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A24 is launching its new prequel series, Crystal Lake, which will be available to stream on Peacock. The show features Linda Cardellini (known for her roles in Avengers: Age of Ultron and DTF St. Louis) as Pamela Voorhees, Jason’s mother. It explores the events before a devastating accident at the Crystal Lake summer camp that turned the Voorhees family into killers. Fans have been eager to find out when Crystal Lake would debut on Peacock, and the premiere date has now been announced.

I’m really excited about the new 1.06.00 update for Crimson Desert! It just dropped on PS5, Xbox, and PC, and it feels like a big one. The biggest addition, for me, is definitely the Special Mounts – finally, we can ride the animals we tame! It’s something a lot of us have been asking for. Plus, Pearl Abyss added an Extraction feature, which is super helpful for getting materials to improve your gear. It’s a great update overall!

The complete version of Mortal Kombat 1, called the Definitive Edition, is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2. It includes the original game, plus all previously released downloadable content – both Kombat Packs and the Khaos Reigns story expansion. This bundle also features all the Kameo fighters that were added as DLC, including Tremor, Khameleon, Janet Cage, Ferra, and Mavado.

So, I heard about this new game engine being developed in Europe – it’s called the Immense Engine. The creator, Brussee, wants it to be completely European-made and hosted, meaning it’ll follow all the rules and laws here. Basically, he’s building it as a real alternative to the engines we usually see coming out of the US and China. It’s cool to see someone trying to create something independent and locally focused!

One of Netflix’s best animated films is The Mitchells vs. the Machines. It’s easy to overlook since it came out in 2021 – which feels like a long time ago, especially considering the pandemic – but it’s a truly excellent movie about a family who has to save the world from a robot rebellion. A sequel was announced in 2025, but news has been quiet until now. According to What’s On Netflix, the working title is The Mitchells vs. the Mitchells, and here’s a sneak peek at the story:

Fox announced its fall 2026 TV schedule (according to Deadline), and Bob’s Burgers won’t be on Sunday nights this fall. The show will return in January 2027 as part of Fox’s midseason lineup, similar to how Family Guy was handled in the past. Instead, new episodes of the live-action series Animal Control will air during the Sunday night Animation Domination block.

Clear River Games is bringing a classic arcade collection to Nintendo Switch and PS4 on August 29th. Called Flying Fire Shark!!!: Toaplan Arcade Garage, it features the beloved games Flying Shark and Fire Shark. Originally released in Japan in 2022, this is the first time players in the West will be able to experience this collection.

After being announced early in February 2024, the development of Subnautica 2 faced some challenges, including setbacks and a legal dispute. Now, players on Xbox Series X/S and PC (and those with Game Pass) can finally try an early access version starting May 14th, which features diverse environments and multiplayer gameplay.

Okay, so I just heard some awesome news! As a Game Pass subscriber, it looks like we’re getting some perks with Discord now. Basically, they’re giving us 250 Discord Orbs every month, which is cool. Plus, we’ll earn Orbs a bit faster when we do those Discord Quests – about 20% more! And finally, any discounts in the Discord Shop will automatically be applied to our accounts. Pretty sweet deal, right?

Although certain plot points can’t be altered now, there’s still room to refine the characters and stories within the Stranger Things universe. Netflix’s animated series, Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 – which has already been renewed for a second season – offers a great opportunity to do just that. Taking place between seasons 2 and 3 of the original series, the animated show can address several existing weaknesses. Here are five key areas where Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 can improve the overall story.