Games

Television quickly adapted to changing tastes. The early 2000s saw a surge in science fiction dramas with complex themes, pushing the boundaries of what the genre could achieve on TV. These shows were built around long, intricate storylines, inviting the same kind of detailed analysis previously reserved for high-quality dramas. This new format allowed television to fully utilize its strengths—like longer episodes—to create deeper characters and explore complex political ideas in ways that traditional science fiction movies couldn’t. Even today, the best of these shows remain powerful and engaging.

Paramount and a famous anime series have joined forces to create a special collectible: the “VF-25 Messiah Valkyrie Top Gun: Maverick.” You can now pre-order this transforming model kit, which turns into a mech, and it’s expected to ship in September. Bandai Namco offers this description of the exciting collaboration:

Eastshade Studios first announced their new magical RPG, Songs of Glimmerwick, four years ago. Considering the positive reception of their debut game, Eastshade (released in 2019), it’s expected to be well worth the wait. Recently, the studio shared a new gameplay trailer, and the game appears to be a charming, music-filled adventure that fans of Hogwarts Legacy will likely enjoy.

Wow, everyone’s been talking about this new open world action game since it came out, and it’s been a huge hit! I mean, it’s already sold over 4 million copies – that’s incredible!

Undead Labs announced today that they’re starting an alpha test for State of Decay 3 in May. This is the first opportunity for fans to play the next game in the series and a major step in its development. While details are limited, the alpha will include four-player co-op and base building. Interested players can sign up on the official State of Decay website for a chance to be invited. Invitations will be sent out by email in the coming weeks.

I just finished watching this amazing special, and it didn’t hold back! Seriously, everything at DC got a good-natured ribbing, from how they publish comics to some of their most memorable (and sometimes embarrassing!) moments. Of course, Batman, being the biggest star, took the brunt of the jokes – and it was hilarious! They poked fun at his relationships with the whole Bat-Family, even brought up the whole Jason Todd situation, and made fun of how wacky some of his villains’ names are. If you haven’t seen MAD About DC #1 yet, you’re missing out – here are 5 of the funniest Batman moments!

Gaten Matarazzo, best known for playing Dustin Henderson in Stranger Things, has a new project! He stars in Pizza Movie, a comedy now streaming on Hulu. The film, released on April 3rd, follows two college roommates—played by Matarazzo and Sean Giambrone of The Goldbergs—whose quick trip to pick up a pizza turns into a wild, mind-bending adventure after they accidentally take a powerful experimental drug.

Okay, so the DualSense controller really adds to the immersion! The triggers actually change how they feel depending on what weapon I’m using – even when I’m piloting a starship, which is awesome. Plus, the controller’s built-in speaker plays things like audio logs and ship-to-ship comms, making it feel like I’m really there. And the light bar? It shows my health, changing color to let me know how badly I’m getting wrecked… or if I’m totally dominating!

After the accident, fans of Bob’s Burgers worried about Eugene Mirman’s health and whether it would affect his voice acting career. Now, Mirman has shared an update with fans, letting them know how he’s recovering and what to expect next.

Housemarque and Sony’s new game, Saros, comes out on April 30th and looks set to be the best sci-fi game of the year. I was really surprised by how good Returnal was when I first played it, and it’s still a hidden gem for many PlayStation fans. With Saros, the developers seem to have improved on the formula, building on what worked and addressing the problems players had with the previous game.