It’s hard to picture anyone else in these iconic roles – the original cast was fantastic and still holds a special place with viewers, and they’re pretty irreplaceable. But, if the show needed to be cast again today, these actors could still deliver great performances as the ten main characters.
Originally created by Satoru Hiura and first published in 2004, Hotaru’s Way gained a dedicated following and continued with sequels and spin-offs until 2009. Surprisingly, despite its popularity, the series never received an animated adaptation. Instead, it launched directly into live-action with a television series in 2007, followed by a sequel series in 2010 and a film in 2012. Now, according to Deadline, Unapologetic Projects is bringing Hotaru’s Way to North America with a brand new live-action television series. Producers on the project include Paige Hooper, Motoko Kimura, and Kate Kugler, though a release date hasn’t been announced yet.
College Football 27 is coming out soon – on July 9th! As always, players with EA Play will get early access, starting with a 10-hour trial on July 2nd. Those with EA Play Pro can jump into the Pro Edition even earlier, beginning July 6th.
Let’s talk about Girls, the HBO series created by Lena Dunham that really resonated with millennials during its original run. Though the show and its creator faced plenty of criticism, that controversy is probably what’s bringing it back into conversation now. Girls follows a young writer and her three friends in New York City as they navigate life after college. They’re all trying to figure out their careers, relationships, and identities, and their journey is full of drama and messy situations.
Originally, the game was only going to be released on PC. Now, Tokyo-based developer historia is also bringing it to PlayStation, though a specific release date hasn’t been announced yet.
I’m genuinely thrilled about this new Dungeons & Dragons sourcebook – it’s the most excited I’ve been for one in a long time! Ravenloft: The Horrors Within is beautifully designed, with artwork that blends the feel of modern horror films with classic fantasy. It’s a fresh take on the Ravenloft setting and isn’t just a rehash of previous material. This book provides a wealth of new horror elements for both players and Dungeon Masters, perfect for running a full horror campaign or simply adding a spooky atmosphere to existing games. The Horrors Within feels like D&D’s deepest exploration of horror, and it’s arguably their most impressive sourcebook in years.
As a critic, I have to say this storyline really disappointed me. It all kicked off when the Phoenix Force was headed for Earth, and it quickly devolved into an all-out war between the X-Men. We saw the emergence of the Phoenix Five, and Cyclops tragically became the latest host for the Dark Phoenix. Honestly, it felt like a blatant attempt to capitalize on the success of The Avengers movie. What frustrated me most was how it completely undermined years of compelling character development and world-building that had been happening since the House of M event. The Decimation and Utopia eras were genuinely some of the most ambitious and rewarding periods for the X-Men, and to see that all undone by a massive crossover event just felt like a waste of potential.
While Wonder Woman has many strong points, its ending doesn’t quite live up to its potential. The film starts with Wonder Woman believing the god of war, Ares, is causing World War I, and she sets out to stop him. However, throughout her journey, she witnesses firsthand that soldiers are capable of terrible acts on their own, without any divine influence. The movie also highlights the disagreement between Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor, who points out that cruelty and arrogance are simply part of human nature, and that war has always been a recurring problem. This created a compelling conflict, forcing Wonder Woman to question her beliefs and realize the world is more complex than she initially thought. Unfortunately, the movie throws away all this thoughtful development in its final twenty minutes.
For the past five years, StarCraft II has received small updates, mostly to fix balance issues and improve the player experience. However, the newest update is different – it includes significant changes that could drastically alter how the game is played. This is a major overhaul for a game that hasn’t seen such extensive changes in years, leading many to wonder why Blizzard is suddenly focusing on StarCraft again.
I’m so excited for the new D&D expansion, Ravenloft: The Horrors Within! It’s coming out in June 2026 and will add seven brand new subclasses to the game. What’s really cool is that these aren’t totally new – they’ve been playtested already as part of the Unearthed Arcana content, especially the stuff focused on horror themes. While they might have tweaked things for the official release, the basic way these subclasses work should be pretty familiar to anyone who tried them out during playtesting.