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The mystery surrounding a key element of the new Star Wars series, The Acolyte, may have been solved thanks to a recently published art book. The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte (available on Amazon) features concept art of the tattoo seen on Mae’s forehead – called “Mae’s Ascension Mark” – and was designed by Robb Crafer, the show’s hair and makeup artist. Amandla Stenberg, who plays Mae, has explained what the tattoo means and how it fits into the larger Star Wars story.

Following his recent comments about Game Key-Cards, he told Automaton that the Switch 2 versions of the game are expected to run at 30 frames per second, even with the larger and more detailed game environments. He explained that the team is prioritizing smooth, consistent performance over higher graphical settings, especially considering the Switch 2’s focus on portability and its two different graphics modes. Hamaguchi stressed that maintaining consistent performance is key to keeping players engaged.

If you already own the original game, this updated version is a free upgrade. However, it’s currently the only version available for purchase. The original game is now called Final Fantasy 7 – 2013 Edition, and you won’t be able to use your saved progress from that version in the new one.

Many viewers appreciated how realistic the show felt, especially since it was a nice change of pace for fantasy series. If you enjoyed it and are looking for something similar to watch while waiting for the next season, you’re in luck! Here are 7 excellent fantasy shows to check out after A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

Yen Press has announced that the first volume of the ‘Prelude’ novel will be released on March 17, 2026. This 160-page book will be available as a paperback and ebook on Amazon, Crunchyroll, and select other retailers. Pre-orders are already open! The novel, originally published in 2024, features five new short stories following Frieren and her companions—Fern, Stark, Lawine, Kanne, and Aura—on fresh adventures. While Tsukasa Abe provides the artwork, the novel is written by Mei Hachimoku with supervision from manga writer Kanehito Yamada.

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Here’s a ranking of seven top-notch comic book series available on streaming services. To provide a good mix, we’ve limited the selection to just one show from both the Marvel and DC universes.

The Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo series mainly featured two significant battles. While the beginning of the sequel introduced new characters with some brief skirmishes, the story ultimately revolved around the fights between Dabura and Mahoraga, and Marulu and Tsurugi. Though the battle between Maru and Tsurugi concluded, the latest chapter suggests that Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo won’t be delivering a satisfying, visual conclusion to the fight between Dabura and Mahoraga.

The atmosphere of Bloodborne continues to heavily influence many dark and gritty Victorian-era games released today. Any game with a similar feel to Yharnam is inevitably compared to Bloodborne, demonstrating the lasting impact of FromSoftware’s title on fans. This strong connection means fans closely follow any news or rumors about a potential return of Bloodborne, even speculation about its likelihood.

Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios have confirmed that Ed Skrein will play Baldur, the primary antagonist from the 2018 video game God of War. Baldur is the son of Odin and Freya. The character description, provided below, will likely resonate with fans of the game.