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Ben Jordan, the actor who portrays Spider-Man/Peter Parker’s face in the game series, recently posted a photo on Instagram of himself doing motion capture work. Although he could have been working on any project, he added the caption “IYKYK” with a spider emoji, strongly suggesting it was for another Spider-Man game – likely Marvel’s Spider-Man 3. This indicates that Insomniac Games is at least starting to plan the game, and will probably begin full development after their Wolverine game is released.

Toei Animation is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Powerpuff Girls Z. This anime series, which first aired in Japan in July 2026, reimagined The Powerpuff Girls with a fresh take – a new team handled the animation and creative side of things. Powerpuff Girls Z gave the characters different backstories, powers, and a completely new look, making it a unique anime that unfortunately never had an official release in the United States.

The Alien franchise is enjoying a huge comeback. The 2024 film Alien: Romulus earned over $350 million worldwide, and a sequel is already in the works. At the same time, the Alien universe has found success on television with Noah Hawley’s Alien: Earth, which premiered to record ratings in August 2025. The show is continuing its momentum with a second season planned to shoot in 2026 at Pinewood Studios in London, and the recent addition of Peter Dinklage to the cast has generated even more excitement. While future installments may introduce new variations of the xenomorph, the creature has already appeared in many forms and at different life stages throughout the film series.

This article highlights seven of the most impactful creative teams behind Spider-Man, starting with the original creators and including those who significantly shaped the character’s journey.

Ever since the first season of The Boys came out, the show’s popularity has skyrocketed. The original comic books have been re-released, an audiobook adaptation has been created, and three spin-off shows – Gen V, The Boys Presents: Diabolical, and the upcoming Vought Rising – have all been produced. You might expect this to be called a franchise, like a “Boys Cinematic Universe,” but Prime Video has revealed a different name, one that highlights how The Boys has ironically become the very thing it originally satirized.

Most players might not notice, but Ubisoft did a fantastic job crafting the expansive open world of Shadows. It feels truly dynamic, changing not just with daily weather, but also with the passing of seasons.

The next Lorcana set, Wilds Unknown, is generating excitement, especially with the surprise reveal of Merida from Disney’s Brave. We also saw more cards featuring characters from The Incredibles and Toy Story. Ravensburger then previewed the first cards from the Attack of the Vine set, introducing Sully, Mike, and Boo from Monsters, Inc.. Winnie the Pooh will be the focus of the next Illumineer’s Quest, and Lorcana also gave a first look at a future set based on the film Onward, which many fans consider a hidden gem and could make for a fantastic set.

It’s no surprise to find references to The Phantom Menace, and some of the hidden details are cleverly done. For example, Darth Maul’s introduction uses the same music as his lightsaber duel from the film. However, the most interesting connection is a subtle reference to Anakin Skywalker, offering a glimpse into his childhood on Tatooine.

The new Dungeons & Dragons adventure, Ravenloft: The Horrors Within, was revealed in March as part of the 2026 release schedule. Initially, very few details were available, except that it would revisit the classic horror-themed setting. However, the description on the pre-order page has given us a better understanding of what to expect when the book is released later this year, and it appears to be excellent news for fans of horror.

I still don’t understand why Capcom hasn’t given this game more attention, leaving it largely forgotten while fans have had to make do. While the two games in the series were recently included in the Capcom Fighting Collection 2 with some improvements, it honestly feels like a small effort after a long wait.