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This list features 10 of the most popular TV shows from the 1980s, the ones many kids growing up then will instantly recognize. These shows either began as ‘first-run syndication’ – created specifically for distribution to local stations – or they started on major networks before finding even greater success in syndication after being cancelled. We’re focusing on shows that were primarily on air from the late 1970s through the end of the 1980s, so some well-known series like Forever Knight, Baywatch, and Xena: Warrior Princess aren’t included because they premiered in the 1990s – another strong decade for syndicated television, especially in its early years.

Twenty years ago today, on February 27, 2006, Princess Peach finally took center stage in her own full-length adventure with Super Princess Peach. Unlike most Mario games, this one put Peach in the role of rescuer, tasking her with saving Mario and Luigi from Bowser. Though the game wasn’t perfect, it has a lot of appealing qualities, especially looking back – which makes it disappointing that Peach hasn’t had more opportunities to be the hero.

DC is building on the previous MonsterVerse movies in its new team-up, Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 2. This time, the Justice League and Suicide Squad travel to the MonsterVerse, where chaos has erupted. King Ghidorah has united a massive force of Titans from both the surface world and the Hollow Earth, including the Skar King and his powerful ally, Shimo. A war is brewing, and while the Skar King seeks revenge against Kong, Kong isn’t facing this battle alone – he’s getting some much-needed assistance.

For weeks, the creator of Stardew Valley, Barone, hinted at adding two new characters you could marry in the game’s 1.7 update. These characters were officially revealed on February 26th during the game’s 10th anniversary celebration. Before the announcement, fans voted on who they wanted to see as potential spouses. Unfortunately, the Wizard won’t be a marriage option. Instead, Clint has been added as a new bachelor, and Sandy is the new bachelorette. Many players are disappointed Clint was chosen, as he’s not a very popular character, and they were hoping for the Wizard or another more well-liked option. There hasn’t been as much discussion about Sandy, but a small detail suggests her arrival might also include new story details for the game.

For a long time, it seemed like the Scream movies would remain a classic trilogy, cherished by horror fans. However, Scream has become much more popular than anyone expected. There are now seven films in the series, surpassing the number of installments in other famous slasher franchises like Candyman and Psycho, and equaling the original Chucky series. With so many Scream movies available, it begs the question: how do they all compare?

Mark Cerny, a designer for the PS5 Pro, announced on the PlayStation Blog that a new system update will be rolling out worldwide in the coming weeks. This update focuses on PSSR technology, significantly improving the console’s upscaling capabilities compared to its launch in late 2024. This enhanced PSSR feature will be implemented on a per-game basis, and the first game to support it will be Resident Evil Requiem.

Marathon isn’t a game for all players, and we’ve seen the usual complaints comparing it to ‘Concord 2,’ which frankly, are getting old. However, from what we’ve played so far, Bungie is intentionally creating a unique experience within the extraction genre, rather than simply copying what’s already out there.

Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the producers and writers behind the Spider-Verse films, recently explained to Gizmodo how Beyond the Spider-Verse came to be. Chris Miller said the project originally started as a single movie, but it became too ambitious. They split it into two parts, and then realized the second half wasn’t just a section of a story—it had its own complete beginning, middle, and end.

The storyline cleverly brought the characters together, and also allowed the show to move forward in time. The Season 1 finale subtly suggested that time was flowing differently on Earth. Although Lee stopped Keiko’s signal, Kentaro continued to receive it, setting the stage for a time jump in the Monsterverse series. Now, the big question is: how much time has passed for the heroes?

The anime series Gate first aired in 2015 and concluded its initial season in 2016. Although the source material – including novels, light novels, and a continuing manga – offered plenty of content, most fans didn’t expect a second season. However, it was announced last year that Gate would return in 2027. A new trailer has now been released to generate excitement for the show’s comeback, focusing on the character Yoji Itami and his battle against the creatures threatening our world. You can watch the trailer below.