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Art Whirled is showcasing a rare collection of original artwork from the early Street Fighter games, and fans will love recognizing the iconic images. Created by artist Mick McGinty, the collection includes sketches and paintings of classic artwork like the covers for Street Fighter II Championship Edition, Street Fighter II Turbo, and the original Street Fighter II, as well as character designs. You can view the full collection here.

Often, when books are adapted for television, the source material tends to be shorter works, like standalone science fiction novels. TV shows have the advantage of being able to develop characters and plotlines more fully than these books sometimes allow. They can also explore themes in greater detail. Several successful sci-fi adaptations, including one from The CW based on a young adult series, demonstrate that a TV show can sometimes be even better than the original book.

It’s true – the latest financial report from the Japanese developer shows very strong results for the first half of the year, according to Automaton.

Alpha began as an ally to Spider-Man, initially as a hero and sidekick. Created by Dan Slott and Humberto Ramos, he first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #692 in 2012 as part of Spider-Man’s 50th anniversary celebration. His powers – including energy blasts, super strength, speed, force fields, and flight – came from a failed experiment by Peter Parker at Horizon Labs. Reed Richards warned that these abilities could make him a major threat, so Peter temporarily removed them. This ultimately led Alpha to become a villain, and he repeatedly clashed with the Superior Spider-Man.

Disaster movies, even the really cheesy ones, can be surprisingly fun! They’re a mix of science fiction and action, and often completely over-the-top. Luckily, streaming services make it easier than ever to find and watch them. Here are five of the best of the ‘worst’ currently available on various streaming platforms, including some free options.

It’s clear that The Punisher: One Last Kill focuses heavily on action, throwing numerous villains at Frank Castle for him to defeat. However, the story’s main crime boss adds an important layer of backstory from the wider Marvel Universe. While not essential to understand the plot, knowing this history makes the story more meaningful.

The final episode of Good Omens, a 90-minute series finale, premiered on Prime Video on May 13th. Simply titled “The Finale,” this single episode concludes the story, picking up from the cliffhanger ending of Season 2 in July 2023. While it’s been a long wait, fans can now watch and decide if the conclusion lives up to expectations.

Frenchie’s storyline reaches a clear conclusion, and Soldier Boy is frozen again, effectively removing him from the picture. Following the breakup of The Seven, The Deep also gets a definitive outcome. While he might appear briefly in the final episode, this week’s episode provides a satisfying end for Chace Crawford’s character. He’s not only kicked off The Seven, but he’s also permanently banned from the water – all the sea creatures despise him due to a past mistake, preventing him from even attempting a rescue. Caught on camera acting cowardly, The Deep’s time as a hero is over, regardless of his status with The Seven, and his downfall is capped off with a surprising cameo that makes it even more impactful.

The competition between Nintendo and Sega in the early 1990s focused heavily on the technical power of their consoles, rather than the games themselves. When 16-bit technology became available, both companies planned to use it for their next systems, following the NES and Master System. Sega launched the Sega Genesis in North America in August 1990, becoming the first to offer a 16-bit console and quickly gaining popularity. Nintendo continued to support its older 8-bit NES, even innovating with games like Super Mario Bros. 3 which included enhanced hardware. However, Sega’s advertising slogan, “Genesis Does What Nintendon’t,” proved to be a powerful message.

Recently, the game developers shared more information in an interview with 4Gamer. When asked about a lengthy story mode, producer Takeshi Yamanaka explained that while it’s hard to say if it’s longer than previous games, there will be an ‘Episode Mode’ dedicated to the story.