The 2026 Oscar nominations sparked debate and excitement within the film industry. A major talking point was Sinners, which received a record-breaking number of nominations. It’s also notable that the Academy recognized the strength of horror films this year, a genre they’ve often overlooked in the past, as horror was the standout genre of 2025.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has introduced many powerful heroes, but their strength varies considerably. A clear power ranking exists, and a few heroes stand out as significantly more powerful than others. These characters possess abilities that make them incredibly strong on their own, sometimes to the point of seeming overpowered, even within the already fantastical world of the MCU.
Mortal Kombat X offers players a unique way to play as different fighters. Each character has three variations, which change their available moves and effectively create three distinct fighting styles to learn. However, one character goes even further, secretly containing almost a completely separate fighter within their moveset.
Until February 5th, the PlayStation Store is offering a discount on Immortals of Aveum, a 2023 first-person shooter from Electronic Arts and Ascendant Studios. This game was Ascendant Studios’ first release, and unfortunately, it didn’t sell well. The studio had to lay off half of its staff as a result, though the game did gain a dedicated following when it launched.
The success of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has broken new ground for the Game of Thrones universe, opening up exciting possibilities for future stories. Ironically, this breakthrough was sparked by a particularly shocking scene.
During an interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Chris Pratt talked about potentially returning to the Jurassic World series as Owen Grady. He said he’d be very open to it, calling it “awesome.” Pratt expressed his fondness for the character, the people he works with, and Universal Pictures, and even suggested a reunion with Scarlett Johansson would be fantastic. He added that any return would need to build on the stories from the previous three films in a respectful way.
The latest version of Microsoft Notepad has added features like Microsoft Account login and optional AI integration with Copilot, which many users haven’t requested. However, a future version planned for 2026 promises genuinely helpful improvements, including tabs, enhanced text editing, markdown compatibility, dark mode, and the ability to save your work between sessions. We’re focusing on that last feature – session saving – today.
Audiences keep returning when franchises strike the right balance, as seen with enduring series like Star Wars and Star Trek. This demonstrates that science fiction can constantly reinvent itself. When creators are open to trying new approaches to storytelling – different styles, formats, and viewpoints – sci-fi feels fresh and exciting, rather than stuck in the past. The most popular franchises skillfully blend maintaining a consistent storyline with connecting to audiences on an emotional level.
As a big fan of superhero shows, I’ve noticed they all have different trajectories. Some are amazing right from the start and stay that way, while others take a few episodes to find their footing or really hit their stride in the middle seasons. But honestly, it’s a little heartbreaking when a show comes out swinging with an incredible first season and then just…can’t recapture that magic. It’s rare, but it happens, and it’s a shame when a great show peaks so early.
The series Angel concluded with the main characters standing in the rain, ready for one final battle. This was a fitting end because it highlighted a core truth about Angel’s life: the fight for good is never truly over. Despite being a satisfying conclusion, the ending left things open-ended, and if the upcoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot continues the story, it will need to address the events of this dramatic showdown.