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Xbox recently posted a picture on Twitter that seems to be from within the game Forza Horizon 5. The image advertises pre-orders for Forza Horizon 6, and includes a Ferrari J50 as a bonus for those who pre-order. The game is reportedly scheduled to release on May 19th, but players who buy the Premium Edition will be able to start playing four days early. The Premium Edition also comes with extra perks like VIP membership, a Welcome Pack, a Car Pass, two expansion packs, and the Italian Passion Car Pack – all available after the game launches.

Marvel and DC Comics are teaming up for a special crossover event in Spider-Man/Superman #1, bringing together two iconic heroes! Like previous crossovers, this issue will feature a main story alongside several shorter backup stories, all created by top comic book creators. Writing the main story is Brad Meltzer, in his first full Marvel Comics project, and he’s joined by artist Pepe Larraz, well-known for his work on Spider-Man.

Sony announced the new games coming to PS Plus on January 20th in a PlayStation Blog post. This month’s biggest addition is Resident Evil Village, available just before the release of the next Resident Evil game, Resident Evil Requiem. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is also being added before Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties launches next month. For PlayStation fans wanting a retro experience, Ridge Racer is the single classic game being added for Premium members.

On January 20th, several PS5 and PS4 games will be added to the Extra game catalog, and one classic title will join the Premium catalog.

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A recently released clip promoting the upcoming two-part episode on January 15th reveals another subtle nod to a beloved, but often forgotten, character from The Next Generation and Voyager: Mr. Boothy. This reference is a great way to establish the tone of Starfleet Academy as it launches into what’s planned to be at least a two-year story arc.

Originally published in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2001, Zatch Bell! ran for 33 volumes before concluding in 2007. Its success led to an anime series by Toei Animation, which included 150 episodes and two movies. Recently, the series returned with a sequel created by Makoto Raiku, continuing the story years later. As of now, Zatch Bell! 2 has already sold 1.3 million copies, despite only having six volumes available.

The new season of Jujutsu Kaisen, titled The Culling Game Part 1, began with a special two-episode premiere and will continue with Episode 3 airing in Japan this Thursday, January 15th. To build excitement for the upcoming episode, the anime’s official website has released a sneak peek at some new images focusing on the meeting with Tengen, which started at the end of the premiere. You can see the images below.

Because of the story and where it falls in the overall Marvel Cinematic Universe, many fans believe significant characters will die in Avengers: Doomsday. While most speculation focuses on actors already confirmed to be in the film, there’s also the possibility of other heroes – even those not yet announced – meeting their end as this chapter of the MCU concludes. Several Marvel heroes seem particularly vulnerable if they appear in Avengers: Doomsday.

Thanos’s popularity surged in the comics after becoming a major character in the Marvel films. While there have been many Thanos stories published since the first Avengers movie fourteen years ago, most fans agree they don’t measure up to his classic appearances. Though many consider Thanos Marvel’s best villain, it’s become clear that the character has lost some of his original appeal. Despite his recent popularity, Thanos isn’t nearly as captivating or well-developed as he was decades ago.