Games

As a PlayStation Plus member, I was really excited to see what games were included for October, and they didn’t disappoint! We got three titles: *Alan Wake 2*, *Cocoon*, and *Goat Simulator 3*. Each one is fun in its own way, but *Cocoon* was a real standout last year – Xbox Game Pass subscribers were raving about it as a surprise hit in 2023. Honestly though, *Alan Wake 2* is the big draw here. It came out last year and was easily one of the best games of the year, and I’m discovering it really shows off what the PS5 can do graphically – the visuals are stunning!

As a huge fan, what I’m really hoping for is something that honors the source material but also feels fresh and new. It needs a good reason to exist alongside the books and films – a genuinely creative reason, not just a copy. And it’s exciting to hear they’re striking that balance! For example, set photos showed Dumbledore with Nicolas Flamel and his wife, Perenelle, in scenes that weren’t in the movies *or* the books. That shows they’re willing to invent new moments and explore the world in a different way, which is exactly what I want to see!

The 2011 science fiction drama *Another Earth*, directed by Mike Cahill, is available to stream on HBO Max until October 31st. The film stars Brit Marling and William Mapother as an astrophysics student and a composer whose lives become tragically intertwined when a second Earth is discovered. Rhoda, captivated by the newly discovered planet, accidentally causes a car crash that kills John’s family and leaves him in a coma. Years later, after being released from prison, Rhoda seeks out John.

Despite being canceled recently, the manga actually placed third in the Next Manga Awards in September. Now that Arvo Animation has announced an anime adaptation, many readers are excited and expect the series to become more popular. The anime is planned for release in 2026, though a specific date hasn’t been announced yet. So far, the studio has only shared a key visual, and fans are eagerly waiting for a trailer. The manga’s creator, Shun Numa, expressed his enthusiasm for the adaptation after the first images were revealed.

From hilarious spoofs to clever satire and just plain funny stories, here are seven sci-fi movies guaranteed to make you laugh – perfect for a good time, so check them out!

The Brotherhood began as the X-Men’s main adversaries, initially led by Magneto and dedicated to opposing them. After Magneto stepped down, Mystique took charge, marking a significant shift in the team’s history – eventually, even Toad led his own version. Over time, many different Brotherhoods have formed, with recent iterations led by Magneto and Storm. However, when looking back at the original Brotherhood, particularly during Magneto and Mystique’s leadership, it’s possible to argue they weren’t truly villains. While they often opposed the X-Men, they weren’t necessarily fighting for evil purposes.

You can now play a demo of the game on PS5! It lets you experience both the single-player story mode (called Journey) and the new Burst Battle multiplayer mode again, or for the first time.

You can now download a demo for SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide on PlayStation 5. It’s a small download, only about 5 GB.

To stop a massive flying fortress, Kliff heads to an old, deserted keep where a powerful enemy called Golden Star is located. The battle is intense, with Golden Star attacking using fire tornadoes and missiles, but players can use special EMP bullets to hurt it. However, that’s just the beginning – Golden Star then flies away, with Kliff desperately holding on!

Mattel Studios is creating a new TV series based on the Magic 8 Ball, with Brad Falchuk (known for *American Horror Story*) and M. Night Shyamalan (*The Sixth Sense, Split, Signs*) collaborating on the project. The series will be a suspenseful, character-focused supernatural drama, using the iconic toy and its 20 possible answers as a central element, and exploring themes of psychology and culture.