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The Targaryen family is first shown in the second episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1, titled “Hard Salt Beef.” We’re introduced to several members, including Baelor, the future king; his son, Valarr; Baelor’s brother, Maekar; and Maekar’s son, Aerion, who serves as the episode’s antagonist. The episode also hints at the family’s history. At the end, we see young Egg training and shouting, “Die you Blackfyre bastards!” Earlier, Dunk mentions that his teacher, Ser Arlan of Pennytree, fought in the Battle of the Redgrass Field. These references are significant because they connect to important events that recently happened in the story’s world.

What really struck me about Baelor is his dark hair. It’s a cool change from the usual silver-blonde hair we see on characters with Valyrian ancestry – and honestly, a relief that the actor, Bertie Carvel, didn’t have to rely on wigs or dye! Apparently, Baelor’s mother was Dornish – Myriah Martell – and he inherited her coloring. It’s neat to see that reflected, especially since his brother, Maekar, does have the typical Valyrian silver hair in the show.

YouTuber Reece Reilly, who often shares Nintendo news (but not always), claims to have spoken with eight developers who worked on the next-generation version of Red Dead Redemption 2. Based on these conversations, he’s confident a next-gen version will eventually be released.

The upcoming series, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, has cast Finn Bennett in the role of Aerion, who appears starting in the second episode. Aerion is the son of Prince Maekar and will be the main villain in Season 1, which is based on George R.R. Martin’s The Hedge Knight. The character is described as cruel, heartless, and boastful – reminiscent of both other members of the Targaryen family and villains like Joffrey Baratheon from Game of Thrones.

This isn’t a movie adaptation – the story unfolds directly within the pages of the comic books, starring the classic Captain America, Steve Rogers. Chip Zdarsky’s current run on Captain America (2025) has been highly praised for its fresh take on Cap’s re-emergence after 9/11, and it’s now raising the stakes by having him battle Red Hulk amidst the wreckage of Latveria. Both heroes are fighting for their vision of the future, and this comic promises the political depth and thrilling action this kind of story demands – something fans felt was missing from the film.

I’ve been checking out what everyone’s playing on Game Pass, and it’s awesome to see the original Final Fantasy is super popular right now! It’s consistently near the top of the “Most Popular” list for both PC and Xbox. Honestly, I’m not surprised it’s doing so well on PC – it feels like there’s a bigger group of dedicated gamers on that platform who really appreciate classic RPGs like this one.

Just because there are other stories within Middle-earth worth telling doesn’t mean the studio should rely on fans’ love for the original trilogy to bring them back to the movies—even though that’s what drove the interest in The Hunt for Gollum. The Lord of the Rings franchise could thrive with a fresh perspective and talented creators. There’s one story by Tolkien in particular that would be a fantastic place to start, if not for a significant challenge.

It’s incredibly satisfying to watch a clever, resourceful character like Constantine wriggle out of tough situations. He provides a fascinating look into the darker, magical side of the DC universe. While powerful, he’s often outmatched and relies on his intelligence and expertise to survive, which makes him a compelling character. Though Constantine is excellent, it’s exciting to see new faces, and Xanthe Zhou is a perfect fit to take on the mantle as DC’s next Constantine – they have all the qualities needed to succeed.

This week also brings new mystery adventure games, including Dark Auction, which is available on PlayStation 5, Switch, and PC, and DUSK INDEX: GION for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC.

We’re eager to see what the future holds for the series – whether it’s another clash between the Xenomorph and Predator, a continuation of an existing storyline, or a completely fresh direction. We’ve already got some thoughts on where things could go!