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I’m particularly drawn to downloadable content (DLC) that’s as substantial as a full game – the kind that takes ten to twenty hours to finish. It’s interesting to consider how much effort and money developers invest in these large expansions, especially since there’s no guarantee of a big profit. They’re essentially betting that the original game is successful enough to justify the cost and risk. Fortunately, this gamble often pays off, as these expansive DLCs are frequently praised for their generous content. And if you’re looking for games with DLC like this, I’ve put together a great list that will keep you busy for months, if not the entire year.

Zack Snyder isn’t the only big-budget director whose films get mixed reviews. John Boorman, known for classics like Deliverance (1972) and Point Blank (1967), also made some truly terrible movies, including Exorcist II: The Heretic and Zardoz. However, Boorman’s 1981 film Excalibur had a huge impact on Snyder, who named it one of his all-time favorites in 2009. And looking at Excalibur and how people reacted to it, it’s easy to see why.

Some PlayStation Plus subscribers are upset with the Tomb Raider I-III Remastered bundle because it doesn’t have a Platinum trophy on PS5. This is due to a PlayStation policy change when moving from PS4 to PS5, which treats game collections as having only one trophy list. On PS4, however, each of the three Tomb Raider games in the bundle has its own separate trophy list, and each one includes a Platinum trophy.

Level-5 is creating a new game called Holy Horror Mansion, which is heavily inspired by and continues the style of their popular, spooky RPG games from the past.

During a recent episode of the podcast The Hot Mic, Jeff Sneider, a well-connected industry source, revealed that Marvel is considering Peter Claffey for the role of Beast and Odessa A’Zion for Rogue. It’s important to remember that these are just names Sneider has heard as potential candidates – nothing is official yet. This news quickly generated a lot of discussion online, with some fans thrilled by the possibilities and others believing Claffey might be better suited for a different Marvel character. Here’s a look at some of the reactions.

If you’re a fan of the series Van Helsing, you’ll want to finish watching it on Netflix soon! The show, starring Kelly Overton as Vanessa Van Helsing, will be leaving the streaming service on April 16th. Originally running for six seasons and 65 episodes on Syfy from 2016 to 2021, Van Helsing offered a fresh take on the classic vampire hunter from Bram Stoker’s Dracula and gained a dedicated following.

Last May, Fantasy Life i successfully revived a popular game originally on the Nintendo DS. The game quickly gained a large following, attracting both returning fans and new players. It launched on PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, with plans for a Switch 2 version. Now, the developers at Level5 have announced that Fantasy Life i will also be available on mobile devices, letting you enjoy the game wherever you are.

As a horror fan, I’ve been waiting for this one! For years, Tales From The Crypt has been conspicuously absent from most streaming services. Despite originating on HBO, it never made its way to HBO Max, which always felt like a missed opportunity. But fantastic news! Shudder, the streaming service dedicated to horror, is finally bringing the show back next month. Season one drops on May 1st, and they’ll be adding a new season every Friday after that. By June 12th, we’ll have the entire series available to stream – it’s the first time all of the Cryptkeeper’s creepy stories will be in one place online! And the trailer is awesome – John Kassir, the original voice of the Cryptkeeper, is back to deliver the goods. Definitely one to watch!

When George Lucas first started developing Star Wars, he actually imagined it as a retelling of the Arthurian legend! That’s why the idea of a special sword – like Excalibur, which sometimes glows when pulled from its sheath – felt so natural. You can still see echoes of that in the Star Wars universe with the kyber crystals, which are essentially what power and color each lightsaber. In fact, the name ‘kyber’ comes from an alternate name for Excalibur, ‘Caiburr’! But honestly, after nearly 50 years, those lightsabers just look incredible – they’ve really stood the test of time.

These DC weapons grant incredible abilities, putting their wielders on the same level as the most powerful beings in existence. Several of them possess capabilities that even surpass those of Mjolnir, the famous hammer from Marvel, and are significantly more potent.