Games

I remember when The Sims first came out, and honestly, it was weird. There wasn’t some big quest or princess to rescue – you just… lived a life. That’s where the name came from, I guess! But Will Wright totally nailed something special with that game. It wasn’t just a hit; it changed how we think about games, created a whole genre, and inspired tons of other developers. Even now, over 25 years later, The Sims is still influencing game design. It’s funny looking back – everyone thought it wouldn’t work, but it ended up being a massive success and continues to push the industry forward.

The conflicts between different Marvel television shows are a thing of the past. Now, characters frequently move between movies, TV series, and other projects within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We’ve even seen actors from older Marvel TV shows return – Charlie Cox, who played Matt Murdock, appeared in Spider-Man: No Way Home and is continuing his role in a new series. The trailer for Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 included Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones, and Jon Bernthal is also coming back as the Punisher in his own show. Now, Marvel has officially confirmed another potential return to the MCU.

We’re now hearing more about the upcoming Exorcist reboot, including some new casting news.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe recently introduced another incredibly powerful hero with the series Wonder Man. While Simon Williams, the main character, doesn’t fully showcase his abilities until the end of the season, it’s evident he has the potential to become one of the MCU’s strongest heroes, possibly even surpassing The Sentry in power.

On February 4, 2004, the TV show Angel broadcast its 100th episode, titled “You’re Welcome.” This episode was also the last appearance of a key character, Cordelia Chase, played by Charisma Carpenter, effectively ending her storyline in the series.

The 2010s saw a surge in independent science fiction films thanks to more accessible technology. Powerful visual effects software became available to smaller productions, allowing them to create polished films that looked as good as big-budget blockbusters. This led to a wave of creative, low-budget sci-fi movies. While films like Ex Machina, Edge of Tomorrow, Looper, Under the Skin, and Annihilation gained critical acclaim and pushed the boundaries of the genre, many other excellent films didn’t receive the attention they deserved. These hidden gems offer fantastic stories and are worth discovering for any sci-fi fan.

The recent Krakoa era in X-Men comics brought Wolverine and Jean Grey closer, though they never became a couple. Most fans agree they wouldn’t be a good match. Now that the Krakoa era is over, Wolverine has been single, but that looks like it’s about to change. The current Wolverine comic series (#14) introduced Silver Sable, and the writer, Saladin Ahmed, has hinted at a developing romance. While some Wolverine fans are hesitant about this pairing, Silver Sable’s backstory actually makes her a surprisingly good fit for Logan.

Get ready for a new twist on Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun! A spin-off series called IruMafia Edition is getting an anime adaptation. Instead of attending demon school, this version imagines Iruma being adopted into a family involved in demonic organized crime. A first look at the series has been released, and it’s expected to premiere in 2027.

The Sims 4 is getting a new expansion pack called Royalty & Legacy on February 12th. This will be the 21st major expansion for the game, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most content-rich packs in a long time. Royalty & Legacy introduces a noble class to the game, along with a new world filled with existing storylines for players to explore. However, even if you don’t want to play as nobles, you can now focus on building a family legacy that spans multiple generations. I enjoyed trying out the preview version and seeing everything the pack offers, though I did encounter a few minor issues.

NateTheHate, who initially revealed the date of the upcoming Nintendo Direct, now suggests the game might actually appear on the next-generation Nintendo Switch 2. While he expects an announcement during the upcoming Partner Direct, he’s also heard the game is planned for release on the Switch 2 at some point.