The Marvel Cosmic Universe is heading towards a complex, power-struggle-filled future, much like the show Game of Thrones set in space. Here’s a rundown of where all the key players stand at the end of the recent storyline.
As a huge fantasy fan, I’ve noticed a show’s first episode is crucial. A strong start can really set things apart, especially in a genre where everything has to make sense. It’s not enough to just have a cool idea and a few surprises; a great fantasy series needs a world that feels real, a magic system that’s consistent, and characters I actually care about. When a pilot episode nails all that right from the beginning, it’s a really good sign – some of the best fantasy shows I’ve seen really deliver everything you need in that first hour.
Over the years, the two game series have influenced each other. Mizuguchi eventually created his own version of the classic puzzle game Tetris, called Tetris Effect, and it used many of the same ideas as his earlier game, Lumines.
A physical copy of the game will be released for PlayStation 5 in Europe. You’ll be able to find the standard edition at most retailers, but the Deluxe Edition will only be available from the Red Art Games online store. The Deluxe Edition comes with special packaging – an exclusive sleeve with different artwork – and a set of magnets.
Putting it into practice is much harder than it looks. While lush forests and glowing caves are beautiful places to visit, the towering, lava-surrounded spire isn’t quite as appealing. One particularly challenging part of the game has Samus Aran carefully crossing a huge chain during a blizzard. And then there are the enemies – from wolf-like beasts and tree-climbing creatures to terrifying multi-armed monsters – all waiting for you, along with strange, hostile robots called Psy-Bots, who aren’t happy to see you.
The website MyTimeToShineHello reports (through The Direct) that the planned Rogue Squadron movie is now being developed as a TV series for Disney+. Details are scarce, and there’s no news on when it might be released. While this information should be viewed cautiously, it’s exciting to think Rogue Squadron could return in a new format.
Kodansha is launching a new studio, called “Kodansha Studios,” to develop live-action movies and TV shows based on their popular manga and novels. Leading the studio are Chloe Zhao, known for her work on Marvel’s Eternals, and Nicolas Gonda, a producer with experience on films like The Tree of Life. Zhao shared her vision for the studio, signaling a significant expansion for Kodansha into live-action entertainment.
With memorable characters like Harley Quinn and fresh takes on villains like Clayface and Mister Freeze, Batman: The Animated Series quickly became a classic. It also introduced characters like Renee Montoya, making its impact on Batman’s history second only to the comics themselves. Today marks the 33rd anniversary – November 4th, 1992 – of an episode that not only honored Batman’s existing stories, but also created a character who would become a lasting part of the DC universe.
As a collector, I’m really excited about the new Deluxe X-Men Nimrod figure! It’s going to be available at Entertainment Earth and Amazon starting November 5th at 1pm Eastern Time. If you missed out on the awesome Psylocke, Nimrod, and Fantomex set from 2020, this is a great chance to get Nimrod as a single, standalone figure.
The upcoming episodes of One Piece will introduce Nico Robin, a new character also known as Miss All Sunday, played by Lera Abova. A new behind-the-scenes video offers a preview of the adventures to come, including a first look at Robin in action and other new characters brought to life in the live-action series. You can watch the video, shared by Netflix, below.