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In a recent conversation with ComicBook, Mortal Kombat II writer Jeremy Slater hinted that the upcoming Mortal Kombat 3 might not feature a traditional tournament. Slater explained that they’re exploring ways to capture the same high-stakes feeling of a tournament without actually having one. He doesn’t have a definitive answer yet, but believes they can still deliver the intense, life-or-death battles fans expect, even without a formal competition.

This show masterfully explores complex relationships – love, dependence, manipulation, guilt, and the effects of past trauma – all brought to life through sharp writing and outstanding acting. What’s particularly compelling is that the characters aren’t simply good or evil; everyone has shades of gray. But who has been the most impactful character so far? With Season 3 of Interview with the Vampire on the horizon and promising big changes, here’s a ranking of the 7 best characters, from least to most compelling.

Like many popular WEBToons, including Solo Leveling, The God of High School, and Tower of God, Viral Hit is getting an anime adaptation. Originally created by Taejun Pak and Kim Junhyun, the series ran from 2019 to 2024 and is now becoming a live-action show on Netflix, premiering June 11th. Netflix recently shared a trailer and description, highlighting that the webtoon has over 2.2 billion views worldwide and tells the story of a bullied student who finds redemption through fighting. You can watch the trailer below.

Fans have been suggesting actors for the upcoming HBO remake of Harry Potter, and one actor who was previously considered for the films recently addressed the online buzz. Kevin McKidd, known for his role in Grey’s Anatomy, told Entertainment Weekly he’s aware of the fan castings and wouldn’t rule out being involved, saying he’s a big Harry Potter fan and open to the possibility.

Let’s talk about the new games coming to Xbox Game Pass. First, Subnautica 2 will launch into early access on May 14th for PC and Xbox Series X. It will be immediately available with both PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. This is shaping up to be the biggest Game Pass release of the year so far, though Forza Horizon 6 is coming soon. The other addition is DOOM: The Dark Ages, which has been available on Ultimate and PC tiers since its release, but is now finally being added to the Premium tier, about a year after launch.

The anime High School DxD hasn’t had a new season since 2018, but the original story continued in other formats, including a sequel. Many fans were hoping for a Season 5, but Jamie Marchi, an English dub voice actor, recently shared that there’s still no progress on a new season, stating, “I still haven’t heard anything about a fifth season.”

Many players are encountering lengthy battles focused on stalling, particularly with teams built around the Pokémon Milotic. While defensive strategies have always been part of Pokémon, the problem lies in how Pokémon Champions handles timed matches. Unlike previous games, which awarded victory based on remaining HP when time ran out, Pokémon Champions now declares a draw. This single change allows players to deliberately waste time, even when losing, without penalty, leading to a frustrating experience.

It’s a shame when a good story doesn’t get to finish. Sometimes, things happen beyond anyone’s control – like changes in publishing plans or writers moving on to other projects – that leave comic book storylines incomplete. Just because these stories weren’t finished doesn’t mean they aren’t worth remembering. Today, we’re taking a look at five fantastic Marvel stories that were cut short, and exploring the exciting paths they were heading down.

According to writer Jeremy Slater, death isn’t permanent in the world of Mortal Kombat. He decided to bring back fan favorites Kano and Kung Lao – he loved Kano in the first movie and thought Kung Lao’s hat was too iconic to leave behind. The movie explains these returns with a new character, the necromancer Quan Chi, and introduces zombie-like Revenants, meaning anyone could potentially be resurrected. The next movie, Mortal Kombat 3, will follow the surviving heroes as they venture into the Netherrealm to rescue those who were lost, but there’s a twist – not everyone might make it back.

In 1977, Topps Series 1 trading cards were packaged with a piece of pink bubblegum. Heritage Auctions, a Dallas-based auction house, recently described this specific card as being in perfect, or ‘mint,’ condition. This wasn’t the only valuable Star Wars item sold; the auction as a whole brought in an impressive $3,811,584.