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What makes a video game adaptation intriguing is the additional scenes and the new characters, isn’t it? That way, we can navigate the storyline and experience the character arcs differently. For instance, The Last Of Us Season 2 introduces us to Benjamin, the little bunch of naughtiness of Tommy and Maria, but we didn’t get to meet the boy in the video game. So, things will be different for the leaders of the Jackson community in the TV show compared to the source material.

In The Last of Us Season 1 Episode 6, Maria talks about his son Kevin, who died during the outbreak. Now, it seems she will finally get to experience motherhood in Season 2, which she has craved for a long time.

Besides that, Joel lost his daughter years ago, and after that, he found a surrogate daughter in Ellie. However, the disaster that took place in South Lake City took Ellie far from him. Despite being in front of him in Jackson, Ellie never talks to him like she used to in Season 1. So, Benjamin, at least, gives Joel reasons to laugh at his naughty acts.

The way he called out to ‘Uncle Joel‘ was enough to melt our hearts. After that, he sat on Joel’s lap and started looking at the map. The loneliness that Joel had been experiencing after Ellie stopped talking to him was relieved for some time with Benjamin’s arrival. To be precise, the little boy comes as a breath of fresh air in a world full of deadly creatures and toxicities.

Even though the premiere episode didn’t give us a significant amount of time to explore Benjamin’s character, we may see him win more hearts with his role in the upcoming episodes. Also, since it’s a TV-original character, the path that the show takes with Benji will definitely be interesting for the entire fandom.

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Aparna is the Senior Entertainment Writer at Beebom. She started her professional journey in the retail industry but her admiration for films and TV shows pulled her into the field of entertainment writing where she has experience writing for various well-known publishers including Otakukart, Sportskeeda, Game Revolution, Forever Geek and Dexerto.

2025 is a big year since it’s the year that will mark the revival of the DC cinematic universe, with Superman being the first release from the production house under the leadership of James Gunn. However, getting this new and more accurate version of Superman to be liked by the masses is turning out to be a challenge, considering some people cannot move on from the now dissolved DCEU. However, looking at the trailer, I believe this movie will do wonders. So, if you are excited about the upcoming movie, let me tell you all about the Superman 2025 trailer, release date, cast, plot, and everything else we know.

What Is the Superman (2025) Release Date?

Superman is set to release on July 11, 2025. Initially, this movie was named Superman Legacy, but was later renamed to just Superman. James Gunn made the revelation that this movie is the first project to come out of DCU while revealing his roadmap for DC Studios on January 31, 2023. The commendable part of this is that the movie is releasing on the date that was announced two years ago, without facing any delay, despite several roadblocks.

What Does the Superman Trailer Reveal?

The first official trailer for Superman 2025 was released three months ago, and it would be an understatement to say that it took the internet by storm. This trailer was goosebumps-inducing for fans who grew up reading Superman comics because, by the looks, the movie embodies exactly what Superman stands for: hope. Some time back, we also got an exclusive five-minute clip of Superman, which was an extension of the first trailer with a few minutes of extra footage.

The 5-minute Superman trailer has brought us the first look at Superman’s Fortress of Solitude and his robot helpers. We also get to see Krypto, the Superdog, and Lex Luthor, the big bad villain of the Superman movie.

What Is In the Superman 2025 Cast?

Superman will feature a brand new cast as compared to what we have seen before in the now dissolved DCEU. David Corenswet has been cast as the new Superman actor in the upcoming Superman movie. Rachel Brosnahan will take up the role of Lois Lane, and Skyler Gisondo will appear as Jimmy Olsen. This time around, The Man of Steel is not going to be alone but will be accompanied by several heroes, like Guy Gardner/Green Lantern, played by Nathan Fillion, Hawkgirl, played by Isabela Merced, Mister Terrific, played by Edi Gathegi, and Anthony Carrigan appearing as Rex Mason/Metamorpho.

As the antagonist, we will get to see Nicholas Hoult in the role of Lex Luthor. Moreover, other super-talented actors such as Frank Grillo will appear as Rick Flag Sr., María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer, and Sean Gunn will appear as Maxwell Lord.

Superman Cast List

• David Corenswet– Clark Kent/Superman
• Rachel Brosnahan – Lois Lane
• Skyler Gisondo– Jimmy Olsen
• Nathan Fillion– Guy Gardner/Green Lantern
• Isabela Merced– Hawkgirl
• Edi Gathegi– Mister Terrific
• Anthony Carrigan– Rex Mason/Metamorpho
• Nicholas Hoult– Lex Luthor
• Frank Grillo– Rick Flag Sr.
• María Gabriela de Faría– The Engineer
• Sean Gunn– Maxwell Lord

What Could Be the Plot of Superman?

The plot of Superman (2025) is largely unknown as of now, but there are certain details we are aware of. First off, this movie is not going to explore the hero’s origin at all and will bring us the aspect of Clark’s life where he is trying to balance his life as a reporter and the mightiest superhero on the face of Earth. In an interview, James Gunn also shared that this movie is going to be inspired by a comic run titled “All-Star Superman”.

If you are not familiar with this comic, Superman gets an overdose of solar radiation that starts killing him slowly. So, being the hero he is, he dedicates the time that was left for him to doing as much good as he could. Now, I’m not sure how exactly this story will be adapted, so let’s wait and see what happens and stay tuned with us for more updates.

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Shashank Shakya is an entertainment writer at Beebom. He has completed his Bachelors (Honors) in English Literature and is a published author.

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Samsung launched the Galaxy S25 series in January. Like previous models, the focus is still on powerful cameras. One key upgrade is the 50 MP ultra-wide-angle lens on the Galaxy S25 Ultra. On paper, it sounds like a big improvement. But recent reports suggest a serious issue with this new camera.

Galaxy S25 Ultra’s Ultra-Wide Camera Shakes at 0.6x Zoom

Many users have noticed a strange problem. When using the 0.6x zoom level, the ultra-wide camera starts shaking. This isn’t a slight movement—it’s a violent shake that ruins photos and videos. Users say it makes the camera nearly unusable at that setting.

At first, this may have seemed like a small issue. But now, the reports are growing. Complaints are coming from the U.S., Europe, and India. It appears that this isn’t just affecting a few people—it’s a widespread problem.

No Fix from Basic Troubleshooting

People have tried simple fixes. They’ve restarted their phones. They’ve cleared the camera app’s cache and data. But nothing has worked. The shaking keeps happening.

So far, Samsung hasn’t released a statement. Users are still waiting to hear something official.

Hardware May Be the Cause

Some users believe the issue is hardware-related. One person shared their experience online. They took their Galaxy S25 Ultra to a Samsung service center. The technicians said it was a hardware fault. Samsung ended up replacing all the cameras on the phone.

“Today I had to send my device to the Samsung service partner. Samsung said it was a hardware problem. After the service replaced all the cameras, the problems were fixed,” the user said.

Still No Official Response

The problem is serious, and the number of affected users is growing. Many hope Samsung will acknowledge the issue soon. Until then, users may need to visit service centers for help.

If you own a Galaxy S25 Ultra and are seeing this issue, keep an eye on Samsung’s forums and updates. A fix might come soon, but for now, the cause seems to be hardware, not software.

Dead Rails has two types of currency: the one you get by selling valuables during the escape, and the Treasury Bonds that allow you to purchase all sorts of classes, boosts, and equipment before the run even starts. Bonds look like small, reddish currency scattered across various structures inside the game’s ghost towns. This rare and valuable currency can change the course of the run. If you want to get this reddish note for yourself, keep reading as we list out how to get Bonds in Dead Rails right here.

How to Get Bonds in Dead Rails

Treasury Bonds are the main currency item in Dead Rails, and farming them becomes essential if you want to be the best among your friends and win more runs. You’ll find bonds in lots of structures during the escape. However, the whole run will be futile if you don’t know where to look for them. So, here is the list of all locations where you can find the Bonds in the game:

1. Completing the Run and Challenges

If you are a good survivor and manage to get through the end of the run, you’ll get 10 Bonds in the Normal mode, while 20 in Nightmare mode.

Not only does completing the run give you Bonds, but also consider looking at the Challenge board in the lobby. You’ll find a list of in-game challenges or quests like Tame a Unicorn or Bounty Hunter. Once you do these tasks during the run, the number of bonds will automatically be added to your account.

2. Towns and Bank Loot

Sometimes, you’ll find a large ghost town crawling with zombies during your journey. The buildings in this town have a good chance of containing 4-6 Dead Rails Bonds. So, bring out your weapon and consider riding a horse while shooting the zombies, as you will have an upper hand at outrunning them any time.

Furthermore, if one of those buildings inside is a Bank, a zombie with a long white beard and hat will be there. Kill this peculiar zombie to get the bank code in Dead Rails from him, which will contain a five-digit password.

Use the password to open the Bank Vault, or you may simply light a Dynamite to blast off the Vault door. Inside the vault, you’ll find 4-6 Treasury Bonds. However, if the Vault is broken, you’ll most likely find less.

However, do note that there’s one such town named Sterling Town that won’t contain any zombies at the main buildings. However looting these structures can hand you about 4-6 Bonds in all.

3. Raid Fort Construction

The Fort Construction is around 10-30 km or 50-60 km and is a high-risk area. It’s only recommended to head inside if you have proper guns with decent ammo and a decent piece of armor, as gun-wielding zombies will spawn here.

Once inside, ensure you kill all the zombies and Captain Prescott. Killing the Captain will grant you the key to the Vault. When you open the Vault, you’ll find a 6-7 Bonds alongside a Canon.

4. Raid the Tesla Lab

The Tesla Lab again falls around the 10-30 km or the 50-60 km mark and interchanges its position with the Fort Construction area. Here, you must first collect all the body parts of Nikola Tesla and perform the summoning ritual. Check out our linked guide to better understand how to go about it.

Once the ritual is done, a wave of Scientist zombies will start appearing through the entrance of the Lab. The best strategy is to climb up the wheel in the right room and wait for the zombies to cluster at the entrance. Now you can use AoE attacks like Dynamites, Molotov, Holy Water, or the Crucifix to deal with this group of monsters.

Finally, at the end of the wave, you’ll find a handful of bonds (approximately four) in the Central area in front of the table where you summoned Tesla.

5. Raid the Castle

The Castle is another risky structure that spawns just before the 40 km checkpoint. This one will be more difficult than all you’ve experienced before since it contains large groups of Werewolves and Vampires.

We recommend arriving at the structure around 4-5 AM in-game time to have complete daylight during the raid. Furthermore, you must be equipped with proper armor and ammunition to help you take on the enemies from a long range.

Once the raid is complete, you can claim all the loot available inside the Castle, and you can get around 6 bonds along with Gold, Silver, Vampire Knife, and other Valuables.

6. Raid the Outlaws’ Town

Finally, at the end of the Dead Rails journey, you will come across the Outlaws Town that houses the human enemies, the Outlaws. They will carry a gun, and a couple of them will be equipped with a Turret guarding the area from the top of the tower.

Make sure you slow down your train and enter the area with caution. We recommend you have a long-range gun, such as a Rifle or Bolt-Action Gun, to shoot enemies from far away.

Once the base is clear, head inside and don’t turn the wheel to lower the bridge yet. You must take your time to loot the huts, where you can find around 10 Treasury Bonds in Dead Rails.

After you’ve looted the area, you can turn the wheel and either wait to clear out the final wave of enemies or go down the bridge and stand on top of a wooden platform to let the time pass, and you win the round.

7. Using Bonds Using Robux

Apart from the in-game ways to collect Bonds, you can also consider buying them using Robux. Here is the price list of different amounts of Bonds you can get by spending real money:

• 5 Bonds: 49 Robux
• 10 Bonds: 79 Robux
• 20 Bonds: 129 Robux
• 50 Bonds: 199 Robux

Since completing a single run easily yields more than 30 bonds, we highly recommend against wasting money on this.

All Uses of Bonds in Dead Rails

1. Buy Classes

As we have already discussed earlier, the Treasury Bonds can be used to buy character classes and ammunition, boosts, armor, and first aid kits at the lobby before the run begins. That said, here is the list of all character classes you can buy, along with the price in Bonds in Dead Rails:

• Miner: 15 Bonds
• Doctor: 15 Bonds
• Arsonist: 20 Bonds
• The Alamo: 50 Bonds
• Conductor: 50 Bonds
• High Roller: 50 Bonds
• Cowboy: 50 Bonds
• Vampire: 75 Bonds
• Survivalist: 75 Bonds
• Priest: 75 Bonds
• Zombie: 75 Bond
• Ironclad: 100 Bonds

2. Buy Items

As we mentioned above, you can use Bonds in Dead Rails to buy items. However, do note that although the classes are permanent, the items you buy at the beginning of the run will be of one-time use. So, here is the list of all items you can buy at the start of the journey using the bonds:

• Bandage: 1 Bond
• Snake Oil: 2 Bonds
• Helmet: 7 Bonds
• Chest Armor: 10 Bonds
• Coal: 2 Bonds
• Molotov: 2 Bonds
• Rifle: 5 Bonds
• Rifle Ammo: 2 Bonds
• Shotgun: 3 Bonds
• Shotgun Shells: 2 Bonds
• Revolver: 3 Bonds
• Revolver Ammo: 2 Bonds

And that’s how you can get and use Bonds in Dead Rails. So, were you aware of so many places where you can get Bonds inside the game? Let us know in the comments below!

The launch of the OPPO K13 5G in India has been set for April 21, 2025. OPPO has announced this on the phone’s launch date. The price is set below ₹20,000 (about $235), fulfilling the demand for an affordable option enriched with features for cost-sensitive customers.

As for the specifications, the K13 5G features a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 processor, LPDDR4X RAM, and UFS 3.1 storag. According to OPPO the phone’s AnTuTu score exceeds 790,000, which indicates that it will be reliable for day-to-day tasks as well as gaming on the device.

OPPO K13 5G Launching in India on April 21: All You Need to Know

Ensuring efficient cooling of the device during demanding procedures, the phone’s 5700mm² vapor chamber and 6000mm² graphite sheet work synergistically to manage heat.

One of K13 5Gs highlights comes in the form of battery life. Equipped with a colossal 7000mAh battery, the phone can endure demands for long periods of time. Along with SuperVOOC 80W fast charging, OPPO claims the phone can achieve 62% charge within 30 minutes and sustain robust battery performance for up to five years.

Visibility in sunlight is no longer a challenge as the 6.67 inches AMOLED display features a brightness of 1200 nits alongside FHD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz.

A 50MP main camera is located on the back. Users can take advantage of several AI features, including AI Clarity Enhancer, AI Unblur, AI Reflection Remover, and AI Eraser, to refine their photos within moments.

Other features include stereo speakers for better sound and an IR blaster to control home devices. It runs on ColorOS 15, based on Android 15, right out of the box. OPPO has added smart tools like Screen Translator, AI Writer, and AI Summary for improved productivity.

Gamers will appreciate the phone’s exclusive antenna layout, designed to reduce signal drops when held sideways. It also uses AI LinkBoost 2.0 with a 360° ring antenna and smart network switching. This ensures better connectivity in places with weak signals, like elevators and basements.

So, the OPPO K13 5G will be available in two colors: Icy Purple and Prism Black. More details, including exact pricing and storage variants, will be announced at the launch event.

Ellie is the heart and soul of The Last of Us. In 2023, she melted our hearts with her innocent giggles and silly jokes. The post-apocalyptic series introduced us to her after 20 years of the virus outbreak. She became a ray of hope for humanity; we also learned a few things about her that make more sense now with the arrival of TLOU Season 2. However, the latest episode hinted at new information about our favorite character, and fans wonder if Ellie is gay in TLOU. Here we have answered this question.

Spoiler Warning:

This post contains major spoilers from the TV Show as well as the video game. So, read at your own risk.

Is Ellie a Queer Character in The Last Of Us?

Yes, Ellie is indeed gay in The Last Of Us; that’s what the downloadable content called ‘Left Behind’ hinted at in 2014. However, this is a piece of information about Ellie that only video game fanatics have been acquainted with so far. The TV show fans might have also guessed this after watching the sequence of Riley and Ellie in TLOU Season 1 Episode 7. It happens when Ellie is protecting an injured Joel from the zombies and any other threat; she recalls her time in the FEDRA’s boarding school.

One night, when Ellie was asleep, someone sneaked into her room, waking her up. It was Riley, her only best friend, who had joined Fireflies and wanted to spend some quality time with Ellie for the last time. She took Ellie to an abandoned mall, where she had planned some surprises for her best friend. The duo spent time laughing, talking, and playing games in the arcade. However, suddenly, we get to witness a romantic equation between them.

Ellie leaves Riley behind after learning that she will be leaving for the Atlanta QZ the next day. However, she doesn’t want to let her friend go without bidding a proper goodbye, so she returns. After coming back, the duo shares a small kiss, and that’s when we get a hint at Ellie’s sexuality. However, at that time, Ellie was too young to focus too much on her sexual preferences, so that remained an untouched topic of debate for years.

Ellie Experiences Love Through Dina in TLOU Season 2 Episode 1

In the TLOU Season 2 Episode 1, we meet Dina, Ellie’s new best friend in Jackson. She is the one to comfort Ellie in the ongoing season, as the latter has no one else to talk to after growing harsh towards Joel. However, it seems Ellie feels differently about Dina. In the Jackson party sequence, Ellie smiles, watching Dina dance with the other people. Later, when Dina holds her hand for a dance, the duo shares a kiss, which is interrupted by an elderly adult who reminds the two that it’s a family event.

In The Last Of Us Part 2 game, Dina gives birth to her and Jesse’s son after the latter’s death. So, Ellie becomes the child’s adoptive mother, and the three of them start living together peacefully until Ellie decides to go after Abby to avenge Joel’s death. 

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Aparna is the Senior Entertainment Writer at Beebom. She started her professional journey in the retail industry but her admiration for films and TV shows pulled her into the field of entertainment writing where she has experience writing for various well-known publishers including Otakukart, Sportskeeda, Game Revolution, Forever Geek and Dexerto.

A game’s story mode is built by introducing impactful characters. Like all its other games, Rockstar successfully delivered this in Grand Theft Auto V as well. Although there are three playable protagonists, the side characters and interactive NPCs play a major role in the game’s progression. If you also want to know about all of them, keep reading as we turn the pages back and reveal all the GTA 5 characters’ names, along with their roles in the game.

GTA 5 Main Characters

Let us start the GTA 5 character guide with our beloved protagonists: Michael, Franklin, and Trevor. While all of them are available as playable characters, you must progress through the story to unlock them. Once you unlock them, you can switch characters in GTA 5 to play any of them.

Michael De Santa

• Date of Birth: November 25, 1965 (gravestone)/ 1968 (mentioned by friends)
• Played By: Ned Luke

The story of GTA 5 revolves mostly around the main character, Michael Townley, aka Michael De Santa. In the game’s prologue, he is one of the three playable characters who betrayed his best friend, Trevor. However, as the story progresses, it is revealed that Michael was trapped by the FBI into making a deal that helped him get his new identity. With his wife, Amanda, spending all the money away, Townley jumped back into the world of crime.

Franklin Clinton

• Date of Birth: June 11, 1988
• Played By: Shawn Fonteno

Along with Michael De Santa and Trevor Philips, Franklin Clinton is a central playable character in GTA 5 and is well-liked by players. He was raised in Los Santos and, before his tragic meeting with Michael on a repossession job, was a member of a gang with Lamar Davis. As a result, Franklin and Trevor formed a partnership in which Michael served as a mentor to Franklin, who even showed his loyalty by saving Michael several times.

Trevor Philips

• Date of Birth: November 14, 1967
• Played By: Steven Ogg

Playable in Grand Theft Auto 5 alongside Michael De Santa and Franklin Clinton, Trevor Philips is a volatile former bank robber and drug lord. Trevor is the most ruthless and insane of the GTA 5 trio. He owns Trevor Philips Enterprises in Blaine County and is well-known for his fiery temper and deep emotional reserves.

When Trevor reunites with Michael in Los Santos after nine years of mistakenly thinking he was dead, it leads to a string of heists during which he also develops a mentoring relationship with Franklin.

GTA 5 Antagonist Characters

A good story needs good villains to make it good, and GTA 5 nailed that part. While the whole of Los Santos is filled with drug lords and gangs, you encounter plenty of iconic antagonists throughout the story. Here are all the GTA 5 villain characters.

Devin Weston

• Date of Birth: August 17, 1962
• Played By: Jonathan Walker

Billionaire business tycoon Devin Weston serves as the primary antagonist in GTA 5. Living without restraint, he manipulates Michael, Franklin, and Trevor through unpaid repo jobs and corrupt dealings with agent Steve Haines. His betrayal and threats against Michael’s family ultimately lead to the protagonists’ vengeful retaliation.

Steve Haines

• Date of Birth: February 16, 1975
• Played By: Robert Bogue

Federal Investigation Bureau agent Steve Haines is another main villain character in GTA 5. Introduced by Dave Norton, Haines manipulates Michael, Franklin, and Trevor into performing his illicit tasks by leveraging his influence over Norton. Ultimately, Haines orders Franklin to assassinate Trevor, believing him to be the biggest threat.

Wei Cheng

• Date of Birth: 1949
• Played By: George Cheung

Wei Cheng was the leader of the Chinese Triads in GTA 5. His organization aimed to establish the business operations in Blaine County. Wei Cheng occasionally sends his son, Tao Cheng, to oversee matters in Blaine County. This is where Trevor meets Tao for the first time.

Harold “Stretch” Joseph

• Date of Birth: January 1, 1973
• Played By: Hassan Johnson

Harold Joseph, an antagonist in GTA 5 and is referred to as the character Stretch. He begins his story as a friend of Franklin Clinton and Lamar Davis, but betrays them later. After Stretch is released from prison for unknown offenses, Franklin loses faith in him, but Lamar still thinks highly of him. By the end of the game, Franklin gets rid of Stretch because he keeps causing them problems.

Tao Cheng

• Date of Birth: December 1, 1987
• Played By: Richard Hsu

Tao Cheng, son of the Los Santos triad leader Wei Cheng, is a supporting villain character in GTA 5. His initial appearance is during Trevor Philips Industries’ mission alongside his translator during a meeting with Trevor. He is later reencountered in the Crystal Maze mission.

Molly Schultz

• Date of Birth: March 28, 1981
• Played By: Elizabeth Mason

Molly Schultz served as Devin Weston’s lawyer and a minor antagonist in Grand Theft Auto 5. While she stays mainly by the main villain’s side, her participation makes our protagonist’s life harder. She infamously stole Michael’s film reel, leading to a fatal chase where she was sucked into a jet engine. Trevor Phillips displayed a noticeable infatuation with her character.

Other GTA 5 Key Characters

Apart from the protagonists and villains, several key characters in the game take on essential roles. This includes the friends and families of the main characters in GTA 5. While you don’t get to see or play as them throughout, they are involved in different quests. Here are all the characters’ names who play a key part in GTA 5’s story:

Amanda De Santa

• Date of Birth: September 15, 1974
• Played By: Vicki Van Tassel

Amanda and Michael met at a strip club and developed a close relationship, eventually dating. They married after Amanda became pregnant with Tracey and later had Jimmy. Following a deal with the FIB, they relocated to Los Santos under the De Santa alias. Still, their nine-year marriage deteriorated due to mutual animosity stemming from past mistreatment and infidelity.

Jimmy De Santa

• Date of Birth: January 1, 1995
• Played By: Danny Tamberelli

Jimmy De Santa is Michael and Amanda De Santa’s son in GTA 5. He is described as a “whiny, lazy pothead”. Often finding himself in trouble, requiring Michael’s intervention, Jimmy’s relationship with his father improves throughout the game. Typically seen at home gaming, on his laptop, or watching TV, he slowly developed his character into someone you just might like.

Tracey De Santa

• Date of Birth: April 27, 1990
• Played By: Michal Sinnott

While Tracey doesn’t play a significant role in the game, her early difficulties made Michael return to the crime world. Trevor and Michael save her from difficult situations multiple times throughout the game. So that’s another GTA 5 character’s name.

Dave Norton

• Date of Birth: January 27, 1958
• Played By: Julian Gamble

Dave Norton is a corrupt FIB agent and a key character in GTA 5. He works under Steve Haines and facilitated Michael’s escape from his criminal past and relocation to Los Santos with a new identity in exchange for his assistance in taking down Trevor and Brad.

Lester Crest

• Date of Birth: February 13, 1960
• Played By: Jay Klaitz

Lester Crest is a key character in GTA 5. He is the mastermind behind the protagonists’ heists and operations. Known as “the guy in the chair,” he provides crucial planning and support. He has a history with Michael from their earlier criminal endeavors in North Yankton.

Lamar Davis

• Date of Birth: December 3, 1987
• Played By: Slink Johnson

Lamar Davis is Franklin Clinton’s loyal but often troublesome best friend in GTA 5. He is deeply committed to the Families gang and frequently challenges Franklin’s gang allegiance and involves him in ill-fated criminal activities.

Denise Clinton

• Date of Birth: July 28, 1969
• Played By: Janet Hubert

Denise Clinton, Franklin’s aunt, is a supporting character in GTA 5 with whom he resides in Strawberry, Los Santos. Their relationship is strained, marked by Franklin’s annoyance at her behavior, though she attempts to guide him away from trouble and towards loyalty to his original gang.

Tanisha Jackson

• Date of Birth: March 19, 1988
• Played By: Yasha Jackson

Tanisha Jackson is the ex-girlfriend of the protagonist Franklin Clinton. She makes one in-person appearance but primarily communicates with Franklin via email, text, or phone calls. She is just a minor character in GTA 5 and doesn’t add anything significant to the plot. However, her involvement keeps dragging Franklin into the gang wars.

Chop

• Date of Birth: June 16, 2008
• Played By: Unknown

Chop, Franklin Clinton’s Rottweiler in GTA 5, is owned by Lamar but resides at Franklin’s Vinewood Hills home. This canine companion can be taken for walks and plays a minor role in some missions, where players can briefly control him to locate targets or hidden items.

Wade Hebert

• Date of Birth: January 11, 1981
• Played By: Matthew Maher

Wade Hebert is Trevor Philips’ loyal sidekick and friend in GTA 5. He is introduced as part of their Sandy Shores trio with Ron Jakowski. He diligently follows Trevor’s orders and is responsible for discovering Michael De Santa’s existence in Los Santos, remaining a steadfast assistant throughout their criminal endeavors.

Dr. Friedlander

• Date of Birth: Unknown
• Played By: Bryan Scott Johnson

Dr. Isiah Friedlander is Michael De Santa’s therapist in GTA 5. He appears early in the game for weekly sessions, which are sometimes conducted remotely. Later, he discontinues therapy due to his new TV show. Despite his short appearances, he shares the screen with the GTA 5 trio in multiple missions.

Ron Jakowski

• Date of Birth: February 2, 1973
• Played By: David Mogentale

Ron Jakowski, Trevor Philips’ loyal friend, transitions from accountant to CEO of Trevor Philips Industries, a role Trevor entrusted to him before his departure for Los Santos. This reflects Trevor’s trust and dependence on Ron, who also hosts a podcast on Blaine County Talk Radio.

All Other GTA 5 Character Names

As Grand Theft Auto is an open-world game with massive missions, the characters mentioned above are not the only ones that Rockstar Games offered us in GTA 5. You meet plenty of major and minor NPCs throughout the game. Here is a list of all those characters’ names in GTA 5:

• Andreas Sanchez
• Fabien LaRouche
• Floyd Hebert
• Isiah Friedlander
• Lazlow Jones
• Cheng’s Translator
• Simeon Yetarian
• Aaron Ingram
• Ahron Ward
• Al Di Napoli
• Albert Stalley
• Alex
• Anton Beaudelaire
• Art Student
• Ashley Butler
• Baby D
• Barbara Watkins
• Blake
• Bob Mulét Stylist
• Boonie
• Brandon Roberts
• Brett Lowrey
• Carlos
• Casey
• Cathi
• Chad Mulligan
• Chico
• Chip Peterson
• Clay Simons
• Curtis Weaver
• D
• Daisy Bell
• Danny
• Debra
• Denise’s Friend
• Deputy Grimes
• Deputy Kirkman
• Dexie
• Don Percival
• Donato
• Donna
• Eddie Low
• Emanuelle Pasorelli
• Enzo Bonelli
• Esteban Jimenez
• Eva
• Ferdinand Kerimov
• Forrest
• Freddy Slade
• Getaway Driver
• Gianni
• Glenn Mather
• Glenn Scoville
• Greg Howles
• Grove Street Dealer
• Hailey Downs
• Haines’ pilot
• Harvey Molina
• Ira Richards
• Isaac
• Isaac Penny
• Jackson
• Jackson Skinner
• Janet
• Jaspers†
• Javier Madrazo
• Javier Madrazo’s pilot
• Jay Norris
• Jeff Chartier
• Jeff Miller
• Jewelry Store Clerk
• Joe Lawton
• Johnny Klebitz
• Jolene Cranley-Evans
• Joseph Womac
• Julio Fabrizo
• Justin
• Karen Daniels
• Katy Loden
• Karina Pearl
• Kerry McIntosh
• Kidnapper
• Kush-Chronic
• Kyle Chavis
• Larry Loden
• Lenny Avery
• Leon†
• Libby Doe
• Little Laita’s Cousin
• Lucien Stark
• Magenta Andrews
• Mark Fostenburg
• Maria
• Marilyn
• MC Clip
• Melisa Porche
• Melvin
• Molly Schultz’s Driver
• Moses
• Natalia Zverovna
• Nelson Strauser
• Officer Jernigan
• Ortega†
• Oscar Guzman
• Patrick
• Platform Juror
• Ponsonbys Manager
• Poppy Mitchell
• Porndude
• Princess Georgina
• Rae
• Raul
• Rocco Pelosi
• Rosalind
• Ryan Philips
• Sailboat Juror
• Spider
• Tracey’s Stalker
• Suburban Clerk
• Tahir Javan
• Terry Thorpe
• Tracker
• Triad Knife Assassin
• Tyler Dixon
• United Liberty Paper contact
• Underbelly Of Paradise Cameraman
• Union Depository Bank Manager
• Unknown LSPD Pilot
• Unnamed Bobcat Security Guard
• Unnamed Merryweather Pilot
• Wallis
• Weed Supplier
• Zeus Karachi

That ends our list of all the GTA 5 character names. Do you think any of these names will return in the GTA 6 character list? Do tell us in the comments below.

Being the Wild West it is, Dead Rails is full of many items. However, you never know which item is junk and which is useful. With a limited storage space in your sack, sorting them according to their priorities becomes increasingly tricky. To help with just that, Dead Rails lets you weld items right to the train’s body. So if you’re new to the game, this mechanic will be handy. Keep reading as we show you how to weld items in Dead Rails so you never lose them again.

How to Weld in Dead Rails

Welding in Dead Rails is a basic task that every player should know. It allows you to stick valuables, corpses, animals, weapons, ammunition, and almost any in-game items except live entities onto the train’s body.

Moreover, this feature isn’t limited to the train. You can also weld the same materials on the horse-cart, making it a movable storage space. Thankfully, the steps remain the same for both. With that said, here is how to weld in Dead Rails:

• The first thing you must do is hold the item in your hand that you want to weld.
• If the item is in your sack, unstore it using the ‘F‘ key, then click and hold the Left Mouse Button to bring it to your hand.
• Make sure that the train is stationary during the process. Otherwise, the things can slide right off.
• Now that the item is in your hand, move it close to the train’s body.
• A Weld button will appear in the bottom right corner.
• Press the ‘Z‘ key to weld the item on the train’s body at that location.

How to Unweld Items in Dead Rails

Unwelding an item in Dead Rails is as simple as welding it. Simply go near the welded item, and a similar button will appear in the bottom right corner. Now, you can press the ‘Z‘ key to unweld the item, and it will become movable again.

Remember that unwelding items will also be more convenient if the train is not moving. Since the primary purpose of welding the items is that they don’t fall off the train when it’s running. As such, if you try unwinding them, there’s a high chance they will slide away. Moreover, you can’t risk jumping down for the item, especially if it’s nighttime and there are monsters nearby.

And that’s how you weld items in Dead Rails. Are you still having trouble with the entire process? Let us know in the comments below.

Bipradeep Biswas

A Computer Science graduate with a passion for gaming, currently specializing in Minecraft and popular Roblox games.

The wait is finally over as the second season of The Last of Us premiered on HBO after more than two years. As expected, the showrunners are expanding the story by making massive changes to a few storylines. Eugene Linden, a minor character in the TLOU video game, has become a point of discussion after the first episode of Season 2. So, if you have questions about who Eugene was and why Joel killed him, we have the answers for you here.

Spoilers Warning:

This article contains major spoilers about Eugene’s character in The Last of Us Part 2 game and season 2 of the TV show. Proceed with caution.

Who Is Eugene in The Last of Us Season 2?

Eugene Linden was a member of the surviving community led by Maria and lived with his wife, Gail, the therapist, in Jackson Town, Wyoming. He previously worked with Joel’s brother, Tommy Miller, in the Fireflies militia group.

Before his death at the hands of Joel, as revealed in the first episode of The Last of Us Season 2, Eugene served as one of the patrolmen of the Jackson Community and took Dina under his wing. It should be noted that Eugene appeared only in a photograph and was briefly mentioned in the events of The Last of Us Part 2 video game.

However, Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin have decided to flesh out Eugene’s character in the live-action show, mirroring their approach to Bill and Frank’s story in season 1. Thus, they hired veteran actor Joe Pantoliano to portray the role of Eugene Linden as part of The Last of Us Season 2 cast.

Pantoliano didn’t make his debut in the first episode, but we can look forward to it possibly in the next episode.

Eugene Linden’s Backstory in The Last of Us

Based on his current age, Eugene is mentioned to have been born between 1964 and 1965, and not much of his early life is discussed in the game. However, we know that he married Claire (in-game), who was renamed Gail (played by Catherine O’Hara) in season 2, and had an unnamed daughter. It was mentioned that Eugene reportedly walked out on his family to team up with the Fireflies despite his wife and daughter pleading not to in a letter found by Ellie in the game.

But, in The Last of Us Season 2, his origin story has been completely changed as we meet Gail, Joel’s therapist, in the first episode. As mentioned earlier, the showrunners are trying to expand Eugene’s storyline, so we will learn more about him in the upcoming episodes of season 2.

Why Did Joel Kill Eugene in The Last of Us?

When Ellie and Dina were exploring Eugene’s weed farm beneath his shelter at a library in TLOU Part 2, they discussed the tale of this lonely old man. It’s worth noting that the 73-year-old Eugene peacefully passed away after suffering a stroke in the video game. It was surprising to see a rare case of someone meeting a natural end in a world infested by terrifying infected creatures.

In contrast, the showrunners have drastically altered Eugene’s end in The Last of US season 2. As seen in Joel’s therapy session with Gail, the latter vents about her late husband Eugene’s death to Joel, blaming him and telling him how she hates him.

You shot and killed my husband. You killed Eugene.
And I resent you for it.
No, maybe a little more than that.

I hate you for it. I hate you for it.

And, yes, I know you had no choice. I know that.
I know I should forgive you.

Well, I’ve tried, and I can’t… because of how you did it.
And looking at your face sitting in our home… makes me so f*cking angry

In their talk about setting things right, Gail reveals that Joel killed Eugene in The Last of Us TV show. Naturally, she hates him for it but also mentions that “Joel had no choice.”

In the TLOU season 2 trailer (at the 1:25 mark), we see Joel about to shoot an old man (played by Joe Pantoliano). Now, this conversation points to the fact that it was indeed Eugene in the trailer.

As of now, we don’t know the reason why Joel shot and killed Eugene. But based on Gail’s words, it is hinted that Eugene could have been bitten by an infected during his patrol with Joel. That is why his partner could have shot him and put him out of his misery. However, there is also a small chance (highly likely, in my opinion) that the creators could have made this drama more complex by making Eugene learn the truth about Ellie’s immunity.

Since only Joel and Tommy know the truth about Ellie’s immunity at the moment and aim to keep it a secret, Joel could have been compelled to kill Eugene, a tragic end to his character, to protect this secret.

Let’s wait and see what Druckmann and Mazin have in store for Eugene in the upcoming episodes. In the meantime, why do you think Joel killed the old man? Share your best guess in the comments below.

Ajith Kumar

An entertainment writer with a passion for analyzing and sharing insights on movies, shows, and anime.

The Last of Us Season 1 introduced us to Pedro Pascal’s Joel and Bella Ramsey’s Ellie and made us fall for the duo in an instant. Destiny brought them together in a bleak world, and they chose to stick around. However, the bond that had become strong by the end of the first season seems to be falling apart in the second season. While video game fans already know the reason behind it, others might want to get acquainted with what exactly went wrong between Ellie and Joel. So, let me explain why Ellie is mad at Joel in The Last Of Us Season 2.

Spoilers Warning:

This article contains major spoilers for The Last of Us Part 2 video game, so proceed with caution.

Why Is Ellie Angry At Joel in TLOU Season 2?

The Last Of Us Season 2 kicked off where the previous season ended. We see Ellie asking Joel, ‘Swear to me that everything you said about Fireflies is true.’ To which Joel replies, ‘I swear.’ That’s the last time Ellie sought an answer from him, as following that scene, the girl grew cold toward the one she trusted the most.

Five years have passed since Joel killed the Fireflies and brought Ellie back to Jackson, Wyoming. Ellie is now a 19-year-old teenager and has discovered that Joel kept her in the dark for all those years. In the TLOU Part 2 video game, she gets acquainted with the truth through a flashback.

Ellie had been immune to the Cordyceps infection since birth, and her immunity could have saved humanity only if Joel had let the surgery happen in the final episode of TLOU Season 2 Episode 9 (or the final moments of the original game).

We totally get why Joel interfered, but we can’t deny that he pushed humanity into darkness by killing the surgeon (Abby’s father) who could make the cure using Ellie’s immunity. So, basically, after realizing that Joel didn’t give her the chance to save humanity, Ellie begins to feel guilty for being alive.

Ellie started looking up to Joel when he fought against all odds to keep her alive in Season 1. That’s why she also got angry when Joel decided to pass on her responsibilities to Tommy in TLOU Season 1 Episode 6. However, the events that took place at the end of the pilot season were a turning point in their lives, as Ellie starts feeling betrayed by the one she trusted the most in the entire world.

Did Joel do the right thing to save Ellie? Do let us know what you think in the comments below. 

Aparna Ukil

Aparna is the Senior Entertainment Writer at Beebom. She started her professional journey in the retail industry but her admiration for films and TV shows pulled her into the field of entertainment writing where she has experience writing for various well-known publishers including Otakukart, Sportskeeda, Game Revolution, Forever Geek and Dexerto.