With science fiction proving popular, Hollywood is sure to start searching for its next big sci-fi project soon. Luckily, several exciting books coming out in 2026 offer plenty of potential. We’re already excited about stories ranging from a gamer-versus-alien apocalypse to a thrilling space opera featuring a skilled samurai, and hope to see them adapted for the screen.
It’s striking that the most recently released Lord of the Rings games tend to receive the lowest review scores. Is the quality of LOTR gaming really declining? Or is there another explanation? Older Lord of the Rings games were typically role-playing games (RPGs), which suited the fantasy world well. Newer games, however, have tried different approaches, incorporating elements from popular genres like survival and life simulation games. Perhaps some of these negatively reviewed games aren’t as bad as people say. I decided to investigate Metacritic’s rankings of the lowest-rated Lord of the Rings games to see if their reputations are truly deserved.
Power Girl has endured an unimaginable amount of loss – not just a planet, but an entire universe. She’s faced more personal tragedy than many heroes in the DC universe, yet she remains a steadfast and inspiring figure. To celebrate her 50th anniversary – she first appeared in All-Star Comics #58 in 1976 – we’ll take a quick look at her origins, her current status, and why the DC Universe is better with her in it. Let’s explore Power Girl’s history.
The very first live-action Marvel movie, a 15-part series called Captain America, premiered in theaters on February 5, 1944. At the time, these kinds of serials were popular – short chapters shown before the main movie, with each episode ending on a suspenseful cliffhanger. This encouraged viewers to come back every week to find out what happened next. Dick Purcell played Captain America in the serial, making it the first time a Marvel character appeared in a professional movie. Despite being a significant financial undertaking for Republic Pictures, the movie didn’t follow the comic book story very closely. Without knowing the title, modern fans might not even recognize it as a Captain America adventure.
During today’s Nintendo Direct, Bandai Namco announced that Time Stranger is coming to Switch. Surprisingly, the Switch version will offer players a choice between two graphics modes: a ‘Quality’ mode at 30 frames per second and a smoother ‘Performance’ mode at 60 frames per second. This announcement left players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S a bit confused, as those versions don’t have this option.
As a strategy game fan, it’s tough to talk about how hard a game really is. Sometimes a brutal boss fight feels as draining as a super long, intense match of something like Starcraft. When I think about challenging strategy games for this list, I’m focusing on the ones that really push you – games that don’t hold your hand, or have unique rules that make things way harder than usual. I’m talking about stuff like losing key characters for good, having super limited ways to win, or just generally making it tough to plan ahead. It’s that extra layer of difficulty that sets them apart from other strategy games.
Fans can now watch the 2001 comedy Black Knight on Hulu, as the Martin Lawrence film became available on February 1st. Though it’s gained a dedicated following over the years, Black Knight never got a sequel. The story follows a theme park employee who accidentally travels back to 14th-century England. There, he has to rely on his modern-day skills to survive and team up with a woman and a knight to defeat a cruel king. The film also stars Marsha Thomason, Tom Wilkinson, Vincent Regan, and Kevin Conway. It’s similar in spirit to Mark Twain’s classic novel, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court.
This event is special for id Software, as it’s being held in their home state of Texas, specifically in Grapevine. It’s designed to be a community gathering, but there’s also a chance we could hear some new announcements from id Software or Bethesda.
The story’s cutscene is really fun to watch, showing Atticus and his team using impressive skills to attack an enemy base. There’s a lot to enjoy, including a powerful siege weapon and a tough fight against enemy Wardens who nearly win. But their attack actually unlocks hidden abilities within Atticus, leading to some amazing outcomes.
Similar to the original, one person finds themselves lost in a never-ending underground maze after exiting the tram, with only one other person present. As the lost man, played by Kazunari Ninomiya, attempts to escape, he begins to notice strange instructions related to the bizarre events unfolding around him. Soon, increasingly disturbing occurrences begin to happen, including a wave of disgusting brown liquid and some truly terrifying rodents. Check out the new trailer below.