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As a huge fan, I have to say the final episode of Stranger Things really delivered! At over two hours long, it crammed in so much – we finally got the full story of Henry Creel and learned he was connected to the Mind Flayer from the start. It was a relief to see both the Flayer and Vecna defeated, though it wasn’t without some heartache. Sadly, Eleven’s sister, Kali, didn’t make it. And the ending left me wondering about Eleven herself – did she truly survive the destruction of the Upside Down, or did she find a way to start over with a normal life? The creators, the Duffer brothers, recently spoke with Tudum at Netflix and shared some insights into the finale and its biggest moments.

To celebrate a huge milestone, Shueisha published a special newspaper ad in Japan and shared it online. The ad features iconic characters from popular Shonen Jump series like One Piece, Hunter x Hunter, My Hero Academia, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Death Note, Demon Slayer, and Bleach. Interestingly, despite their diverse backgrounds, all the characters included are over a century old – a fitting tribute for the series’ 100th anniversary! You can view the crossover image below.

Sega created a buzz with what seemed like a brand new invention, but it was actually a clever use of a classic optical illusion. They marketed the game as “holographic,” but it worked by projecting images onto curved glass. This made it look like the game was floating above a flat, black surface – essentially the game’s playing field. While similar technology existed – projecting onto a backglass – it didn’t have the same impact. Sega’s approach was unique and impressive for its time, offering a fresh look for gamers.

As a big Marvel fan, it’s always bothered me that we’ve seen so many versions of both Spider-Man and Kingpin in movies and TV shows, but they’ve never actually fought! Kingpin first showed up in the comics way back in 1967, and for nearly 60 years, we haven’t seen that rivalry play out on screen. But things are finally changing! The new Daredevil: Born Again series revealed that Wilson Fisk knows about Spider-Man, and it looks like our friendly neighborhood wall-crawler is going to get caught up in Kingpin’s plans to take down vigilantes. I’m really excited to see this finally happen in the MCU’s more grounded, street-level stories!

I’ve noticed anime does more than just borrow the surface-level elements of superhero stories – the costumes, the powers, and so on. It really gets into the why behind heroism. What truly makes someone a hero? Is it simply physical strength, or is it something deeper? Instead of focusing on wealthy, established heroes, anime often tells the stories of ordinary kids striving to prove themselves, those who feel like outsiders fighting for acceptance, and people who are struggling to overcome their own challenges. I’ve put together a list of seven anime that really exemplify this approach. They’re packed with action, cool powers, and great designs, of course, but what sets them apart is how they explore what it really means to be a hero when there’s no audience and no spotlight.

Babylon 5 was a classic space opera focused on the people working and living on the massive, five-mile-long Babylon 5 space station. It blended personal stories with complex political intrigue and the threat of war between the Centauri and Narn races. Though the original series ended in 1998, there’s been ongoing talk of a possible reboot.

Released in 1996 for the Nintendo 64, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire is considered one of the best Star Wars games for that console. You play as Dash Rendar in this third-person shooter, piloting a variety of vehicles. The game takes place between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, and features familiar locations and characters across its four chapters. While it wasn’t a massive success at launch, many fans appreciate it today for its faithful depiction of the Battle of Hoth and other elements of the Star Wars universe. It’s now available on Steam and other modern devices.

Indie games are now more popular than ever, moving from a small, dedicated following to widespread recognition. What began with just a handful of unique titles has grown into a huge collection of amazing games, and the future looks bright with exciting new releases on the horizon. Here are six noteworthy indie games to keep an eye on.