Games

I often talk about how much I enjoy DC Comics, and April looks like a particularly great month for them! They’re even releasing a special issue of MAD Magazine dedicated to DC – I was surprised MAD was still being published, but it’s fun to see them playfully poke fun at DC. Plus, several new titles are launching as part of the DC Next Level program, including the highly awaited Zatanna series. There’s a lot coming out, so keep reading to find out which books you absolutely shouldn’t miss!

Robert Patrick became a major star thanks to his memorable roles in 1990s films. He first gained attention as a villain in Die Hard 2, battling Bruce Willis’ character. He then achieved international fame playing the unstoppable T-1000 in Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991). This role as a futuristic killer robot truly made him a pop-culture icon, leading to fun cameos as the same character in films like Wayne’s World and Last Action Hero. While he took on supporting roles in successful movies like Rosewood and Cop Land (both 1997), many consider his next truly iconic role to have come in 1999, in Robert Rodriguez’s horror film The Faculty.

Insider Gaming is reporting that Crystal Dynamics is developing the game with help from other studios. They also state the project has secured $100 million in funding from the Abu Dhabi Investment Office.

I was so excited to hear the news this week! Clear River Games announced they’re making a new Truxton game called Truxton Extreme! For those who don’t know, Truxton is a classic vertical-scrolling shooter that first hit arcades in Japan way back in 1988. It was ported to the Sega Genesis in 1989, and that was the only time it ever came to a home console. There was a sequel, Truxton 2, in arcades in 1992, but it never made it home. The series has been quiet ever since… until now! I can’t wait to play it!

As a big fan of Legacy of Kain, I was really intrigued by Ascendance. It’s basically a fresh take on the series’ backstory, and it’s cool how they went with a retro, *Castlevaniastyle side-scroller instead of the 3D adventures we were used to. Honestly, the art and music are fantastic and really capture the atmosphere. But, unfortunately, some core issues with how the game plays hold it back from being truly great. It feels like it had so much potential, but just couldn’t quite reach it.

Pokopia features diverse areas for players to explore and build in, including distinct regions like the Withered Wasteland, the creative Palette Town, and the open Cloud Islands. Because of this, players have already created some amazing builds. As someone who prefers using pre-made designs, I’m always impressed by these creations. I’ve been searching the web to collect some of the most impressive Pokemon builds players have shared so far.

The anime series based on Rein Kuwashima’s I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too first aired in 2023. Now, a new special episode has unexpectedly appeared on Crunchyroll, and it’s available to watch. Along with this special, a second season of the anime has been officially confirmed. You can find a teaser trailer and poster for Season 2 below.

Now, with the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, we have a sequel that takes a completely different approach than the first film, which was a massive success. The 2023 movie heavily relied on established story details, hidden references, and appearances from other Nintendo characters and franchises. This proved that a film could be vastly different from the 1993 movie in terms of respecting the source material, yet still fall short. While The Super Mario Galaxy Movie doesn’t drastically change course from the first one, it does seem to learn from its predecessor’s mistakes—though it makes some new ones of its own.

Earth’s heroes are truly powerful, and they face incredibly dangerous villains who could wipe out the planet at any moment, making their battles incredibly high-stakes. Here are ten of the most dangerous DC villains – the absolute worst of the bunch.

But apparently, that’s a terrible idea.