Players have been eagerly asking Concerned Ape for more information about the upcoming 1.7 update for Stardew Valley. Over the past few days, he’s responded with some exciting hints about the new content coming to the game.
This list focuses on open-world games that offer freedom and fun without requiring endless hours to finish the main story. These games let you explore, complete the core narrative, and still have plenty of time for other things – like enjoying a snack or playing another game! Here are five examples that respect your time.
Many popular heroes and villains actually began their lives as animated characters. Originally appearing in a cartoon series episode or animated movie, their popularity and importance grew until they transitioned to the world of comic books. Here are seven characters who started as animated favorites and now appear in Marvel and DC Comics, enriching those comic book universes.
Dino De Laurentiis was determined to bring King Kong back to the big screen in 1976, nearly 40 years after the original 1933 film by Merian C. Cooper and its quick follow-up. King Kong had become a legendary movie character in the intervening years, and the remake benefited from significant improvements in movie-making technology. However, the film ultimately faded from memory, and it also sparked a legal battle that continues to influence creative rights in Hollywood today.
While past seasons might have had some bigger blockbuster anime, Fall 2025 was still an amazing season thanks to both returning series and exciting new shows. It’s clear when you look at some of the season’s highlights just how strong it was.
Before the planned Welcome to Derry series, Warner Bros. was developing a standalone film about Dick Hallorann, the character also featured in Doctor Sleep (directed by Mike Flanagan). This movie would have shown Hallorann’s younger years, including how he ended up at the Overlook Hotel and an early meeting with Pennywise – the same events intended for Welcome to Derry. However, the project was canceled due to Doctor Sleep‘s disappointing box office results. Now, with the popularity of the IT TV series and positive reception to Chris Chalk’s portrayal of Hallorann, another attempt at a solo project isn’t out of the question. Chalk recently told TV Insider that he’s open to revisiting the character and potentially returning to Derry in some capacity.
If you enjoyed Ice Cream Man, you’ll likely love this series too, as W. Maxwell Prince and Martin Morazzo bring that same unique and quirky style. Still not sure about Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum? Here are some of its most unusual and memorable scenes – like watching Superman fight with a distorted sense of time, or face off against an upgraded Kryptonite Man. These moments showcase just how wild this 2025 Superman series is.
As a huge fan of both PowerWash Simulator and Rick and Morty, I’m seriously hyped to announce our first pack for PowerWash Simulator 2! We teamed up with Warner Bros. and Cartoon Network to bring all the chaotic energy of the show into the game. Honestly, a lot of us at FuturLab are massive Rick and Morty fans, so we packed this DLC with tons of love and Easter eggs for everyone to find while they’re cleaning!
Here is an overview of the game, via Feral Interactive:
PopSlinger Vol. 2: Loveless first launched for Switch and PC via Steam on October 9, 2024.