Games

Game development often feels like a continuous process. After a year on PlayStation and PC, *Black Myth: Wukong* was recently released on Xbox. The developers say this wasn’t due to an exclusivity agreement, but because they were focused on making the game run well on Xbox Series X and S – especially the Series S, it seems. While many expected that to be the end of updates after the Xbox launch, the studio surprised everyone by announcing a new *Black Myth* game at Gamescom. Initially, people thought it would be a large expansion for *Wukong*, but that turned out not to be the case.

Rey’s journey in *Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker* ended with her adopting the Skywalker name, hinting at future stories. The short timeframe of the sequel trilogy – with each film following closely after the last – always suggested there was more to explore with her character. Given the limited time that passed between *The Force Awakens*, *The Last Jedi*, and *The Rise of Skywalker*, Rey’s story felt incomplete, and now she’s finally getting the additional adventures she deserves.

Loid is completely committed to his mission, and there’s a heartbreaking reason behind his determination to end the war. Many viewers suspect Loid is also an orphan, like Yor Forger, and the next episode will finally reveal his full history. Takuya Eguchi, the actor who voices Loid, has shared his insights on the backstory and how it will affect the audience.

Here is an overview of the demo and game, via THQ Nordic:

Oscar Isaac, who played Moon Knight in the Marvel series, was asked by a fan on X (formerly Twitter) if he’d be back for the upcoming *Avengers: Secret Wars* movie. Fans have been wondering where Moon Knight has been in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since his Disney+ show finished in 2022, and many think *Secret Wars* would be a good place for his return. Isaac playfully responded to the question with a laugh, saying, “It’s a secret, you know?”

Just in time for Halloween, Hulu began streaming the animated films *Hotel Transylvania* and *Hotel Transylvania 2* on October 1st. These movies, directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, are about Hotel Transylvania, a hidden resort where monsters can escape the human world. Adam Sandler stars as Count Dracula, the hotel’s owner, while Selena Gomez voices his daughter, Mavis. Andy Samberg plays Jonathan, a human who discovers the hotel and falls in love with Mavis.

Bruce Wayne, the man behind Batman, doesn’t have any superpowers. Instead, he uses his vast fortune to fund his crime-fighting gear, including strong armor, weapons, and high-tech equipment. This allows him to operate as the powerful and well-known hero Batman, even though he’s not as powerful as some of DC’s characters who *do* have superpowers. Batman has been featured in numerous films and TV series, starting with the early serials starring Lewis Wilson in the 1940s and continuing with Adam West’s popular portrayal in the 1960s, and many more Batman projects are currently in the works.

It’s sad to see the game finally end, but I actually understand why the developers at Motion Twin decided to stop working on it. They even said in an interview that they think it was a *good* thing for us players, which is surprisingly comforting!

This game is a reimagining of the 1998 classic rail shooter, following James Taylor and Gary Stewart as they fight through a zombie-infested city. It features updated graphics and remastered music, while the original version remains available. Players can team up in co-op mode, experience multiple different endings, and even challenge powerful bosses in a dedicated mode.

Robert Kirkman, co-creator of *Invincible*, revealed at New York Comic Con that he personally wrote the fourth episode of Season 4. He explained that this episode features an original story not based on the comic books, making it particularly meaningful to him and something he wanted to be directly involved in.