Games

Let me tell you about a real gem I stumbled upon this May: Remarkably Bright Creatures. It’s a surprisingly beautiful and deeply moving film about Tova Sullivan, played by Sally Field, and Lewis Pullman’s Cameron Cassmore. They’re an unlikely pair, both dealing with past hurts, and their connection unfolds in a really unique way. It hasn’t exactly made a huge splash on the streaming service, but trust me, this is one you shouldn’t miss – it’s truly excellent and deserves all the attention.

These characters are typically portrayed as ruthless villains in the primary Marvel Universe. But in the newly created Ultimate Universe, they’ve become key heroes fighting against the Maker and his ruling Council.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is expected to be a top-selling game in the first half of the year, currently second only to Forza Horizon 6 on Steam. It’s therefore not surprising the developers were already thinking about downloadable content. While there’s no evidence of large expansions being planned, some intriguing details have surfaced.

The show Resident Alien follows Harry Vanderspiegle, who is actually an alien disguised as a doctor. After crash-landing in a small Colorado town, he’s tasked with eliminating all of humanity. However, his mission gets complicated when a young boy discovers his true alien form. As Harry tries to maintain his cover, he unexpectedly starts to connect with the town and questions his original purpose, leading to a series of moral challenges.

Bond is shot down by a mysterious and well-equipped enemy group focused on a camp hidden on the other side of a mountain – information he receives from MI6. The game begins by teaching players how to move, take cover, and hide in tall grass to avoid being seen. After falling off a cliff, Bond discovers the camp is actually the site of a large-scale recovery operation led by MI6.

Okay, so with Pokemon heading into its tenth generation, I really think the new game, Pokemon Winds & Waves, needs to shake things up with battles. Pokemon Legends: Arceus and Legends Z-A were steps in the right direction, but I’ve been playing the Like a Dragon series, and they’ve totally nailed how to modernize turn-based combat. Games like Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Yakuza: Like a Dragon let you move characters around the battlefield, set up combos, and actually use the environment during fights. It’s not just picking moves from a menu! That kind of dynamic, hybrid approach is exactly what Pokemon Winds & Waves needs to feel fresh and exciting, while still keeping that classic turn-based Pokemon feel we all love.

Reports from Deadline suggest that The Mandalorian and Grogu is expected to earn between $96 and $97 million in the U.S. over the holiday weekend, and could potentially reach $100 million depending on Sunday’s numbers. Globally, the film is projected to earn around $167 million. While this is a better start than initially predicted, it marks the lowest box office opening for a Star Wars film since Disney acquired the franchise.

Amazon Games recently cancelled its long-in-development Lord of the Rings MMO. Though disappointing for the team who worked on it, it’s likely a good thing the game won’t be released. The next Lord of the Rings game appears to be a different type of RPG, which is probably a better fit for what gamers are looking for right now.

Get ready for My Royal Nemesis, a funny and fantastical story about Sin Seo Ri, a former royal concubine who was sentenced to death. Now reborn as a struggling actress in the 21st century, she’s determined to make a new life for herself. But things get complicated when she clashes with Cha Se Gye, a powerful and cold businessman. Their rivalry quickly turns into a fiery love-hate relationship that could rewrite history.

Mamoru Hosoda’s latest film, Scarlet, was released last year but has only been available for streaming outside of the US until now. Fortunately, it’s coming to Netflix in the United States on June 6th, as reported by What’s On Netflix. The film launched in some international markets earlier this month.