2XKO Succeeds Where Mortal Kombat 1 Faltered

For fighting games, a strong online multiplayer experience is crucial, and Mortal Kombat 1 initially fell short in this area. It took a long time to add features like cross-platform play and online practice, which are expected in most modern games. The game also lacked online lobbies, and waiting for matches was frustrating because players couldn’t practice while queued. Many players found themselves staring at scenery instead of honing their skills. Basic features like muting other players and filtering connections weren’t available at launch either. To make matters worse, a long-anticipated online feature, the Warrior Shrine, turned out to be a disappointing seasonal leaderboard after over a year of being unavailable.

$506M Superhero Sequel Becomes A Massive Streaming Hit on Disney+ (& It’s Not In The MCU)

It’s surprising to see that Venom: Let There Be Carnage is the second most-watched movie on Disney+ right now, according to FlixPatrol. Even more unexpected is that it’s one of only two Marvel films in the top ten – The Fantastic Four: First Steps is at number seven. Currently, the most popular movie on the platform is TRON: Ares, which didn’t perform well in cinemas but is finding a new audience through streaming.

Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Next Update Could Fix Trading (But Is It Enough?)

It was surprising when Pokemon TCG Pocket launched without a trading feature, despite being a trading card game. When trading was finally added, players weren’t happy with it, and DeNA promised to improve it, which they’ve been doing gradually. Even with a simpler system, many players still aren’t satisfied with how trading works. However, a new feature coming with the next booster packs might address these concerns.

10 Best Non-Superhero Grant Morrison Comics

Grant Morrison rose to prominence with early Vertigo comics, playing a key role in developing comics for adult readers in the 1990s. Throughout their long American career, beginning in the late 1980s, Morrison has created many exceptional non-superhero stories. Here are ten of the best, showcasing their incredible talent as a writer.

61 Years Ago, An Iconic Marvel Star With Only One Appearance Was Born (But He Returns This Year)

Today, January 27th, we celebrate the 61st birthday of Alan Cumming, an actor who brought a memorable Nightcrawler to life in the 2003 film X2. His performance, featured in a stunning opening scene, perfectly blended the character’s thoughtful and spiritual side with his incredible acrobatic abilities. Despite this strong debut, Nightcrawler was surprisingly absent from the next X-Men film, leaving fans wondering why such a valuable hero would suddenly leave the team during a crucial battle. Though younger versions of Nightcrawler appeared in later films, fans haven’t seen Cumming reprise the role—until now. Fortunately, he’ll have a chance to revisit the character and show fans what they’ve been missing.

Colton Underwood Is Getting Hate Online About The Traitors, But I’m (Mostly) Enjoying His Gameplay

The announcement of the cast for The Traitors Season 4 received some criticism, particularly regarding Colton Underwood and Michael Rapaport. While Rapaport became a talking point for his eating, Colton has faced a lot of negativity for his behavior during Round Table discussions. However, I don’t really have a problem with how he’s playing the game; he seems to be putting in more effort than some of the other remaining contestants.

PS3 Game Streaming Still Broken and Sony Draws Criticism

Users on the PS Plus Reddit page are pointing out that streaming classic PS3 games is still glitchy. Many are reporting errors or no response when trying to play these titles. For example, one user said that when they tried to start Raiden IV: OverKill, the game simply wouldn’t launch.

‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ Live-Action Remake Begins Filming

Dean DeBlois, the writer and director behind the popular How to Train Your Dragon franchise, is returning to lead a second remake of the film. He previously co-directed the first movie with Chris Sanders and then directed the sequels and last year’s live-action version. DeBlois announced on Instagram this week that filming has begun, sharing a photo of himself with a clapperboard and writing, “Back in the saddle! Day 1 of principal photography on HTTYD2! The adventure begins.”