Despite being a central figure, Palpatine’s story doesn’t always add up. He started as a shadowy emperor, then we learned more about his past, and surprisingly, he came back later on. These different versions of his story have created a lot of unanswered questions. Beyond Palpatine himself, many mysteries still surround the Sith in general within the Star Wars universe.
The 2018 film Tomb Raider reimagined the series previously known for starring Angelina Jolie. This version featured Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft, following her quest to uncover the truth behind her father’s disappearance. With limited options, she travels to his last known location: a legendary tomb on a mysterious island near Japan. While the film wasn’t a critical success, reviewers pointed to a weak storyline as the primary issue, not a less-action-oriented portrayal of Lara Croft.
The new horror film Backrooms topped the box office this weekend, earning an estimated $81.4 million domestically – a record for distributor A24. Another horror movie, Obsession, also performed well, taking second place with $26.4 million in its third week. It just beat out The Mandalorian and Grogu, which earned around $25 million domestically in its second weekend, a 69% decrease from its opening. The Mandalorian and Grogu has now made $137.3 million in the U.S. and $246.6 million worldwide.
Although it hasn’t been officially announced, the game received a rating from PEGI (the European age rating board) for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. These ratings often suggest a game will be released soon, but that’s not always true – as we saw with the delayed release of Fable. Considering this is a major game for the publisher, a new trailer would be expected. Now that the rating has been removed from the PEGI database, a release seems even more probable. Alternatively, the previously reported release date of May 30th might have been a mistake.
We’ve learned more about this new character, including the exciting news that veteran voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda will be bringing him to life. The trailer really highlights how well this character, Shamrock, opposes Shanks, and Tsuda’s voice makes him even more imposing. The trailer also introduced three other crew members: Gunko (voiced by Sumire Uesaka), Sommers (Hiroki Yasumoto), and Killingham (Shinnosuke Tachibana). Making this character a major villain feels like a great move, especially given the series’ history, Luffy’s respect for Shanks, and the importance of Elbaph to the overall story.
Yacht Club Games, the team behind the popular Shovel Knight, has just released a new indie game that’s generating a lot of excitement. Despite a delay, this title promises the same beautiful pixel art that fans loved in Shovel Knight. If you enjoyed how Shovel Knight paid tribute to classic games like Castlevania, you’ll likely enjoy this new project, which takes inspiration from the original Legend of Zelda games.
A challenge with the way the story has evolved is that it sometimes creates inconsistencies with earlier events. Details introduced in newer movies and shows can clash with things established previously, making older scenes seem confusing or illogical in retrospect. Essentially, what’s considered official story information now doesn’t always align with what happened in the earlier films.
The presentation is generating a lot of excitement, with a runtime exceeding an hour, the confirmed appearance of Marvel’s Wolverine, and even special screenings happening in some US cinemas thanks to Sony.
Fans had predicted the cancellation of Akira Inui’s Alien Headbutt for several weeks, as the story seemed to be rushing towards a quick ending. Now, those predictions have been confirmed. After initial reports of an early finish, Alien Headbutt has officially been cancelled in Shonen Jump with the release of its 16th and final chapter. Despite not reaching its full potential, many fans are disappointed to see the series end.
The Power Rangers franchise partnered with nWay in 2017 to create Power Rangers: Legacy Wars, a mobile fighting game featuring characters from throughout the series’ history. The game was enjoyable and had a great selection of fighters, leading fans to request a similar game for consoles. In 2019, their wish came true with Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid, developed by nWay and Lionsgate Games. While the game could have been even better, it provided a really satisfying fighting game experience for longtime Power Rangers fans.