Games

As a sci-fi fan, it’s amazing when a movie I love kicks off a whole franchise! But honestly, it’s a bit of a gamble. You often get a first film that’s a total masterpiece, and then… everything after just doesn’t live up. I’ve definitely wished some franchises had ended after the original – think Men in Black, Jurassic Park, or RoboCop. So many times, the sequels just aren’t worth revisiting. Thankfully, sometimes we get really lucky and the whole series stays engaging. Not every sci-fi film needs a franchise, but when it works, and you can rewatch the entire thing over and over, that’s when it truly becomes a favorite of mine.

Marvel has published many large-scale stories, and some of the best have deepened our understanding of its most iconic characters. These epic tales stand out, proving that sometimes, longer and more expansive stories truly deliver. Here are ten of the very best Marvel maxiseries, offering readers unforgettable experiences.

The action RPG No Rest for the Wicked launched on Steam in April 2024 and quickly gained a large following, peaking at over 36,000 concurrent players. While player numbers decreased over time, updates – including a significant patch in April 2025 – brought some players back. However, a recent free weekend in January 2026 caused the game to surpass its initial popularity, reaching a new peak in player count, as reported by SteamDB. You can try the game and see what everyone’s talking about until January 26th.

Studio Kai’s anime adaptation of Sentenced to Be a Hero is visually stunning, but the story itself is even more captivating. The series follows Xylo and his group – individuals labeled as “Heroes” despite having committed serious crimes – as they strive to genuinely become heroes. While they’ve shown heroic qualities from the start, the latest episode really emphasizes this theme, with the group finally receiving praise for their actions. This moment establishes the show’s core pattern: a compelling journey of redemption and heroism.

More of the same for me this week: review embargoed games on PS5 and No Rest for the Wicked on PC.

I still remember when I first discovered ThunderCats 41 years ago! It really launched a franchise that so many of us still adore. The show began with a special two-part premiere on January 23rd, 1985 – “Exodus” and “The Unholy Alliance” – and those episodes instantly introduced me to amazing characters like Lion-O, Monkian, Cheetara, Panthro, Mumm-Ra, and the whole crew that became instantly iconic.

Netflix recently shared data about its most popular movies from the latter half of 2025. Topping the list at number one was KPop Demon Hunters, outperforming films like Happy Gilmore 2 and Frankenstein. Remarkably, KPop Demon Hunters garnered 482 million views – nearly as many as the combined total of the next five most-watched movies, which only reached 481 million views.

The game Mahou Arms became available in Early Access on April 28, 2020. Once the full version releases, the price will go up by approximately $10, from its current price of $29.99.

The latest version of the White Ranger appears in issue #4 of BOOM! Studios’ Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and it’s a surprising reveal, just like the original. A new White Ranger arrives to assist Leonardo and Tommy (as the Green Ranger), and together they easily defeat Bebop and Rocksteady after they transform. The Ranger is then revealed to be Splinter, who has unexpectedly returned from the dead to take on the role.