It’s common to see villains switch to the side of good and become fan favorites. Sometimes, a character is simply more compelling as a hero, and their story would work better if they fought for what’s right. Here are seven Marvel villains who would make great heroes.
Hey PlayStation Plus fans, just a heads-up! The “Last Chance to Play” section updated today, and it looks like five games are leaving the Game Catalog in June. I was really bummed to see Red Dead Redemption on that list, especially since Red Dead Redemption 2 just got added! The other games leaving aren’t quite as well-known, but if you’ve been meaning to try them, now’s the time before they disappear.
In an interview with Deadline, creator Ashley Kang shared that her original vision for KPop Demon Hunters was quite different from the final movie. Back in 2018, she imagined a “dark, adult, and very violent” film. However, after six months of development, Sony Pictures Animation President Kristine Belson saw the potential for a franchise and suggested Kang shift towards a more family-friendly approach. While the finished film still includes demons and action, it’s significantly lighter in tone than Kang’s initial concept.
The theatrical run of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle is over, and the movie is coming to Blu-ray and DVD in Japan this July. A preview of the home video release shows off the cover art and bonus items included in the box set. It will be available on July 29th.
The 1990s were a pivotal decade for gaming because many of its most popular titles continue to influence game design today. These games aren’t just remembered fondly—developers still use their ideas decades later. Some even created entire genres, while others fundamentally changed what players expect from games. They didn’t just achieve popularity; they revolutionized how games are made, impacting everything from level design and storytelling to controls, pacing, atmosphere, and how immersive they are. You can still see the influence of these five defining 1990s games in today’s biggest blockbusters.
Despite being a significant cultural moment, KPop Demon Hunters didn’t start strong on Netflix, attracting only 9.2 million views in its first week – far fewer than the platform’s most popular shows. The movie gained momentum over time through positive buzz, Netflix’s recommendation system, and people watching it multiple times, which allowed it to stay in the weekly Top 10 for an impressive 31 weeks. However, several other animated films actually performed better than KPop Demon Hunters during their first week on Netflix, though none have achieved the same level of recognition.
It’s not just Square Enix that struggles with storytelling. Many modern games have trouble with pacing because they focus too much on repetitive tasks in open worlds and present dialogue like a visual novel, rather than letting the story flow naturally.
While time usually softens criticism, the ending of Game of Thrones is still widely disliked. As other popular shows like Stranger Things and The Boys have approached their finales, Game of Thrones is often cited as a cautionary tale of how things can go wrong. For a long time, many believed the finale had destroyed interest in the show, and the idea that people had stopped talking about Game of Thrones became a common sentiment online. However, despite the continued criticism of the ending, the franchise as a whole remains popular and hasn’t suffered any lasting damage.
Recent successful science fiction remakes prove that revisiting established stories can be very profitable, and Hollywood is continuing to do just that with many more sci-fi reboots on the way. Based on the popularity of the original stories and what we already know about the new versions, these upcoming reboots look especially promising.
This is a remarkable achievement, and it marks the biggest launch ever for an Xbox Game Studios title on Steam, surpassing even Halo Infinite, which reached 272,148 players. It’s important to note that Halo Infinite’s launch numbers were for its free-to-play multiplayer mode. The next most popular launch was Halo: The Master Chief Collection with 161,024 players, and Playground Games’ new game has far exceeded that number.