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Universal Pictures has confirmed that The Super Mario Bros. Movie will be available to rent or buy digitally starting May 19th. You’ll be able to purchase 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray versions of the film on June 16th. As of today, there’s no news yet on when it will start streaming on Peacock. The digital and physical releases will include extra features, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie, character development, locations, music, hidden details, and more.

So, I was digging through the latest Steam code update, and I found something interesting – a system for reserving hardware. It looks like Valve is getting ready for some seriously expensive stuff, like, thousands of euros expensive! That basically means the next Steam Machine could easily cost over $1,000. It’s still early, so there are a few different ways to look at this, but it definitely hints at a high-end device.

At the Gundam Conference 2026 Spring livestream, it was announced that a new film, Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Freedom Zero, is coming to theaters. Gundam.info confirmed the release and shared a first look trailer. This movie is a prequel to Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Freedom, which premiered in January 2024. The story was originally developed by the writers and director of Seed Freedom during the initial planning stages. More details will be announced soon, and you can watch the teaser trailer now.

Everyone was also focused on Sarada Uchiha, who is one of the most important characters in the story, right after Boruto. Sarada shocked fans by finally activating her Mangekyo Sharingan, a powerful ability that the series hinted at for a long time. This Sharingan, called Ohirume, works like a tiny black hole, able to absorb attacks and energy. It seemed like Sarada would easily defeat the villain, Mamushi, with this incredible power, but she wasn’t able to fully control it, and it put a huge strain on her eyes and body. Sadly, the latest updates in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex reveal that her condition has gotten even worse.

Palpatine, arguably the most cunning Sith in Star Wars films and series, perfectly embodies this pattern – he eliminated his own mentor, Darth Plagueis, and then trained a succession of apprentices, culminating in Darth Vader. It’s notable that Vader never openly tried to overthrow Palpatine. However, recent revelations about Vader’s lightsaber hint that he might have been secretly planning to do so for a long time.

I’m glad Star Fox 64 is available on Virtual Console, but I’ve played it so many times already. That’s likely why I have complicated feelings about the recent news regarding the series. A new Star Fox game is on the way with updated graphics and improved gameplay, and I’m really looking forward to returning to the Lylat System. However, I’m a little concerned that it’s mostly a remake of an older game, and I worry the series isn’t taking any risks or trying anything original.

You can currently watch Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes on Tubi, but they won’t be available for much longer. Both movies are listed as leaving the platform soon.

As a huge Batman fan, I’ve always loved the relationship between Batman and Robin. They’re iconic! For years, they were inseparable, and that’s carried over into pretty much every version of their story. Robin isn’t just Batman’s sidekick, though – he’s also a student, constantly learning from Bruce, but also bringing his own smarts to the table. There have been a few different Robins over the years, and they’re all great in their own way. But I’ve been wondering, who’s the best detective among them? So, I decided to rank all the main Robins based on their detective skills and figure out who truly deserves to be considered the next World’s Greatest Detective. Let’s dive in and see who comes out on top!

The Merchant is a memorable character who quickly became popular with fans thanks to his unique personality and traits. While he hasn’t been in a game since his debut, the series still acknowledges his popularity through subtle references. He always adds something special to the games he appears in, especially the more action-packed ones, and fans hope he’ll return soon to showcase that again.

As a fantasy film critic, it’s hard to overstate how iconic the Fellowship is. What really struck me is how perfectly they represented all the free peoples of Middle-earth. Trying to compare them is a fascinating, but tricky, exercise. You’ve got to weigh the strengths of humans, elves, hobbits, and even a wizard! It’s not a simple ranking – how do you measure a mortal warrior against an immortal being, or the sheer willpower of a hobbit against the incredible stamina of an elf? And then there’s Gandalf, practically a god who once battled a fiery demon, alongside Aragorn, the greatest king of his age. It’s a wonderfully complex mix of power and heritage.