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Fix ‘Last Line No Longer Available’ on iPhone 13

1 year 9 months ago

You’re trying to make a call on your iPhone 13 and all of a sudden a box pops up stating ‘Last Line No Longer Available.’ That’s strange. Your iPhone 13 was just working a moment ago. What’s going on and why is error appearing? Here’s what you can do to fix ‘Last Line No Longer Available’ on iPhone 13 and what it means.

Fix ‘Last Line No Longer Available’ on iPhone 13

Update Your iOS Device

It goes without saying that many errors can be solved with a simple update. After all, Apple devices aren’t perfect. There may have been enough of an uproar over a recent bug causing the issue that Apple quickly released an update to fix it.

  1. Open Settings and go to General.
  2. Now select Software Update.
  3. Select Download and Install.
  4. Go back to Settings and pick General again.
  5. Choose About, then allow any update available.

If that fails, force a restart. Depending on your iPhone model, it’s either a combination of holding the Power button and the Volume Down button or the Power button and the Home button.

Enable and Disable Airplane Mode

One strange but possible solution is using Airplane Mode. What it does, when enabled, is prevent your iPhone from sending or receiving messages, calls, and even the browser. Using it is a great way of performing a soft reset of sorts for the network.

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Brady Klinger-Meyers

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Microsoft Flight Simulator Airbus A380 Gets New Screenshots; Iris Simulations’ F-22 Raptor Canceled; Rockhampton & Unalaska Airports Announced

1 year 9 months ago

Today third-party developers had a few interesting add-on reveals and a release to share for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

We get to see new screenshots of the upcoming freeware Airbus A380 by FlyByWire, showcased on the group’s Discord server.

Specifically, we take a look at the beautifully-textured and modeled pedestal and at the view from the flight deck side window.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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Crunchyroll Reveals My Hero Academia Season 5 OVA Releases, Screenshots

1 year 9 months ago

My Hero Academia Season 6 is still a few months out from release, but Crunchyroll has some good news for fans who need something to tide them over.

In a press release, the streaming platform announced that the two OVAs for My Hero Academia’s fifth season will be available on Crunchyroll starting Aug. 1. The first, titled “HLB”, sees several UA students and heroes take part in a baseball game between Gang Orca and the Lion Hero Shishido with full freedom to use their powers.

Crunchyroll provided a short synopsis of the OVA, which can be found down below.

HLB stands for “Hero League of Baseball”. it is a baseball league founded by pro-heroes who love baseball! It’s game day! The last game of HLB championship is between Gang Orca and Shishido’s two rival agencies. They form a team (“Orcas” and “Lionels”) to compete. In the world of HLB, there is no rule – using their quirks is of course accepted. However, just when the game is about to finish, they are interrupted by a villain. Who will be the winner of HLB!?

The other, titled “Laugh! As if You Are in Hell”, pits Endeavor’s hero agency against a rogue power user who can make anyone laugh uncontrollably. Again, a synopsis has been provided by Crunchyroll describing the OVA.

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Keenan McCall

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Soul Hackers 2 for PS5, PS4, Xbox, & PC Reveals Seth With New Trailer

1 year 9 months ago

Atlus has released another daily trailer of the upcoming JRPG Soul Hackers 2, showcasing on one of the demons that will be featured in the game.

This trailer shows off Seth, a demon inspired by Egyptian mythology that has been part of the series basically since the beginning. It also appeared in the recent Shin Megami Tensei V.

Like most daily trailers, we also get the daily horoscope, which sees Leo at the top of the fortune ranking and Virgo at the bottom.

You can check the trailer out below.

Soul Hackers 2 launches for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC ( both on Steam and on the Windows Store) on August 26, just one day after the Japanese release on August 25.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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How Do You Fix The Sims 4 ‘Script Call Failed’ Error?

1 year 9 months ago

When you try to place items down in the Build Mode of The Sims 4, you may see the ‘Script Call Failed’ red icon. This error typically occurs from a corrupted game file caused by a mod or a particular system setting. So, if you are experiencing this issue, we’ll explain how to fix the ‘Script Call Failed’ error in The Sims 4.

How to Fix The Sims 4 ‘Script Call Failed’ Error

The first thing you can do is update your mods in The Sims 4 because these files often cause corruption within your game when it doesn’t have the latest version. Additionally, you should back up your saves just in case something goes wrong.

If you are tired of consistently updating these mods, you can find one that automatically does this for you or add on an application that also features this.

Another option you can do is to repair the game within the Origins store. To do this, you must go into your ‘My Game Library’ and right-click on The Sims 4, where the ‘repair’ option will be.

Once everything loads up, check the boxes ‘Enable Custom Content and Mods’ and the ‘Script Mods Allowed’ in the Options menu, which requires you to close and re-open the game (if you have mods on The Sims 4.)

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Kristina Ebanez

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How To Get Debug Items in The Sims 4

1 year 9 months ago

Get Debug Items in The Sims 4 is a pretty important part of playing this life sim, as there are a ton of items that can be seen but aren’t available for your Sim to use or purchase in the game. It is important to note that prior to unlocking debugs that these items require cheats. On console, using cheats will stop your trophy progress. With that in mind, let’s dive right in.

How to Get Debug Items on PC

In order to gain access to Debug Items on PC, you first need to enable cheats. To do that:

  • Press Ctrl + Shift + C
  • Type in ‘testingcheats true’ and then press enter

Now that cheats are enabled, you’ll have to type in two different codes.

  • The first code is “bb.showhiddenobjects” and then press enter
  • The second code is “bb.showliveeditobjects” and press enter again

Once you complete the above steps, you can exit the cheats menu. Head on over to the build/buy shop and search “debug”. The items that were previously hidden will now be available and are marked with **Debug**.

How to Get Debug Items on Console

On console, the process is similar. However, when activating the cheats, the game will alert you that trophy achievement will not be saved.

  • Press all four shoulder buttons on your controller, “L1 + L2 + R1 + R2” on Playstation or “LB + LT + RB + RT” on Xbox
  • Enter “testingcheats true” and followed by pressing “A” on Xbox or “X” on Playstation
  • The game will alert you that trophies will not be available on your current save. Press OK

Provided you accepted the previous condition:

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John Esposito

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Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid Game for PS4 & Nintendo Switch Gets New Gameplay Trailer

1 year 9 months ago

Today Aksys Games released a new trailer of the Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid shoot ’em up by Bushiroad titled Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid Burst Forth!! Choro-gon Breath.

The trailer shows the shoot ’em up gameplay in which we see beloved characters Tohru, Kanna, and Elma as they take on a variety of enemies on the ground and in the air in a traditional vertical scrolling bullet hell layout.

They can use a mix of different attacks (ranged, melee, and Choro-gon Breath) and even activate the Raging Spark to obliterate any enemy on the screen.

We also take a look at the localization, which isn’t exactly prevalent in this kind of game, but certainly never hurts.

Of course, other characters from the popular manga and anime appear, including Kobayashi herself and Lucoa.

As you progress in the game, you can also unlock over 30 beautiful illustrations created especially for the game.

You can watch the trailer below.

Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid Burst Forth!! Choro-gon Breath releases on August 25, 2022, for PS4 and Nintendo Switch.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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How Does Jennifer Walters Become She-Hulk in the MCU

1 year 9 months ago

Wondering how Jennifer Walters becomes She-Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? We’ve got you covered.

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law is set to introduce Bruce Banner’s cousin next month on Disney+. Ahead of its release, new information has come out on how Jennifer Walters gained her powers. To much surprise or not surprise since Disney hasn’t been shy about changing up origin stories, the show will introduce a new origin story for the character.

SPOILER WARNING: The following post will feature minor story spoilers for She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.

How Does Jennifer Walters Become She-Hulk in the MCU – Answered

According to well-known journalist and Marvel collaborator, Matt Ramos, Jennifer Walters will gain her powers through exposure to Bruce Banner’s blood. This happens as a result of a car accident.

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John Esposito

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Roblox & DICK’S Sporting Goods Announce “School of Sport” Crossover

1 year 9 months ago

In a surprise announcement, DICK’S Sporting Goods announced that the company is partnering with Roblox to get users ready for school. “School of Sport” is an interactive experience on the Roblox platform that will infuse sport and style while giving users a chance to compete in a variety of challenges, quests, and obstacle courses.

You can find the full announcement here, as well as the official Twitter post below.

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John Esposito

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Streaming Fans Just Can’t Get Enough Of This Surprising Adam Sandler Slam Dunk

1 year 9 months ago

Ever since Uncut Gems, people have been dying for more Adam Sandler movies, as they just can’t get enough of seeing the guy that usually makes mediocre movies so he can vacation with his friends act his ass off. If you don’t believe me, just take a look at how good his latest film, Hustle, has been doing on Netflix.

Hustle tells the story of a down-on-his-luck basketball scout, Stanley Sugerman (Adam Sandler), who discovers an extraordinary player abroad. When he brings the phenom back without his team’s approval, things get a little crazy.

What follows is a story about growth, failure, and triumph that sports fans will surely love. Since debuting during the week of June 6 – June 12, 2022, Hustle sat in the top 10, earning the following amount of hours viewed each week:

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Andrew McMahon

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A New Glitch Causes Sims to Age Faster in The Sims 4

1 year 9 months ago

The Sims 4 players are a little frustrated this week, as it seems many have encountered a new glitch that causes an accelerated aging process even with the “Long Lifespan” enabled.

Since the release of the latest update, users have claimed that children instantly turn into teenagers and young adults now appear as elders. Additionally, Sims will now cry over everyone missing their birthdays and Mods will be corrupted in the game.

One user has stated how multiple elder Sims died simultaneously and mentioned some significant issues with the Create-A-Sim, as shown here:

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Kristina Ebanez

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Can You Play The Sims 4 on Mac?

1 year 9 months ago

Ever since it rewas leased back in 2014, The Sims 4 has been one of the most popular PC games around, as fans just can’t get enough of living their virtual lives and creating fabulous homes. But what about if you’ve got a Mac? Can you still play The Sims 4 while gaming on a Mac? Here is everything you need to know.

Is The Sims 4 on Mac?

The answer is, yes, The Sims 4 is available digitally on Mac. Anyone who purchases this version gains access to the game on both PC and Mac. According to the official EA website, anyone who already owns The Sims 4 for PC or just purchased the packaged PC-only version of The Sims 4, you can access the Mac version through Origin.

The Sims 4 Mac System Requirements

If you’re gaming on a Mac for The Sims 4, then it is important to know that there are minimum and recommended specs for running the game. We’ve listed them both below.

Minimum system requirements:

  • OS: Metal required. Mac OS® X 10.11 (El Capitan)
  • CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz Processor or better
  • RAM: At least 4 GB RAM
  • HARD DRIVE: At least 15 GB of free space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content and saved games
  • VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT, ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro or better. Video RAM of 256MB or better
  • INPUT: Keyboard and Mouse
  • ONLINE REQUIREMENTS: Internet connection required for product activation.

Recommended system requirements:

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Andrew McMahon

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How To Fix Dev Error 6036 in Warzone

1 year 9 months ago

Error codes are one of the worst things in gaming. Especially when it is something reoccurring, and then you have the fight the game just to be able to play. Warzone is especially guilty of more than one error you might get at any point that seems to happen on any platform. Here’s how to fix Dev Error 6036 in Call of Duty: Warzone.

Fixing Warzone Dev Error 6036

The fact is this one could hit whether you are playing Call of Duty: Warzone on PC or Consoles makes giving out fixes a little more tricky. However, it could be a common issue between either of needing to update the game.

If you are playing on PC, open your BattleNet launcher and find Warzone. Click the settings icon and select the check for updates option. If you want to be safe, you can also click Scan and Repair, but that’s not fully necessary unless you have a bit of time to let the scan go.

There have also been reports that disabling both the Cache Spot and Cache Sun Shadows in the graphics settings for PC players has had some positive effects when it comes to this error.

Dev Error 6036 on Console

For console players, while you don’t have the scan option to check your game files, you can still check and see if a missing update is your problem.

For PlayStation players (same process for both PS4 and PS5) simply hit the PS button to be brought back to the home screen. Hit the Options button and select Check for Update. Just to be safe, also close and restart the game after checking.

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Cameron Waldrop

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Is Tower of Fantasy Free To Play?

1 year 9 months ago

Since it was announced, a big question on MMORPG fans’ minds has been is Tower of Fantasy free to play? As the game feels like a more futuristic, sci-fi version of Genshin Impact, it’s a very valid question. Here is everything you need to know about whether it is one or not.

Is Tower of Fantasy Free To Play?

Yes, Tower of Fantasy is a free-to-play game. Anyone interested in the title can pre-register on the iOS and the Google Play store now. The game can also be wishlisted on Steam and the Epic Games Store for PC before it arrives in August 2022.

As with any free-to-play title, the first question you’ll always end up asking with this one is: does Tower of Fantasy have microtransactions?

Does Tower of Fantasy Have Microtransactions?

The answer is, yes, Tower of Fantasy does have microtransactions. You can purchase these in the store, and it’ll grant you different characters, weapons, and numerous outfits that you would have to get on random loot drops or rolls or by buying them with in-game currency.

Since all these items are also available to unlock in-game, microtransactions are only optional when playing Tower of Fantasy. If you’re short on time and have the cash, though, microtransactions may be something that interests you.

That just about does it for everything you need to know on is Tower of Fantasy free-to-play. If you’re still on the hunt for more info about the series, be sure to check out the rest of Twinfinite to see the rest of our guides, which have plenty of tips, tricks, and FAQs.

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Andrew McMahon

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Top 10 Best Video Game Cats That Are Purrfect in Every Way

1 year 9 months ago

Our feline friends don’t show up in video games that often, which seems to be pretty on par with how cats are in real life. But when cats do make an appearance in games, they almost always leave behind a lasting legacy. Here are 10 of the best cats in video games, in no particular order.

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Brady Klinger-Meyers

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What Does BOH Mean in The Bear? Answered

1 year 9 months ago

The FX/Hulu series has achieved critical acclaim and won viewers over with its unfiltered depiction of working in restaurants and hospitality, but you may be left in the dark when it comes to some of the lingo. One aspect of the series that has received attention from industry veterans is its BOH depiction of restaurants. But what does that mean exactly? Here’s everything we know about what BOH means in The Bear.

What Does BOH Mean In The Bear?

BOH is an acronym for Back of House and is typically considered to be the sections of a restaurant that are closed off to the public and diners. Back of house is the beating heart of any restaurant and is typically where most of the behind-the-scenes action takes place.

The Kitchen typically acts as the center of the back of the house and is managed by the head chef, who supervises kitchen staff, develops menus, orders ingredients, and handles administrative responsibilities. Fans who have worked in the back of the house of restaurants have noted how well the series conveys the chaotic nature of working in the kitchen as well as the tension and toxic behavior which can often be there.

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Bobby Houston

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Gran Turismo 7 Getting Free July Update Tomorrow Including Three New Cars & More

1 year 9 months ago

Today Polyphony Digital and Sony Interactive Entertainment revealed the latest free update (numbered 1.19) for their racing game Gran Turismo 7.

The update will release tomorrow (July 28) and will include three new cars including a couple of legendary rides and a shiny Porsche.

Here’s the list.

  • Porsche 918 Spyder ’13
  • Nissan Skyline Super Silhouette Group 5 ’84
  • Maserati A6GCS/53 Spyder ’54

We are also getting two new Scapes set in Japan, whith one being a tad more on the whimsical side than the other.

The first is titled “Shikoku” and is set at a famous “Dogo Onsen” hot spring in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, aptly located on the island of Shikoku.

It looks like the perfect location if you want to mix photograph your gorgeous supercars immersed in the beauty of traditional Japan.

The second is called “Tomica Town” and it’s dedicated to the popular Tomica brand of die-cast cars that has been active in Japan forever.

Basically, it’s a toy car city where you can take pictures of your real virtual cars.

The announcement came with a trailer, which you can enjoy below.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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Life is Strange: True Colors Getting Novel Prequel Featuring Steph

1 year 9 months ago

You read that right, a novel is coming based off of Life is Strange: True Colors character Steph. The book will be called Steph’s Story and will serve as a prequel to Life is Strange: True Colors, telling the story about her time touring with bandmate Izzie.

The novel is set to release in March 21, 2023 from author Rosiee Thor and publisher Titan Books, so keep an eye out for it. This new novel will be the first time that Life is Strange has translated to a different type of media, but it might be a sign of things to come.

The official announcement was made in a Tweet by the official Life is Strange Twitter Account.

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Cameron Waldrop

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Tower of Fantasy Global Release Date Set for Early August

1 year 9 months ago

Developed by Hotta Games and Level Infinite, Tower of Fantasy is a new shared open-world game that will be free-to-play, with gacha elements. We got to check out the beta earlier this year, and while it does have its rough edges, there’s definitely potential there. The game also finally has an official release date for the global launch, and it’s set for Aug. 11.

Earlier this week, keen-eyed fans noticed that there was some Morse code hidden in a tweet sent out from the game’s official Twitter account, which hinted towards the Aug. 11 release date. The developers have since confirmed via press release that that is the case, which means we only have less than two weeks to go before we’ll finally get to check out the official release.

Tower of Fantasy bears quite a few similarities to Genshin Impact at first glance, but there are many key differences in some of its systems, such as a bigger focus on multiplayer activities (this is basically an MMO, after all) and even a more lenient gacha system. The game has also smashed its pre-registration goals, so there will be plenty of goodies to look forward to when it launches.

Tower of Fantasy is set to be released for PC and mobile devices on Aug. 11, 2022.

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Zhiqing Wan

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PlayStation Plus Games for August 2022 Announced; More Yakuza Games Coming to Extra & Premium Tiers

1 year 9 months ago

Today Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the monthly games that will be granted to PlayStation Plus subscribers in August 2022 at no additional cost.

We’re getting Yakuza: Like A Dragon and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 Cross-Gen Deluxe Bundle for PS5 and PS4, and Little Nightmares for PS4.

The new games will be made available in August o PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers.

If you’re unfamiliar with any, you can read an official description below.

Yakuza: Like A Dragon | PS4, PS5
Level up from underdog to dragon in this action RPG. Ichiban Kasuga, a low-ranking grunt of a low-ranking yakuza family in Tokyo, returns to society after serving 18 years for a crime he didn’t commit. Uncover the truth behind his family’s betrayal while exploring – and fighting – your way across a modern-day Japanese city. Build a party from a ragtag group of society’s outcasts, spending time with them to unlock new abilities and combo skills. Take time off from your quest to immerse yourself in go-karting, arcade games or 50 substories.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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FIFA 23 Deep Dive Trailer Displays Overhauled Dribbling, Contact, Free Kicks & Much More

1 year 9 months ago

Today, EA Sports showed off the big changes that are coming to FIFA 23, all thanks to the exciting new HyperMotion2 technology. In a new Deep Dive trailer, fans get a glimpse at just how much attacking, defending, set pieces, and even movement have been overhauled.

You can check out the new trailer and all of the exciting new re-designs right down below:

POWER SHOTS

A new skill-based, risk versus reward shooting mechanic brings football’s most powerful and impressive shots into the game. Create space away from defenders, pick your spot and trigger a power shot to add additional power to your strike and a chance of the spectacular.

REDESIGNED SET PIECES

A set piece redesign gives you more control over free kicks, penalties and corners, allowing you to choose where you make contact on the ball to change direction, trajectory, curl, and more. Plus an update to camera positions on corners better reflects the drama of dead ball situations.

ADVANCED IMPACT PHYSICS

Only on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Stadia, and PC

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Andrew McMahon

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10 Unexpected MCU Characters We Want on the Marvel’s Thunderbolts Squad

1 year 9 months ago

Marvel’s Thunderbolts was officially confirmed to be coming this past weekend at San Diego Comic-Con, formally putting the rumors and theories to bed about whether or not Marvel Studios would be doing this movie.

This team may have been recently confirmed to be coming, but that doesn’t mean that the team hasn’t already been set up, with projects like Black Widow, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Hawkeye setting the team up. Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ character, Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, looks to be the one that will be putting the team together for the upcoming movie.

The biggest and most likely candidates as members of this team are Kate Bishop (Hawkeye), Baron Zemo, Winter Soldier, Yelena Belova, U.S. Agent, Taskmaster, Ghost, and Abomination. If you go on social media, these are the characters you will almost always see mentioned as going to be part of the lineup. However, going over these likely members is not what we are trying to do here; instead, we will go over the more unlikely members who still have a possibility of joining the lineup.

No lineup has been confirmed, but these are the 10 unexpected MCU characters that we believe the Contessa could also be scouting out for her Thunderbolts team.

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Joel Tapia

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Will There Be a Given Season 2? Answered

1 year 9 months ago

The anime adaptation of Given, which was originally a manga series, received a hugely positive critical reception after having aired in 2019, and so it’s little surprise that many are wondering whether there will be a Given Season 2. Here, we’ll be providing a breakdown of everything we know so far.

Given – Will There Be a Second Season?

Unfortunately, despite overwhelming demand, Given has not yet been renewed for a second season. That doesn’t mean there won’t be a season 2, just that nothing has officially been confirmed by either animation studio Lerche or Crunchyroll.

As for why that is, it’s important to keep in mind the show is a manga adaptation that is directly based on that source material, as were the subsequent movie and live-action drama. The first series was adapted up to chapter 15 of the manga, and the movie up to chapter 28, which corresponds to the end of volume 5. So far, there are 7 volumes of Given manga, meaning that there’s probably quite enough material for a second season anime adaptation.

The manga continues to be produced, but we would imagine that at least another two or three volumes need to be released before a second season can be adapted. If we were to hazard a guess, it seems as though 2023 would be the earliest we would see Season 2 of Given.

Of course, we’ll keep you posted as soon as we hear more. Until then, that’s everything there is to know about whether there will be a Given Season 2. You can check out Twinfinite’s wrap-up of the top 20 best anime while you wait.

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Alex Gibson

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Will The Bear Have a Second Season? Answered

1 year 9 months ago

Want to know if The Bear is going to have a second season? Well, you aren’t alone, as this series has been a massive success for the streaming service, and fans can’t seem to get enough of the dark comedy, which is potentially the most accurate depiction of restaurant life ever put to screen.

The first season has achieved critical acclaim, and the series is slowly but surely growing in popularity. The Bear tells a complete and self-contained story in its first season, but fans can’t help but wonder what comes next for Carmy and the restaurant. Here’s everything we know about whether The Bear will have a second season.

Will The Bear Have A Second Season?

The Bear will indeed have a second season. FX clearly recognize that they have a massive hit on their hands with this one and renewed the bear for a second season only a month after the series first hit the steaming service.

FX Entertainment President Eric Schrier announced, via Variety, that The Bear would be renewed for a second season in a statement praising the series, saying:

The Bear has exceeded our wildest creative, critical and commercial expectations. We deeply appreciate the brilliant work led by creator and co-showrunner Christopher Storer and co-showrunner Joanna Calo. Jeremy Allen White’s lead performance is spectacular, as are those of his co-stars Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Abby Elliott, Lionel Boyce and Liza Colón-Zayas. We can’t wait to get to work on Season Two.

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Bobby Houston

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5 Popular Anime Tropes That Aren’t Actually Annoying

1 year 9 months ago

Just like any other entertainment medium, anime is beyond guilty of being rife with tropes that are so bad you can’t help but roll your eyes. Whether it’s cliche beam fights or bringing characters back from the dead, the genre has plenty of them to go around. 

Yet, just because something has been used a lot in anime doesn’t necessarily mean it is automatically a bad thing. There is actually a reason some tropes exist, as they’re so good, you don’t mind that it is being used again. 

Below, we’ve compiled a list of a few of those anime tropes, explaining why they aren’t actually that annoying. 

Tournament Arcs

Best Anime Tropes

Anime Tropes
Image Source: Toei Animation

When it comes to arc-based tropes, tournaments have to be the one cliche that fans never mind seeing, especially when it is done right. Whether it’s a simple test of finding out who is the best or life or death stakes, this anime trope makes for such a fun storytelling device. 

It allows shows to introduce new characters, spotlight lesser-used ones, and even throw in a few surprise wins here and there. My Hero Academia’s U.A. Sports Festival is a great example of this.

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Andrew McMahon

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A Terrible Gina Carano Thriller Is Somehow Dominating Netflix Right Now

1 year 9 months ago

Some films are just destined for the bargain bin, but that still doesn’t mean you can’t glean some enjoyment from them. Case in point: Daughter of the Wolf has somehow managed to enter Netflix’s Top 10 most watched movies right now. Yes, according to FlixPatrol, the 2019 action-thriller has come out of nowhere to nab the number 10 spot in the streaming giant’s charts today.

The pic stars Deadpool and The Mandalorian’s Gina Carano who plays a former military specialist. After her father passes away, she inherits a large sum of money, and as a result, her son gets captured by a bunch of kidnappers for a hefty ransom. Of course, this badass ex-soldier isn’t going to just lay down and hand over the cash. Instead, she kicks ass and takes names in true renegade style.

Interestingly, Carano isn’t the only familiar face you’ll likely recognise in Daughter of the Wolf. Indeed, Academy award-winning actor and Jaws star Richard Dreyfuss makes an appearance as the big bad villain in true scenery-chewing style. Honestly, on paper, this sounds like it has some potential, perhaps? Unfortunately, critics thought otherwise.

Critically, Daughter of the Wolf holds an underwhelming 22 percent Critical Score on reviews aggregator Rotten Tomatoes and a slightly more respectable 44 percent Audience Score. From what we can gather, both Carano and Dreyfuss are pretty decent in the movie, but a weak script is what lets the film down the most.

Directed by David Hackl (Saw V, Into the Grizzly Maze), Daughter of the Wolf could potentially be an entertaining b-movie in a “turn off your brain” kind of way. I mean, sometimes bad movies can be a fun watch, right? Whether you agree or not, an audience out there sure seems to feel the same way.

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Dylan Chaundy

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Muv-Luv Alternative Total Eclipse Review – It’s a Big Muv-Luv World Out There

1 year 9 months ago

Muv-Luv Alternative Total Eclipse’s anime series that debuted in 2012 has been, for many western fans, the first contact with the Muv-Luv series, but at long last, the visual novel has been released in English.

It’s worth mentioning that this isn’t the usual scenario with the visual novel originating the anime series, which usually is summarized and oversimplified. Things are quite a bit more complex and you can read all about it in our recent interview with the creators.

That being said, the visual novel does offer a much deeper and wider take on the story compared to the anime, which pretty much ends halfway through the story. With this game, you finally get the whole picture.

I should actually say “almost” the whole thing because this Steam release in English doesn’t include the bonus prologue “Burning of the Imperial Capital” which was added to the Japanese PC version following the launch on consoles.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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Best Characters for Left & Right Forward Positions in Mario Strikers: Battle League

1 year 9 months ago

Winning in Mario Strikers: Battle League means having the team that scores the most. But you can’t do that if you don’t have forwards good enough or even skilled enough to make that happen. With a dozen playable characters to play, only a few are suited to play forwards. Here are the best characters for left and right forward positions in Mario Strikers: Battle League.

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Brady Klinger-Meyers

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When Does Tower of Fantasy Release?

1 year 9 months ago

With its stylized aesthetic reminiscent of Genshin Impact, a dystopian setting, and fast-paced combat system, Level Infinite’s upcoming shared open-world RPG has caught the attention of many. But when does Tower of Fantasy release? Here we’ll highlight everything you need to know.

When Does Tower of Fantasy Release? Answered

Tower of Fantasy is set to launch later this summer, with a release date of Aug. 11. The announcement followed a cryptic Tweet from the game’s official channel which included a Morse code hinting at the date. It was then made official toward the end of July.

The date is in keeping with the Q3, 2022, launch window set by the development team earlier this year:

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New Secret Room Uncovered in NieR: Automata, Yoko Taro Explains He Loves Sausage & Beer

1 year 9 months ago

NieR: Automata‘s well of secrets continues to run deep, it would seem. Just last year, it was discovered that by pressing the right button inputs in an early game area, players would be able to jump straight to the secret Ending E sequence. This week, players have uncovered a whole new secret area and a very short cutscene in the game.

The video was originally posted by Reddit user sadfutago, who shows A2 falling through what looks like the Copied City, or perhaps even the very final area in the game. At the very bottom of the area is a church-like room, though it’s impossible to interact with any of the objects in there.

A follow-up video reveals that there was a short cutscene as well, indicating that this area might have been scrapped during development. Crucially, we get a shot of a Lunar Tear, which is a very significant and symbolic flower in the NieR and Drakengard series.

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Zhiqing Wan

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5 Letter Words With O and T as Second and Third Letters – Wordle Game Help

1 year 9 months ago

Six guesses are more than enough for you to uncover the answer in Wordle, that is, if you have a better understanding of what words work and what don’t. In this guide, we’ll go through all the 5-letter words with O as the second letter and T as the third letter to lend you a hand on your quest to maintain a hot streak.

Note that the following list of words has been tested and will work in Wordle. However, if you spot any missing or incorrect words, please inform us via the comments below so we can take a look at the list and update it if necessary.

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Jake Su

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5 Letter Words that Start With M and End With O – Wordle Game Help

1 year 9 months ago

Overcome the difficulty of Wordle with just a little help; in this guide, we’ll go through all of the 5-letter words starting with M and ending with O to give you a good idea of where to start and aid you on the quest to maintain your streak.

Note that the following list of words has been tested and will work in Wordle. However, if you spot any missing or incorrect words, please inform us via the comments below so we can take a look at the list and update it if necessary.

All 5 Letter Words that Start With M and End With O

  • macho
  • macro
  • maiko
  • mambo
  • mango
  • manto
  • matlo
  • matzo
  • mento
  • mesto
  • metho
  • metro
  • mezzo
  • micro
  • milko
  • mimeo
  • misdo
  • misgo
  • molto
  • mondo
  • mongo
  • morro
  • mosso
  • motto
  • mucho
  • mucro
  • mungo

Having prepared yourself with our help, it is time to take on the game proper. In addition, learn to gauge your guesses using the color indicators. Green will represent a letter in the right spot, yellow for a right letter in the wrong spot, and grey means you should omit that letter entirely.

Keep plugging away; eventually, you will get the right answer in six guesses or less. If you’d much rather skip the hassle, here is the answer to today’s puzzle.

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Jake Su

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5 Letter Words that End With TO – Wordle Game Help

1 year 9 months ago

The right preparation will save you plenty of headaches when it comes to a game like Wordle. In this guide, we’ll go through all of the 5-letter words that end with TO to give you a good idea of where to start and aid you on the quest to maintain your streak.

Note that the following list of words has been tested and will work in Wordle. However, if you spot any missing or incorrect words, please inform us via the comments below so we can take a look at the list and update it if necessary.

All 5 Letter Words that End With TO

  • bento
  • canto
  • cento
  • conto
  • datto
  • ditto
  • facto
  • gusto
  • howto
  • junto
  • lento
  • lotto
  • mento
  • molto
  • motto
  • panto
  • pesto
  • petto
  • photo
  • pinto
  • potto
  • punto
  • putto
  • recto
  • santo
  • sexto
  • tanto

With this list of words at your disposal, you are in a much better position to try and overcome Wordle for the day. Using the colors, you can then further refine your answer. Green indicates the right letter in the right position, yellow signifies a correct letter in the wrong position, while grey means that letter is not present in the answer.

Keep plugging away; eventually, you will get the right answer in six guesses or less. If you’d much skip the hassle, here is the answer to today’s puzzle.

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Jake Su

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How to Watch the Ice Age Movies in Chronological Order

1 year 9 months ago

Ice Age is a children’s animated film featuring prehistoric animals. The original cast of characters include a mammoth, sabertooth tiger, a ground sloth, and a human child, all of whom learn to work together to return the young child to their family. It’s a heartwarming and surprisingly funny franchise that has held up over the years, despite many sequels and the growing list of characters. If you’ve never watched one before or have kids you’re sharing them with, here’s how to watch the Ice Age movies in chronological order.

How to Watch the Ice Age Movies in Chronological Order

Every Ice Age Movie in Order, Excluding Short Films

In total, there are six Ice Age movies. It may sound daunting and possibly confusing to keep track of, but the good news is that Blue Sky Studios didn’t release prequels. That means the order you watch them in is the same order in which they were released.

  1. Ice Age (2002)
  2. Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006)
  3. Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009)
  4. Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012)
  5. Ice Age: Collision Course (2016)
  6. The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild (2022)

The other good news is that if you have a Disney+ subscription, you can watch all six films in quick succession. So, warm up some popcorn, grab some candy, and enjoy the movies.

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Brady Klinger-Meyers

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How to Fix No Location Found on iPhone

1 year 9 months ago

Being able to find your iPhone’s location is crucial if it gets lost, misplaced, or stolen. In that case, using Apple’s Find My app can be incredibly helpful. It not only locates your device, but also the devices of friends and family who share their location with you. However, the service relies on having a connection, which also means it doesn’t always work and an error may appear. Here’s what you can do to fix No Location Found on iPhones.

How to Fix No Location Found on iPhone

Check “Find My” App System Status

The first move you should make is to double-check that the Find My app service is currently available. Every now and then, Apple disables the service to make updates or fixes.

  1. Visit Apple’s official System Status page.
  2. The service you’re looking for is “Find My.”

If the Find My service is available, there will be a green dot next to the left. Unfortunately, there’s nothing you can do to change the status. When Apple is finished making changes, the service will be available once again. You would do the same if you’re getting an SSL error with Apple Music.

Update Your iPhone’s OS

If you checked the status for Apple’s services and the Find My service is up and running, then the next step is to update the operating system for your iPhone. This is especially true if the Find My app was working previously and no changes were made to the in-app settings.

  1. Open Settings and select the General tab.
  2. In General, choose Software Update.

Try using the Find My app again after the updates are downloaded and installed.

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Brady Klinger-Meyers

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When Does Ophelia (Thanatos) Release in Dislyte?

1 year 9 months ago

Wondering when Ophelia, AKA Thanatos, will be releasing in Dislyte? Here’s what you need to know.

As part of the upcoming Origami Love update, Dislyte will see the release of three new Espers, including the God of Death, Thanatos. Let’s get right into it.

Dislyte Ophelia (Thanatos) Release Date

Ophelia, or Thanatos, will be released in Dislyte on Aug. 2, Tuesday.

The devs have announced that the game will be undergoing maintenance on Aug. 2, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. UTC. During this time, players won’t be able to log in, but they will be compensated with 300 Nexus Crystals.

This falls in line with previous character releases. Zora, Ahmed, and Ollie were all announced a week before release, and dropped in the game on the following Tuesday. It stands to reason that Ophelia will follow the same schedule as her predecessors.

We’ll update this article with her exact release date and timing once it’s been officially announced, along with any downtime or maintenance periods planned for the update.

All Ophelia Abilities in Dislyte

We do know that Ophelia’s a Wind-attuned Esper, and has been classed as a Fighter. Here’s a preview of her kit:

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Zhiqing Wan

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Soul Hackers 2 for PS5, PS4, Xbox, & PC Reveals Sraosha With New Trailer

1 year 9 months ago

Another daily trailer of the upcoming JRPG Soul Hackers 2 has been released by Atlus, showcasing on one of the demons that will be featured in the game.

This trailer shows off Sraosha, a demon inspired by Zoroastrian mythology that first debuted in the original Soul Hackers’ predecessor Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner in 1995. It also appeared in the recent Shin Megami Tensei V.

Like most daily trailers, we also get the daily horoscope, which sees Scorpio at the top of the fortune ranking and Aries at the bottom.

You can check the trailer out below.

Soul Hackers 2 launches for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC ( both on Steam and on the Windows Store) on August 26, just one day after the Japanese release on August 25.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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New Apex Legends Glitch or Cheat Creates a Squad Wiping Thunder Storm

1 year 9 months ago

Just like any game, Apex Legends is subject to the will of players discovering new glitches and hacks in order to get the upper hand. The newest glitch that’s been making the rounds in the community’s Reddit forum is an interesting one that only Thor the God of Thunder could make happen.

As shown in the above video, the team who suffered at the hands of the glitch were wiped by what appears to be a multitude of Ash’s Arc Snares trapping them in a violent thunder bubble. The exact cause or method on how to perform this is unknown, although some fans are saying it’s because of Rampart’s Amped Cover ability. However, it’s insanely powerful as the team was wiped as soon as they saw it.

While it’s currently being discussed as a potential glitch, many are quick to point out that it could be a new cheat. Earlier this year, a video of a dual-wielding R99 hacker surfaced which likely points to this new technique being a cheat. Hopefully, Apex Legends anti-cheat can pick this up before entire lobbies are swarmed with Ash Arc Snares or before some fans turn to boycotting the game.

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4 Million Users Played Fortnite on Xbox Cloud Gaming as Microsoft Boasts Next-Gen Leadership in North America

1 year 9 months ago

Microsoft is hosting its quarterly financial conference call for investors and analysts and chief executive officer Satya Nadella and chief financial officer Amy Hood talked about the Xbox business.

Nadella claimed leadership in North America among next-gen (actually current-gen) consoles for three quarters in a row, mentioning that Microsoft sold more consoles life-to-date than any previous generation of Xbox.

He also revealed that 4 million people have streamed Fortnite on Xbox Cloud Gaming, and 1 million among them were new to the Xbox ecosystem.

“We offer the best value in the gaming industry. Our Xbox Game Pass Subscription Service includes access to hundreds of games and Xbox Series S is the most affordable next-generation console. We sold more consoles life to date than any previous generation of Xbox, and have been the market leader in North America for three quarters in a row amongst next-gen consoles.

And with Xbox Cloud Gaming, we are bringing games to new ene points. Players now can stream Xbox games on Samsung Smart TVs.

And we partnered with epic games to make Fortnite available for free via the browser. Over 4 million. People have streamed, the game to date, including over 1 million who were new to our ecosystem.”

Hood prefaced the reveal of the outlook by mentioning that it does not include the impact of the acquisition of Activision, which Microsoft still expects to close by the end of this fiscal year (March 2023).

Gaming revenue for the current quarter (between July and September 2022) is expected to decline in the low-to-mid single digits driven by decline in first-party content partly offset by the growth of Game Pass subscribers and consoles.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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