Games

Fantasy is making a big comeback, potentially leading to a new wave of popularity for the genre. But the timing is tricky. With audiences starting to feel tired of endless sequels and reboots, this return to fantasy might not be as successful as studios hope. Plus, there’s going to be a lot more competition. Whether Hollywood thrives will depend on finding the right balance between familiar, nostalgic stories and fresh, original ideas.

Xbox Game Pass in 2026 has seen a lot of games released on the same day as their launch, but titles not made by Xbox itself haven’t been particularly memorable. They’re usually smaller games with average review scores. The three new games added to the service follow this pattern. However, if you’re a Game Pass subscriber looking for something fresh to play, here are your new options.

To truly do the story justice, the show will likely need to run for many seasons – potentially ten or more if it aims to adapt all the source material. While that presents some difficulties, one particular creative choice makes things even harder. Hopefully, the showrunners can still make it work.

DC Comics’ Teen Titans have faced many challenges, and sometimes, they’ve made truly awful choices. Here’s a rundown of the ten worst things the team has ever done, from betrayals and shocking turns to accidents and actions taken under pressure.

Peter Sarsgaard is joining the cast of The Last of Us for its third season, according to Deadline. He’ll be playing Amon, a leader of the Seraphites. This character was created specifically for the TV show and isn’t part of the original video game. While the role is recurring, Amon is expected to be important to the story, especially as Season 3 will likely center around Abby Anderson (played by Kaitlyn Dever) and the Seraphites are a key part of her storyline.

Bethesda’s sci-fi RPG has been available on PlayStation for over two months. While the developers have worked to address significant performance issues, they’re only now focusing on this particular, major problem.

The latest “Snack Attack” challenge in Forza Horizon 6 has players hunting down vending machines! It sounds easy – just find and break five of them. But, because players are usually focused on racing and other events, these vending machines are often overlooked.

If you’re not in the US or UK, you’ll have to wait until June 16th to get your hands on the game, but honestly, it’s not all bad! This new rollout means we’ll actually get the rest of the game content faster than players in those regions. I’m actually pretty excited about that!

Paul Anthony Kelly, known for his role as John F. Kennedy Jr. in the FX series Love Story, is joining the cast of The Housemaid’s Secret, according to Deadline. He will play Douglas Garrick, the wealthy husband of Kirsten Dunst’s character, Wendy, and the new boss of Millie, the housemaid played by Sweeney. This film marks Kelly’s first major movie role, and Paul Feig is directing. The Housemaid’s Secret is scheduled to be released in theaters on December 17, 2027.

Here’s a list of the five most influential sci-fi TV shows from the 1980s. Although many memorable sci-fi series existed during that decade, these five shows were particularly groundbreaking and had a lasting impact on television.