Game Pass is key to getting the most out of Xbox gaming, but Microsoft acknowledges the current system needs improvement. Right now, it’s becoming too costly for players, so they’re working on finding ways to offer better value. In the future, they plan to make Game Pass more adaptable, though this will involve testing and learning over time, according to an internal memo.
Obi-Wan was sure he could defeat the Sith, but his first victory over Darth Maul wasn’t as complete as he thought – Maul actually survived. Fueled by intense anger and hatred, Maul was rebuilt as a cyborg and emerged as a powerful force during the Clone Wars, challenging both Jedi and Sith. The comic series, Maul – Shadow Lord, reveals how Maul endured the difficult years following the rise of the Empire, and it highlights just how much Obi-Wan unknowingly diminished his enemy’s power.
Keanu Reeves returned to leading roles this weekend with the release of Outcome, a new dark comedy on Apple TV directed by Jonah Hill. For three years, Reeves had only appeared in supporting roles, with John Wick: Chapter 4 in 2023 being his last starring performance. Remarkably, Outcome is only the fourth film this decade where Reeves is the main star – the others being The Matrix Resurrections and Bill & Ted Face the Music, which featured a lot of other leading actors as well. Despite quickly becoming popular on streaming services, the film hasn’t received entirely positive reviews.
The new movie IF, written and directed by John Krasinski, tells the story of Bea, a young girl who discovers she can see the imaginary friends that grown-ups have forgotten. While staying with her grandmother because her father is sick, she meets Cal (Reynolds), who’s working to connect these forgotten friends with new children. Although the movie has a sweet and touching idea, critics haven’t been very kind, giving it a score of only 51%.
Viz Media and Fathom Entertainment are partnering to bring the final season of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War to U.S. theaters. Before the anime premieres in full this July, the first three episodes of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity will be shown in cinemas for a limited time, from June 25th to 29th. Tickets go on sale May 29th; you can find more details about where to purchase them online.
It’s always compelling when a villain turns good, especially if it makes them a more interesting character. For certain villains, becoming a hero actually elevates them. Here are seven DC villains who became better characters after switching sides, proving they had hidden depths all along.
Boss battles weren’t always a highlight in 90s games. For example, Goldeneye 007 was much more popular for its multiplayer mode. In contrast, games like Pokémon Red & Blue featured a series of boss fights – against Gym Leaders, your rival, and the Elite Four – that really tested your strategy. Generally, single-player games used boss battles to provide a satisfying climax or unexpected turn in the story.
Stephen King’s 1986 novel It is well-known for its shocking content, and both the original two-part movie and the recent HBO Max prequel, IT: Welcome to Derry, successfully brought the story to the screen. Adapting King’s shorter works can be even harder, but the 2006 TNT anthology series Nightmares & Dreamscapes did a great job with “Battleground,” a story that came before Toy Story, turning it into a captivating hour-long episode that matched the dark humor of the original.
We’ve got two new monster movies available to stream today! They probably won’t be remembered as all-time greats, but they’re sure to provide some enjoyable scares for fans of the genre.
As of today, Pragmata has received very positive reviews, averaging 85 out of 100 on Metacritic. This score is based on 81 critic reviews of the PlayStation 5 version. The Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC versions all received similar scores, generally between 85 and 90. Overall, Pragmata is one of the highest-rated games of 2026 so far. It remains to be seen if it will stay that way throughout the year, but it definitely seems like a game worth playing if you’re interested.