Games

Here’s a ranking of the seven most impactful X-Men story arcs from the 1980s, based on how significant they were and how much they continue to influence the series.

Dead As Disco isn’t just fun to play; it’s a visually striking game with a fantastic soundtrack. This early access version really highlights what the game does well, but also shows where it needs improvement. Currently, the game is quite short – I finished everything in about three hours. The boss fights are enjoyable, but a little too long, and there isn’t much variety in the enemies you face. Because of this, it’s hard to recommend the game at full price right now, even though it has a lot of potential. However, if it goes on sale, it’s worth checking out, especially when the full version is released.

Retro Games Ltd., known for making updated versions of classic game consoles, is partnering with Evercade and Blaze Entertainment to release two new handheld devices. These are the C64 Handheld and the Spectrum Handheld, inspired by the popular Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum computers from the 1980s. Both devices have a similar design, with slight differences to match the look of the original computers, and each comes pre-loaded with 25 classic games from those systems.

The underwater survival game, Subnautica 2, is launching on May 14th, and it’s now confirmed to work well with the Steam Deck. This isn’t a huge surprise, as both previous Subnautica games are also Steam Deck Verified, though it wasn’t guaranteed for the initial release. Often, games are tested and verified for the Steam Deck after they’ve already launched.

The developers of the game R.E.P.O., Semiwork, are known for their entertaining and humorous approach, even when dealing with the horror elements of the game. They regularly share updates with their community through developer vlogs, which are enjoyable to watch on their own. Recently, they announced a major update called ‘The Cosmetics Update’ on May 7th. Since then, the game has seen a huge increase in popularity, with daily players jumping from around 35,000 to over 96,900. It’s clear fans were excited to return to this popular co-op game!

Today marks the 30th anniversary of a famously troubled game in the Zelda series. Released on May 10, 1996, Zelda’s Adventure wasn’t made by Nintendo itself, but by Philips as part of a business deal. While the game was widely criticized for its poor gameplay, graphics, controls, and technical problems, it’s still interesting because of how different it is. Even now, it feels like a strange, alternate take on the Zelda universe.

Some of you might not remember the earlier E3 press conferences. They weren’t as slick or carefully produced as the events we saw later on, and they were definitely different from today’s trailer-focused presentations like a State of Play.

The Justice League is incredibly strong, but their power depends on who’s on the team, and they aren’t always victorious. They’ve saved the universe countless times, but they’ve also suffered major defeats, with several villains completely overwhelming them in battle. Here are seven DC villains who have defeated the Justice League, proving they can be beaten.

Fans of action movies can now watch Con Air on Hulu! This classic 1997 thriller, starring Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, and John Malkovich, has often been compared to Die Hard but takes place on a plane transporting prisoners. The story follows Cameron Poe, a former Army Ranger, who just wants to get home to his family after being released from prison. But when dangerous inmates take over the flight, he has to stop them and ensure everyone’s safety—including his own—to finally make it home. Con Air became available on Hulu on April 1st.

PlayStation doesn’t have one consistent mascot; instead, each system has featured its own. The original PlayStation’s mascot was Crash Bandicoot, the star of one of its best-selling games. Released in 1996, this 3D platformer was a major success, offering a fresh and dynamic gameplay experience with both forward and side-scrolling views. Players loved it, and it spawned a whole franchise. The game has since been updated, and throughout PlayStation’s history, Crash Bandicoot remained a key face for the system, selling over 6.8 million copies.