Marathon skyrockets on Steam’s Top Sellers chart after preorders go live — it’s the second best-selling paid game, just below ARC Raiders

Originally planned for a September 2025 release, the launch of Marathon has been postponed. Bungie is using the extra time to add more in-depth gameplay, popular features like nearby voice chat, and a revised visual style with a darker, more atmospheric look. They are also resolving issues related to previously reported art theft.

8 Actors Who Quit Huge Franchise Movies

Sometimes a departure from a franchise is temporary – Neve Campbell leaving and then returning to the Scream series is a good example. But usually, when an actor leaves a franchise, it’s for good. Here are some actors who were involved with, committed to, or strongly expected to be in a franchise, but ultimately decided to move on.

‘The Housemaid’ Star Doesn’t See the Importance of Winning an Oscar

In an interview with The New Yorker, reported by Variety, Amanda Seyfried questioned the importance of winning an Oscar, noting she’s achieved success without one and wondering if it would even make a difference now. She added that remembering past winners is difficult, and the real honor lies in simply being nominated.

Paramount+’s New True Crime Series About the Deadpool Killer Is the Perfect Replacement for Netflix’s Monster

If you enjoyed the docuseries Monster, you’ll likely be captivated by Handsome Devil: The Charming Killer, which premiered on Paramount+ on January 20th. The series explores the case of Wade Wilson, a Florida man found guilty of the 2019 murders of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz. Wilson, dubbed the “Deadpool Killer” because of his shared name with the Marvel character, unexpectedly gained a large online following after his mugshot – featuring striking tattoos and a smile – went viral, even considering the severity of his crimes.

Primal Creator Worried About “Jumping the Shark” With Season 3’s Zombie Twist

Genndy Tartakovsky, the creator of Primal, recently spoke with ComicBook about the show’s third season. He admitted he was hesitant about turning Spear into a zombie, especially considering everything the character had already endured. While he liked the idea for the new season, he worried it might be a step too far and alienate fans – what he called a ‘jumping the shark’ moment.

After 8-Year Absence, a Major Marvel Star — Luke Cage — Teases His MCU Return

Charlie Cox, who plays Daredevil, is just as excited as fans to see Krysten Ritter reprise her role as Jessica Jones in the second season of Daredevil: Born Again. However, many are wondering what’s happening with Luke Cage. Even Mike Colter, the actor who played Luke Cage, has been publicly asking Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios to bring his character back into the mix, hoping to see Harlem’s hero get some attention.

The Witcher Surpasses 100 Million Streaming Hours After Lead Actor Change

According to data from FlixPatrol, The Witcher exceeded 100 million hours of viewership right before Liam Hemsworth took over the role of Geralt of Rivia. Between January and June 2025, the series totaled 100.6 million hours streamed across 12.9 million views, indicating strong audience interest in watching episodes featuring the original star, Henry Cavill, before Hemsworth’s debut.

Davos Diplomacy: Tariffs Tango with Crypto’s Descent

Bitcoin, that fickle lover of stability, dipped below $90,000, while Ethereum, perhaps nursing a hangover from its own speculative excesses, slumped under $3,000. Investors, now sporting fresh sunburns from their macroeconomic tanning sessions, reassessed the menu of global chaos.