The final week of January features several major releases, including the highly anticipated Code Vein 2. Highguard is also generating a lot of interest, especially given its challenging development journey.
The end of January still boasts some major game releases, including Code Vein 2. Highguard is also generating a lot of interest, especially considering its challenging development journey.
So, I was totally surprised to see Thrillville: Off the Rails – the sequel to that rollercoaster building game from 2007, originally on the PSP – suddenly show up on PlayStation Network! Frontier Developments, the folks who made it, have been working on getting their older games working on modern platforms, and this one just quietly appeared with some trophies attached. It was a really cool surprise for us fans!
It’s hard to say precisely why this game – made by a talented team that includes the people behind Apex Legends and Titanfall – is receiving so much criticism.
You may remember Flins and Varka talking about someone named Illuga. He’s a new, young leader among the Lightkeepers who can boost your damage when you use Lunar-Crystallize reactions in battle. Here’s a more detailed look at what he offers!
The Targaryen family is first shown in the second episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1, titled “Hard Salt Beef.” We’re introduced to several members, including Baelor, the future king; his son, Valarr; Baelor’s brother, Maekar; and Maekar’s son, Aerion, who serves as the episode’s antagonist. The episode also hints at the family’s history. At the end, we see young Egg training and shouting, “Die you Blackfyre bastards!” Earlier, Dunk mentions that his teacher, Ser Arlan of Pennytree, fought in the Battle of the Redgrass Field. These references are significant because they connect to important events that recently happened in the story’s world.
What really struck me about Baelor is his dark hair. It’s a cool change from the usual silver-blonde hair we see on characters with Valyrian ancestry – and honestly, a relief that the actor, Bertie Carvel, didn’t have to rely on wigs or dye! Apparently, Baelor’s mother was Dornish – Myriah Martell – and he inherited her coloring. It’s neat to see that reflected, especially since his brother, Maekar, does have the typical Valyrian silver hair in the show.
YouTuber Reece Reilly, who often shares Nintendo news (but not always), claims to have spoken with eight developers who worked on the next-generation version of Red Dead Redemption 2. Based on these conversations, he’s confident a next-gen version will eventually be released.
The upcoming series, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, has cast Finn Bennett in the role of Aerion, who appears starting in the second episode. Aerion is the son of Prince Maekar and will be the main villain in Season 1, which is based on George R.R. Martin’s The Hedge Knight. The character is described as cruel, heartless, and boastful – reminiscent of both other members of the Targaryen family and villains like Joffrey Baratheon from Game of Thrones.
This isn’t a movie adaptation – the story unfolds directly within the pages of the comic books, starring the classic Captain America, Steve Rogers. Chip Zdarsky’s current run on Captain America (2025) has been highly praised for its fresh take on Cap’s re-emergence after 9/11, and it’s now raising the stakes by having him battle Red Hulk amidst the wreckage of Latveria. Both heroes are fighting for their vision of the future, and this comic promises the political depth and thrilling action this kind of story demands – something fans felt was missing from the film.