77 Years Ago Today, One of Star Wars’ Secret Weapons Was Born (And His Story Ideas Changed Everything)

Lawrence Kasdan is a screenwriter and director who has profoundly shaped the Star Wars universe, second only to its creator. He joined the production process at a crucial time for George Lucas, stepping in after the original screenwriter for The Empire Strikes Back passed away. Lucas was particularly impressed with Kasdan’s work on Raiders of the Lost Ark – its realistic tone and fast-paced story – and asked him to completely rewrite the script. Their successful partnership continued with Kasdan co-writing Return of the Jedi and later providing the scripts that launched the latest Star Wars films, including The Force Awakens and Solo: A Star Wars Story.

An Adult Swim Game is Shutting Down Forever

The mobile game Pocket Mortys, based on the popular animated show Rick & Morty, is ending after ten years. Launched in 2016, the game will officially shut down on April 13th. The creators announced that as a thank you to players, all in-game items and rewards are now available for free until the game’s final day. They encourage fans to continue playing until then.

10 Biggest Milestones That Defined Marvel History

Marvel has had many incredible moments throughout its history, but a few truly stand out. These ten milestones were pivotal in shaping the company into the beloved superhero publisher it is today, and they gave comic book fans some of the most memorable moments ever. Each one built upon the last, contributing to Marvel’s lasting success.

Forza Horizon 6 Release Date Leaks Ahead of Announcement

A message discovered within Forza Horizon 5 by X user @XBOXF10 reveals the release date for Forza Horizon 6. The game is scheduled to launch globally on May 19th. Players who purchase the Premium Edition will get early access starting May 15th. The message also indicates that Forza Horizon 6 will include more than 550 cars, and those who pre-order will receive the Ferrari J50. Finally, two downloadable expansions and an additional car pack are planned for release after the game launches.

A Fan Favorite Competition Series Is Back After 8 Years (And It’s Adding Something Entirely New)

The latest version of the popular competition show, Fear Factor, now called Fear Factor: House of Fear, is available to stream on Hulu. It originally airs on Fox on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. Eastern Time, and new episodes become available on Hulu the following day. Hosted by Johnny Knoxville, famous for Jackass, this new version keeps the scary challenges fans love, but adds a social element to the competition.

6 More Classic NES Games Could Be Coming to Switch & Switch 2 Very Soon

A Reddit user, @SemiLazyGamer, recently discovered an ESRB rating that hints at a potential collection of classic NES games coming to both the Switch and the upcoming Switch 2. The rating is for The Disney Afternoon Collection, a game previously released on PC, Xbox One, and PS4 in 2017, and developed by Atari. While the rating suggests a release on Nintendo’s consoles, there hasn’t been an official announcement yet.