Games

The new film Mortal Kombat II earned $13.4 million in the U.S. and Canada last weekend, bringing its total domestic earnings to $62.2 million. Worldwide, the film has now made $101 million. These numbers are better than the 2021 Mortal Kombat film, which earned $42.3 million domestically and $84.4 million worldwide upon its release. However, Mortal Kombat II experienced a significant drop in viewership this weekend, falling to fourth place and seeing a 65% decrease in domestic earnings. Last week, it was very close to being the number one film, ultimately finishing in second place.

I’m so excited that the English dub of Daemons of the Shadow Realm is back on track! It originally launched this Spring with the English and Japanese versions at the same time, which was awesome. We hit a little snag with some production issues that delayed Episode 5’s dub, but thankfully, it’s now streaming on Crunchyroll! Even better, the dub is going to be released weekly from now on, so we can keep up with everything as it comes out!

Released on November 4th, 2022, Harvestella was more than just a new game for Square Enix – it marked their first foray into the increasingly popular “cozy” genre. The game uniquely combined the relaxing elements of farming simulation with action RPG battles and an engaging fantasy story. As we potentially enter a new era of Nintendo consoles and cozy games continue to grow in popularity, now seems like an ideal time for Square Enix to consider a sequel. Harvestella already offered a compelling blend of RPG depth and emotional storytelling, and a follow-up could build on these strengths to create something exceptional.

It’s become tricky to figure out Peter Parker’s age throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe. There was a four-year gap between No Way Home and Brand New Day, and before that, Thanos’ snap in Avengers: Infinity War stopped Peter from aging for five years. For viewers who’ve watched all seven films, keeping track of his age can be confusing. However, the movies do offer clues to pinpoint Peter’s age at different points in the story.

This happened after a Twitter poll jokingly asked users to choose between “Xbox” and “XBOX.” Surprisingly, 64.8% voted for “XBOX,” apparently not realizing it signaled a new brand identity. The official Twitter account and Sharma’s LinkedIn profile have both been updated to reflect this change.

Director Naoki Hamaguchi had stated the remake trilogy wouldn’t drastically alter the original story, so he was surprised by how much fans have speculated, particularly about the third film. He’s intentionally staying quiet about it all to keep the story’s twists a secret.

The second Mortal Kombat movie leaned more into the series’ signature fighting style and focused on new lead characters: Johnny Cage, played by Karl Urban, and Kitana, played by Adeline Rudolph. Rudolph recently told The Hollywood Reporter she’d love to see Mileena, Kitana’s sister and a clone of her, return in a potential third movie. Despite Mileena’s fate in the first film, Rudolph believes a return is definitely possible.

I’m so hyped for Season 3 of My Adventures with Superman! They’re really going for it with a new take on the ‘Reign of the Superman’ storyline, and we’re going to get fresh versions of characters like Cyborg Superman. But the coolest reveal? They’re finally giving Lex Luthor the classic look he’s known for – he’s going bald! After two seasons of building him up, it’s a change I’ve been waiting for, and it’s going to be awesome to see!

The identity of Batgirl isn’t tied to just one character. Over the years, several heroes have taken on the Batgirl role, each bringing their own strengths to it. But who was the best Batgirl? We’re going to look at every woman who’s worn the mask and rank them, considering their effectiveness as a hero, how memorable and cool they were, and how enjoyable they were to watch in action. Let’s celebrate all the amazing women who have been Batgirl!

The first game I want to mention is the wonderful Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, which benefited greatly from direct animation work by Studio Ghibli. Although the sequel is arguably a superior game and a standout JRPG, Studio Ghibli itself wasn’t involved in its creation—though some staff who worked on the original Ni No Kuni did return. However, neither of those games is the Pokémonstyle RPG I’m thinking of. Instead, I’m referring to the often-overlooked PlayStation 2 title, Magic Pengel: The Quest for Color*, which remains one of the most imaginative and fun creature-collecting games ever made.