Games

After watching the reaction to the racer’s PlayStation 5 trailer, I decided to look into it further.

Let’s look at some examples of movies that were initially met with skepticism but later became beloved classics, frequently rewatched and highly recommended. These films demonstrate the importance of giving projects time to prove themselves. While there’s always a risk of something failing, there’s an equal chance it could become a timeless favorite.

The classic arcade game Geki-Oh ShienRyu is back! Originally created by Warashi and released in Japanese arcades in 1997, ShienRyu is a fast-paced shooter where you pilot a jet fighter against waves of enemies through diverse levels. While popular in Japan, it didn’t reach Western audiences until 2002 with the PlayStation release, Geki-Oh Shooting King. Now, more than 20 years later, that version of the game is available to play again.

In 2017, a remastered version of the classic 1999 game RollerCoaster Tycoon, originally created by Chris Sawyer and Frontier Developments, was released. This version, called RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic, first came to the Nintendo Switch in 2024 and is now being updated for the new Nintendo Switch 2. While the updated version will cost $5 for existing Switch owners, it’s not entirely clear what changes justify the price. The only confirmed improvements are enhanced resolution and new mouse controls using the Joy-Con 2. Though these are improvements, upgrade costs usually include more substantial changes. The full game will cost new players $30 on the Switch 2, which is $5 more than on other gaming systems. While this price difference isn’t unusual for Switch and Switch 2 games, it’s still a bit disappointing.

Hasbro’s Black Series is known for its high-quality six-inch action figures, featuring detailed designs, realistic appearances, and plenty of accessories. They’re now adding more characters from the world of The Mandalorian with a new collection based on the show and movies. This wave includes four standard figures priced at $27.99 each, plus a larger, more detailed Zeb figure for $34.99, which comes with extra accessories, including an alternate head showing his famous smile.

In a recent interview with Polygon, Strange New Worlds showrunner Kurtzman shared his biggest regret for the series: not being able to bring William Shatner back for a guest appearance. The idea was to create a follow-up to the classic time travel episode, with Shatner playing a version of Kirk who altered history by saving Edith Keeler—the same character saved by McCoy in the original story—and choosing to stay in 1930s New York. Kurtzman explained that the team tried to make this happen every season, even writing multiple scripts, but it ultimately didn’t work out. Despite the missed opportunity, he remains optimistic, stating that a truly satisfying show should leave viewers wanting more, rather than feeling completely full. He’s proud of every episode they’ve created.

What sets Jon Bernthal’s portrayal of the Punisher apart in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is its unflinching depiction of violence. Unlike other action sequences, his fight scenes don’t shy away from showing Frank Castle brutally taking down his opponents, and the camera doesn’t look away from the harsh reality of his methods. This makes the Punisher’s scenes some of the most intense and violent in the entire franchise.

Several well-known X-Men actually began as dangerous villains, eventually turning into the heroes we know and love. Others were X-Men for only a short time before going back to being villains. Recently, during the Krakoa Era, many former enemies became important allies, even taking leadership roles in the new mutant nation. Here’s a look at some of the most powerful villains who’ve joined the X-Men and why they’re now fighting for mutant success.

I remember watching Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go! on Disney Channel – it had a pretty good run, actually! The show lasted four seasons with a total of fifty-two episodes, but it ended in 2006 after the “Jetix” programming block went off the air. Recently, the series creator, Ciro Nieli, shared some old concept art of the main character, Chiro, online. It’s really cool to see what he looked like in the early stages of development. He even posted it himself, so you can check it out and get a glimpse of the original ideas behind the hero.

In an interview with Empire, Tom Holland discussed his potential future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe after Spider-Man: A New Day. He expressed a desire to help introduce the next generation of Spider-People, whether it’s Miles Morales, Spider-Gwen, Spider-Woman, or someone else. He’s open to any role in setting up that next chapter and hopes to be able to mentor the new Spider-Person the way Robert Downey Jr. did for him, allowing him to gracefully exit the role.