Ad Astra, starring Brad Pitt, tells the story of astronaut Roy McBride. After years of believing his famous astronaut father was dead, Roy learns he might still be alive. This discovery sends Roy on a dangerous mission to Neptune, where he hopes to find his father and uncover the cause of a mysterious energy surge that could destroy the universe.
The anime Mao was originally scheduled to premiere in April as part of the Spring 2026 season, and now has a confirmed release date of April 4th in Japan. To mark this announcement and the upcoming premiere, new details about the voice cast have been revealed, along with a fresh trailer and poster for the series. You can find a sneak peek at the anime in motion below.
The world of high-budget game development is becoming increasingly shaky, and its long-term prospects are unclear. The industry is moving too quickly, and if things continue at this pace, we’re likely to see more game studios close and talented developers lose their jobs. Luckily, there’s a potential fix – one we’ve known about for a while but haven’t fully embraced: focusing on making smaller games and scaling back the pursuit of increasingly expensive and complex technology. This approach is viable, but significant changes need to happen quickly.
As a long-time fan, I remember being a bit disappointed with the first Mortal Kombat movie. Sure, it delivered on the brutal fatalities we expected, but it took some big liberties with the story. A lot of us were frustrated by the new magical system they called ‘Arcana,’ and honestly, the fact that the actual Mortal Kombat tournament barely happened felt like a miss. The biggest issue for me, though, was focusing the story on Cole Young, a character we hadn’t known before, instead of the established fighters. Thankfully, the trailers for Mortal Kombat II suggest they’re learning from those mistakes, and it looks like Cole might be in trouble!
In a recent live stream, DOOM: The Dark Ages director Huge Martin gave fans an update on the upcoming DLC. He explained that the team has been quiet about it not because of a lack of progress, but because the DLC is incredibly large – more like a full sequel to The Dark Ages than a typical expansion. While he didn’t announce a release date, Martin asked viewers to remain patient for more information.
This analysis focuses on how well the game runs on computers, and the technology that powers its great graphics and realistic physics.
The game features a diverse cast of characters, like Thaddeus Carminus, a seasoned cook at the Meridian Market, and Salt Pete, a local who believes the oceans of Nivalis hide secrets beyond just strange creatures and old technology. You’ll also meet Nixxy, a streamer who broadcasts live using augmented reality glasses. The developers have created a massive world with over 135 fully voiced characters, totaling around 200,000 words of dialogue, hinting at the game’s impressive scope.
Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix, originally released for the PlayStation 1 in 2001, was developed by Kronos Digital Entertainment and published by Eidos Interactive. While Square Enix now owns the rights to the game after acquiring Eidos, they’ve partnered with developer Implicit Conversions and publisher Limited Run Games to bring this re-release to life.
Tubi and Warner Bros. have partnered to bring a large collection of classic animated films and shows to Tubi’s free streaming platform in the U.S. Fans are now discovering just how extensive this deal is, with new content added starting in March. Plus, Tubi is also streaming some Cartoon Network specials that weren’t available on any other streaming service before.
The official One Piece manga account announced on February 25, 2026, that the upcoming special episode would be delayed a few weeks. It’s now scheduled to release on April 23, 2026. While fans excited for a new adventure with their favorite characters will have to wait a bit longer, the delay is due to the show’s popularity and will help make sure it’s available to everyone.