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A major criticism of *Pokemon Scarlet & Violet* was its open world feeling too empty. *Pokemon Legends: Z-A* seems to address this problem, though it takes a different approach. Instead of a truly open world, it features distinct zones within a single city. However, players might not be thrilled to find that the city streets are cluttered with items scattered everywhere – a problem that many experienced in *Scarlet & Violet*.

Just because the New 52 had problems doesn’t mean we should ignore everything good about it. There were actually a lot of fantastic comics released during that era, and they often get overlooked when people criticize the New 52 as a whole. Here are ten stories from the New 52 that are truly excellent and worth checking out for any DC Comics fan.

Viz Media had a busy week announcing new manga releases, including titles like *Half Is More*, *I’m No Angel*, *Champion of The Rose*, and *Taika’s Reason*. Among these, *Centuria* stands out as a particularly dark and intense series. While fans will have to wait until next year, Viz revealed that the first volume of *Centuria* will be released in North America on February 17th, 2026. If you enjoy darker stories, especially those similar to *Berserk*, this series could be a great fit.

The original script for *The Empire Strikes Back* described Yoda as a small, bluish creature dressed in rags when Luke and R2-D2 first landed on Dagobah. However, the final version of the film presented Yoda differently, which is probably a good thing – a blue Yoda just doesn’t feel right!

Steam Next Fest October 2025 kicked off on October 13th and runs until Monday, October 20th, giving you a few more days to try out demos of upcoming games. You can explore everything from the new *Dungeons & Dragons* game to highly anticipated farming sims like *Starsand Island*. However, the most popular demos so far suggest players are currently craving games from two particular genres – genres that aren’t usually the biggest hits during Steam Next Fest.

The crime drama *The Family Business*, created by Carl Weber, will be removed from Netflix on October 24th. All four seasons – a total of 42 episodes – will no longer be available. The show, which first aired on BET in 2018, follows the Duncans, a family who appear to be respectable car dealers but secretly run a criminal organization. It’s based on Weber’s popular book series and features Ernie Hudson and Valarie Pettiford in leading roles.

Camelot, the studio that created the *Golden Sun* series, now mainly develops Mario sports games like the new *Mario Tennis Fever*. However, they were once celebrated for creating one of the greatest RPG trilogies of its time. These games were both grand in scope and deeply personal, combining emotional stories with fun and engaging gameplay, and were considered alongside Nintendo’s most popular franchises. What led to the decline of *Golden Sun*?

Before directing the popular “X” trilogy, Ti West created a retro-style horror film called *The House of the Devil* in 2009. While praised by critics when it was first released, it only played in a few theaters and didn’t gain a wider audience until it became available on DVD and Blu-ray. The film intentionally mimicked the style of older horror movies, avoiding quick, startling scares and instead building tension slowly. This approach made it one of the most genuinely frightening horror films of its time.

Paramount has been hesitant to recast the original crew of *Star Trek: The Next Generation*. While *Star Trek: Picard* brought back those beloved actors to continue their stories, it’s inevitable that new actors will eventually need to take on those iconic roles. This explores what the cast of *The Next Generation* might look like if the show were being made today.

It might be surprising to see this performance ranked fifth, but here’s why: Although *The Mask* existed in comic books before, the movie brought the character to a much wider audience – and did the same for Jim Carrey. The comic book version of Stanley Ipkiss wasn’t particularly appealing, but as The Mask, the role perfectly showcased Carrey’s comedic talent.