Games

The Planet of the Apes series is heading in a new direction. While Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes earned around $397 million globally and was intended to launch a new saga set long after the films featuring Caesar, 20th Century Studios has chosen Matt Shakman (known for WandaVision and The Fantastic Four: First Steps) to direct a different Planet of the Apes movie. This new film won’t follow the story of Kingdom, essentially starting the franchise over. Before this new chapter begins, here’s a ranking of all the Planet of the Apes films, from least to most enjoyable.

While preparing my review of the Chaos Rising set, I opened 55 packs of cards. I think this set has fewer impressive full-art cards compared to Perfect Order, though that’s likely just bad luck on my part. I did get some rarer cards, but nothing really stood out. Still, opening so many packs allowed me to estimate the pull rates for Chaos Rising. These numbers are based on my experience and should give you a general idea of how difficult it will be to find rare cards when the set releases on May 22nd.

Robert Downey Jr. is rumored to be taking on a new role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe – the iconic villain Doctor Doom. While Doctor Doom hasn’t appeared in the MCU yet, fans have been eager to see him join the franchise, especially considering his history dating back to the Fantastic Four comics. This could be a perfect time for Marvel to introduce him, as they work to regain audience enthusiasm and loyalty.

I really enjoyed playing Time Crisis at the arcade, but I never owned the game itself. I had the Virtua Gun for my SEGA Saturn, and that’s what I spent most of my time playing as a kid – blasting enemies in that on-rails shooter.

Butch Hartman, known for creating popular Nickelodeon shows like Fairly OddParents and Danny Phantom, has found success with a recent YouTube video. He often shares stories about his career and also explores ideas for projects he’d like to create. In his latest video, Hartman imagined a matchup between characters from his shows and Family Guy. He revealed that he and Family Guy‘s creator, Seth MacFarlane, both worked on the Cartoon Network show Johnny Bravo. The video breaks down the potential crossover and Hartman shares his ideas for what a story combining these universes might look like.

Blanka is one of the most recognizable and surprising characters in the Street Fighter games, first appearing in Street Fighter II. Before he became the wild creature fans know today, Blanka was a boy named Jimmy who found himself lost in the Amazon rainforest. There, he was changed by a virus called the B-Virus, which mixed his DNA with that of animals like jaguars and electric eels. This transformation gave him his powerful build and the ability to generate bio-electricity. Now, let’s see how Entertainment Earth and Jada Toys have created a collectible figure of this fighting game icon as an exclusive!

Konami took a big risk by reinvesting in the Silent Hill series, aiming to both recapture longtime fans and attract a new generation of players. Fortunately, it’s paying off. Recent sales numbers for the Silent Hill 2 remake and Silent Hill f, as reported by Gematsu, show there’s strong demand for more games in the spooky franchise. These successes suggest a potential revival for the series, and Konami has further plans in the works.

Following the recent film releases, the DC Universe is putting another big project to the test with the HBO series Lanterns. The show offers a fresh interpretation of the iconic character Hal Jordan, played by established actor Kyle Chandler and newcomer Aaron Pierre as Jon Stewart. Despite some initial debate, Lanterns appears to be a unique story within the broader DCU. Recent reports suggest a shift in creative direction for Season 2, as Tom King and Damon Lindelof are expected to leave the show, with new leadership taking over.

As announced last week, The Super Mario Bros. Movie is now available to rent or buy digitally. You can find it on platforms like Apple and Amazon. Renting the movie costs $24.99, and purchasing it for your digital collection costs $29.99.

Created by Christian and Yvon Tremblay and produced by Hanna-Barbera, the cartoon SWAT Kats aired on TBS from 1993 to 1995, taking viewers to the futuristic Megakat City. The show centered on Jake “Razor” Clawson and Chance “T-Bone” Adler, two ex-police officers who used high-tech jet fighters, like the Turbokat, to fight crime and battle their old boss, Commander Feral, and the villain Dark Kat. Recently, a nostalgia-fueled project, SWAT Kats: The First Ever Comic Book, launched on Kickstarter and quickly became a huge success, raising over $757,000 from nearly 7,000 supporters. This broke Kickstarter records, making it the platform’s most funded single-issue comic book. The project continued to thrive, ultimately reaching over $1,000,000 in funding through Backerkit.