The Machines themselves are immobile; they only come to life when someone possesses them. Kirby, Meta Knight, King Dedede, Waddle Dee, Knuckle Joe, and others are all capable of doing this. While this affects Planet Popstar, the Machines are strangely attracted to a unique entity called Zorah – an unusual form of life that isn’t organic.
According to industry insider Jeff Sneider’s latest newsletter, David Fincher talked with Lucasfilm about directing a future Star Wars movie, taking place after The Rise of Skywalker. The potential film would have focused on a character from the sequel trilogy, though it’s unclear who. The project didn’t move forward because Lucasfilm wouldn’t grant Fincher final cut – the ability to have the final say on the finished film.
Dan Jurgens, the artist known for drawing the iconic battle between Superman and Doomsday, will create a special cover for the sixth issue of IDW Publishing’s Godzilla comic. IDW describes the upcoming issue, releasing January 7, 2026, as a major turning point for the series, showing Godzilla’s defeat in a way fans haven’t witnessed before. The cover by Jurgens is designed as a tribute to one of the most memorable endings in comic book history.
The comedy Vacation, a new installment in the National Lampoon series, is currently the fourth most popular movie on Netflix in the United States (as of the week of October 13-19). Starring Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, and Chevy Chase, among others, the film follows Rusty Griswold as he attempts to recreate a family road trip to Walley World. It’s performing better on Netflix than films like Taken in Plain Sight, The Maze Runner, and Despicable Me 3, though exact viewing figures haven’t been released.
Marvel hasn’t had a villain as impactful as Thanos since then. Kang the Conqueror seemed poised to fill that role, first appearing in Loki and then causing trouble in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Unfortunately, the character never quite clicked with audiences, and Marvel quickly removed him from future plans. This quick decision sends a message to any other potential villains – especially those who were hinted at years ago – that their time to shine might be limited.
Amazon MGM dropped the first trailer for Crime 101 this Thursday. The new thriller is directed by Bart Layton and based on a story by popular crime novelist Don Winslow. Many are already comparing Crime 101 to the classic film Heat, praising its story, visuals, and impressive cast. You can watch the trailer now!
Many innovative games failed because they were ahead of their time. These games had the potential to succeed, but weren’t appreciated when they first came out. They introduced ideas that later became common in the gaming industry, but initially, players weren’t ready for their unique or imperfect qualities.
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Before you start, you can choose your rider and machine, then customize the game by setting how many computer-controlled opponents there are, their skill level, which machines they use, and even give yourself a handicap. The gameplay is the same as Air Ride Mode – boosting and drifting work exactly as you remember – but with a key difference: each player gets their own screen, and all riders and machines are unlocked from the beginning.
