Games

Fans were thrilled when the sequel, Kingdom Hearts II, arrived and proved to be a truly exceptional game. Released in North America on March 28, 2005, it built upon everything that made the first game special, offering larger worlds, more exciting combat, and a deeper, more impactful story. Despite its grand scope, the game felt surprisingly intimate and personal, delivering the kind of epic adventure that video games often strive for but rarely achieve. Even now, over twenty years later, Kingdom Hearts II is considered one of the greatest sequels of all time.

Though it originally aired on UPN, the animated series Home Movies played a big part in launching Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim. Created by Brandon Small – who later became known for Metalocalypse – the show centers around a young Brandon and his efforts to create home movies while navigating everyday suburban life. After running for four seasons, a revival of the series feels very possible, as many of the original cast members are still working in animation.

I’ve been hearing a lot about this new miniatures game called Gundam Assemble. From what I understand, you’ll be leading a team of five Gundams against another player’s team in 5v5 battles, though they’ll also have 3v3 options. It looks like they’re launching with two Starter Sets, and there will be tons of different units available to build your dream team. Apparently, you’ll even find popular models like the Barbatas Lupus Rex and the RX782 Gundam in those starter sets (according to OnTableTop). The best part? It’s coming out this October, so we won’t have to wait long to try it out!

As a huge fan of the Harry Hole books, I’m really excited about this new series, Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole. What’s got me especially hopeful is that Nesbø himself wrote it, meaning it feels much truer to the spirit of his novels than previous adaptations. The story kicks off with the fifth book, The Devil’s Star, and plunges you right into a terrifying case – a truly brutal killer is terrorizing Norway. But it’s not just the killer Harry’s up against; his old nemesis, Tom Waaler, is back, and he’s as crooked as ever. It’s a tense showdown between these two, with Harry fighting for justice and Waaler desperate to cover his tracks. Honestly, the stakes are incredibly high, and it’s a real struggle for Harry to not let his own demons get the better of him.

It’s more than just how the game plays, though. Engaging gameplay doesn’t mean sacrificing style. In fact, games in this genre should have strong graphics and a compelling story, and you can definitely have both.

Dragon Ball Super is looking to refresh the series with a new direction for the anime. This will start with a remake of the Dragon Ball Super: Beerus arc, followed by a completely new story arc. Goku and Vegeta will, of course, be central to this new era, and they’ve received updated character designs. Toei Animation is showcasing these changes at AnimeJapan 2026, and fans have spotted the new looks online, as well as in some recently revealed statues.

Darth Vader and Kylo Ren were central figures in their Star Wars sagas. Both were incredibly strong with the Force, and their journeys to becoming the leaders of the Galactic Empire and First Order shared some similarities. Importantly, Star Wars also showed their eventual redemption. While many consider their redemption stories the best in the franchise, a Disney+ show features a lesser-known narrative that could be even more compelling.

You can now watch every episode of All in the Family on Prime Video. It’s a great chance for today’s audiences to discover why the show was so groundbreaking 50 years ago. The show tackled political issues with humor that still feels relevant and insightful today.

As a huge movie fan, I’ve always been fascinated by those ‘end of the world’ stories. Whether it’s a nuclear war or a zombie plague, it’s wild to think about how society could fall apart. But what I really love is that even in those dark, chaotic worlds, these films often show how clever and strong people can be when everything goes wrong. It just proves that even when it seems like it’s all over, there’s always room for new stories to emerge.

Lots of online games where you play with friends have similar ideas – they use randomly created levels or mix things up each time you play to keep the experience new. Games like Lethal Company and R.E.P.O. do this by changing the locations players visit, picking from a set of areas and filling them with different enemies. This approach is great for smaller, independent games because it adds a lot of replay value on top of the fun that already comes from playing with others.