Okay, so it’s happening all over again in 2026 – Slay the Spire 2 is totally crushing it! The early access build is everywhere, and honestly, it’s got me hooked again. Seriously, 177,000 of us jumped in on day one, which is wild considering Marathon also came out that same day. It makes you wonder what’s making this game so unbelievably addictive, right?
Many gaming franchises thought to be finished are actually making comebacks thanks to dedicated fans. If players show enough enthusiasm for an older game, developers will often respond. A great example is the Marvel vs Capcom series, which Capcom revived with the Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection after being limited to older console versions. Often, fans simply want a way to play classic games on modern devices – whether it’s a port to PC, a remaster, or just a version that overcomes the limitations of older technology.
Do you remember when Claire and Frank were traveling in Scotland in 1946? There’s a scene where Claire is alone in an inn room and a mysterious figure in 18th-century clothing watches her before vanishing. For years, fans wondered who that person was, until Diana Gabaldon, the author of Outlander, revealed it was Jamie. While the show often builds suspense, this moment felt different – it turned out to be a significant clue with important implications for the story, Claire’s feelings, and the historical context.
Last year, Lucasfilm started a new series of books called “Reign of the Empire” taking place during the time when the Empire controlled the galaxy. Gizmodo recently showed off the cover for the second book, titled Edge of the Abyss, written by Rebecca Roanhorse. The story happens a year before the events of the Andor series and will include some familiar faces.
The previous game featured many vehicle types, like trucks and bulldozers. But Docked is a new, single-player game that focuses on the heavy machinery you’d find at a port, offering eight vehicles primarily centered around cranes. While some players might miss having a lot of different vehicles, I think this focus allowed the developers to really refine and improve the core gameplay.
The story seemed to end on a positive note for both Grace and Leon, but a closer look reveals several unresolved issues, particularly concerning the villain, Victor Gideon. While Leon defeated him, we expect Gideon’s past actions will continue to have an impact, extending beyond the immediate story.
Last month, John R. Dilworth, the creator of Courage the Cowardly Dog, started a cryptocurrency fundraiser that initially seemed suspicious to many fans, who thought his account might have been hacked. It was later confirmed that Dilworth was genuinely trying to raise money for new animated films. However, the campaign received negative feedback from fans, leading Dilworth to cancel it. He announced on social media, “You’re a wonderful group of fans. You don’t want Courage involved with crypto, and I respect that! I’ll find another way to fund my movies. Thank you!”
Despite this, Sony isn’t likely to continue with its current plans unchanged. A key change involves releasing popular PlayStation games on PC. However, this strategy hasn’t been as successful as Sony hoped, and they appear to be pausing it for now. This could be bad news for one development team that Sony has relied on heavily for these PC versions.
It’s now obvious that most studios couldn’t successfully create shared cinematic universes (and even Marvel has faced challenges lately). Many projects never even got started – Sony’s attempt with a Robin Hood universe immediately failed, and Will Smith’s vision for an After Earth franchise ended after the movie flopped. However, one shared universe has surprisingly thrived, and a crucial part of its story unfolded nine years ago with the return of a Hollywood icon.
Like any type of movie, science fiction often relies on familiar themes and ideas. However, some sci-fi films truly stand out by breaking those conventions. These groundbreaking movies didn’t just follow the rules – they redefined them, paving the way for new stories and continuing to feel fresh and innovative today.