Occasionally, a book series starts strong but loses its way. The first few installments might be excellent, but later books just don’t measure up. Sometimes the story continues for too long, and other times the later books stray too far from what made the original story so compelling. Here are three science fiction series that fit this pattern – they began well but should have ended sooner.
Flame Toys is releasing a new line of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers action figures featuring the original five Rangers: Red, Yellow, Black, Pink, and Blue. Each figure is about 5.11 inches tall and incredibly posable with roughly 30 points of articulation. The figures have vibrant paint jobs and come with their signature weapons. Plus, you can combine the weapons to create the iconic Power Blaster! See more details and pictures below, and you can pre-order them now.
Sega and RGG recently shocked people by revealing the inclusion of the late iconic figures Bunta Sugawara and Tupac Shakur in Stranger Than Heaven. Even though the studio received approval from both of their family estates, it’s still… weird. Even having Snoop Dogg in the game has been strange enough. But we won’t know the full extent of what RGG is planning until the game comes out. In the meantime, we do know a bit about the combat and time periods.
When Steven Spielberg announced his new UFO movie, fans immediately wondered if it might be connected to one of his previous films. After the first trailers showed glimpses of the UFOs and aliens, a popular theory emerged: many believed the new film, Disclosure Day, was secretly a sequel to his 1977 hit, Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Now that the movie is released, we know the answer is no. Be warned: spoilers ahead!
This week, Atlus announced that Metaphor: ReFantazio will be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. Originally released in October 2024, Metaphor quickly became one of the highest-rated games of the year. Created by the team behind the popular Persona series, it received a score of 94/100 on Metacritic, tying it with Astro Bot and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree as the best-reviewed games of 2024. The game’s critical success led to numerous Game of the Year awards, solidifying its place as one of the most celebrated RPGs in recent years.
One of the biggest franchises that the new Paramount team is inheriting, though, is one that has printed money for decades: the Transformers franchise. Almost exactly three years ago today, though, the last movie in the series arrived with 2023’s Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, a film that ended on a cliffhanger for what would come next. Now, the series is finally moving forward, with news coming today that IT: Welcome to Derry scribe Jason Fuchs has been tapped to write the next Transformers movie, according to TheWrap.
Originally a WEBToon that ran from 2019 to 2024 across ten volumes, Viral Hit has expanded into other formats. An anime adaptation with twelve episodes, produced by Okuruto Noboru with support from Crunchyroll, followed the comic’s conclusion. Now, a live-action movie proves the story still has momentum, even without a confirmed second season of the anime. You can watch the six-episode live-action adaptation on Netflix (link provided below), and check out the trailer to get a preview. If you’re new to Viral Hit, this movie is a great way to experience this action-packed series.
The team at Pearl Abyss has no intention of slowing down, either. During an interview with ComicBook during Summer Game Fest 2026, Pearl Abyss’ director of marketing and public relations, Will Powers, sat down to discuss the success of Crimson Desert, the importance of player influence on the development team, and what the roadmap for the game’s future looks like.
The X-Men are famous for the unique items linked to each character – Wolverine’s claws, Gambit’s cards, and more. These aren’t just weapons; they’re inventions and special objects that have significantly shaped Marvel’s comic book universe. It’s time to recognize these iconic creations, so we’re highlighting the five most important ones developed by the X-Men or their members. These items have either become widely known or are so crucial to the story that changing them would drastically alter everything. Let’s take a look!
At the Summer Game Fest PC Gaming Show, the first trailer for Vampire: The Masquerade: Eternal Whispers was revealed. Early impressions confirm it delivers on the promise of a Disco Elysiumlike experience. The trailer showcases a beautiful, painted art style that effectively creates a sense of horror—or, perhaps more accurately, undeath. The game’s choice-driven RPG approach seems like a perfect fit for the Vampire: The Masquerade* universe, and it’s definitely a game to keep an eye on.