men actors returning for Doomsday , I'm excited to see how they will all end up being utilized in the story. Tatum himself is keeping things close to the chest, but even his dodgy answers are entertaining. When asked about his involvement, he responded: 'Personally, all I was guaranteed was a chair,' Tatum said. 'They said that I have a chair, and I can at least watch the movie from the chair. You know, and it was just my name, it wasn't exactly Gambit.' 'So, I work in the world of just like, of binary yes or no's, and I've only been guaranteed so far a chair to watch the movie in, so that's where I'm at,' he joked. That said, the writing's on the wall. Deadpool & Wolverine already teased Gambit escaping The Void, and Tatum is officially confirmed for Doomsday , and there's no doubt we'll see him back in action. I think fans would love to see Channing Tatum's Gambit get some big exciting action-packed momentd in the movie. The Russo Brothers direct the movie from a script by Stephen McFeely, with whom they previously collaborated on the Captain America and Avengers franchises. Avengers: Doomsday is set to be released on December 18, 2026, with Avengers: Secret Wars scheduled to arrive on December 17, 2026.
CNET
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNET
10 Great Horror Movies to Watch on Prime Video Right Now
Coherence is a huge favorite here at CNET and it's a terrifying watch. Not necessarily in the traditional, gory, horrific sense but more in terms of the concepts. It's a multiverse movie released before multiverses were cool and is not what you expect. Coherence is the kind of movie you'll finish and immediately rewatch to try to rewire your brain. It's a fantastic achievement and a must watch.
Gizmodo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
57 New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books Arriving in June
Greet the summer heat with new books from Adrian Tchaikovsky, V.E. Schwab, Malka Older, Elizabeth Bear, and more. It's a new month and a new season, and a huge pile of new sci-fi, fantasy, and horror books is on the way. Keep reading for rebellious royals, climate thrillers, reimagined myths, galactic heists, post-apocalyptic journeys, romances that challenge space and time, ghostly tales, and so much more. June 3 The Afterlife Project by Tim Weed In the year 2068, scientists journey across the post-apocalyptic planet hoping to save humankind before it's too late. At the same time, they send a microbiologist millions of years into the future in search of signs of life that might help them in their quest. (June 3) Bee Speaker by Adrian Tchaikovsky The Dogs of War series continues in this third entry exploring 'a future where genetically engineered 'Bioforms' have inherited not the Earth, but the Solar System.' (June 3) Black Salt Queen by Samantha Bansil 'Filled with passion, romance, betrayal, and divine magic, Black Salt Queen journeys to a gorgeous precolonial island nation where women—and secrets—reign.' (June 3) The Catch by Yrsa Daley-Ward Twin sisters who were adopted into different homes after their mother died are shocked when she seemingly reappears 30 years later, having not aged a day. Is this a con artist at work, or something even more insidious? (June 3) Cosmic Love at the Multiverse Hair Salon by Annie Mare 'A multiverse novel about two women who fall in love despite living in worlds that are five months apart, as they try to find a timeline that doesn't end in disaster.' (June 3) Crueler Mercies by Maren Chase A princess is forced into exile after her father has her mother executed. Over a decade later, as she's offered an arranged marriage that will allow her return to royalty, she discovers a much better option when she meets an alluring lady-in-waiting who schools her in magic alchemy. (June 3) Fenrir by Eric Flint and Ryk E. Spoor 'When astronomer Stephanie Bronson uncovers a massive alien vessel named Fenrir racing toward the Sun, she must lead a desperate mission to rescue its crew before a catastrophic failure dooms them both to fiery destruction.' (June 3) Galaxy Grifter by Alla Zaykova After an interstellar con man loses his spaceship to a gang as loan collateral, he decides to pull a heist that will solve all his money troubles—only to uncover a far more dangerous scheme that's already in the works. (June 3) A Game of Monsters by Ben Alderson The Realm of Fey series concludes as 'bolstered with the sudden help of his ex-love Erix, Robin embarks on a mission to save Duncan, seeking out the aid of the Nephilim once more. However, Robin finds that the game of the gods is not over, and those he can trust may have other motives.' (June 3) The God and the Gwisin by Sophie Kim 'In this swoony sequel to The God and the Gumiho, a trickster god must work with his reincarnated lost love to solve his brother's murder on board a luxury underworld cruise ship.' (June 3) It's Not the End of the World by Jonathan Parks-Ramage This tale set in near-future Los Angeles is described as 'a terrifying climate thriller, a vicious takedown of the uber-wealthy, and a queer family saga that isn't afraid to punch back.' (June 3) The Lure of Their Graves by Laura R. Samotin 'In the heart-wrenching sequel to The Sins on Their Bones, The Lure of Their Graves forces Dimitri and Vasily to confront old ghosts and a new threat: political enemies-turned-suitors, all coveting Dimitri's throne and his hand in marriage.' (June 3) Maria the Wanted by V. Castro 'A fierce and seductive vampire thriller, pulsing with rage, fear and desire, that explores the dark back streets of Mexico and a vampire woman's determination to find her place in the world.' (June 3) Of Monsters and Mainframes by Barbara Truelove A sentient spaceship strikes back—with the help of a team of monster allies—when an ancient vampire starts killing off her human passengers in this 'queer love child of pulp horror and classic sci-fi.' (June 3) Queen of Mercy by Natania Barron 'The gorgeous final chapter in the critically acclaimed female-led Arthurian Fantasy Romance trilogy.' (June 3) Realms of the Round Table by John Matthews 'Rare and previously unpublished tales of one of the most famous legends in literature is brought to life for a new generation by one of the world's leading Arthurian experts and illustrated by an acclaimed Tolkien artist.' (June 3) Shroud by Adrian Tchaikovsky 'On a planet shrouded in darkness, a stranded crew must fight for survival—but the darkness may have plans of its own.' (June 3) A Song of Legends Lost by M.H. Ayinde 'An unforgettable tale of revenge and rebellion unfolds when a reckless king implements an ill-fated plan to end a thousand-year war in this relentlessly gripping epic fantasy debut.' (June 3) Ten Incarnations of Rebellion by Vaishnavi Patel 'An epic and daring novel that imagines an alternate version of 1960s India that was never liberated from the British, and a young woman's struggle to change the tides of history.' (June 3) The Two Lies of Faven Sythe by Megan E. O'Keefe 'A search for a missing person uncovers a galaxy-spanning conspiracy in this thrilling standalone space opera.' (June 3) The Unmapping by Denise Robbins 'Each person in New York wakes up on an unfamiliar block when the buildings all switch locations overnight. The next night, it happens again … While scientists scramble to find a solution—or at least a means to cope—and mysterious 'red cloak' cults crop up in the disaster's wake, New York begins to reckon with a new reality no one recognizes.' (June 3) June 10 Awakened by Laura Elliott 'In a bid to make us more productive, to give us more time, science took sleep from humanity. But sleeplessness turned people into feral monsters and now a small group of scientists are trapped in the Tower of London, consumed by guilt at what they have done and desperately searching for a cure.' (June 10) Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab 'A genre-defying novel about immortality and hunger' set in 1532 Spain, 1827 London, and 2019 Boston. (June 10) A Dance of Lies by Brittney Arena 'A debut fantasy romance filled with hope after heartbreak, secrets, and betrayal, as a dancer-turned-spy must decide how far she will go to secure her freedom.' (June 10) The Flight of the Fallen by Hana Lee The 'gritty, queer Mad Max–inspired fantasy duology continues with more high-stakes political intrigue, monsters of all kinds, and a high-speed motorcycle adventure to find a refuge for humanity beyond the wasteland.' (June 10) Just Emilia by Jennifer Oko 'The past, present, and future collide in a DC Metro elevator as three women get caught up in a gripping time-traveling tale of memory, emotion, and unspoken truths about their shared history.' (June 10) The Lady, the Tiger and the Girl Who Loved Death by Helen Marshall In this dark fantasy, a young woman learns to tame death from her grandmother, then joins the circus as the first step toward avenging her parents. (June 10) The Nimbus by Robert P. Baird Marriage, parenthood, and religion share focus in this satirical tale about a divinity professor facing the impossible when his toddler son begins periodically giving off a strange, glowing light that changes the lives of those who witness it. (June 10) The Palace of Illusions by Rowenna Miller This tale set during an early 20th century World's Fair in Paris follows a gifted clockmaker who discovers a fantastical mirror world—then realizes there's a dark side to tapping into its magic. (June 10) The Potency of Ungovernable Impulses by Malka Older 'The next entry in the multi-award-nominated cozy space-opera mystery series the Investigations of Mossa and Pleiti' follows Pleiti setting out on her own to investigate a plagiarism accusation that conceals a much darker mystery. (June 10) Realm of Thieves by Karina Halle 'Two thieves vie for dominance in the illegal dragon egg trade, putting both their lives and their hearts on the line in this scorching romantasy.' (June 10) Six Wild Crowns by Holly Race 'A breathtaking epic fantasy of dragons, courtly intrigue, sapphic yearning, and the wives of Henry VIII as you've never seen them before.' (June 10) This Is Not a Ghost Story by Amerie A man's peaceful afterlife existence is suddenly disrupted when he's shoved back into the world of the living in Los Angeles, where he 'becomes an instant celebrity for being the first visible and verifiable ghost.' (June 10) The Witch Roads by Kate Elliott A courier assigned to guide a snobbish prince to safety warns him not to enter a haunted tower—which he ignores—then must contend with the additional danger that shadows their journey as a result. (June 10) Writing Mr. Right by Alina Khawaja Just as she's decided to give up her aspirations of being a successful romance novelist, a woman's shocked when her muse comes to life. Things get complicated when she starts to fall for him—especially since he'll vanish once she fully recovers her writing spark. (June 10) June 17 Ecstasy by Ivy Pochoda In this 'deliciously dark horror reimagining of a Greek tragedy,' a woman finds herself again after her controlling husband dies and she unwittingly encounters an ancient god. (June 17) Engines of War by R.S. Ford 'The final novel in a trilogy where guilds clash, magic fuels machines, and an all-out war has consumed an empire.' (June 17) A Far Better Thing by H.G. Parry 'A heart-rending fantasy of faery revenge set during the French Revolution.' (June 17) The Folded Sky by Elizabeth Bear 'Dr. Sunya Song embarks on an interstellar journey across the Milky Way to connect with the artificial intelligence known as Baomind, a moon-sized entity that holds the key to humanity's survival amidst cosmic challenges and unforeseen threats.' (June 17) The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery by Clarence A. Haynes 'In a fast-paced, sexy, ghostly adventure, a publicist at the top of her game must confront her secret mystical past.' (June 17) A Holy Maiden's Guide to Getting Kidnapped by Katy Nyquist 'A Holy Maiden should never drink, get kidnapped, nor kiss a Dark Lord, but Ysabel is breaking all the rules to escape her fate as a human sacrifice.' (June 17) If Wishes Were Retail by Auston Habershaw 'In this hilarious debut fantasy cozy, a rebellious―but enterprising―young woman and an ancient―but clueless―genie set up shop at the local mall.' (June 17) The Mercy Makers by Tessa Gratton 'A talented heretic must decide between the pursuit of forbidden magic, or the ecstasy of forbidden love, in the start of a sweeping, romantic epic fantasy trilogy.' (June 17) This Princess Kills Monsters by Ry Herman 'A princess with a mostly useless magical talent takes on horrible monsters, a dozen identical masked heroes, and a talking lion in a quest to save a kingdom—and herself—in this affectionate satire of the Grimm Brothers' fairy tale The Twelve Huntsmen.' (June 17) School of Shards by Marina and Sergey Dyachenko, translated by Julia Meitov Hersey The Vita Nostra trilogy concludes in this 'magical dark academia novel' that 'brings the story of Sasha to a revelatory climax as she learns to take control of her powers and reshape the world…or destroy it forever.' (June 17) UnWorld by Jayson Greene 'A gripping novel about four intertwined lives that collide in the wake of a mysterious tragedy set in a near-future world where the boundaries between human and AI blur.' (June 17) Wearing the Lion by John Wiswell This tale 'brings a humanizing and humorous touch to the Hercules story, forever changing the way we understand the man behind the myth—and the goddess reluctantly bound to him.' (June 17) June 24 An Ancient Witch's Guide to Modern Dating by Cecelia Edward 'An ancient witch explores the thrills—and perils—of online dating with hilarity and heart in a charming rom-com perfect for fans of cozy fantasy and witchy romance.' (June 24) As You Wish by Leesa Cross-Smith When three friends working as au pairs in Seoul visit a magic waterfall, they start to realize the wishes they made don't really represent their deepest dreams. (June 24) The Dallergut Dream-Making District by Miye Lee, translated by Sandy Joosun Lee 'In this bestselling follow-up to The Dallergut Dream Department Store, Penny and her crew of coworkers must visit a special dream-making district to unlock new secrets about the customers they lost and hope to bring back.' (June 24) The Ellyrian Code: The Treaty of Edriendor by BF Peterson 'Fourth Wing meets The Atlas Six in this epic fantasy set in an elite university, where four students test their mettle to become part of an elite order of dragon riders.' (June 24) Glass Girls by Danie Shokoohi 'A former child medium is forced to face her deadly past and the ghosts she left behind in this electrifying debut.' (June 24) Heart of the Wyrdwood by RJ Barker 'The epic conclusion to the Forsaken trilogy, set in a forest straight out of darkest folklore with outlaws fighting an evil empire and warring deities.' (June 24) The Last Vigilant by Mark A. Latham 'In a world where magic is forgotten, monsters lurk in the dark woods, and honorable soldiers are few, this utterly gripping epic fantasy tells the story of an out-of-practice wizard and a hot-headed sergeant who are thrust into the heart of a mystery that threatens to unravel their kingdom's fragile peace.' (June 24) Lords of Creation by S.M. Stirling 'In this series conclusion, the richly imagined worlds of a habitable Venus and Mars, each with their own unique civilizations and ecosystems, come alive again.' (June 24) A Magic Deep and Drowning by Hester Fox In the Dutch Republic circa 1650, a woman longing to escape her overbearing family meets a mysterious man in a tale inspired by The Little Mermaid. (June 24) The Secret Romantic's Book of Magic edited by Marie O'Regan and Paul Kane 'Enemies become lovers, rivalry turns to romance, and convenient marriages create true love in these 12 addictive romantasy tales. Featuring Olivie Blake, Kelley Armstrong, Katherine Arden, Hannah Nicole Maehrer, Tasha Suri, Melissa Marr and more.' (June 24)
Forbes
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘DOOM: The Dark Ages' Is The Most Fun I've Had With A First-Person Shooter In Years
DOOM: The Dark Ages Credit: Id Software Holy hell, DOOM: The Dark Ages is nightmarish good fun. It's a very different beast from previous entries in the long-running series, but it just might be the most fun I've ever had playing a DOOM game. It's certainly the most fun I've had in a single-player first-person shooter in a very, very long time. I'm very picky when it comes to shooters, but this one is pure fun. I put it up there with 2016's DOOM or Titanfall 2's excellent campaign (which also came out in 2016). The game is just wildly entertaining. There's a lot of story here, as you fight swathes of space demons across multiple planets. I've never played a DOOM title with this much narrative meat. It's a galaxy-spanning war for survival that takes you between mission after mission, each with its own flare or gimmick. This is all about lore-building, painting in the background of the DOOM universe. If you're not interested in the story, you can just ignore it, but there's a lot here for fans who want more. Every new stage is a rush. At times, you're blasting your way through a pretty standard level, hunting down keys to open up new pathways, killing everything that stands in your way. Other stages are much more open-world, with multiple objectives to knock out in whatever order, and lots of optional areas to explore. Not all of these are just you against the demons. In some, you'll hop on the back of a dragon and assault enemy outposts from the air, or strap into a skyscraper-tall mech and blast mega-demons to smithereens. These feel almost like arcade-style missions. There is endless variety and tons of secrets to find – some a lot harder to track down than others. Enemies get tougher and more varied as you progress. Imps, Hell Knights and Cacodemons abound, but also mounted enemies whose riders have to be taken out before you can kill the mount. Flying enemies zip around above, some hurling ghostly skulls at you, others wielding annoyingly long whips. Phalanxes of shielded enemies can slow you down, but just heat a single shield with gunfire and smash it with your shield toss and the blast will take out the whole line. Some demons fire hellish blasts at you while others leap in with hard-hitting melee attacks. There are often countless scores of enemies in any given fight, far more than we've seen in past titles, and you'll navigate AOE blasts, bombs on timers, incoming axes and all manner of other dangers. It's frenetic and wonderfully chaotic, but this tanked-out Doom Slayer is more than up for the job. Doom: The Dark Ages Credit: Id Software The arsenal is, of course, the main attraction here. It's quite different than it has been in the past, now that the Doom Slayer is equipped with his trusty razor shield. The shield is as much an offensive weapon as anything. Locking onto an enemy let's you leap forward to land a crushing blow, giving you the ability to really fly across the map. You can also hurl it at enemies (or use it to navigate certain points on the map, either by using it as a kind of grapple or to unlock gates). Often, you'll use the shield to parry any green-colored hellspawn blasts that enemies hurl at you, either from a distance or in melee. This sends the blast back at demons in devastating counter-attacks. I rarely use the shield to block, but it's essential to parry. On top of the Slayer's Shield, you have various melee options including an incredibly fun flail, though your melee is limited to some degree by its use of limited ammunition. (The Chainsaw is, regrettably, not one of these). You can't spam melee attacks, basically, though as with every other weapon there's typically an abundance of ammo scattered about each stage, and melee attacks spawn ammo drops as well. Enemy takedowns spawn health, and certain enemies will drop both shields and health when you take them out with a shield throw. You can also leap from high points into a mob and send a shockwave out that takes out scores of baddies all at once. It's basically fall damage in reverse. The guns are universally badass this time around. Many of them have more than one form, allowing you to switch between two different modes. One automatic rifle can transform into a single-shot rail gun that hits incredibly hard. The standard shotgun can transform into a close-range double barrel variant. Ammo remains the same for both variants, effectively doubling the gun-pool without doubling ammo types. One rifle shoots bone-shards in a wide spread, handy for weakening mobs. Another sends out a powerful chain-whip that you can charge up for powerful mid-range blasts at stronger foes. All of these, including the shield and melee weapons, can be upgraded for gold or rubies at shrines across each level. Defeating bosses gives you various upgrades to max shields, health and ammo as well. Doom: The Dark Ages Credit: Id Software One thing this game does very well is pace out its upgrades. You'll find new weapons as you progress, and then upgrade them along whatever upgrade path you choose, adding fire damage or the ability to shock enemies to various weapons. All of these weapons remain viable throughout, and while you're never limited on which weapon can take out which enemy, I found myself switching between guns constantly just because each one is so much fun to use. Lob a few grenades with your grenade launcher, switch to the pulse rifle and weaken some shield-bearers, toss the shield into the mix and take out a mob all at once, then leap forward with the shield attack and lay out a tougher enemy with a few well-timed flail hits, then duck out of the fight and turn, lighting up some explosive containers, swing around the map and grab some health and then dive back in for more, parrying some green missiles back into a mini-boss. It's a wonderfully entertaining gameplay loop that's both satisfying and addictive. DOOM: The Dark Ages moves a bit slower than past titles with its lack of double-jump or air-dash, but it's in no way slow. Frankly, I'm enjoying it much more than Eternal and even more than 2016's excellent DOOM reboot. The Doom Slayer moves at a thudding, deliberate pace but he's still quick, and the ability to leap across the battlefield with your shield attack makes him highly mobile. While the shield might lead some players to think this is a more defensive game, the reality is it's still incredibly aggressive. You'll just need to use your parries to take down harder enemies. Depending on your difficulty setting, the parry window can be either very generous or a lot harder to time, though this is no Sekiro even on its hardest difficulty. There are a bunch of accessibility options as well, and you can basically fine-tune the gameplay to fit your playstyle and experience. There's endless replay value given just how much fun the combat is, and how many secrets I've left undiscovered. Add to all of this yet another banger of a heavy-metal soundtrack, stunning graphics that not only provide stunning vistas and massive scale, but hordes of enemies onscreen at once, and this is quite simply one of the best shooters in years, exceeding all of my expectations. It's also unabashedly single-player, with no tacked on MP or live-service elements (though it's so much fun, I actually wouldn't mind a multiplayer mode). 2025 has been a very good year for video games so far, and DOOM: The Dark Ages is yet another must-play title to add to your list. The game releases on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on May 15th and will be available as a day-one Game Pass title. I can't recommend it highly enough.
