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So, Niantic’s been talking to some of the biggest Pokemon Go players about a new test they’re calling “Evergreen Weeks.” The news has spread pretty quickly, and honestly, the reaction is all over the place – typical Pokemon Go, right? Basically, instead of constant events, we’ll have weeks with just regular gameplay and a new Special Research story. It’s hard to say how it’ll actually feel until May 5th when the first normal week hits, but if you’re someone who loves diving into research tasks, this could actually be a really cool change!

Iron Man faced off against many villains throughout his time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, both in his own films and as one of the original Avengers. However, the comics feature a lot of fantastic Iron Man villains who haven’t made it to the screen – and might never. While there’s talk of bringing Iron Man back with a new actor, these great villains were left out of his story during the first eleven MCU movies.

As a huge Marvel fan, I’ve noticed something interesting: May 2nd has become a bit of a tradition for them! Over the years, four different Marvel movies have premiered on that date – X2, the first Iron Man, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, and most recently, Thunderbolts. It got me thinking, so I decided to rank all four of them, because honestly, the quality varies quite a bit!

A central conflict for the X-Men is the widespread fear and prejudice humans have towards them. They consistently battle those who want to eradicate mutants, and humans even built the Sentinels – relentless machines designed to capture or destroy them. Many of the X-Men’s most memorable stories explore bleak futures where the Sentinels succeed in nearly wiping out all mutants. In Uncanny X-Men #27, the newest version of the Sentinels represents the terrifying peak of these synthetic villains’ history of corrupting humanity.

Gears of War: E-Day is looking to be a major release for Xbox in 2026. The game revisits the very beginning of the Locust invasion on Sera – Emergence Day – showing a time when humanity was caught completely off guard. However, this return to the series’ origins could introduce a surprising change. If the game accurately follows the established timeline, the iconic Lancer weapon might not be available in the way fans are used to.

I’m so excited! It looks like My Hero Academia isn’t quite finished yet! They’ve announced a brand new anime short, and it’s going to adapt one last little story from Kohei Horikoshi’s original manga. It’s called “I am a hero too,” and it’s coming to Japan this summer! Apparently, it’s based on an extra chapter that was included in the My Hero Academia Ultra Age fan book. They even released a logo, and I can’t wait to see it animated!

HBO’s Tales From the Crypt, a hugely popular horror series that first aired in the ’90s, has largely faded from view for those without the original DVDs or VHS tapes. Based on classic 1950s EC Comics, the show was held back by complicated rights issues, making a revival difficult. However, Shudder has overcome these hurdles and is now streaming all episodes of the series for the first time, though the release has a slight complication.

The movie Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery came out in theaters on May 2, 1997. It was directed by Jay Roach and starred Mike Myers, who also wrote the film and played the main character, Austin Powers. This movie launched the Austin Powers series and playfully poked fun at 1960s culture and spy films, particularly the James Bond franchise. The story centers around Austin Powers, a charming and over-the-top secret agent who is frozen in 1967 to be awakened when his enemy, Dr. Evil, returns. When Powers is thawed out in 1997, he finds the world has changed, but he hasn’t – and he’s ready to take on Dr. Evil regardless. The film is full of silly, over-the-top humor, but its sharp parody of Bond movies has significantly influenced the series—some even wonder if it will ever be the same.