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The latest episode of “The Grand Design” left viewers on edge as Vanessa’s life hung in the balance. Following surgery that initially showed promise, the episode flashed back to how Vanessa and Wilson first met. However, her condition quickly deteriorated, and she tragically passed away, leaving Wilson devastated and reeling from grief. After the shocking turn of events, Ayelet spoke with ComicBook about whether Vanessa might return to the show.

Get ready! Ishin no Arashi is launching tomorrow, April 16th, thanks to Hamster Corporation. As the newest game in Hamster’s “Console Archives” series, it’s coming to both PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. Not only will you be able to play on these new systems, but the game will also feature improvements like customizable controls and save states.

I rarely get so engrossed in a game that it’s hard to stop playing, but The Last Gas Station was one of those exceptions. Many others felt the same way – the demo received overwhelmingly positive feedback after being showcased in February. I was thrilled to learn the full game is finally coming out later this month! The Last Gas Station launches on Steam on April 28th, and I think it’s an indie title worth adding to your wishlist.

The movie Ant-Man explains that Pym Particles work by squeezing the space between atoms, letting someone shrink in size without losing any weight or density. This means a shrunken person, like Scott Lang, could still hit with the force of a normal-sized person. However, the movie immediately creates a problem when Hank Pym pulls a tiny tank from a keychain. If the tank kept its full weight, it would be impossible to carry, creating a plot hole. This issue gets even bigger in Ant-Man and the Wasp, where an entire laboratory building is shrunk down to luggage size and rolled through the city. According to the rules established in the first movie, that building would still weigh hundreds of tons! Luckily, a new book called Marvel Anatomy: A Scientific Study of the Superhuman offers a way to explain these inconsistencies and make everything fit together.

Shows built around a central mystery are often the most affected when they end unexpectedly. Because the entire premise relies on solving a puzzle, viewers feel a strong expectation that it will be resolved. Sometimes, creators will offer a planned ending, like Mike Flanagan did with The Midnight Club after its cancellation. But more frequently, the story remains unfinished, locked away by the company that owns it, leaving the audience frustrated and without closure.

One of the biggest surprises from Godzilla Minus One is that Godzilla is heading to the United States. While the original film briefly mentioned the U.S. – mainly focusing on America’s reluctance to help Japan after World War II – Japan was the main target of Godzilla’s anger. This time, Godzilla seems to be bringing his destruction westward, specifically to New York City. The film clearly establishes the threat he poses, showing him towering over the Statue of Liberty – emphasizing just how terrifying this version of the monster is.

Sometimes a case really shakes things up, even for a seasoned detective like Pepper. The newest trailer for MOUSE: P.I. For Hire from Fumi Games suggests this is one of those cases. It’s a compelling introduction to the upcoming game, showing how Jack gets involved in an investigation that might be more than he can handle. Trouble is brewing in Mouseburg, and you’ll need to play the game to find out what happens to Jack, his friends, and his foes.

If you’re struggling with weapons and hacking robots during combat, here’s a simple tip. When you’re in a tough spot, use Hugh’s Grip Gun to deal consistent damage. For groups of enemies, switch to weapons like the Shockwave Blaster for area-of-effect attacks. And if enemies are lined up, use long-range, piercing weapons to hit multiple targets with a single shot.

Following the success of Woman in Gold, Ryan Reynolds starred in the sci-fi thriller Self/less, but it didn’t perform well in theaters. Directed by Tarsem Singh and also featuring Natalie Martinez, Matthew Goode, and Ben Kingsley, the film earned only $31 million worldwide—not enough to cover its production costs. Critics and audiences weren’t impressed, and it currently streams on Prime Video. While not Reynolds’ worst-reviewed film—that title belongs to R.I.P.D.—Self/less holds a low 18% score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of his most critically panned movies.

I’ve realized tactical RPGs just aren’t my thing. I appreciate the strategic thinking they require, and I see why others enjoy them, but I personally lack that kind of patience. That’s why, even though I’ve known about Disgaea for a long time, I’ve never actually gotten around to playing it.