The weekend got an early start on Thursday when Netflix released the first season of its new Western series, The Abandons, featuring Gillian Anderson and Lena Headey. Then, on Friday, the streaming service will release a new movie, Jay Kelly, starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler.
What sets the game Routine apart isn’t simply its release; it’s the long and challenging journey it took to get here. After over a decade of development, filled with setbacks and doubts, this sci-fi horror experience is finally available – and it’s coming directly to Xbox Game Pass. It’s unusual for a game developed over 13 years to receive this kind of attention, but Routine has arrived at just the right time, fitting perfectly into the current trend of retro-futuristic, suspenseful horror. As Game Pass members prepare to explore its unsettling lunar setting, it’s clear that horror games are having a particularly strong year on the service.
The best villains aren’t just scary – they stay with you long after the story ends, often more than the heroes themselves. What makes them truly unforgettable is their ‘aura’ – that special something that goes beyond simple strength or cool animation. While power levels and art styles change over time, a villain with a strong aura remains timeless. These seven villains, through their cunning, beliefs, or sheer presence, are prime examples of this.
Over the past year, the Absolute Batman comic series has dramatically changed many of Batman’s classic enemies. Villains like Black Mask and the Joker are now more powerful and have greater control over Gotham. Even more frightening, some, like Mr. Freeze and Bane, have been transformed into terrifying monsters. While you’ll recognize these villains, each one has been uniquely reimagined. Here are 5 examples of how Absolute Batman has reinvented them in surprising ways.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
Developing the game was a challenge. The team drew inspiration from the historical strongholds of Japan’s shogunate period in the Middle Ages, and carefully blended fast-paced action with RPG elements. In an interview with egmr.ru, Chaos Manufacturing CEO Guy Costantini talked about how SOL Shogunate came to be, explaining how they combined Japanese history and art with a cosmic setting, and the process of turning a promising idea into a truly excellent game.
Fans of the Planet of the Apes series, take note: Rise of the Planet of the Apes will be leaving HBO Max on December 7th, just a week after its sequel was removed. While sometimes movies get a last-minute extension on streaming services, that doesn’t seem likely this time. If you’re looking for a good sci-fi film to watch, now is the time to revisit Rupert Wyatt’s critically acclaimed movie.
Things are expected to change with upcoming games. During a celebration of the series’ 25th anniversary, Creative Assembly, the British studio behind Total War, strongly hinted at a new approach. They stated that their new game engine, called Warcore, should finally let them release games on consoles in the future.
The game is being made by a talented team of experienced developers. They include a lead designer who previously worked on popular franchises like Star Wars: Battlefront, Mass Effect, and Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood; a composer known for the soundtracks to Journey, Sword of the Sea, and The Pathless; a programmer who contributed to Life is Strange; and other skilled professionals.