Games

Considering the morbid humor and unsettling imagery that would become hallmarks of his work, it’s not surprising Charles developed an early fascination with things most people found disturbing. As a child, he often visited graveyards and explored spooky, deserted buildings. He even spent time imagining the appearance of decaying bodies. This lifelong interest in gothic and horror themes deeply influenced his comics, ultimately leading to a hugely successful and enduring franchise that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

Heartopia is a relaxing life simulation game. If you’ve played Animal Crossing, you’ll recognize its laid-back style. The game features 3D cartoon graphics and launches on PC, iOS, and Android at 10 PM Eastern Time on January 7th. You can download it now to be ready when the servers go live later today.

The original Solo Leveling was created by Chugong, but the sequel is being written by Dang Do with artwork by Jin. Recently, Jin announced he’s pausing work on Solo Leveling: Ragnarok because he needs to fulfill his mandatory military service in South Korea. He shared a heartfelt message with fans, explaining his departure, how much the series meant to him, and his plans to return. South Korea requires military service for a period of eighteen to twenty-one months, so Jin will be away for nearly two years.

A full anime series based on the popular short “The Ninth Jedi” from Star Wars: Visions is currently in development. Last year, Josh Rimes, an executive producer and VP of animation at Lucasfilm, discussed the project with Polygon. He explained that Lucasfilm is much more involved in this series compared to the Visions shorts, and that it’s already proving to be a significant undertaking.

I remember last fall when IDW dropped a hint about something big happening to Godzilla in issue #6. They showed a variant cover by Dan Jurgens – the artist famous for the “Death of Superman” story back in the 90s – and it really looked like Godzilla was going to change in a huge way. It was at the end of the first big story arc from writer Tim Seeley and artist Nikola Čižmešija, and now ComicBook is sharing all the details about just how massive that change is!

It’s not surprising that some of the original X-Men aren’t in the new Avengers: Doomsday movie. With so many major characters already planned, it’s tough to give everyone a significant part. Marvel is famously secretive, and past movies have shown they like to keep surprises. Actors have even been known to mislead fans to avoid spoilers, and with the multiverse, anyone could potentially appear unexpectedly. So, let’s look at which original X-Men members haven’t been officially confirmed for the film yet.

The new sci-fi shooter is a hit, becoming the best-selling game in North America. However, in Europe, EA Sports FC 26 remains the most popular title, leaving the shooter in second place.

James Corden recently shared that the Xbox PC app is getting significant updates to work seamlessly with Windows 11’s full-screen mode. You’ll still be able to play your existing Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S games, and continue to access games from platforms like Steam and Battle.net.

I was chatting with Guillermo del Toro about a potential Bride of Frankenstein movie, and I asked him if I could come back as Elizabeth. He reminded me that, in the story, Victor Frankenstein is actually dead! It’s a bit of a problem, honestly – a big hurdle to overcome if they ever decide to make it happen.

Netflix just announced a huge lineup of movies and shows coming out in 2026, including new seasons from the creators of Stranger Things, and films like Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, Enola Holmes 3, and a new Chronicles of Narnia directed by Greta Gerwig. But hidden within the announcement is disappointing news for sci-fi fans: Netflix has very few science fiction movies planned for release next year.