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After the initial four Alien films and the Alien vs. Predator movies became available earlier this month, Alien: Romulus began streaming on HBO Max on April 3rd. Directed by Fede Álvarez, it’s the seventh film in the Alien series and takes place in 2142 – two decades after the first Alien movie and 37 years before Aliens. The story centers on a group of young space colonists who find a deserted space station, only to uncover a terrifying invasion of facehuggers and Xenomorphs.

Not all stories have happy endings, and some fantasy series aren’t afraid to end on a truly dark note. This is especially common in grimdark fantasy, where a bleak conclusion often fits the overall tone. The three series below are particularly skilled at crafting these kinds of tragic endings. While they might not appeal to everyone, readers who enjoy a well-written tragedy will find a lot to appreciate here.

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For months, people have been talking about a new, spooky Star Wars book for middle grade readers. Now, a Reddit user named White_Doggo found confirmation from Random House, the book’s publisher. It’s official: Kiersten White, a well-known horror author, is writing Hiding from the Dark: A Star Wars Horror Novel. Here’s what the book is about, according to the publisher:

The most important thing to understand is this: Keepers of the Keep will launch in Early Access, not as a fully finished game in 2026. The developers anticipate the Early Access period will last a little over a year, with the complete game expected around mid-2027. Anyone claiming it will be fully released in 2026 is going beyond what has been officially announced.

The update includes many improvements designed to make the game more enjoyable. It adjusts how hunger and recovery work – for example, you’ll lose less hunger while resting – and adds new items to vendor shops. Players who own the DLC will also find legendary upgrades for their weapon blueprints. Plus, the update streamlines inventory management, preventing you from missing out on valuable gear due to limited space. Techland has clearly put a lot of effort into refining the game and providing the best possible experience for players, and you can find a full list of changes below.

Even though the Nightfall event is finishing and the Hunter/Prey update is on its way, the popular VL-7 Smoke and Night Mode will remain in the game. We’re also planning to improve how you progress, expanding these changes to vehicles, weapons, your career, and REDSEC. Our goal is to make the game faster-paced and more enjoyable, building on what we believe was a strong foundation when it launched.

Crystal Dynamics is famous for the Tomb Raider games, especially on the PlayStation 2. However, many players may not remember that they were also creating the Legacy of Kain series around the same time. Last month, Legacy of Kain: Defiance received a remastered version and was released on the PlayStation Store and other digital platforms. The original game received scores of 70-75 on Metacritic, and this remaster has earned a very similar 70-77. Back in 2003, Legacy of Kain had a dedicated and passionate fanbase, and that enthusiasm hasn’t faded. The remaster currently boasts almost perfect user reviews on the PlayStation Store and is one of the top-rated PS5 games available digitally.

The movie leaves things unresolved, hinting at a possible continuation. Let’s take a look at the ending and explore where the story could go next.

While the young actors in Jurassic Park weren’t very well-known at the time, Joseph Mazzello, who played Tim, later starred in a little-seen but beloved film called Star Kid. It’s a strange and fun superhero movie about a seventh-grader named Spencer who finds a robotic suit powered by artificial intelligence. The suit gives him superpowers, but Spencer quickly discovers he’s trapped inside, and he must also protect it from bug-like aliens who want to conquer Earth.