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When Maekar killed Baelor, it created a tricky situation for the Targaryen family’s line of succession. Baelor’s oldest son, Valarr, became the heir, but he, along with his brother Matarys and King Daeron II, all died from the Great Spring Sickness within months. This meant Daeron’s second son, Aerys (who was not the Mad King), took the throne. Aerys also had several heirs who died before him, and surprisingly, the line eventually led back to Maekar – the very person who started this whole chain of events with his brother’s death, ultimately becoming king.

Despite the positive reaction to this news, it brings attention to a continuing problem in the gaming industry. Most of the classic games, except for God of War III, aren’t playable on current PlayStation consoles. This isn’t just a Sony issue; Xbox and Nintendo have the same difficulty making older games available. As developers increasingly focus on full remakes and enhanced remasters instead of simple re-releases, we risk losing access to gaming’s past. Even more concerning, some companies are removing the original games from digital stores to push sales of more expensive remasters, even if those new versions don’t offer significant improvements or enough new content.

Action games have become increasingly popular recently, but only a few truly focus on creating a seamless and engaging combat experience. Even well-regarded games like Ninja Gaiden 4 had flaws, with its story occasionally detracting from the exciting gameplay. Often, the most satisfying action games are straightforward, allowing players to customize the combat to fit their own style.

Saying Street Fighter II changed fighting games doesn’t quite capture its impact – it completely revolutionized the genre. Every fighting game that came after it, including series like Soulcalibur, Mortal Kombat, Marvel vs. Capcom, and Injustice, exists because of the original arcade game Capcom released in the early 1990s. And the story doesn’t end with that first arcade machine; Capcom continued to improve and refine the game over the years, turning it into one of the most significant and beloved video games of all time.

Wolverine is a ruthless fighter known for prioritizing victory, even if it means sacrificing his own morality. Here’s a look at some of the heroes he’s defeated, either through direct combat or by being manipulated into fighting.

I generally believe most villains have the potential to change for the better—with a few exceptions, like Darkseid. It’s just annoying when a villain tries to become good, then falls back into their old habits. That’s why I was so surprised by the latest issue of Titans. It initially felt like DC was revisiting an old storyline with a familiar enemy. However, the newest issue suggests that one of the team’s biggest betrayers might genuinely be on the path to redemption.

The trailer has some noticeable visual glitches, such as Ariane briefly floating mid-air during a scene. However, the developers at DON’T NOD have acknowledged this, emphasizing that the game is still under development.

Released in 2013, 42 was an early film for Chadwick Boseman and his first time leading a movie. The film tells the story of Jackie Robinson, the groundbreaking baseball player who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. While it was a success when it came out, it’s become somewhat overlooked. However, many consider it one of Boseman’s best performances, and it’s worth watching before it leaves HBO Max at the end of the month.

These new movies and shows don’t add an extra cost to your Netflix subscription – you’re already paying for them. The main difference is that they aren’t prominently featured; you’ll likely have to search to find them on the platform, unlike other content that’s easier to discover.

This week, Nintendo released an updated version of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition for the Switch. The game first came out on Wii U in 2015 and received a remastered version for Switch last year. While it was playable on the new Switch console through backwards compatibility, it didn’t fully utilize the upgraded hardware. Now, that’s been fixed, giving players the experience they’ve been waiting for.