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Following the events at the end of Stranger Things season 2—where Eleven closed the gate to the Upside Down—Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 quickly grabs your attention by showing how the show’s monsters are created. The core group—Eleven, Mike, Dustin, Lucas, Max, and Will—soon come back together, and the story really gets going when some new characters are introduced.

Things are really different in the DC Universe now. After the events of DC K.O., everything’s been shaken up for all the heroes and villains. Superman passed on this powerful Alpha Energy to the fighters in the Omega Tournament, and it’s given everyone these… visions, guiding them on how to prepare for Darkseid’s next move. Honestly, it feels like a complete overhaul since DC K.O. ended, with everyone scrambling to get ready for what’s coming. I’m particularly intrigued by what Guy Gardner is up to – he’s putting together a team for something big, and it sounds important.

Beware, spoilers ahead for The Boys Season 5, Episode 4, “King of Hell”! The newest episode of the Prime Video series continues to show Homelander’s inflated ego, taking it to an extreme level. It explores the fears people have about powerful beings like Superman – the kind of arguments Lex Luthor would make – but also transforms Homelander into something very different from the classic hero. Although Vought International won’t directly call him a god due to potential public reaction, they establish the Democratic Church of America and declare Homelander as “the prophet of the Lord, the prophet of America.” They intentionally emphasize that he’s “not just a man, not just a superman.”

Star Wars props continue to fetch incredible prices at auction. A lightsaber once owned by Darth Vader recently sold for $3.6 million, proving how dedicated collectors are. Before that, Han Solo’s blaster from the original Star Wars movie sold for $1.057 million in 2022 (according to the New York Post). While less than the lightsaber, it’s still a significant amount, especially considering the blaster’s place in movie history, making the high price more reasonable.

The X-Men have faced numerous conflicts beyond their rivalry with the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, battling many of Marvel’s strongest villains along the way.

You may have forgotten about End of Days, the 1999 action-horror film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. In it, Schwarzenegger plays a disillusioned ex-cop who has to rediscover his faith to protect a young woman from Satan in New York City as the year 2000 approaches. Starring alongside Schwarzenegger are Robin Tunney and Gabriel Byrne. This often-overlooked film is now streaming on Prime Video, having become available on April 1st.

This July, Marvel Comics will release the first issue of a five-part series, Predator vs. Planet of the Apes. Written by Greg Pak, who previously worked on Planet Hulk, and illustrated by Alan Robinson (known for X-Men Infinity Comic), this unexpected crossover brings together two iconic science fiction franchises in a story fans are already excited about.

The first Bloodlines game was initially rough around the edges, but became a fan favorite thanks to community-made modifications. So, it wasn’t entirely unexpected when Vampire: the Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 also had a difficult launch, receiving a middling score of 62 on Metacritic, including my own review. Despite its problems, the game offers an intriguing story and some memorable characters. Now, it looks like it might get another chance, as The Chinese Room and Paradox Interactive have announced both new downloadable content and another set of significant updates.

Many fans consider Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag to be a standout title in the Assassin’s Creed series and one of the best pirate games ever made – a standard that Skull and Bones hasn’t quite reached. Set in the Caribbean during the early 1700s, the game blends historical details with exciting pirate adventures. A new remake, Resynced, aims to significantly improve the game’s visuals and overall experience. The developers are using Ubisoft’s Anvil engine – a technology established in 2023 – to give Black Flag a modern, upgraded look.