Games

I’ve been a fan of Resident Evil for ages, and it’s been amazing to watch it change over the years. It started as this really creepy, slow-burn horror game with zombies and those classic fixed camera angles. But it didn’t stay there! The series has tried out so many different things – action, really messed up psychological horror, co-op shooting, even switching to first-person – but somehow, it still feels like Resident Evil. Then came Resident Evil Village in May 2021, and honestly, even for this series that’s known for being wild, it was completely off the rails… in the best way possible, of course!

For decades, the people making Star Trek shows and movies have been adding hidden references, or “Easter eggs,” to other famous science fiction series, including many nods to Star Wars. The connection with Doctor Who is particularly strong – a 2012 comic book even featured a team-up between the Eleventh Doctor and the crew of the Enterprise-D. However, many other sci-fi characters could easily fit into the Star Trek universe and work well alongside the Enterprise crew.

It feels like the story of Final Fantasy 7 is already being extended too far by dividing it into three games, so adding even more content with downloadable updates seems unnecessary.

So, I was reading up on what Microsoft’s planning for the next generation of consoles, and apparently, they’re really focusing on how textures look. Jason Ronald, a VP at Microsoft, talked about this at GDC 2026. They’re using some advanced texture compression – even incorporating new tech with neural networks! But it’s not just that; they’re also going all-in on something called Zstandard. Basically, with the newest version of DirectStorage – which now supports Zstandard – we’re gonna be able to load game assets directly from the SSD super fast. It should make a huge difference in loading times and overall game performance, which is awesome!

On May 7th, Peacock will release all nine episodes of M.I.A., a new revenge thriller from the creator of Ozark. The series follows Etta Tiger Jonze, played by Shannon Gisela, as she seeks vengeance after her family’s drug operation is dismantled and her family is killed. Set in the vibrant and dangerous world of Miami, the show depicts her pursuit of those responsible. The first episode will also air on NBC on May 14th at 10 p.m. Eastern Time.

Now that Iron Man is gone and Captain America has retired, Thor is likely to become a central figure in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars movies. Chris Hemsworth has been with the Marvel Cinematic Universe for a long time, and there are no current plans for his character to leave. He’s hinted that Marvel has a plan for Thor’s story even after the current saga finishes in 2027. This is fantastic news for fans who love the character and have been with the MCU since the beginning. However, if Hemsworth ever decides to move on, Marvel’s Kevin Feige and his team are prepared with a suitable storyline.

Wow, the season finale of that show – Season 2, Episode 8, ‘The Southern Cross’ – really stuck the landing! As a huge MCU fan, I’m seeing everyone online agree it’s one of the best finales they’ve ever done, and the ratings are definitely backing that up – it’s breaking records, apparently!

Fans of the original game will be happy to hear that squad sizes are no longer limited to just three players. There’s also a lot to anticipate, including the return of familiar Xenomorphs—and even The Queen—along with a new Specialist class that lets you customize your character with abilities borrowed from other classes.

D&D Beyond is the official website for Dungeons & Dragons and a popular choice for players and Dungeon Masters who like to manage their game resources online. While the site is free to use, some features, like the virtual tabletop for maps, require a paid subscription. Now, subscribers at the Hero and Master levels will receive even more content as part of their existing membership – without any price increases. That’s right, you’ll get extra content for the same subscription cost.

Now that season 2 of Daredevil: Born Again has finished, a lot of new Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movies are planned for the near future. As the Multiverse Saga heads towards its big finale, several exciting projects are coming out soon, and even more are currently being made. The future of the MCU looks promising, and these confirmed movies will all add to the ongoing story when they’re released.