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Britain has produced many fantastic science fiction films, and we’ve chosen seven that are particularly noteworthy for their impact, emotional depth, strong storytelling, and lasting influence. These films come from celebrated directors like Terry Gilliam, Danny Boyle, Alex Garland, Alfonso Cuarón, and Stanley Kubrick, all well-known for their work in the sci-fi genre. While British sci-fi continues to evolve with films like Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars and Jonny Campbell’s Cold Storage, these seven movies remain benchmarks for quality.

So, I was reading an interview with Masayoshi Yokoyama, the director at RGG Studio, and he dropped some interesting hints. Honestly, he’s known for saying things that get Yakuza fans like me really excited and paying attention!

As a big fan of IO Interactive, it’s really interesting to hear how much they focus on creating their own worlds! Apparently, the James Bond game is the only licensed property they’ve ever worked on – everything else is totally original. They’ve been building towards a spy/agent game for about 25 years, so picking up ‘007’ just felt like a perfect fit. But honestly, it’s always been ‘Hitman’ that’s been their main game, the one they’ve really poured their heart and soul into since the studio began. It’s clear ‘Hitman’ is what IO Interactive is truly known for and loves!

Despite being a major box office disappointment – marking Mel Gibson’s lowest opening in three decades – the action film Flight Risk, starring Mark Wahlberg, has found surprising success on HBO Max. The movie follows a pilot (Wahlberg) flying a US Marshall and a fugitive through the Alaskan wilderness. Since its release on the streaming platform, it has consistently been one of the most-watched titles.

As a huge comic fan, I still remember when “Days of Future Past” first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #141-142 – it genuinely shook things up. Chris Claremont and John Byrne created this incredibly bleak future where the Sentinels had all but wiped out mutants. The X-Men’s desperate plan to prevent this, involving time travel to alter the past, was just brilliant. Claremont was a true innovator, and his partnership with Byrne was magic. They crafted an all-time classic that really changed the landscape of comics. It’s a shame to say, though, that Marvel hasn’t exactly done the story justice in the decades since.

We’ve mentioned this previously, and it wouldn’t be surprising to learn the company is planning something new. The developer Virtuos is still reportedly working on updates for the game, as they assisted with Patch 2.3 earlier this year.

Want to try out the new tag-team fighting game from Arc System Works? A closed beta is coming soon! This guide covers everything you need to know, like when it starts and ends, and how you can participate.

Here is an overview of the game, via Nacon:

Okay, so I just checked, and you can still snag the LEGO Spider-Man Daily Bugle set on Amazon for $244.99 – a really great price considering it usually goes for $349.99. But don’t wait too long, because these LEGO deals never last! It’s currently out of stock on the LEGO website, and I’m pretty sure that’s how it’s going to stay. As for the set itself, it’s fantastic. You get a fully detailed, four-story interior, letting you recreate scenes from the Daily Bugle with Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, and the rest of the crew. The whole thing is cleverly designed so you can easily remove floors, the roof, and even the building’s front to really get inside and play. And, as you’d expect from a Spider-Man LEGO set, it’s absolutely loaded with little details and nods to the comics that fans will love.

I have to say, as a long-time One Piece fan, I was completely shocked when the story revealed Shanks had a twin brother, Shamrock! It made me wonder if Shamrock was actually the one meeting with the Five Elders at the Reverie. Even after we found out Shanks had been to Mariejois and had that mysterious mark, a lot of us were still unsure where he stood. But chapter 1167? Wow. It finally confirms it – Shanks isn’t a villain! All that speculation about his trip to the Holy Land is finally put to rest, and honestly, it’s a huge relief!