Games

Julia Pyke, a director at the Sizewell C nuclear power plant currently under construction in Suffolk, England, recently expressed frustration with how nuclear power is often portrayed in popular culture. While admitting she enjoys animated shows like *The Simpsons*, she believes they’ve unfairly damaged the public perception of the nuclear industry. Pyke emphasized that she’s nothing like the show’s fictional, villainous plant owner, Mr. Burns, and that it’s crucial for the industry to better communicate the positive contributions and opportunities that nuclear power offers to society.

When Disney bought Lucasfilm, they redefined what stories were considered official parts of the *Star Wars* universe, and Mara Jade lost her place in the main storyline – she became part of the ‘Legends’ collection. Despite this, fans have continued to hope she might return. Whether a story is officially canon shouldn’t change how much people enjoy it – Mara remains a great character! However, being outside of canon does feel like a loss, and it would be wonderful to see her story continued. Recently, the *LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy: Pieces of the Past* TV show mentioned her name, which is a small but encouraging sign.

Okay, horror fans, listen up! I’m thrilled to report that Danny Boyle’s groundbreaking zombie film, *28 Days Later* from 2003, has finally found a stable streaming home – it’s on Netflix as of today! It’s been a long, strange journey for this movie in terms of availability over the years, and honestly, its arrival on the platform feels perfectly timed with the buzz building for *28 Years Later*. And speaking of that sequel, get ready – *28 Years Later* starts streaming on Netflix tomorrow, Saturday, September 20th. Consider this your official weekend viewing plan!

Claptrap’s constant chatter can become annoying fast, but thankfully, *Borderlands 4* now includes an option to completely disable his voice. To turn it off, go to the main settings menu, then select “Audio,” and finally find the “Advanced” settings to toggle the option.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has featured some truly outstanding villain performances from actors like Michael Keaton, Hugo Weaving, Alaqua Cox, and Mads Mikkelsen. While many have impressed, we’ve picked out ten of the very best. These actors went up against Marvel’s biggest heroes – including Thor, Black Panther, the Guardians of the Galaxy, and Daredevil – and consistently delivered captivating scenes. As we look forward to future MCU villains, let’s celebrate those who’ve already made a lasting impact.

Dotemu has just released a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming beat-’em-up, which looks fantastic! The trailer gives players a good preview of the action, and the game is scheduled to launch on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on October 9th.

The Early Access release includes the following core features:

Like the classic game *Banjo-Kazooie*, *Yooka-Laylee* sends players on an adventure through colorful worlds, collecting items to open up new areas. You can transform into all sorts of things – a powerful bulldozer, a school of fish, even a pirate ship with a flamethrower! Plus, you can customize the two main characters with different outfits and looks.

The improved combat system isn’t the only reason we’re excited about the game. There’s a lot to look forward to in *Silent Hill f*, and we think the series needs to take risks and try new things – just like its heroes – to successfully update the classic formula for today’s players.

Ari Gibson and William Pellen have described *Hollow Knight: Silksong* as a challenging game, but one that allows players more flexibility in how they tackle those challenges. Gibson explained that it’s acceptable if players spend a long time on a difficult part, as they can reduce the difficulty through exploration, learning new skills, or even finding ways to bypass the challenge altogether, instead of being completely stuck.