Games

Frank Herbert’s Dune is a hugely influential science fiction novel that has inspired many adaptations, including the video game Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty released in 1992. Though not the very first of its kind, Dune II essentially created the blueprint for almost every real-time strategy (RTS) game we play today. Without it, popular franchises like Command & Conquer, Warcraft, and Age of Empires likely wouldn’t exist. Dune II is a foundational RTS title, but it’s surprisingly been overlooked. Many modern gamers are probably unfamiliar with it, even though they experience the conventions it pioneered. Despite being an older game, it’s still a clever and faithful adaptation of Herbert’s complex Dune universe.

Captain America arguably has one of the most satisfying story arcs of the original Avengers. He finally gets a happy ending with Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) and is crucial to defeating Thanos (Josh Brolin), solidifying his role as the Avengers’ leader in Infinity War and Endgame. The latter film especially shows how much he grows emotionally and physically, and some of its most powerful scenes are foreshadowed earlier in the story.

As a huge comic book fan, I’ve always been fascinated by the Justice Society. They’ve definitely been affected by all the changes DC has made to its universe over the years, but surprisingly, those shifts have also helped them! So many legendary writers and artists have worked on this team – you’ll probably recognize a few names – and they’ve created some truly unique stories. I’ve put together what I think are the ten best Justice Society tales ever told, the ones that have kept fans hooked for almost a century now.

On December 15th, Crunchyroll is hosting Anime Nights at select theaters for one night only! The event will last over two hours and give anime fans an exclusive first look at episodes from upcoming series premiering in January. Crunchyroll describes it as a chance to see new seasons on the big screen before they’re available to stream. Don’t miss this special theatrical event! Find a participating theater near you by clicking here.

A new Sonic the Hedgehog movie, currently called Sonic the Hedgehog 4, has been confirmed. Details about the story are still scarce, but it’s scheduled to hit theaters in March 2027.

Pumuckl is a mischievous, red-haired character from the popular German children’s series Meister Eder und sein Pumuckl, which first aired in 1961. The show has seen a recent revival with a new series, Neue Geschichten vom Pumuckl, and a feature film called Pumuckl and the Big Misunderstanding.

Mega Lucario Z is considered a special type of evolution – a ‘Mega Evolution’ – because it only happens when a Lucario is exposed to a Mega Stone. This new form is significantly more powerful than a regular Lucario, so it’s been given a distinct name to differentiate it from the original Mega Lucario.

You can play Lost Records: Bloom and Rage right now on cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. Monster Train 2 and Spray Paint Simulator are being added to Game Pass Premium tomorrow, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will be available with Premium on December 4th.

At the end of the Mega Lucario Z reveal trailer, Pokémon announced a new Mystery Gift for Pokémon Legends: Z-A. This gift will allow players to catch Mewtwo for the first time in the game, and it also includes both Mewtwonite X and Mewtwonite Y. These items are essential to begin the Mewtwo capture mission and will enable players to evolve Mewtwo into either of its Mega Evolutions. Here are the details.

Many great British science fiction shows, like Blake’s 7, have been forgotten despite their quality. For decades, Britain has created excellent sci-fi, but these shows often get overshadowed by huge hits like Doctor Who.