Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for August 30, 2025
A classic by Zora Neale Hurston, a romantasy that is like Project Runway meets Mulan, a Mount Everest thriller, a literature professor's love story, and more of the best deals of the day.
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Tonight’s WWE SmackDown: 4 Hits & 2 Misses August 29
With only one more show before Clash in Paris, WWE looked to set up the final dominoes on tonight’s SmackDown. Much of the focus early was on John Cena’s next match in his retirement tour, but there was also attention paid to the Championship picture overall. While Clash was at the forefront, much of the […] The post Tonight’s WWE SmackDown: 4 Hits & 2 Misses August 29 appeared first on ComicBook.com .
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10 Best Sci-Fi Anime to Watch While Waiting for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2
Image courtesy of Netflix The cyberpunk genre is having a bit of a moment, and sci-fi fans are pretty excited about that fact. Cyberpunk generally portrays high technology in contrast to societal dysfunction and dystopias. Take the beloved Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime, which blasted in and told a harrowing but high-octane story that now lives rent-free in everyone’s heads. Unfortunately, […] The post 10 Best Sci-Fi Anime to Watch While Waiting for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 appeared first on ComicBook.com .
PlayStation Fans Warned About Playing New PS5 Exclusive at Launch
PlayStation fans have been warned about playing a new PS5 exclusive at launch, specifically without the day-one patch. The warning comes from the developer of the PS5 game, which was released today, August 29. In other words, PlayStation fans picking up this PS5 exclusive game today should not try bypassing the update. For those picking […] The post PlayStation Fans Warned About Playing New PS5 Exclusive at Launch appeared first on ComicBook.com .
James Gunn’s DCU Just Made a Surprising Multiverse Reveal (And It Changes DC Canon)
Image courtesy of DC Studios Warning: Spoilers for Peacemaker season 2 below! Peacemaker season 2 has introduced a major reveal about DC’s multiverse in its second episode, one that both opens vast possibilities and greatly expands upon one element of classic DC lore. Peacemaker season 2 is the third installment of James Gunn’s unfolding DCU, though the series is modifying […] The post James Gunn’s DCU Just Made a Surprising Multiverse Reveal (And It Changes DC Canon) appeared first on ComicBook.com .
All 12 Different Versions of Link from The Legend of Zelda Ranked
Image Courtesy of Nintendo Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf are present in almost every single The Legend of Zelda game. Link is in every single one, while Princess Zelda has been in all but two (Link’s Awakening and Tri Force Heroes). Ganondorf has been replaced by an alternate big bad on a few occasions as well. Generally speaking, though, if […] The post All 12 Different Versions of Link from The Legend of Zelda Ranked appeared first on ComicBook.com .
4 The Last of Us Moments That Season 3 Has to Get Right
The Last of Us Season 1 was an incredible adaptation of its source material, expounding on the right things, adding where necessary, and making sure to hit the key moments and do them well. Season 2 was much more of a mixed bag. It did some things incredibly well, like Ellie hunting down Nora and […] The post 4 The Last of Us Moments That Season 3 Has to Get Right appeared first on ComicBook.com .
Kite Man Should Be Batman’s Next Great Nemesis (Yes, Really)
Batman has some of the best villains in comic books. The Joker is perhaps the best known archenemy ever, and even he’s competing against Ra’s al Ghul, Bane, and other heavy-hitting villains like Mister Freeze and Poison Ivy. All of these villains can make a legitimate claim to try and stand at the top of […] The post Kite Man Should Be Batman’s Next Great Nemesis (Yes, Really) appeared first on ComicBook.com .
5 Best Survival Crafting Games You Can Play With Friends
Any game you play with friends instantly becomes exciting. Be that as it may, multiplayer survival crafting games take that feeling to another level. They let you build bases together, discover new areas, and have each other’s backs while fighting. That’s the essence of multiplayer gaming, and when a survival game does it right, nothing […] The post 5 Best Survival Crafting Games You Can Play With Friends appeared first on ComicBook.com .
The 4 Most Influential DC Movies of All Time
images courtesy of Warner Bros. For decades, the only big-screen example of a DC property was 1951’s Superman and the Mole Men and 1966’s Batman, a continuation of the TV series. The latter in particular helped emphasize just how seriously the superhero subgenre was taken as a commercially viable product. It wasn’t. It was a silly, jokey diversion at best. […] The post The 4 Most Influential DC Movies of All Time appeared first on ComicBook.com .
4 Most Tragic Characters on King of the Hill
Disney King of the Hill has been celebrated for nearly 30 years for its grounded humor, relatable characters, and sharp observations about small-town American life. But for all its laughs, the series always made time to focus on bittersweet and often heartbreaking moments. Underneath the show’s satire and subtle jokes, many characters lived quietly tragic lives […] The post 4 Most Tragic Characters on King of the Hill appeared first on ComicBook.com .
Kingdom Hearts 4 Rumor Reveals All of the Game’s Worlds
A new Kingdom Hearts 4 rumor is making the rounds for revealing all of the different worlds players will be visiting while playing the Square Enix game. It has been three years since the announcement of Kingdom Hearts 4 in 2022. Since then, Square Enix has said virtually nothing about the Kingdom Hearts 3 sequel. […] The post Kingdom Hearts 4 Rumor Reveals All of the Game’s Worlds appeared first on ComicBook.com .
Attack on Titan Teams Up With Japan For Wild Crossover
MAPPA Attack on Titan might be over in both its manga and anime adaptation, but it’s hard to keep the Scout Regiment down completely. The anime legacy left by Eren Jaeger and his comrades has remained for years, and it’s sure to stick around for years more. Luckily, this fact means that the Titans and those […] The post Attack on Titan Teams Up With Japan For Wild Crossover appeared first on ComicBook.com .
This Story For Alien: Covenant’s Sequel Would Be The Perfect Ending to Ridley Scott’s Prometheus Trilogy
Ridley Scott got fans of the Alien franchise excited when he indicated in a recent interview that making a sequel to Alien: Covenant is part of his directing agenda before retiring. It was especially good news to hear for Alien diehards who supported Scott’s ambitious prequel film/spinoff Prometheus (2012), and even tolerated that film’s sequel, […] The post This Story For Alien: Covenant’s Sequel Would Be The Perfect Ending to Ridley Scott’s Prometheus Trilogy appeared first on ComicBook.com .
7 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Mistakes You’ll Never Be Able to Unsee
To fans, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is a work of art, and perhaps the most beloved film and book in the series. Alfonso Cuarón completely redefined the look and feel of the Wizarding World, introducing darker tones and a stylish, moody atmosphere that set the stage for the subsequent movies. But for […] The post 7 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Mistakes You’ll Never Be Able to Unsee appeared first on ComicBook.com .
DOOM Lore Explained (& Simplified)
Image Courtesy of Bethesda Softworks DOOM has been a lauded series for almost the entirety of its multi-decade run. It helped pioneer and popularize the first-person shooter genre, leading to many titles that tried to ape its well-tuned and chaotic action. But even though it’s mostly known for its demon-slaying gunplay, DOOM also has an incredible amount of lore that […] The post DOOM Lore Explained (& Simplified) appeared first on ComicBook.com .