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Every era has a defining focus. In the 70s, anime favored heroic characters; the 80s embraced stories of rebellion; and the 90s explored characters going to therapy. The 2000s were filled with complex stories and sad characters, while the 2010s made emotionally manipulative plots a key artistic element. Now, in the 2020s, anime largely focuses on trauma, then politics, and finally, impressive visuals. This constant imbalance is what makes anime so engaging – it always pushes boundaries, overanalyzes, and sometimes tries too hard, and that very imperfection is part of its appeal.

Let’s explore five DC heroes introduced since 2020 who haven’t quite lived up to their potential. While some have gotten a little more attention than others, all of them deserve a better chance to develop their stories, motivations, and heroic abilities. They all have what it takes to be great, but they need the opportunity to prove it.

Henry Cavill posted the first images from the upcoming Highlander reboot on Facebook, giving fans a complete look at his portrayal of Connor MacLeod – a role originally played by Christopher Lambert. His trench coat and hairstyle closely resemble the iconic look, and one photo highlights his character’s sword. The scenery and the initial shot are beautiful, and these glimpses have us eagerly anticipating the film’s trailer and what the movie will offer.

The highly-rated series returns for its second season on Monday, February 23rd, and Hulu just released a new trailer offering a first look at what’s in store. The trailer introduces new characters and hints at a more dangerous and puzzling season. You can watch the trailer below.

Despite looking fantastic, Pearl Abyss’ game DokeV seems to have disappeared. It was originally shown in 2019, with a gameplay trailer following in 2021, but we haven’t heard much about it since. Pearl Abyss, the Korean studio behind it, has been focused on supporting Black Desert Online and developing Crimson Desert. This likely explains the silence around DokeV, but I’m eagerly awaiting a game that could potentially surpass Pokémon in popularity.

All three Godfather films—The Godfather, The Godfather Part II, and The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone—will be available to stream again starting February 1st. The Godfather and Part II are often ranked among the greatest films ever made. You might notice the third film has a different title than the original release; it was initially known as The Godfather Part III but didn’t receive the same critical acclaim. The version coming to Paramount+ is a 2020 re-edit, which was much better received by audiences and critics.

Here is an overview of the content, via Astrolabe Games:

According to FlixPatrol, which tracks streaming popularity, the TV show Steal is currently the second most popular series on Prime Video and overall. It’s only behind Fallout in the rankings. All six episodes of Steal were released on Prime Video at the same time on January 21st.

Next week, on February 3rd, PlayStation Plus members can download four new games: Undisputed, Subnautica: Below Zero, Ultros, and Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown. Undisputed was actually revealed ahead of time, and this announcement officially confirms that leak. All four games will be available on PS5, and three of them – Subnautica, Ultros, and Ace Combat 7 – will also be playable on PS4. You’ll have until March 2nd to add these games to your PS Plus library.

Joe Casey, one of the writers for the upcoming comic, had initially announced a new Ben 10 series from Dynamite Comics would arrive in February. However, the release was postponed. Casey recently shared an update on his Substack, explaining that while the February launch was planned, unexpected issues arose – a common occurrence in publishing. He now expects the comic to launch in May. This new series won’t revisit canceled Ben 10 shows, but will instead offer a fresh take on the well-known characters.