It appears that Xbox Wire may have given away the news a week ago, but now you can play “The Thing: Remastered” by Nightdive Studios on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch. Take a look at the launch trailer where Captain Blake and his crew uncover few survivors and terrifying secrets in Outpost 31.
At the moment, it’s uncertain if James Gunn will continue working on the Guardians of the Galaxy series. As a co-CEO of DC Studios, he’s currently focused on establishing the new DC Universe continuity. However, his previous characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, namely The Guardians of the Galaxy, are still active. In a recent interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Gunn shared some potential Guardians projects he had talked about while he was still at Marvel.
For lovers of “The Lord of the Rings”, there’s plenty to look forward to on the big screen in the coming years! The animated movie, “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim”, is set to premiere in theaters later this month. Notably, Andy Serkis will be back as director and starring in “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum” scheduled for 2026. Additionally, there are numerous opportunities for more Middle-earth films after these, such as a completely new film trilogy.
In May of 2025, the sequel to the 2020 release “Journey to the Savage Planet” titled “Return to the Wild Planet” will be released. This was announced during the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted, and a new trailer was shown. However, a full gameplay reveal is scheduled for December 17th. You can watch the trailer below.
Currently, Sonic the Hedgehog is experiencing quite a boom, mainly due to the success of the Paramount movies. Sega is actively involving Sonic in partnerships with various brands, one of the latest being a joint project with the Justice League. Additionally, there are indications that a collaboration with Transformers might be on the horizon, and it’s expected to be officially unveiled tomorrow. Hints about this announcement have been dropped on the Transformers Instagram account, although images of potential collaborative action figures have already surfaced online. Sonic Stadium has published these leaked images, which depict a Transformer modeled after Sonic and another based on Tails.
2022 saw a significant shift when The Sims 4 base game transitioned to a free-to-play model, marking its tenth year as part of Electronic Arts’ beloved life simulation series. Some speculated that this move indicated the upcoming release of The Sims 5. However, EA continued to invest in The Sims 4, ensuring its longevity with regular updates and new content, while Project Rene evolved into something different. This development left fans questioning what future options await Sims enthusiasts who prefer a free-to-play experience within The Sims 4.