I’m so excited – pre-orders are finally open for Riftbound: League of Legends TCG – Unleashed! The release date is May 8th, 2026, which is right around the corner, and I’m definitely grabbing mine now. Trust me, these boosters are going to sell out fast, so you should pre-order yours today if you don’t want to miss out!
Occasionally, when talented writers and artists work on a great series, the result is truly special, revitalizing familiar characters and launching them into exciting new territory. These ten DC comics perfectly illustrate this, successfully reimagining iconic heroes and making them even more popular with fans.
As a huge racing game fan, I still remember how blown away I was when Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec came out for the PlayStation 2. It wasn’t just a best-selling game, everyone loved it! Even now, it’s regularly called one of the greatest racing games ever made. Honestly, it kind of defined what the PS2 was all about. And after 25 years, I still think it’s one of the best we’ve ever seen.
At CinemaCon 2026, directors Joe and Anthony Russo announced that when Avengers: Endgame returns to theaters in September 2026, it will include additional scenes. Joe Russo later explained at the Sands Film Festival that these new scenes take place within the story of Doomsday and were created to connect Endgame to the upcoming film, Avengers: Doomsday. He described the re-release as an important story that sets up the events of the new movie. While Endgame was a massive box office success, adding new content to bring audiences back to theaters is a potentially risky strategy for Marvel Studios.
Even though Starfleet Academy just wrapped up its first season, Strange New Worlds is already building excitement for Season 4, which will be the show’s next-to-last season. The cast recently appeared at CCXP Mexico in Mexico City, where they shared the Season 4 trailer and hinted at what’s coming. They also mentioned they’re addressing a key criticism fans had about the show.
A recent card show in Glen Burnie, Maryland is getting positive attention for a new rule designed to prevent price gouging. Feel Good Gaming announced that vendors will no longer be allowed to sell newly released, sealed card products that are still readily available in stores. The policy will be enforced at the next show, and fans are excited about this step to combat scalping, especially for Pokémon trading cards.
The Nagasaki Prefectural Police recently used popular anime poses – including those from characters like Josuke Higashikata, Yujiro Hanma, and Captain Ginyu – on their social media to connect with residents. Along with the fun photos, they shared important updates: they’re hiring and reminding people to be aware of police impersonation scams. With anime being so popular in Japan, it’s no surprise they’re using it to get their message across online.
A game called Alien: Rogue Incursion was originally released for virtual reality in 2024. I didn’t pay much attention to it initially because I don’t have a VR headset, and VR gaming hasn’t become as popular as some expected. Exclusive games like Rogue Incursion are mostly enjoyed by those who can afford the expensive technology. Luckily, an Evolved Edition was released for PS5, PC, and later the Nintendo Switch 2. This move caused some controversy, and many people have dismissed the game because of it. However, I think Rogue Incursion is surprisingly good – it’s almost as compelling as Alien: Isolation, which is often considered the best Alien game ever made.
The anime series based on Yuji Iwahara’s Clevatess, which premiered last year, was a huge success. So, it’s no surprise that a second season is coming this July! You can find the new trailer and poster for Clevatess Season 2 below, giving a sneak peek at what’s coming next. New episodes will be available on Crunchyroll.
This list focuses solely on individual Elves who appear or play a significant role in The Lord of the Rings, including both Tolkien’s book and Peter Jackson’s movies. While the larger Tolkien legendarium features countless other Elves in works like The Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales, covering them all would require a separate article. The characters included here vary from minor advisors with just a few lines to the most powerful immortal beings in Middle-earth at the start of the Fourth Age, and they are ranked based on the extent of their power as defined by Tolkien.