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Despite concerns, superhero movies released from 2020 to 2025 actually include some of the best the genre has ever seen. The quality hasn’t declined at all.

Chris Hemsworth was asked who would win in a fight between Wanda Maximoff (the Scarlet Witch) and Thor, and he confidently replied, “Probably Wanda.” While some fans disagreed, most agreed with him that even Thor wouldn’t be able to defeat her. One Marvel fan commented, “I’m glad Chris is being honest – the Scarlet Witch would definitely win.”

I remember when The Venture Bros. first appeared on Adult Swim 23 years ago today, February 16th, 2003. It was a really interesting take on the classic adventure hero, like a grown-up version of Johnny Quest, and it quickly became clear the show had a much larger story to tell. Over seven seasons, it built something special, but sadly, it was cancelled before it could finish that story. A lot of fans, myself included, are still hoping for a proper ending someday.

Here are five classic pirate games you might’ve forgotten about.

Sabretooth is a famously dangerous Marvel villain, and he’s consistently been a fan favorite. This popularity has led Marvel to explore different takes on the character, starting with the alternate reality storyline “The Age of Apocalypse” in 1995. In this version, Sabretooth was a hero with the X-Men, known for his close bond with the mutant Blink. This alternate Sabretooth became so popular he later appeared in the Exiles comic series. More recently, in 2025, Marvel introduced another version of Sabretooth as a kind and compassionate character in Ultimate Wolverine. This raises an interesting question: what makes the main version of Sabretooth (from the 616 universe) so villainous, while these other versions aren’t?

The game offers a glimpse into Kratos’ life before he met Ares and began his rampage against the gods. According to the team at Santa Monica Studio, achieving the game’s distinctive art style and smooth combat proved surprisingly challenging. Recreating some of the franchise’s most famous monsters, in particular, required a significant amount of effort.

Over its first 449 episodes, Family Guy explored a complex relationship between Stewie and Lois, with them experiencing love, hatred, and even simulated death at each other’s hands. However, episode 450 marked a turning point, allowing the mother and son to truly connect and have an honest conversation for the first time. This breakthrough helped them both understand their motivations and personalities, both as individuals and as characters within the show.

Alex Garland’s Civil War presents a frighteningly realistic near-future America torn apart by a second civil war. Starring Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, and Stephen Henderson, the film follows a group of journalists documenting the conflict as they rush to Washington D.C. before rebel forces attack the White House. With intense performances, particularly from Dunst and Moura, the movie maintains a constant sense of suspense throughout its 1 hour and 49-minute runtime. It’s a challenging film designed to confront viewers with a stark and unsettling vision of what could be, rather than offer simple entertainment.

So, I was listening to the Dropped Frames podcast, and Will Powers from Pearl Abyss dropped some awesome news about Crimson Desert. Basically, they’re saying there will be absolutely no microtransactions. You just buy the game once, and that’s it! Powers said they’re aiming for a true “premium experience,” which is super refreshing to hear, especially since so many open-world games these days are packed with ways to spend extra money after you’ve already bought the game. It sounds like Crimson Desert is really trying to do things differently, and honestly, I’m here for it.

You have plenty of options if you’re struggling – you can walk away, try something different, improve your gear, take on side missions, or find ways to make the battle more manageable. But don’t mistake that for the game being easy – it’s still a real challenge!