5 Standalone Sci-Fi Books That Should Actually Start a New 5-Star Series

Streaming services love adapting long book series because they offer a lot of material for ongoing shows. But it’s a mistake to think a single, well-written science fiction novel can’t support a series on its own. Many standalone sci-fi books create incredibly detailed worlds, technologies, and ethical systems that could easily provide enough content for multiple seasons, even without any sequels.

Ahsoka’s Dual Lightsabers Just Became Even Cooler After New Star Wars Reveal

Ahsoka didn’t finish her Jedi training and instead chose a different path as a “Wayseeker.” Wayseekers focus on following the Force’s guidance directly, rather than obeying the Jedi Council. This independence is reflected in her signature weapons: a pair of white lightsabers, symbolizing her unique connection to the Force.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is Now Steam Deck Verified Thanks to its Latest Update

The game offers complete controller support with clear button prompts, an on-screen keyboard option, and works seamlessly without compatibility messages. You can even navigate launchers using a controller. It’s optimized for the Steam Deck’s screen resolutions (1280×800 or 1280×720), features sensible default settings, and has clear, readable text. Plus, it works well with Proton, including support for anti-cheat software and other necessary components.

One Switch 2 Feature Could Make Pokemon Winds and Waves The Most Exciting New Entry in A Decade

As a long-time Pokémon fan, it’s been so frustrating trying to stay surprised by the new games! We’ve always had to worry about spoilers, but it’s gotten way worse since around 2016 with datamining. Basically, people started digging into the game code before release and sharing details online – it happened with almost every major Pokémon game for the last decade. The Switch seemed especially easy to crack open, which really took the fun out of discovering things for myself. That’s why I’m really hoping the new Switch 2 console will be more secure, and we can finally get back to being surprised by Pokémon!

Two PC Games Free on Steam for Limited Time

So, Steam’s giving away two free PC games right now, which is awesome! I noticed Graveyard Keeper is free until April 13th – it came out in 2019 and they’re doing this to hype up the new sequel. The other one is Burning Skies Arcade, a newer game from 2024, and it’s free until April 27th, but after that, it’s gone for good – so you gotta grab it while you can!

Star Wars Fans Revolt as Canon Return of Iconic Legends Character Keeps Getting Rejected

At a recent panel at MegaCon, authors Claudia Gray and Timothy Zahn shared that their ideas for bringing the character Mara Jade into official Star Wars continuity were turned down. Gray recounted being surprised by the decision, saying she repeatedly asked if it was possible, only to be firmly told no. The news has sparked discussion among Star Wars fans, many of whom believe Mara Jade could improve existing storylines, such as those in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, even if her introduction required some changes from her original Expanded Universe portrayal.