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What really sets Operation Raccoon City apart – even more than its surprising (though not officially part of the main story) death – is that it puts the player in the position of causing it. This decision has divided fans for years, with some upset by the moment and others feeling it wasn’t impactful enough. It’s a harsh way to make the game different from other Resident Evil titles, and it remains a controversial entry in the series, even fourteen years later.

Just like Andy Weir’s previous hit, The Martian, adapting Project Hail Mary for the big screen required some changes. Given the book’s length – 475 pages – it was inevitable that certain parts wouldn’t make it into the movie, and that the film would need to combine and streamline the story. Here are ten key moments from the book that fans will notice are missing from the film. Be warned: major spoilers for both the book and movie follow.

This game exemplifies poor control design. Players will be forced to use unfamiliar button combinations, and even basic moves like jumping and running will feel awkward because they’re assigned to controls that go against years of gaming experience.

Netflix hasn’t revealed much about the plot of its Assassin’s Creed series, but they’ve confirmed it will center around a hidden conflict between two groups: one trying to control humanity’s destiny, and the other fighting to protect people’s freedom. The show will likely feature different characters experiencing key events from history.

After almost three decades on television, why is this show still so popular? That’s what we’re exploring today. While shows like The Simpsons and Family Guy are well-loved, many believe Parker and Stone’s animated sitcom is even more popular worldwide.

The movie Wicked: For Good was a huge success, earning over $533 million worldwide and becoming the second-highest-grossing film based on The Wizard of Oz and the best-performing musical movie adaptation ever, only behind the 2024 film. It was also one of the year’s biggest hits. Now, you can watch it on Peacock starting March 20th! The streaming version includes a sing-along option and commentary from the director, Jon M. Chu. Wicked continues the story from the popular 2003 stage musical, with Ariana Grande returning as Glinda, who is trying to live up to her image as the good witch, and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, who is fighting against the unfair Wizard after being forced into exile.

As a longtime fan, I’m really excited about the latest developments! Usually, the Sorcerer Supreme is chosen by these powerful beings called the Vishanti, and they’re the source of the magic. But Scarlet Witch actually became Sorcerer Supreme without their approval, and they’re not happy about it. They’ve even put Agatha Harkness up as someone to challenge her! It all comes to a head in Sorcerer Supreme #4, with art by Bernard Chang and Russell Dauterman, and writing by Ruth Redmond – Wanda Maximoff is finally going to confront the Vishanti themselves, and I can’t wait to see what happens!

The current anime season is finishing up this month, but there’s plenty more to watch! Several other great series offer similar heartwarming experiences to Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, focusing on characters who grow through their travels and the relationships they build.

The official Dragon Ball website announced a new manga chapter is coming as part of the S.H. Figuarts line. Dragon Ball Super artist Toyotaro is working on this installment, which will feature characters like Gohan Beast, Demon King Piccolo, and Great Ape Vegeta, as well as updated versions of classic Goku looks. While it’s not a continuation of the main story, Toyotaro’s involvement is encouraging for fans. Details about the new manga are still unknown, but it’s scheduled to be released on October 23rd, meaning fans will have to wait a few months to see it.

The latest update for Crimson Desert, version 1.00.02, is now available on PC and PlayStation 5. This patch mainly fixes problems players found with quests, bosses, and skills. Pearl Abyss is also working on additional fixes for other known issues.