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The Doom franchise is legendary for its crazy gameplay that lets us experience some of the most violent alien slaying in the gaming industry. But aside from just that, the lore of the franchise has also been pretty badass, and Doom: The Dark Ages is going to expand on a lot when it comes out on May 15.

Ahead of the game’s release, one of the biggest questions seems to be where this new chapter fits into the Doom timeline. Is it a continuation of Doom Eternal, or a prequel? According to id Software and several previews, The Dark Ages is a full-blown prequel where we’ll see exactly how the Slayer becomes the character we saw in Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal.

Is Doom: The Dark Ages a Prequel or Sequel?

Despite some initial confusion, Doom: The Dark Ages is officially a prequel to both Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal. This...

Kentaro Miura’s Berserk is the most popular dark fantasy manga, and Guts’ journey throughout the story so far evokes many emotions, especially heart-wrenching ones. Guts’ perseverance after all he has gone through is admirable and almost unbelievable, and it’s arguably the most interesting thing about his character.

It propels fans to follow his journey and see him achieve his goal. However, if it wasn’t for one character in the series, Guts might not have made it this far. This character is none other than Skull Knight, a savior shrouded in mystery.

The Skull Knight in Berserk | Credits: Hakusensha

Even though the character has maintained a prominent presence for multiple arcs of the series, there’s not much we know about him. From his identity to why he comes to the rescue every time, there are many questions that spring up at his mere mention. So, here’s how he saved Guts,...

Power Rangers in Space gave Bulk and Skull their coolest moment in the franchise, which also happened to be one of the most iconic Power Rangers entrances in history. The final entry in the Zordon Era, In Space was a direct sequel to Turbo and saw the Power Rangers of Earth set control to outer space following the destruction of the Command Center. While the 1998 season was primarily set off-planet, Power Rangers in Space would sometimes go back to Earth, namely Angel Grove.

As a result, a couple of supporting characters from the Mighty Morphin-Turbo era continued to appear on the show, including Bulk and Skull. Although their presence in the series was now much smaller compared to their weekly appearances in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Bulk and Skull continued to play the role of comic relief while often serving as the point of view characters on Earth. They were...

Skull Kid was cosplayed at Anime North 2024, recreating his outfit and iconic mask. Skull Kid wasn't evil but mischievous, needing to be saved by Link from Majora's influence. Majora's Mask continues to be popular, including being referenced in other titles.

The Legend of Zelda: Majoras Mask stands as one of the most iconic entries in the long-running Nintendo franchise. It was originally made for the Nintendo 64 and featured many unique and memorable characters, bosses, locations, and moments. One such memorable character is the Skull Kid, who was the main antagonist of the title and was recently cosplayed at Anime North 2024.

The picture of the Skull Kid, alongside other Zelda cosplayers, was posted on Reddit by user captainjjb84. The cosplay beautifully recreates the characters outfit, including the eponymous mask that houses the spirit of Majora. It is the details of this cosplay that help it shine and be memorable.

Fear Street trilogy spans centuries with a diverse roster of killers inspired by horror classics like Jason Voorhees and Michael Myers. Skull Mask, Camp Nightwing Killer, Ruby Lane, The Milkman, and more haunt Shadyside, each with a unique backstory and terrifying presence. Fear Street's unique timeline allows for a blend of familiar horror tropes and refreshing twists, setting the stage for potential spin-offs.

The Netflix Fear Street trilogy takes place in three different periods, with the Fear Street killers tormenting the town of Shadyside over several centuries. Fear Street is inspired by a book series by author R.L. Stine. The first movie, Fear Street: 1994, introduced viewers to Shadyside, Ohio, and its sinister, serial killer-ridden history. Fear Street 1-3 follow Shadyside teens Deena, Sam, Josh, Simon, and Kate, as they come face-to-face with the towns most notorious killers from history. Through Josh, who researches past massacres, details of the Fear Street killers are revealed.

In the Marvel Universe's latest possible future, the world is still haunted by H-Day, a battle with the artificial intelligence Ultron that resulted in the deaths of many heroes.

The elderly Steve Rogers was recruited by Luke Cage, who formed an underground resistance called the Defenders to fight against totalitarian forces. Steve retook the Super-Soldier Serum and became Captain America once more, recruiting Ms. Marvel, Thor, a new Hawkeye and Tony Stark, now housed in a robotic body, to his cause.

James Stark, the son of Iron Man and the Wasp, has been corrupted by his mentor, who was revealed to be the Red Skull in disguise. With James' help, the Red Skull launched a government coup, killing the U.S. President and battling the Avengers in Washington, DC.

During the battle, the Red Skull unleashed his secret weapon: the Hulk! 

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Brie Larson isn't wanting to say too much about her future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

As The Marvels did not do too well in movie theaters, the future of Brie Larson in the MCU is currently unclear. A direct sequel to The Marvels doesn't seem to be very likely, though even if that doesn't happen, Larson could potentially return as Captain Marvel in other MCU projects. While at the SAG Awards, Larson was asked by Extra about her potential return in the MCU, but she dodged giving a clear answer about what might happen to her character moving forward. When asked about what's coming up with her and Marvel, Larson said, "I don't have anything to say about that."

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In the dark universe of Old Man Logan, Deadpool and Wolverine are manipulated into killing every other hero on Earth, with Deadpool killing the Avengers and Wolverine slaughtering the X-Men. The supervillains under Red Skull's leadership brainwash both Deadpool and Wolverine, turning them into killing machines, leading to the downfall of the heroes. Despite their efforts to make amends, the memory and impact of their violent actions remain, as it was ultimately Wolverine and Deadpool who killed the heroes, not the villains.

The Marvel Universe is full of godlike beings and people who can warp reality or control the weather, but few heroes are as consistently dangerous as Wolverine and Deadpool. One dark universe proved just how deadly these two are when they were manipulated into killing every other hero on Earth. While Wolverine was tricked into slaughtering the X-Men, Deadpool dealt with everyone else.

Marvel has plenty of...

Warning! This article contains spoilers for the upcoming Power Rangers Unlimited: The Coinless It is unheard of for someone other than a Power Ranger to have their own zord, as each zord is directly connected with each its corresponding Power Ranger. However, in the Power Rangers’ darkest timeline, that unofficial rule was officially broken, as one icon from the original ‘90s series finally got their own zord: Bulk.

Bulk is one half of the iconic Mighty Morphin Power Rangers duo Bulk and Skull. Those two were introduced as light-hearted, kid-friendly bullies who picked on the teenagers who were secretly the Power Rangers, which is ironic given the fact that the Power Rangers were Bulk and Skull’s heroes. While the two bullies were little more than comedic relief in the ‘90s series, they both become a great deal more than that in the World of the Coinless. The World of...

Warning! This article contains spoilers for the upcoming Power Rangers Unlimited: The CoinlessWhile it may have been the darkest timeline for the rest of the Power Rangers characters, Bulk and Skull seemed to be thriving in the dystopian wasteland that became of their once-great Angel Grove of the original ‘90s series, though Skull a tad bit more so, as he got what both of them always wanted. Skull became a Power Ranger–the Red Ranger, to be exact. In fact, Skull became something more than just the new Red Ranger, but the commander of an entire Red Ranger legion.

Farkas Bulkmeier and Eugene Skullovitch aka Bulk and Skull were introduced in the original ‘90s Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series as bullies (in the most kid-friendly way imaginable). Bulk and Skull picked on the teenagers who were secretly the Power Rangers, all while practically worshiping the Power Rangers themselves. While they...

The Avengers are Marvel’s biggest and longest-lasting super-team, with an ever-evolving roster that’s changed countless times over the decades One of the most important periods in the team's history was the 2000s, with many memorable members joining during that decade.

Ever since the original team left and Captain America recruited a group of three reformed supervillains to take their place, the Avengers line-up has been in near-constant flux. Members come and members go, but perhaps the biggest shake-up since “Cap’s Kooky Quartet” came in the 2000s. That was when writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist David Finch launched New Avengers, a revamp of the team that completely changed the direction of the Avengers roster ever since. In addition to mainstays Captain America and Iron Man, new members such as Wolverine, Luke Cage, and Spider-Woman brought a completely different dynamic to the fore, shifting the landscape of the...

Releasing on Apr. 5 of this year, Universal Pictures, Illumination, and Nintendo found immense success on all fronts with The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The computer-animated adventure vibrantly transported fan-favorite characters like Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad, and many others to the big screen, and with household names like Chris Pratt, and Jack Black (whose portrayal of a musical-inclined Bowser went viral online shortly after), Anya Taylor-Joy and Keegan-Michael Key rounding out the voice cast, people of all ages crowded the movie theaters to see this wonderful adaptation.

Becoming the highest-grossing film based on a video game and totaling more than a billion dollars worldwide, there is no question that Nintendo has won at the box office. Considering the illustrious Japanese company has created many original characters over the years to accompany their home consoles, the question now becomes which of these video game IPs under Nintendo’s umbrella is next in...

Anthony Hopkins found his days playing Odin in the Thor franchise "pointless" instead of challenging.

Hopkins was one of many Marvel Cinematic Universe stars who made comments about the ever-expanding franchise in an exclusive article in The New Yorker. For the accomplished actor who earned two Academy Awards for his work in The Silence of the Lambs and The Father, Hopkins was dismissive about his work portraying Odin, the King of Asgard and father to Thor (Chris Hemsworth). "They put me in armor; they shoved a beard on me," Hopkins recalled. "Sit on the throne, shout a bit. If you're sitting in front of a green screen, it's pointless acting it."

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Hopkins' harsh feelings about the Odin role are a stark contrast to when he made his MCU debut in 2011's Thor. Contemplating retirement before being cast,...

The Asian American experience will be different from person to person. And although many on-screen depictions highlight the more universal and timeless topics, such as generational gaps, cultural estrangement and racism, Viet Nguyen and Chris Dinh’s 2015 horror-comedy Crush the Skull instead focuses on its protagonist’s utmost dilemma; he and three other robbers inadvertently break into a serial killer’s house and then become trapped. Yet beneath the movie’s plot-driven exterior lies an overlooked but important example of Asian representation.

In Hollywood movies from both the past and present, Asians have a tendency to be the supporting character rather than the lead. And if they’re lucky, they may be given an occupation other than a doctor or a scientist of some kind. In more problematic cases, the Asian character is rooted in Orientalism or a product of Yellow Peril. Mister Wing from the original Gremlins, played to the max by Keye Luke,...

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as being a big, badass space marine. The huge armor, the massive guns, it all makes for perfect video game material. Few space marines are bigger or more badass than those in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, and Boltgun, a new retro first person shooter from Auroch Digital, absolutely knows it. Throughout three chapters of eight levels each you turn all varieties of monsters, cultists and chaos marines into piles of pixelated gore with a wide array of devastating weapons. It’s not without its issues, but when everything clicks into place it’s on fire like a Grey Knight’s Incinerator.

Boltgun is the latest entry in the “boomer shooter” subgenre that chases after the feeling of Doom, Quake, and other classic shooters of that era. In a gaming landscape where we heavily rely on recharging health and waist high cover, it’s refreshing...