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Take, for example, the new comic series Hulk: Smash Everything by Ryan North and Vincenzo Carratù. The series explores what it really means for the Hulk to be the strongest one there is. The villain, the Leader, tricked Hulk into going after Doctor Strange, hoping to rob Strange’s home. However, Strange managed to turn Hulk’s rage against the Leader himself. But the Leader had a plan within a plan, and sent Hulk back in time millions of years, just before a major extinction event.

Even with all the new ideas in game design, a recent game proves that a classic 30-year-old mechanic still works incredibly well. This mechanic – turn-based combat where players time their button presses – first appeared in Super Mario RPG and continues to be a hit with gamers. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, named Game of the Year in 2025, is a prime example, but it’s not the only great game using this system. No one predicted that simply pressing buttons at the right time would become so popular, but this simple addition has had a lasting impact on RPGs since Super Mario RPG.

Some films started strong in theaters, but they didn’t have lasting success. Now, they’re largely forgotten and barely noticeable within Netflix’s vast library.

It’s understandable why people are confused, as GamesRadar+ pointed out to Craig Duncan, head of Xbox Game Studios. He admitted the feedback is valid, explaining that team size and initial development plans are the main factors influencing the situation.

While the future of the franchise is uncertain, it might not be over completely. Industry analyst Tom Henderson recently suggested it was finished, but another insider, shinobi602, disagreed, implying there’s still some possibility.

An updated version of Dragon Ball Super, titled Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, has been announced. This new release will feature improved visuals and a revised storyline, aiming to better reflect the original vision of creator Akira Toriyama. You can watch a teaser trailer and view the poster for Dragon Ball Super: Beerus before it premieres this fall.

After rumors surfaced earlier this week, Shonen Jump has officially concluded Togo Goto and Kento Matsuura’s baseball series, Harukaze Mound. The series, which launched just over six months ago with 30 chapters, struggled to gain popularity with readers. The creators will now be focusing on new projects.

Galactus first appeared in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and the film gave him a more favorable introduction than Kang received. This suggests Galactus is well-positioned to make a significant impact when he eventually joins the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

This weekend, during a 40th-anniversary celebration in Japan, Dragon Ball Super officially announced its comeback as an anime series with Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol. The first details have been released, confirming the new anime will adapt the “Galactic Patrol Prisoner” arc from the Dragon Ball Super manga. This arc focuses on the dangerous villain, Planet Eater Moro. You can find a first look at the new anime below.

With the defeat of Victor von Doom, the Marvel Universe is gradually recovering. Recent issues of Captain America revealed a hidden history between Steve Rogers and Doom, showing that one of Cap’s first missions after being revived involved a trip to Latveria. He discovered the U.S. actually played a part in Doom gaining his power. Now, the comic returns to the present day, and Captain America is needed for another mission. However, Steve is questioning whether he can truly trust the group leading this new operation.