Games

Mortal Shell is a deliberately concise game and doesn’t try to feel bigger than it is. It’s clear from the start that it’s a relatively short experience. The game features a central area with just a few branching paths, and completing the first one gives you a good idea of how long it will take to finish. With a main hub and three additional stages, most players can expect to complete Mortal Shell in five to twelve hours, depending on their skill level. This makes it easily achievable to finish before it’s removed from PlayStation Plus Extra on May 19th.

As a big fan of both murder mysteries and teen dramas, I’m always on the lookout for shows that can nail both. It’s surprisingly rare to find one that really gets it right! We’ve seen attempts before – Riverdale started strong but went a little off the rails, and Pretty Little Liars had tons of drama but the central mystery always felt a bit messy. Thankfully, Netflix’s A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, based on Holly Jackson’s fantastic book, actually pulls it off. It’s a perfect blend of those addictive teen storylines and a genuinely compelling whodunnit.

As a huge Dragon Quest fan, I’m so excited about the announcement of another game! Right now, we don’t know much about it, but it sounds like it won’t be a full-on new numbered entry – they’re already working on that! It could be anything, honestly – maybe something totally fresh, or another installment in a series like Dragon Quest Builders or Dragon Quest Heroes. A remake or remaster would be awesome too! We’re all just waiting for more details. Luckily, Yuji Horii, the creator of Dragon Quest, accidentally revealed that something was coming, so at least we know it’s real!

I’ve noticed that one of the coolest things about Bungo Stray Dogs is how its characters are named after famous Japanese authors and writers. It’s a really neat way to connect the series to literature! However, the creators have recently asked fans to be mindful when discussing these characters. They’ve pointed out that sometimes fans will say things that could be seen as disrespectful to the real authors, or to people who genuinely admire their work. They’ve put out a message asking everyone to be considerate and avoid language that could be hurtful, as a big part of the show’s goal is to introduce people to these writers and their legacies.

Resident Evil Requiem didn’t win our Game of the Month in February, and Monster Hunter Stories 3 was just a nominee in March – Capcom really followed those up quickly with another fantastic game, Pragmata.

The Invincible comic and animated series are famous for their intense violence, but the game’s beta version suggested a focus on making that violence feel impactful and connected to the action, rather than just being there for show. Could you explain the thinking behind bringing that specific tone to the fighting game?

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly after the Season 2 finale, Scardapane discussed bringing in characters from other Marvel shows like Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist – collectively known as the Defenders. He explained that Season 2 of Daredevil: Born Again is expanding the scope to show more of New York City, beyond just the area around Avengers Tower, but still within the same universe. He also mentioned the upcoming Punisher series as being part of this larger connected world, suggesting that the show is gradually revealing a previously established, but unseen, corner of the Marvel universe.

Nicolas Cage will star as Ben Reilly, a Spider-Man alternate who’s now a struggling, older private investigator. Reilly used to be the city’s only superhero back in 1930s New York, but he retired for reasons unknown. When a particularly interesting case appears, he’s forced to put on the Spider suit again.

Gerard Butler returned for Greenland 2: Migration, which premiered on HBO Max on May 8th after a disappointing run in theaters just four months prior. While the original Greenland (2020) was a success, the sequel earned only around $45 million despite costing $90 million to make. The film picks up five years after the comet impact from the first movie, following the Garrity family as they leave their shelter and journey across a devastated Europe, searching for a safe zone in France.

Netflix’s new series, Man on Fire, features a standout performance from Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, according to many critics. The show follows John Creasy, a former Special Forces operative struggling with PTSD and living a secluded life. He’s drawn back into action when the daughter of a friend is caught in a terrorist attack in Rio de Janeiro. While critics and audiences (62% and 66% respectively) praise Abdul-Mateen II’s acting, many feel the storyline is underdeveloped.