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The final season of *My Hero Academia* is delivering on its promise, with the battles against All For One and Tomura Shigaraki becoming increasingly intense. All Might has been fighting hard to contain All For One, but was left with no options after his suit was completely destroyed. Luckily, the last episode ended with a surprising turn – Bakugo’s revival! A preview of the next episode hints at his significant return. You can check it out below.

This collaboration between Microsoft and Asus delivers a high-end device with powerful performance in a compact design. The Xbox branding gives it an authentic, official look and feel.

Two decades ago, fans of the popular sci-fi show *Firefly* got a surprising second chance. When Fox canceled the show in 2002, many storylines were left unfinished. But in 2005, the movie *Serenity* was released, bringing the series back to life on the big screen and finally answering some of those lingering questions. The film not only wrapped up loose ends but also brought in new fans thanks to its wider release. Still, many viewers continued to wonder what could have been if the show had continued.

Originally launched on Nintendo Switch and PC in May 2024, *1000xResist* is a visually striking game with an anime art style, set in a beautifully detailed, futuristic post-apocalyptic world. It’s been very well-received, earning an ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ rating on Steam and a Metascore of 86. Now, Fellow Traveler has announced that *1000xResist* will be coming to Xbox and PlayStation on November 4th. Xbox Game Pass subscribers will be especially pleased to learn that the game will also be available as part of the Game Pass library.

PlayStation Plus regularly offers recently released games, and occasionally includes brand new third-party titles. If you play games often on PlayStation and want to expand your library, a PlayStation Plus subscription is a great option. This month’s lineup is particularly strong, with a lot of excellent choices, especially for fans of horror games.

As a big movie fan, I was excited to see that Netflix recently added the 2006 remake of *When a Stranger Calls*. It’s directed by Simon West and written by Jake Wade Wall, and it’s a pretty tense thriller! The story follows a teenager, Jill, who takes a babysitting job that quickly turns scary when she starts getting creepy phone calls…and then realizes the danger is already *inside* the house with her. Camilla Belle does a great job in the lead role, taking over from Carol Kane who played the babysitter in the original – which, by the way, you can find on Shudder this month if you want to compare the two!

Here are the latest details:

The latest Founders Q&A video reveals details about how the game will play, including new weapons and tools for Travelers, the way combat works, and the secrets of the ancient Celestial technology called Remnants. It also touches on the difficult decisions players will have to make throughout the game.

The game will come in two versions: a Standard Edition for $39.99 / £34.99 / €39.99 and an Ultimate Edition for $59.99 / £49.99 / €59.99. If you already own *Surviving Mars* and buy *Surviving Mars: Relaunched* on the same platform, you can get the base game for a reduced price of $19.99 / £17.50 / €19.99. The Ultimate Edition will be available at a discounted price of $39.99 / £34.99 / €39.99 for existing owners.

According to a recent article in *The Hollywood Reporter*, the disappointing performance of *Tron: Ares* may signal the end of the *Tron* film series. Sources say Disney is likely to retire the franchise, as it hasn’t attracted a broad enough audience and continues to underperform. The report highlights that Disney executives worried the films would only appeal to dedicated fans – a concern that proved accurate. *Tron: Ares* particularly struggled to attract younger viewers and received a lukewarm ‘B+’ grade from audiences on CinemaScore.