Games

Fantasy stories resonate with everyone because they give form to our inner conflicts, turning ideas like greed or bravery into monsters and magical objects. Many films have used these elements, but a few truly defined the genre, creating the visual style and storytelling techniques we still see today. These landmark fantasy movies perfected special effects, detailed world-building, and meaningful themes, effectively setting the standard for those who followed.

Comics often rely on fond memories, and the Avengers have a rich history full of great stories. While it’s good to introduce new ideas and create fresh legends, revisiting the past can be really exciting too. Here are seven classic Avengers storylines that would be fantastic to explore again, and could help solidify the team’s place as the most iconic in superhero fiction.

Unlike Sakamoto Days, which features a former assassin running a convenience store, Mr. Nietzsche in the Convenience Store is simply a hilarious story set in that location. Created by Matsukoma and Hashimoto, the manga began in 2013 and has been running for thirteen years, following its characters as they navigate everyday life. The series centers around Matsukoma—who shares a name with the manga’s author—as he trains a new employee, Tomoharu Nii, in the art of running the store. The final chapter was released last month, and the last volume is available today, February 27th. While the series’ humor has kept it going for so long, there’s another interesting element that fans might not expect.

From February 16th to 22nd, The Expendables 4 ranked as the eighth most popular movie on Netflix worldwide. It outperformed films like Wrath of the Titans and Rumble, racking up 2.9 million views and a total of 4.9 million hours watched. This marked the first time the film appeared in Netflix’s top 10.

I’m happy we’ve left behind the days of poorly made game adaptations, even though some of those older games were fun. But it’s frustrating that popular franchises that could have amazing games often don’t get them. It’s surprising that The Hunger Games never had a really good video game, especially since the idea quickly became popular in the gaming world. Even more puzzling is the lack of quality Lord of the Rings games. Considering how iconic the series is, you’d think developers would jump at the chance to make a game set in that universe. Unfortunately, most Lord of the Rings games are just not very good, and that needs to change soon.

Despite plans for a remake, the project never moved forward because FromSoftware, the studio that originally created the game for PlayStation 4, decided against it. While Sony owns the Bloodborne franchise, FromSoftware was the primary developer, creating the game in partnership with Sony.

For those newer to the world of Pokémon, the very first games, Pokémon Red and Green, were set in a region called Kanto. Players take on the challenge of becoming the best trainer by collecting badges from gym leaders and completing their Pokedex – a collection of all 151 Pokémon hidden throughout the game.

The game takes place across stunning islands and a huge ocean with sparkling waves. You’ll discover Pokémon that live peacefully within the region’s rich natural world, each having created their own special habitats. You’ll work together with these Pokémon to navigate challenges, overcome obstacles, and even face the power of nature itself.

If you’re a Tubi subscriber hoping to watch Cobweb, you don’t have much time left! This 2023 horror film, the first movie directed by Samuel Bodin, will likely be removed from the streaming service at the end of the month. Think of it as a creepier, more unsettling take on Coraline. The story follows Peter, an 8-year-old boy played by Woody Norman, who’s bothered by strange tapping noises in his bedroom. His parents dismiss it as his imagination, but when he investigates, he uncovers a disturbing family secret that’s been hidden for years.

After the decent performance of the last Scream movie, everyone expected the story of Sam and Tara Carpenter to continue. But things fell apart when Melissa Barrera was fired and Jenna Ortega decided to leave the franchise. This meant Scream 7 needed a complete overhaul. Now that the film is finally here, many of us were bracing ourselves, wondering how they’d address the absence of those two key characters. And, well, spoiler alert, they don’t, not in any meaningful way. The film pretty much ignores their story arc, which is… a choice.