Games

Man, Wolfenstein 3D is basically where all modern shooters started, and it’s still a huge deal in gaming. It’s been on so many different consoles and PCs, and you can see its influence in pretty much every shooter out there. With the anniversary coming up, I’ve been thinking about how it all went down, how quickly it changed gaming, and whether it still holds up against everything it kicked off. It’s crazy to think about how much impact one game can have!

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has seen its share of surprising character deaths over the years. While some, like Iron Man’s sacrifice in Avengers: Endgame, felt foreshadowed given the story’s direction, others came as complete shocks. These unexpected deaths were particularly powerful because they happened so suddenly.

Like all game platforms, PlayStation occasionally releases games with issues that need fixing after launch. Even some of the most anticipated PS5 titles have launched with flaws. One game, Lost Soul Aside, received particularly harsh criticism at first, with players quickly sharing funny videos of its bugs and awkward voice acting. However, the developers have released many updates that have significantly improved the game, addressing most of the problems players complained about. While Lost Soul Aside is now a much better experience, there’s concern that the initial negative impression might prevent people from giving it a chance.

The Invincible comic series is known for its incredibly powerful characters – some are strong enough to destroy planets. These characters often fight without restraint, leading to widespread destruction.

Years ago, the online retailer GameDealer.com created a funny advertisement featuring characters from Berserk and Tomb Raider. It showed Guts and Lara Croft together, with the tagline, “Guts and Lara would play with each other…not with you.” The crossover was inspired by the 1999 Sega Dreamcast game, Sword of The Berserk: Guts’ Rage. This game expanded the Berserk story with a new threat, using the heroes’ memories against them. While several Berserk games have been released over the years, the Dreamcast version remains particularly memorable. You can see the amusing advertisement below.

While at the premiere of the Shadow Lord Season 1 finale, Sam Witwer discussed how the show has given his character, Darth Maul, a chance to evolve beyond his origins in The Phantom Menace. He explained that Maul has never had time for self-reflection, always being driven by fear and a desire for power. This series, however, allows Maul to pause and consider his own motivations and what heroism means to him. Witwer noted that Maul’s approach to saving people differs from both Obi-Wan Kenobi and Palpatine, and that Maul himself would see a clear distinction between his methods and Palpatine’s – though audiences might disagree, seeing striking similarities.

Meet Solomon Grundy! You can pre-order this new 2-pack starting Tuesday. It features two classic characters: Cyrus Gold, who tragically died in Gotham’s Slaughter Swamp, and the powerful monster he became – Solomon Grundy. This impressive Megafig stands over 7 inches tall and is incredibly detailed with 22 points of movement.

Need a feel-good movie? Check out 13 Going on 30, now streaming on Netflix! This popular romantic comedy, starring Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo, originally came out in 2004 – before Ruffalo became famous as The Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While he’s now widely known for playing the giant, green superhero, 13 Going on 30 still has a special place in many fans’ hearts. Interestingly, Netflix just added the movie shortly after announcing plans for a reboot starring Emily Bader and Logan Lerman, with Jennifer Garner helping to produce it.

Many viewers enjoyed the return of these popular characters and were happy with the latest addition to the series. However, a lot of fans were disappointed, often because of the highly debated ending, especially what happened to Eleven. Now, Netflix faces a similar issue with the upcoming release of Stranger Things.

Okay, so the new episode, “Gary,” felt a lot like one of those deeper-dive flashback episodes of The Bear. It really centered on Mike and Richie – we got to see them playing basketball, playfully arguing with some kids, and just… being Mike and Richie. There’s a lot of love and tension between them, as always, and somehow, through all of that, they actually get the package delivered! What added to the stress, though, was that Richie promised Tiff (Gillian Jacobs makes a quick appearance) he’d be back by 5:15 because she’s about to have the baby, which just ramped up the anxiety like we’re used to with The Bear.