Games

Let’s talk about Half-Life 3. It’s become the most legendary unreleased game in the industry, and if it ever actually appears, it would be more than just the end of Gordon Freeman’s story. Its release would also put enormous pressure on Valve to finally create Team Fortress 3. Valve has always developed these two games in tandem, using new technology and creative ideas to improve both. If Half-Life 3 were to be a groundbreaking title, Team Fortress 3 would likely have to follow suit and be equally innovative.

It feels like Game Freak and The Pokémon Company have lost sight of what made earlier Pokémon games so beloved. Instead of building on that success, they’re making choices that go against what makes Pokémon special. This is especially noticeable in Legends: Z-A, where the environments are surprisingly bland and uninspired – a flaw that significantly detracts from the overall experience. We can’t continue to watch the series decline. Game Freak needs to address Legends: Z-A’s biggest problem now and get Pokémon back on track.

Looking back, the huge popularity of Ms. Pac-Man is even more remarkable. Although she isn’t a complicated character, she’s historically important as one of the first video games to successfully feature a female lead. While there are some things to consider about that success even now, her game’s release hinted at a change in the industry, with more female characters starting to take center stage.

The anime series My Hero Academia: Vigilantes will begin adapting the ‘Aizawa School Days’ arc in its next episode. This arc delves into the previously unexplored past of the character Aizawa, offering fans a more complete understanding of his history. A highlight will be seeing Midnight’s unique hero costume come to life in animation, and a first look has just been released.

Those who didn’t make the cut included Jeff Winger, Britta Perry, Shirley Bennett, Leonard, Professor Ian Duncan, and Magnitude – you might know Magnitude as the guy who always shouts “Pop! Pop!”

Doctor Strange is the most well-known Sorcerer Supreme, but he isn’t the only one who’s held the title. Throughout history, many powerful magic users have either competed with Stephen Strange for the role, or stepped in to protect the world when he couldn’t. While some have only been Sorcerer Supreme briefly, we’re going to look at those who truly made a difference in the modern era and rank them based on how well they performed their duties.

The latest chapter of the manga, Chapter 129, has surprised fans with the announcement that the first part of the story is coming to an end. Chapter 130 will conclude this first arc, and is planned for release on March 4th, 2026. The news, which was shared and confirmed by well-known manga sources like @MangaMoguraRE and @nineofscans, quickly spread online. Fans have been discussing the unexpected ending to this first part, which has been running for nearly 14 years. Previously, readers weren’t aware the story would be divided into multiple parts.

I was so excited to hear about a sequel announced right after finishing the latest chapter! It’s amazing to have something new to look forward to even after the story ended. While we’re all waiting for more details, the author, Mizuho, shared a gorgeous new illustration of Soo-Won on her X account – it was to celebrate his birthday on February 2nd! She mentioned it was a quick sketch because she’s super busy, but honestly, it’s still beautiful! It really captures Soo-Won with his warm smile and bright eyes, and he’s wearing his classic robe. It’s such a lovely little gift for fans!

Nickelodeon’s Are You Afraid of the Dark? remains a highly-regarded series, originally concluding 30 years ago today, on February 3, 1996. The show was successfully revived with a reboot in 2019, running for three seasons and demonstrating that the original series ended prematurely. Its enduring appeal stemmed from its ability to genuinely frighten and captivate young viewers.

Let’s discuss The Super Mario Bros. Movie. This 2023 animated comedy, based on the popular Nintendo Mario video games, was a huge hit with audiences and broke records as the first video game movie to earn over $1 billion worldwide. The film follows plumbers Mario and Luigi as they journey through a magical pipe to the Mushroom Kingdom. Due to its success, a sequel, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, is already planned for release on April 1st. But you don’t have to wait that long – The Super Mario Bros. Movie is now available to stream on Peacock, having joined the platform on February 3rd.