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References to the PlayStation 2 game Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War have been added to information about the upcoming Ace Combat 8, as noted by Ace Combat Wiki and Ikcatcher. This is notable because Zero hasn’t been available on modern platforms since its 2006 release, suggesting a port or remaster could be coming. It’s possible this older game will be included as a bonus for pre-ordering Ace Combat 8.

Arc System Works’ new game, Dear Me, I Was…, will launch on the Nintendo Switch on February 12th and cost $7.99. It’s also coming to PC and mobile devices on the same day. While it’s a smaller, budget-friendly game, reviews suggest it’s surprisingly good, with a Metacritic score of 76.

With the release of the Street Fighter movie approaching, Paramount put out a promotional clip timed with a UFC fight featuring one of the film’s stars. This led some fans to believe a new trailer might appear during the event. However, that didn’t happen, and now everyone is waiting for the second trailer – likely a longer look at the movie’s story. You can check out the promo here:

Wes Craven’s The Hills Have Eyes remains a beloved horror film due to its raw, low-budget style and genuinely disturbing atmosphere. So, it was unexpected when Alexandre Aja decided to remake it in 2006. That remake, now considered one of the greatest horror remakes ever made, became available to stream on Tubi on February 1st. The story, much like the original, centers around a family whose camping trip goes horribly wrong when they become stranded in the Nevada desert and are hunted by a brutal, cannibalistic family.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

Players who buy the Season 3 Pass will get a five-day head start with each new character, plus a special Aurora Outfit Pack featuring new looks for Jin Kazama, Lili, and Panda. The pass goes on sale February 9th, Pacific Time. And there’s even more coming soon – we’ll have a 2nd Anniversary event next week, followed by a rank reset and gameplay balance changes in mid-March.

The game is currently receiving mostly negative feedback, with only 26% of over 1,185 user reviews recommending it. Many players have noted that the lighting, particularly around the Kubochi River, isn’t great. The developers at RGG Studio have acknowledged the issues and announced they’re releasing a patch on the game’s launch day to fix them.

A live-action Naruto movie produced by Hollywood has been in development since 2017, and it’s now moving closer to becoming a reality. Recent updates include a new director and writer, all with the approval of the series creator. According to industry insider DanielRPK, filming is expected to begin later this year.

Many episodes of The X-Files were inspired by real-life events, demonstrating that truth can often be more bizarre than what you find in fictional stories.

The Avengers have consistently been a challenge for game developers. While many games explore the broader Marvel Universe, titles specifically centered on the core Avengers team haven’t reached the same level of success as other popular Marvel games. Surprisingly, one of the best Avengers games remains Lego Marvel’s Avengers, released in 2016. Its simple and enjoyable gameplay, characteristic of the Lego series, underscores the difficulties developers have faced when focusing solely on the Avengers over the years.