Good news first: our Extra subscribers are enjoying some fantastic games this month, especially Marvel’s Spider-Man 2! Adding this big, highly-rated sequel to the mid-tier subscription is a great benefit, and we definitely recommend it if you haven’t had a chance to play it yet.
When David Marcus appeared in Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan in 1982, fans quickly connected with him. That’s why they were so shocked when he died so unexpectedly in the next movie, ending what could have been a powerful father-son story with Captain Kirk. David was the result of a past relationship for Kirk, and his mother, Carol Marcus, kept his existence a secret for over twenty years. His arrival as Kirk’s son seemed to offer a fresh, emotional direction for the character, allowing Kirk to explore fatherhood. For over forty years, David’s early death has remained a surprising and heartbreaking moment in the Star Trek universe.
Nicolas Cage’s take on Spider-Man is unlike any other version we’ve seen, in any movie, comic, or show. While he still got his powers from a spider bite and might shoot organic webs, and features familiar characters like Molten Man, Black Cat, and Electro, this Spider-Man is a private detective, and he’s a much more serious character. What’s even more surprising is that he’s already broken three established rules of the Marvel Universe.
Lead Children (Olowiane Dzieci), a Polish drama, tells the story of a young doctor in 1970s Communist Poland who discovers children near a factory are suffering from lead poisoning. Facing government opposition and a lack of support, she bravely risks everything – her job and her safety – to help them. Though the film’s pace is deliberate, critics praise its powerful and accurate depiction of this difficult time in Polish history.
The latest chapters of Jujutsu Kaisen have focused on Yuji Itadori, suggesting the story is heading towards its finale. Now, Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump has announced that Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo will have three weeks of color pages in a row – a significant event for any manga in the magazine, and a strong indication that the sequel is about to end.
Although Pokémon is the most popular monster-collecting game, other developers are also creating their own versions. Palworld has recently been a strong competitor, and DokeV could be another big contender when it’s released. However, I’m particularly excited about Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, created by a well-known and talented developer. It has the potential to be the best monster-catching game of the year, and it appears to offer a lot more than what Pokémon does.
Here is a look at seven thrillers from the 90s that have aged like fine wine.
It’s common for characters to become increasingly powerful, but sometimes they become too strong, forcing writers to reduce their abilities to maintain a balanced story. We’re taking a look at seven Marvel characters who have actually become weaker over time. While they may have been incredibly powerful at one point, their current versions wouldn’t stand a chance against their former selves. These heroes and villains were once at the peak of their power, but now they’ve faded from their former glory. Let’s dive into how their power levels have changed.
Shows like Altered Carbon, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, and even Black Mirror have introduced many people to the world of cyberpunk. If you’ve enjoyed those and want to explore this dark, futuristic genre further, here are five series we recommend.
Okay, so we’re still waiting on a release date for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, which is kinda frustrating, but the developers at Gameplay Group International are doing a great job keeping us hyped! They’ve been dropping awesome gameplay trailers featuring all our favorite characters from Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. Just recently, I got to see Toph, the absolute best Earthbender, kicking butt in a new trailer. And the even better news? They’re finally letting us play it! After a small alpha test, they’ve announced a global playtest, so anyone around the world can jump in and try it out. If you want to be one of the first to bend some elements and fight, now’s your chance!