Games

Fans of John Carpenter’s Christine have a little over a week to watch it on Netflix before it’s removed on March 1st. This film, released in 1983, came after Carpenter’s The Thing, which initially wasn’t a hit but later became a beloved classic. Based on the Stephen King novel of the same name, Christine tells the story of Arnie Cunningham, a bullied teen who buys a possessed 1958 Plymouth Fury. As he fixes the car up, he unknowingly awakens its evil powers, which start to change him and target anyone who gets in their way.

As someone who buys a lot of tech, I figured the guy from Malaysia would be in the know. His company makes all sorts of storage stuff – SSDs, USB drives, you name it. So he’d definitely have the inside scoop.

With the recent release of Crimson Desert, a highly anticipated game, and the varying opinions it’s received, I started thinking about what makes open-world games truly great. What sets a game like Skyrim apart, and why did Pokemon Scarlet & Violet fall short? In my opinion, there are five key elements that all successful open-world games need to get right.

The episode “Yesterday’s Enterprise,” which aired on February 19, 1990, brought back the character of Lieutenant Tasha Yar from a different timeline. Actress Denise Crosby had left the show rather suddenly at the end of the first season. This episode gave her character a meaningful exit, allowing her to choose how she died, and it opened the door for Crosby to return in future episodes, even playing Tasha’s daughter. The return of Tasha Yar in “Yesterday’s Enterprise” had a significant impact on the rest of the series and the crew of the Enterprise-D.

Even though comic book characters often return to their original state and new writers might drastically change established storylines, character development still matters. Seeing characters grow and improve mirrors our own lives, and their journeys can deeply affect readers. Today, we’ll be highlighting five of the best character arcs Marvel has delivered over the last decade. Let’s take a look at how these characters have changed.

In his latest newsletter, entertainment industry analyst Jeff Sneider addressed a rumor about Marvel potentially splitting the upcoming Secret Wars movie into two parts. He confirmed that Marvel currently has no plans to do so. While someone may have suggested it internally, Sneider says it’s not being considered due to the logistical challenges of scheduling a massive cast and the high cost of bringing Robert Downey Jr. back. He believes dividing the film would be a bad move, as audiences would likely perceive it as a greedy cash grab.

I still think about Shutter Island all the time, and it really bothers me that it doesn’t get talked about enough. It came out in 2010 with Leonardo DiCaprio, and honestly, it’s brilliant. What really sticks with me, even after all these years, is that ending. It’s so open to interpretation, and people are still debating what actually happened. That ambiguity is what makes the film so unforgettable, and honestly, the whole movie is just fantastic – it’s surprising it isn’t considered a classic.

Here is an overview of the game, via DON’T NOD:

Here is an overview of the game, via Super Rare Originals:

According to a recent announcement, players will face unique bosses like Robo-Betty while exploring the world of Mouseburg. Robo-Betty lives in a hidden laboratory and players will need to defeat her in a challenging three-part battle. More details about this fight and the level it takes place in will be shared soon in an upcoming preview of the game.