After appearing in shows like Sons of Anarchy (as Opie Winston), The Walking Dead (as Beta), and Remember the Titans (as Gerry Bertier), actor Jovan Hurst will play Kratos in the upcoming live-action God of War series. Interestingly, this isn’t Hurst’s first involvement with the franchise – he previously voiced Thor in God of War Ragnarok.
The anime series Cardfight!! Vanguard first aired in 2011, following the manga’s release in 2010. To celebrate the series’ fifteenth anniversary, Studio MAPPA—known for popular anime like Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan, Chainsaw Man, and Hell’s Paradise—created a new promotional video. This is a shift, as the original series was produced by TMS Entertainment. Despite ending after sixty-five episodes, Cardfight!! Vanguard has continued to return in different forms, demonstrating its lasting popularity. You can watch the new video below.
The official One Piece spinoff manga, One Piece In Love, will conclude with its next chapter on January 22nd. Chapter 180 will be the final installment, marking the end of the series after six years of publication on Shueisha’s Jump+ app in Japan. The One Piece franchise announced the series’ ending on social media.
Embark Studios built a really impressive world for Arc Raiders, but the story hasn’t lived up to its potential. The missions are fairly uninspired, and while there are a few cutscenes, they don’t do the world justice. Even though the gameplay is fun, I’m hoping for a more compelling reason to get invested and keep playing. That’s where Bungie’s Marathon could help, as Bungie is known for crafting captivating worlds.
Superman’s origin story has been retold many times, including in Absolute Superman and the New 52 series. However, a particularly well-crafted reimagining from 22 years ago, Superman: Secret Identity, is often overlooked.
It’s quite ironic that Stranger Things, a show famous for expertly playing with viewers’ feelings, decided to end its story with ambiguity. The show became known for characters who made clear decisions, recognizable personalities, and straightforward emotions, even with occasional dramatic flair. However, when it came to a final, defining moment, the show seemed hesitant to commit to a clear outcome – and a new Netflix documentary reveals the reason why. It’s hard not to feel disappointed by what that reason turns out to be.
Honestly, the results weren’t much of a shock. The yearly sports titles dominated, as usual. NBA 2K26 was the biggest hit here in North America, and over in Europe, EA Sports FC 26 was the top seller. Pretty standard stuff, really.
Prime Video announced today that Ryan Hurst will star as Kratos in the upcoming God of War TV series. Hurst is well-known to fans for his work in shows like Sons of Anarchy and The Walking Dead, as well as the film Remember the Titans. Interestingly, he also voiced the character of Thor in PlayStation’s God of War Ragnarök, a performance that earned him a BAFTA nomination. This marks the first major casting announcement for the series.
Today marks the 36th anniversary of “Bart the Genius,” the second episode of The Simpsons. This episode introduced several elements that would become iconic to the show, including the opening sequence with Bart writing on the chalkboard, the very first couch gag, and Bart’s famous catchphrase, “Eat my shorts!” – a line that would later become hugely popular on merchandise. It was a truly packed and important episode.
Here are six Take-Two games you forgot were great.