Last year, Lucasfilm started a new series of books called “Reign of the Empire” taking place during the time when the Empire controlled the galaxy. Gizmodo recently showed off the cover for the second book, titled Edge of the Abyss, written by Rebecca Roanhorse. The story happens a year before the events of the Andor series and will include some familiar faces.
The previous game featured many vehicle types, like trucks and bulldozers. But Docked is a new, single-player game that focuses on the heavy machinery you’d find at a port, offering eight vehicles primarily centered around cranes. While some players might miss having a lot of different vehicles, I think this focus allowed the developers to really refine and improve the core gameplay.
The story seemed to end on a positive note for both Grace and Leon, but a closer look reveals several unresolved issues, particularly concerning the villain, Victor Gideon. While Leon defeated him, we expect Gideon’s past actions will continue to have an impact, extending beyond the immediate story.
Last month, John R. Dilworth, the creator of Courage the Cowardly Dog, started a cryptocurrency fundraiser that initially seemed suspicious to many fans, who thought his account might have been hacked. It was later confirmed that Dilworth was genuinely trying to raise money for new animated films. However, the campaign received negative feedback from fans, leading Dilworth to cancel it. He announced on social media, “You’re a wonderful group of fans. You don’t want Courage involved with crypto, and I respect that! I’ll find another way to fund my movies. Thank you!”
Despite this, Sony isn’t likely to continue with its current plans unchanged. A key change involves releasing popular PlayStation games on PC. However, this strategy hasn’t been as successful as Sony hoped, and they appear to be pausing it for now. This could be bad news for one development team that Sony has relied on heavily for these PC versions.
It’s now obvious that most studios couldn’t successfully create shared cinematic universes (and even Marvel has faced challenges lately). Many projects never even got started – Sony’s attempt with a Robin Hood universe immediately failed, and Will Smith’s vision for an After Earth franchise ended after the movie flopped. However, one shared universe has surprisingly thrived, and a crucial part of its story unfolded nine years ago with the return of a Hollywood icon.
Like any type of movie, science fiction often relies on familiar themes and ideas. However, some sci-fi films truly stand out by breaking those conventions. These groundbreaking movies didn’t just follow the rules – they redefined them, paving the way for new stories and continuing to feel fresh and innovative today.
Niantic recently announced a #GOMemories sweepstakes! In a video, Pokemon Go is asking players to share their favorite memories from the past 10 years of the game. If you share your memories using the right hashtags, you could win a free trip to a Pokemon Go Fest event later this year. If you’re not sure what to share, they’ve even provided some ideas to help you remember the best moments from Pokemon Go‘s history.
You’ll be able to play as Allen and nine other characters in the upcoming open beta for the game, launching on Xbox Series X/S and PS5 from April 9th at 10 AM PT to April 11th at 9 PM PT. The roster includes popular characters like Invincible, Bulletproof, Omni Man, Robot, Battle Beast, Atom Eve, Thula, Rex Splode, and Monster Girl. Plus, you can battle it out across six unique stages, such as the Kinetic Chamber, a nighttime version of Hometown Invasion, the Himalayas, and more.
The new One Piece series, Into the Grand Line, is now available on Netflix and is gaining popularity similar to its first season. Viewers were surprised during the first episode, set in Loguetown, to see the character Bartolomeo appear much earlier in the story than he did in the original anime and manga.