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A particularly funny moment happened 18 years ago in the David Tennant episode, “The Fires of Pompeii.” In this episode, the Doctor and Donna Noble traveled to ancient Rome and discovered what really caused the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. During their adventure, they also encountered two characters who would later become significant to the show, including one who would eventually become a Doctor himself.

Good news for animation fans! Studio Ghibli announced that seven of its most popular movies will be shown in North American theaters this year. This is part of the annual Studio Ghibli Fest, which brings the studio’s beloved films back to the big screen. Here’s how Studio Ghibli describes the event:

Bleszinski believes the decision to revisit and deliver what fans want is a good one. He mentioned the anticipation surrounding ‘E-Day,’ noting the numerous articles written about it. He feels the potential for powerful, cinematic scenes is huge, specifically referencing the emotional impact of Marcus reaching for Dom’s hand – a moment fans affectionately dubbed the ‘ultimate gaming bromance.’ He expressed strong approval of returning to that emotional core rather than simply adding a zombie version of Dom as a multiplayer feature.

We’re currently finalizing the console versions of the game and preparing for certification. We’re feeling good about the process because we’ve thoroughly tested it – I’ve even completed the game on the PlayStation 5, and it’s running very well.

Hey everyone, just a heads-up! You can snag The Stone of Madness for free on the Epic Games Store right now until April 23rd at 11am ET. It’s normally $29.99, so it’s a pretty sweet deal. It came out in January 2025 and is made by The Game Kitchen. I’ve been checking it out, and it’s a really cool mix of stealth and strategy. You control five different characters, each with their own unique powers, which makes things interesting. Plus, the whole game has this awesome hand-painted look that really sets it apart on the Epic Store. Definitely worth grabbing if you’re looking for something a little different!

Besides the shows already mentioned, Game of Thrones truly stands out, especially as it approaches its 15th anniversary. Although the final season and series finale are often criticized, that shouldn’t overshadow the show’s impressive achievements, starting from the beginning. Considering its complicated and incomplete source material, large cast, detailed fantasy setting, and elements like dragons and the White Walkers, it’s remarkable that the show succeeded at all.

The series Ozark centered on Marty Byrde, an accountant played by Jason Bateman, who moved his family to the Ozarks to launder money for a drug cartel. As the show went on, Marty got caught up in local criminal conflicts, making the story increasingly intense. While Ozark ended in 2022, Apple TV+’s Your Friends and Neighbors is a great show to watch next if you enjoyed it. It’s part of a trend of crime dramas featuring seemingly normal suburban dads who become involved in criminal activity, and stars Jon Hamm as a hedge fund manager named Coop.

Recent Godzilla games have improved in quality, but using Godzilla in games has become more difficult due to stricter copyright rules. This means official, licensed Godzilla games are now uncommon, and most appearances are in older titles. The best Godzilla games are often found on consoles like the Sega Dreamcast or Super Nintendo, letting players experience the chaos of being or battling the giant monster.

Spy Drops is an indie game currently out on Steam and Switch that doesn’t try to reinvent the genre. Instead, it deliberately recreates the experience of playing Hideo Kojima’s classic 32-bit game from 1998.

This update gives players more control over image sharpness when upscaling images. It also fixes some issues with frame generation. You can find a complete list of changes in the patch notes linked below.