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It’s particularly satisfying to see the game’s lasting impact, considering it was once seen as a niche favorite – and that’s after a difficult development process just to get it released. Initially, Psychonauts was intended to be an Xbox exclusive, potentially making the character Raz a major console icon. Twenty-one years later, this is the story of how Raz nearly became Microsoft’s equivalent of Mario and how the game overcame a troubled development to become a cherished cult hit.

The first season of Dexter: Resurrection ended with a lot of exciting possibilities, and fans are eager to see what happens next. Several familiar characters haven’t appeared in a while, and many viewers are hoping to see them return. Based on what happened in season one and what fans want, here are some characters who could – and should – reappear in the next season.

Teen Wolf was a hugely popular and influential supernatural drama for young adults during the 2010s. Based on the 1985 film, the show aired on MTV for six seasons and 100 episodes, from 2011 to 2017. It helped launch MTV into making scripted shows and quickly gained a dedicated fanbase. The series followed high school student Scott McCall, who becomes a werewolf and has to balance normal teenage life with protecting his town, Beacon Hills, from supernatural dangers, all with the help of his friends. Both the original series and the 2023 follow-up movie, Teen Wolf: The Movie, are now available to stream on Prime Video.

Twenty-one years ago this week, while Disney owned the Power Rangers franchise, a memorable three-part episode called “White Thunder” aired as part of Power Rangers Dino Thunder. This episode introduced Trent Fernandez-Mercer, who fans know as the White Dino Ranger. He initially appeared as a strong and formidable enemy, but his story didn’t end there. Trent eventually switched sides and became an ally, joining the other Rangers in their fight against Mesogog.

Following some recent cancellations, Shonen Jump has added several new series, and one of them comes from Gintama creator Hideaki Sorachi. His new series, Class 2-B Hero Destroyerz, has a completely different premise – a clone of a demon lord must defeat a high school student who is also a hero. However, despite the new setting, fans of Gintama will immediately recognize Sorachi’s style in the first chapter.

We’re focusing on making the game’s core features better and more accessible. However, the big update coming this early summer will be even more impactful. It will introduce both temporary and lasting improvements, as well as new ways to gather resources called “aura farming.” We’re also planning to update how combo systems work.

Joe Russo, co-director of Avengers: Endgame and an upcoming project called Doomsday, recently shared details about a special re-release of Endgame this fall. According to a report from Deadline, the re-release will include new footage that connects to the Doomsday story. Russo explained that it’s important to re-release the film, and this version will create a link between Endgame and Doomsday. He emphasized that the success of Endgame makes this re-release possible, allowing them to expand the story and continue the journeys of beloved characters in a unique way.

While neither Halo Studios nor Microsoft has officially confirmed it, the game has been rated by South Korea’s Game Rating and Administration Committee. It also appears with an “M” for Mature rating from the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB), which shares rating information. Interestingly, the original Halo: Combat Evolved also received a Mature rating.

Yuki Suenaga and Takamasa Moue’s anime series, Akane-banashi, has been a standout release this spring. However, because new episodes have been released for free on YouTube, it may not have gotten the attention it deserves. That’s about to change! Akane-banashi will be available on Netflix starting May 17th, and the English dub will be released simultaneously.

Pokemon battling has a lot of strategic complexity, but Pokemon Champions doesn’t reflect that depth in areas like character customization or rewards. A good competitive game needs to let players feel like they’re progressing and developing a unique identity, both during and outside of battles. Unfortunately, Pokemon Champions feels very basic in these areas, with surprisingly few options for personalization or earning rewards. This is especially noticeable because recent Pokemon games have put a lot of emphasis on letting players express themselves.