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NIS America announced this week that they’re releasing a remastered version of R-Type Tactics I + II Cosmos, the strategy spin-offs from the classic R-Type series. The first game, originally known as R-Type Command in North America, came out on PSP in Japan in 2007 and elsewhere in 2008. Its sequel, R-Type Tactics II: Operation Bitter Chocolate, was only available in Japan in 2009. Now, after 17 years, the sequel is finally being released worldwide alongside the original in this new remake.

Conquest is just as relentless and ruthless as he was in the recent season of the show and the comics, though his attacks aren’t quite as devastatingly powerful. Fully committed to the Viltrumite Empire’s goals, he fights without hesitation, even against strong opponents like Nolan, Invincible, and Eve. He’s a flexible fighter, able to quickly and efficiently defeat enemies at both close and long range, and works particularly well alongside other Viltrumites.

It looks like we’ll be seeing more short previews before Archetype releases a full gameplay demonstration. This latest clip shows the main character, Jun Aslan, and some companions investigating a frozen planet with strange alien buildings in the distance. They appear to be getting ready to explore these structures, but the video ends before they actually start their journey.

We began by asking Hirano, a long-time contributor to the Baki series, about the challenges of adapting the Son of the Ogre’s story into animation. He explained that animating each frame required careful attention because manga and anime frames differ significantly. Unlike manga, where scenes can expand vertically or horizontally, anime has strict limitations on movement and length. Figuring out the right pacing and capturing the dynamic action proved particularly difficult.

The TV series Kyle XY first aired on ABC Family on June 26, 2006. Created by Eric Bress and J. Mackye Gruber, the show followed Kyle (played by Matt Dallas), a teenager who wakes up in a forest near Seattle with no memories or identity—and no belly button! He’s taken in by a family psychologist, Nicole Trager (Marguerite MacIntyre), and the series explores his journey to uncover his origins as a genetically engineered person with special abilities. Kyle XY was once ABC Family’s most popular original series. Although it ran for three seasons and 43 episodes, ratings began to decline midway through the second season and dropped significantly in the third. ABC Family canceled the show on January 31, 2009, due to falling viewership, rising production costs, and upcoming contract negotiations. The final episode, “Welcome to Latnok,” aired on March 16, 2009.

We love a good comeback story, and they’re especially popular these days. While many follow a familiar pattern, some are truly unforgettable, even long after they’re released. Here are ten of the best superhero comics that feature incredible returns of beloved characters.

According to Variety, a live-action TV series based on Dungeon Crawler Carl is officially happening and will stream on Peacock. Chris Yost is writing the series, and he’ll also executive produce it alongside Seth MacFarlane, Erica Huggins, and the creator of the original series, Matt Dinniman. Rachel Hargreaves-Heald will oversee production for Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door production company.

Amazon Prime members who also have a GOG account can get the strategy game XCOM: Enemy Unknown for free until July 1st. This game is a remake of the 1994 classic UFO: Enemy Unknown and is highly regarded as one of the best strategy games ever made. It received a score of 91 on Metacritic, won PC Game of the Year at The Game Awards, and earned multiple nominations and awards at the D.I.C.E. Awards. While a sequel, XCOM 2, was released in 2016, many still consider Enemy Unknown to be the best game in the series and it continues to be enjoyable even after 14 years.

The film’s momentum might ease up over the weekend, with current predictions estimating around $186 million in earnings over five days. This is slightly lower than the $204.6 million earned by Super Mario Bros during its opening weekend. Despite receiving mostly negative reviews from critics (reflected in its Metascore of 35), the film is proving popular with audiences, much like the first movie.

Here are six RPGs that should get a remake.