The Harry Potter Remake Officially Breaks One of the Books’ Biggest Rules (& It’s a Good Thing)

Early signs suggest the new project may move away from a key element of the original books: focusing the story through Harry’s eyes. While the books aren’t narrated by Harry himself—they’re told in the third person—we usually experience everything from his perspective. The novels rarely show us events he doesn’t witness, with the exception of a few instances, like the opening chapters of some books, or moments where the story needs to show something Harry couldn’t have known, such as scenes from the Quidditch stands in The Philosopher’s Stone.

AAA $60 Xbox Game Available for Just $3 Right Now

For the next 11 days, Xbox players (on Xbox One, Series S, and Series X) can get their hands on XCOM 2, a turn-based strategy game from Firaxis and 2K Games. XCOM 2 is a sequel to the critically acclaimed XCOM: Enemy Unknown from 2012, which successfully revived the classic XCOM series. While not quite as highly rated as the first game, XCOM 2 was still one of the best strategy games of 2016, earning an 88 on Metacritic and a nomination for Best Strategy Game at The Game Awards (though it lost to Civilization VI, also by Firaxis).

Layers of Fear 3 announced

Bloober Team CEO Piotr Babieno kicked off today’s 10th anniversary celebration for Layers of Fear by welcoming both longtime fans and newcomers. He acknowledged that everyone arrived for different reasons, but shared a common connection: being captivated by the game’s story. Babieno emphasized that Layers of Fear was a defining moment for the studio, shaping their identity and the types of games they aim to create. He promised that tonight’s showcase would demonstrate how the game’s legacy continues to thrive and evolve, finding new ways to scare and engage players.

28 Years Ago, DC Comics Gave Readers the Perfect Justice League Origin

The comic book event Crisis on Infinite Earths dramatically reshaped the DC Universe, including the history of the Justice League. Originally, Wonder Woman was a founding member, but Crisis altered that. After the event, Wonder Woman didn’t appear until later, requiring a new origin story for the League. It wasn’t until 1998, in the comic JLA: Year One by Mark Waid, Bryan Augustyn, and Barry Kitson, that readers finally saw the complete postCrisis* origin. This version masterfully blended the team’s past and present, providing a satisfying and cohesive history.