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Dedicated followers of the Avengers comics remember a difficult period in the early to mid-1990s. While some storylines like “Operation: Galactic Storm” and “The Proctor Saga” were enjoyable, much of that five-year span was underwhelming. The book was written by Bob Harras, who also held a key editorial role with the X-Men and later became Marvel’s editor-in-chief, making it impossible to change writers. Eventually, inspired by his work on the X-Men, Harras created “The Crossing,” a storyline now infamous for its over-the-top melodrama. Many fans consider it the absolute low point in Avengers history—a story that should have permanently broken up the team.

Some books are famous for being nearly impossible to turn into movies. This is usually because creating what’s described in the book would require amazing visual effects, especially with science fiction and fantasy stories. But even though these particular books seemed unfilmable, filmmakers found creative solutions and brought them to life in ways few people thought possible.

Cold Iron Studios’ latest game seems like a big step forward after their previous attempt. At Summer Game Fest 2026, they showcased Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, which significantly improves on the original in several important areas. The way it blends action and horror is reminiscent of what the classic Colonial Marines aimed for years ago. We played the game with other gaming journalists and found it to be a genuinely enjoyable experience battling those famous alien creatures.

Netflix’s anime selection might be smaller than Crunchyroll’s, but it still offers fresh and interesting shows – particularly those you can only find on Netflix. Although the new releases for July are a bit limited, there are some highlights coming soon. Keep an eye out for Sparks of Tomorrow, a highly anticipated series from the famous Kyoto Animation studio, and Thunder 3, a sci-fi mystery that’s sure to appeal to fans of the genre. Both shows will be available worldwide on Netflix at the same time as their release in Japan.

Okay, as a huge Final Fantasy fan, I’m really excited about the possibility of Final Fantasy 16 being a major game offered in June 2026! It’s true that the game split opinions when it first came out – some people loved it, others didn’t – but honestly, it still feels like a massive title to be included with a subscription service like PlayStation’s. It’s a big deal!

The Pokémon Trading Card Game is still incredibly popular and frequently sells out. The high demand for professionally graded cards even caused PSA to temporarily stop offering its valuation services. With Pokémon cards hard to find, the new Palworld Trading Card Game could quickly gain attention. While the first products aren’t in stores yet, Pocket Pair is already happy with the number of pre-orders. They recently announced a second production run of booster packs, thanking fans for their enthusiastic support of the initial release. Despite the current legal issues with Nintendo, Palworld continues to have a dedicated and growing fanbase.

Bryan Cranston (known for Breaking Bad and Malcolm in the Middle) brought us Sneaky Pete, a gripping and funny show starring Giovanni Ribisi and Marin Ireland. The series was a hit with both critics and viewers, earning high ratings of 96% and 91% respectively on Rotten Tomatoes. Originally released on Prime Video, Sneaky Pete still managed to attract a large audience when it streamed on Netflix, making its success even more notable.

Final Fantasy XVI, a PlayStation 5 exclusive game released on June 22, 2023, remains unavailable in Saudi Arabia and much of the Middle East. This restriction, originally put in place when the game launched, is still in effect and doesn’t seem likely to change. As a result, PlayStation Plus subscribers in those regions will not receive Final Fantasy XVI as part of the June PS Plus Extra or Premium game selection.

After Variety announced the approval of the studio merger, creator Alex Hirsch sarcastically commented on social media, saying it was like a monopoly being approved by someone who benefits from monopolies. While the U.S. government has signed off on Paramount and Warner Bros. joining forces, there are still challenges ahead. The European Union hasn’t given its approval yet, and the studios may have to make significant changes to get the green light. Reports suggest that Paramount might need to sell off some of its popular animated and children’s brands, like Nickelodeon, to satisfy EU regulators.

The show includes some clear references to well-known UFO stories, like the Roswell incident, and the aliens’ appearance matches popular descriptions. However, it also features more hidden details, such as a clip seemingly showing President Nixon discussing aliens with a famous actor – a story that’s actually a real urban legend.