5 Sequels Everyone Was Hyped for That Ended Up Being Better Than the Original Games

Here are five great sequels that more than lived up to fan expectations.

Here are five great sequels that more than lived up to fan expectations.

The X-Men are home to a huge number of mutants, but not all of their powers are equally impressive. Here’s a look at some of the least helpful abilities possessed by members of the team.

The Millennium Falcon has an incredible reputation, making it tough for other Star Wars ships to stand out. However, many ships still try to compete, and some are genuinely impressive. Here are five iconic Star Wars ships that could even be considered better than the Millennium Falcon.

The latest issue of Biker Mice from Mars (#6) will introduce the Astro Bikes in comic form – and they look great! These bikes were originally featured in the Biker Mice from Mars toy line. The issue also kicks off a major storyline where the Biker Mice face off against The Stalkers, villains fans will remember from the original cartoon.

Phantasy Star built a unique universe blending medieval fantasy with futuristic technology – a world where robots and humans worshipped together, and brave heroes fought cosmic threats with laser swords and sheer determination. Its impact on gaming today is significant, though often subtle. More than just an influence, Phantasy Star was remarkably innovative and helped to reshape the possibilities of role-playing games.

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.