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Point-and-click adventure games existed before SCUMM, with titles like 1984’s Enchanted Scepters laying some groundwork. However, options for players using this interface were limited. SCUMM revolutionized the genre by displaying all possible actions whenever a player clicked on something, moving away from a purely trial-and-error approach. This innovation made adventure games incredibly popular in the 1990s, leading to many critically acclaimed titles. Unfortunately, both the genre and the SCUMM interface lost popularity around the year 2000.

Science fiction movies often create clear villains to represent our anxieties about quickly advancing technology, turning vague fears into something we can see and understand. However, some sci-fi films skip the villain altogether, choosing instead to highlight humanity’s strength and ability to solve problems using reason and science. Others simply explore interesting ideas about how we interact with technology.

Superman’s look has changed over the years to stay current, but it always keeps the classic elements that make him who he is. Many talented artists have contributed to his iconic design – names like Dan Jurgens, Gary Frank, and Joe Shuster, just to name a few. However, one artist stands out as having the biggest impact on the suit we all recognize: Curt Swan. Today would have been his 106th birthday, and we’re celebrating his incredible contribution to the Man of Tomorrow. Aside from Joe Shuster, Swan is arguably the most important artist in Superman’s history.

I really enjoyed the latest episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms! While it leaned more into backstory, there was still plenty to keep me engaged. The trial scenes weren’t the massive battles we were used to in Game of Thrones, but they felt right for this story and kept Ser Duncan the Tall as the central figure. The way it built to Dunk’s win over Aerion Targaryen was fantastic, but honestly, the real shocker was Baelor Targaryen’s death at the end. Both those moments actually reminded me a lot of scenes from Game of Thrones Season 4, which was a cool connection to see.

The new movie, That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime The Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea, will be released in Japan on February 27th. Although it won’t be available in North America right away, Crunchyroll has announced plans to bring it to Western audiences. Fans can also look forward to the fourth season of the That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime anime series, which will premiere on April 3rd. This makes for a huge year for the popular isekai franchise, and you can get a sneak peek at the upcoming adventures in the preview below.

All 57 episodes of the ABC sitcom Suburgatory are now available to stream on Netflix, starting February 13th. The show, which originally ran from 2011 to 2014, hasn’t been easily accessible online for years. This is the first time it’s been offered on Netflix in the U.S. Created by Emily Kapnek, Suburgatory follows single dad George Altman (Jeremy Sisto) and his teenage daughter Tessa (Jane Levy) as they adjust to suburban life after moving from New York City.

Good news! Recent comments from the show’s creator, Jordan, give us a better understanding of how they’re handling the adaptation. While we still don’t know who will play Violet Sorrengail and Xaden Riorson, Jordan’s statements suggest Amazon is on the right track. It appears Fourth Wing is taking a smart approach, learning from successful fantasy series like Harry Potter and Game of Thrones by using a proven method that helped those shows become popular.

A new update, version 1.1.8, is now available for Assassin’s Creed Shadows. This is a significant update that includes a highly requested feature: manual jumping, giving players more control during parkour. Ubisoft has also enhanced the look of critical hits, added a new way to start the Animus, and made gear stats more detailed in the inventory.

Whether you liked High on Life 2 really came down to whether you enjoyed the quirky, often crude, humor similar to Rick and Morty. This style was heavily influenced by Justin Roiland, who used to lead the game studio Squanch Games before stepping down in 2023. However, the game still maintains that same humorous tone.

One option is the title “DEATH AWAITS” – it’s direct, but captures the game’s themes well. Players will experience death in many forms on Tau Ceti IV, both as the one dealing it and the one receiving it. You might play as a stealthy Assassin, taking down enemies from behind, or find yourself desperately pleading for your life before being killed. Being a Runner is dangerous, especially with hostile alien creatures roaming around.