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Over the past 25 years, some Star Wars projects have really expanded the universe in creative ways. One early example was a flight simulator game that took a small, almost unnoticed element from the movies and gave it a compelling story. This showed a shift in the franchise, moving beyond the original characters to explore new corners of the galaxy – a trend that would later lead to popular series like The Mandalorian and the Star Wars Jedi games. For games set during the prequel era and designed to enrich the Star Wars world, this PlayStation 2 game was a clear indication of the franchise’s future direction.

Even though the X-Men are well-known, the idea of mutants hasn’t been a major part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe since it began. To successfully introduce mutants, Marvel Studios will likely start with a team of established characters. This approach will help connect different storylines and give the new team more impact, as it builds on what viewers already know and care about. It also avoids making the universe feel too fragmented, a criticism sometimes leveled at the recent Multiversal Saga. Currently, Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) and Simon Williams (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) are the most likely candidates to become the first official members of the X-Men in the MCU.

I’m really excited about Sons of Sparta! It’s a 2D Metroidvania game that lets you experience Kratos as a teenager, showing how he trained and became the incredible Spartan warrior we all know. It’s cool to see that part of his story!

Thinking about the 30th anniversary of Pokémon is tough for me. While I have a lot of fond memories, modern Pokémon games have so many flaws that I wonder if my nostalgia is just clouding my judgment. I keep asking myself if I simply enjoyed it more as a child, or if the series has always had these problems. And I wonder if there’s any hope for the future of Pokémon after so many disappointments. These thoughts run through my head even as I try to relax by listening to the music from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. But after a lot of consideration, I think I’ve finally found some answers.

The Court of Owls first appeared in the 2011 Batman storyline, but it was revealed they’d secretly controlled Gotham City since its very beginning. This group of powerful and corrupt citizens used undead assassins called Talons to manipulate events from the shadows, remaining hidden even from Batman. Now, DC Comics has completely reinvented the Court for a darker universe. In Absolute Batman #17, readers meet the Absolute Court of Owls, which is significantly different from the original. Shockingly, Bruce Wayne’s own mother, Martha Wayne, is revealed to be one of its members.

Titmouse and Critical Role recently announced a new project called Draw Your Weapons. The two companies have collaborated before on animated series like The Legend of Vox Machina and The Mighty Nein. This time, they’re trying something different by bringing the world of live-play tabletop gaming to life with live illustration. The action will be visually created on the spot, adding a unique and potentially exciting element. You can check out a first look in the new trailer.

Denis Villeneuve doesn’t create typical action movies. Films like Blade Runner 2049 and the Dune series demonstrate his preference for thoughtful characters, immersive settings, and suspense that builds slowly, rather than relying on quick jokes. Whoever becomes the next James Bond needs to fit that style—it takes more than just a strong appearance or a good acting history. Considering that, the actor currently favored to get the role actually seems like a very strong choice.

The best part of High on Life 2 is definitely its humor, and it’s worth pointing out how much funnier the game is without Justin Roiland. The constant, disruptive stuttering is gone, and the rambling conversations don’t always fall into the same crude jokes that Roiland often made. Despite being the game’s main advertised personality, he actually held it back.

Okay, so everyone was really hoping to see the first trailer for Toy Story 5 during the Super Bowl, especially since the movie’s not coming out until June 19th, 2026. But Disney made us wait a couple of weeks after that before they finally released it – talk about building anticipation!

As you may have seen from their series choices, Prime Video also focuses on reviving popular, established franchises with loyal fans. Their latest show continues this trend, returning for a second season and achieving high viewership numbers. Importantly, critics are also impressed with the new season, giving it a significantly better Rotten Tomatoes rating than before.