Popular sci-fi shows like Black Mirror, Westworld, and Stranger Things often rely on plot twists, but some of these were fairly obvious. While these twists didn’t necessarily damage the shows’ overall quality, they did make the stories feel a bit predictable for viewers who are familiar with the science fiction genre, and left some wishing the shows had been more surprising.
Apple TV+ has approved a new sci-fi thriller called Liminal, with Louis Leterrier, known for directing Fast X, as the director. The series will star Vanessa Kirby (from Fantastic Four: First Steps) and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Wonder Man), giving them an opportunity to act together before potentially appearing as teammates in future Avengers films like Doomsday or Secret Wars.
In a recent interview with ComicBook, Busick discussed plans for a potential sequel, including new gameplay elements, more realistic effects, and the ultimate outcome for Grace’s character. (Please be aware: this interview contains major spoilers for Ready or Not 2: Here I Come.) The conversation also touched on the possibility of a third Ready or Not film and whether Grace’s story has reached its conclusion, or if she’s finally escaped her circumstances.
Games that are constantly updated rely heavily on valuing players’ time. This is especially tricky for games where you collect items and then leave, like extraction shooters. The game Marathon has decided to reset progress at the start of each new season, meaning players will have to start over, keeping only their visual customizations. While this approach makes some sense, I believe it’s a poor choice. Luckily, the developers, Bungie, still have time to change their minds.
Honestly, while I really enjoyed the story and the world, the gameplay didn’t always feel as good as it looked. Getting superpowers is cool at first, but combat got a little repetitive after a while. The stealth parts were better, but overall, the game shines when it’s telling its story, and feels a bit slow when you’re actually playing as the powered character. If you’re a huge fan of the show this game is based on, you absolutely need to play it. But if you’re coming in blind, those gameplay issues might hold you back a little.
Just because a movie makes a lot of money doesn’t always mean it’s considered a classic, and sometimes big hits get overlooked. That happened with Neill Blomkamp’s 2013 sci-fi action film, Elysium. Starring Matt Damon, it’s set in a future where a sick factory worker tries to reach a luxurious space station to save his life. While it earned $286 million, Elysium didn’t quite live up to the buzz surrounding Blomkamp’s earlier film, District 9, and has become something of an underrated sci-fi gem. It’s worth another watch, but unfortunately, it’s leaving streaming services on April 1st, so you only have a week left to see it.
These updates also adjust the game’s difficulty, making an already challenging experience even more demanding. This is particularly noticeable in the new “One Life” mode included in the downloadable content. In this mode, players only have one chance to complete the campaign – a single death forces a complete restart. It’s a suitably tough addition, and successfully completing it is incredibly rewarding, offering both great prizes and the satisfaction of a hard-earned victory.
After a disappointing performance in theaters, the future of the franchise looked uncertain. However, the 2022 streaming series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power on Prime Video, and the 2024 anime film, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, revitalized interest. Now, the franchise is experiencing a resurgence with several projects – including some surprising ones – currently in the works.
The first issue of a comic book is crucial – it needs to grab readers and make them want more. Fortunately, the character known as ‘the Canucklehead’ has consistently delivered strong first issues, and these seven stand out as the very best.
Today, we’ve finally learned who will portray Freya in the upcoming series.