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Jeff Bridges recently talked to Entertainment Weekly about the disappointing box office results of Tron: Ares. He pointed out that initial reactions to movies can change over time, recalling how Heaven’s Gate was initially seen as a failure but is now considered a classic. Bridges suggested that tastes evolve, even personally – he often dislikes a movie at first but later revisits it and wonders what he initially disliked about it.

This information is based on a potential leak regarding the Deluxe Edition of Resident Evil Requiem. It originated from a Twitter user named Abdullah, known as SpookyHoo. While Capcom hasn’t confirmed this yet, the details seem consistent with what they might include in a Deluxe Edition of the game, so take it with a grain of salt.

Crisol: Theater of Idols, a first-person survival-horror game created by Blumhouse Games and Vermila Studios, is coming in 2026. The publisher has released a video series offering a preview of the game’s island setting, Tormentosa. Many viewers have noted that Crisol shares visual and gameplay similarities with classic Resident Evil titles – and that’s a good thing! The game appears to build upon a successful formula, adding its own unique horror elements to create a truly terrifying experience.

As a huge Marvel fan, I’ve been thinking about some storylines that are way too intense for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. There are seven comic book moments, in particular, that I can’t see ever making it to the big screen or even onto Disney+. They’re just too dark and gritty for what Marvel does now!

Apple TV+ is known for its science fiction programs, but it’s also become a standout among streaming services with its compelling dramas. One of its biggest hits is Slow Horses, based on Mick Herron’s “Slough House” novels. Today, Apple TV+ released both the season finale of Slow Horses and the premiere of a new series for fans of the show starring Gary Oldman, with the first two episodes of Down Cemetery Road now available.

This week, a trailer announced that Antonblast is coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Originally released in December 2024, Antonblast is a fast-paced action-platformer similar to the Wario Land series. The game has been a hit on the Nintendo Switch, with players enjoying its vibrant graphics and energetic gameplay. It also received positive reviews, earning an 87/100 score on Metacritic.

Obsidian’s newest version has been available for a few days now through a paid early access program, and initial player feedback is looking good.

Players began reporting problems with Xbox Game Pass around noon EDT, just before the planned release of The Outer Worlds 2. Many users are unable to load the service or log in, and this is happening on both PC and Xbox consoles. Here’s a quick update on what’s currently known. This is an ongoing issue, like with most major outages.

Vivienne Medrano, the creator of Hazbin Hotel, has expressed interest in seeing the series adapted for the stage, but isn’t convinced a live-action TV show or movie would work. She believes the animated style is essential to the show’s identity and prefers live-action adaptations to have a strong purpose. Instead, she envisions a stage musical as a fantastic fit, allowing for a unique interpretation of the characters and world. She feels a musical format could bring a new level of emotional depth and visual storytelling, and the inherent fantasy element of theater would perfectly complement the show’s themes.

Released on October 29, 2013, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag significantly revitalized the Assassin’s Creed series, particularly after the previous installment, Assassin’s Creed III, wasn’t well-received. The game successfully blended the core Assassin’s Creed gameplay with expansive open-world exploration of the seas and exciting pirate adventures. Black Flag didn’t just evolve the series—it redefined the pirate game genre, and remains the gold standard even now.