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Although the ending of Stranger Things wasn’t universally loved, most people agree the final season looked fantastic, with impressive visuals and high production values. The show delivered the big-budget experience fans wanted, even if some of the story choices were frustrating. Many viewers would welcome an extra episode to address any issues with the ending. It’s a tempting idea, and other shows with controversial finales could have also benefited from an additional episode to clarify the story or make certain events feel more earned.

The main challenge for Embark Studios was size. To truly compete with giants like Activision and EA, they’d have to grow enormously. But instead of pursuing that path, they chose to focus on improving how they make games and creating better tools – a strategy they felt would be more effective with a smaller team.

Okay, so the Stranger Things finale definitely wasn’t perfect – there were a few plot holes, let’s be real. The whole “ConformityGate” thing blew up online, and even caused Netflix to crash when it dropped! A lot of us were hoping for a hidden ninth episode to tie things up, and maybe in another universe, that exists! But honestly? I think it’s better that what we got was the finale. It felt right that it ended as it did, even with its flaws. A secret episode probably would have just complicated things further.

The recent one-shot comic, Absolute Batman: Ark M Special, from Scott Snyder, Frank Tieri, and Josh Hixson, reveals previously unknown details about the history of Arkham Asylum and the Joker. It confirms that a real Arkham Asylum existed long ago and was actually connected to the Joker’s past—supporting Alfred Pennyworth’s long-held theory about the Grimm family. The special also introduces major new developments regarding the present-day Ark M, including the Joker building a new army. Here are 5 key details fans won’t want to miss.

Here are five turn-based strategy games you may have forgotten.

The high point of Phase Four of Marvel movies is definitely Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. It’s been four years since that film came out, and Simu Liu has only played the character once – until now. He’s confirmed to appear in both Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, meaning we’ll be seeing much more of his version of Shang-Chi in the future.

The majority of Absolute Batman Arkham M Special #1 is set in the late 1800s. It tells the story of Amadeus Arkham, who founded Arkham Asylum. Driven by a personal tragedy – his mother’s murder of his siblings followed by her suicide – Amadeus devoted his life to caring for the mentally ill and established the asylum to treat criminals with mental illness. Ultimately, he discovers that his life’s work will be corrupted by the Joker.

Over the years, the Justice League has been featured in many unforgettable stories that have shaped the very idea of a superhero team. These key moments have redefined how fans see the group and given readers some truly incredible adventures. Here are ten of the most important milestones in the Justice League’s history.

If you haven’t heard, the opening theme for the third season of Jujutsu Kaisen is called “Aizo” by the band King Gnu. This isn’t the first time King Gnu has contributed music to the anime; they also created “You Are My Special” for the second season and “Sakayume” for the Jujutsu Kaisen 0 movie, which helped introduce the character Yuta Okkotsu. You can listen to the new opening song and watch its unique animation below – many fans are saying it’s unlike anything they’ve ever seen in anime.

Get ready for more suspense and betrayal! Season four of The Traitors, the thrilling reality competition hosted by Alan Cumming, premieres January 8th at 9 p.m. ET on Peacock. Based on the Dutch series De Verraders, the show features contestants playing a murder mystery game in a Scottish castle, where some are secretly working against the others. Players are competing for a prize of up to $250,000, and the ‘Faithful’ must identify and eliminate the ‘Traitors’ before they take the money. New episodes will be released weekly on Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on Peacock, culminating in a season finale and reunion hosted by Andy Cohen on February 26th.