"Resident Evil Requiem" stands as one of the franchise’s strongest modern entries, seamlessly blending suffocating survival horror with explosive action. Through the parallel journeys of Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy, the game delivers tense atmosphere, compelling character growth and standout creature design, proving the series still knows how to balance fear and firepower.
Markiplier’s feature debut adapts "Iron Lung" into a claustrophobic sci-fi horror film that shines in atmosphere, cinematography and sound design but stumbles in pacing and character development. The result is an ambitious, technically impressive passion project that never fully escapes its storytelling limitations.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A pushes the franchise forward with a bold new direction, featuring faster battles, the return of Mega Evolution and a darker, more mature story set in Lumiose City. While its focused setting and themes show real ambition, limited scope and uneven visuals keep it from fully realizing its potential.
"Tron: Ares" won’t blow your mind narratively, but it’s a visual and sonic feast worth experiencing. It’s both a love letter to and a reflection of our digital age — beautiful, noisy and occasionally hollow, but impossible to look away from.
Justin Tipping’s "Him", produced by Jordan Peele, sets up with style but drops the ball when it comes to substance. Despite strong performances and striking visuals, the horror flick fumbles its themes and leaves audiences with more confusion than chills.
After over eight years of anticipation, "Hollow Knight: Silksong" delivers a bold, uncompromising sequel that sharpens everything fans loved about the original. Team Cherry’s latest masterpiece pairs punishingly precise combat with breathtakingly vibrant environments, weaving a rich narrative through Hornet’s journey in Pharloom. Its relentless difficulty may test even seasoned players, but the game’s fluid mechanics, expansive world and compelling character writing make the long wait worthwhile.
The summer 2025 movie season delivered a wide spectrum of blockbusters, from superhero reboots and animated experiments, to franchise finales and unexpected originals. Some titles, such as "Jurassic World: Rebirth," stumbled under the weight of formula and nostalgia. Others, including James Gunn’s "Superman," Zach Cregger’s "Weapons" and the animated "K-Pop Demon Hunters," showcased the creative spark that defined the strongest offerings. Together, these films reflected both the limits of Hollywood’s reliance on familiar properties and the audience’s growing appetite for bold new directions.
"Drop" is a thrilling blend of technology and suspense, anchored by Meghann Fahy’s standout performance. While the deeper themes are under explored and pacing can be uneven, the film delivers an exhilarating ride full of twists and tension, keeping viewers on edge throughout.
Alex Scharfman’s directorial debut delivers on its promises of a gory, splatterfest creature feature, with great heart from leads Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega, but stumbles with its attempts of class satire.
Third-year sport and entertainment management student Kiki D’Apolito poses for a portrait outside the Kennedy Greenhouse on Feb. 17, 2026. D'Apolito will be the next speaker of the student senate for the 2026-27 school year.
FILE — Senior edge rusher Caleb Herring talks to the media at the Jerri and Steve Spurrier Indoor Practice Facility on Feb. 25, 2026. Herring transfered to South Carolina after three years with Tennessee.
FILE — Fifth-year catcher Talmadge LeCroy catches a strike at home plate during the game against Northern Kentucky University on Feb. 13, 2026. LeCroy recorded a season record of 13 putouts.
Redshirt senior guard Kobe Knox boxes out defending players during the game against Kentucky on Feb. 24, 2026. The Gamecocks were defeated by the Wildcats 72-63.
Redshirt senior guard Meechie Johnson performs a layup during the game against Kentucky on Feb. 24, 2026. Johnson made three steals, his highest of the season.