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Japanese fans will be able to see Fullmetal Alchemist movies in theaters starting March 6th. Fullmetal Alchemist The Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa will play for one week in Tokyo, Hokkaido, Aichi, Osaka, and Fukuoka, until March 12th. Then, Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos will be shown until March 19th. On March 22nd, there will be a special one-night event featuring the first episodes of Daemons of the Shadow Realm, along with cast members Kensho Ono, Yume Miyamoto, Yuichi Nakamura, Misaki Kuno, and Junichi Suwabe. This new series, a continuation of the Fullmetal Alchemist story, will premiere on television on April 4th, giving Japanese anime fans an early look.

Automaton recently interviewed the director of the upcoming Square Enix game. During the conversation, the director shared encouraging news about the game’s progress and addressed a common concern: the game will be built using Unreal Engine 4, the same engine as previous versions, rather than the newer Unreal Engine 5, which some fans were hoping for.

This new game takes a unique approach by letting players experience the story through two characters: a new hero named Grace, and the returning favorite, Leon.

Five years after it first came out, Resident Evil Village is now available on the Nintendo Switch 2, alongside Resident Evil 7 and Requiem. Thankfully, the game is just as enjoyable as ever. This Switch 2 version of Village is a well-done port that truly showcases how great the original game is.

It’s no surprise that Resident Evil 7 remains a fantastic game nine years after its release. It’s often considered one of the best in the series, and playing it on the Switch 2 confirms why. RE7 still provides the same incredibly scary and well-crafted horror experience that captivated players in 2017. The Switch 2 version largely maintains the game’s original visual quality and performance, despite a few minor imperfections.

We’ve entered a phase of overly cautious game development. It’s stifling innovation, and the effect is glaringly obvious. Game studios are afraid to take risks, and publishers are too focused on short-term profits, failing to realize this approach is ultimately self-defeating. Leaders consistently prefer to follow established trends instead of trying something original. Consequently, the gaming industry is financially successful but feels creatively limited. This is widely recognized and felt throughout the industry, yet those in charge continue to repeat the same uninspired patterns.

Season ten of Scrubs brings back John “JD” Dorian as he revisits Sacred Heart Hospital. The season focuses on how JD’s close friendship with Christopher Turk has grown, as well as his continuing relationship with Elliot Reid. Seeing Perry Cox and Carla Espinosa again is comforting, but the season also makes you notice the characters who aren’t there anymore.

So, the buzz about the potential Harry Potter series on HBO is getting even more interesting! I just learned that Warner Bros. Discovery isn’t stopping there – they’re already brainstorming spinoff ideas. With the possible merger with Paramount looming, it sounds like we could see even more magical content heading our way sooner than we think. It’s exciting news for any Potterhead, and I’m definitely keeping an eye on this development!

Beyond being a comedy, the series is also a heartfelt tribute to classic action anime, making it especially enjoyable for longtime fans. The author’s first short story, Dandelion, came out in 2002 and was later included in the first volume of the series after its 2003 debut. Now, 24 years later, Netflix is adapting Dandelion into a seven-episode anime with new content. It’s set to premiere in April, though the specific date is still to be announced.

PEPPERED: An Existential Platformer first launched for PC via Steam on April 7, 2025.