Games

Here’s a ranking of the seven most impactful X-Men story arcs from the 1980s, based on how significant they were and how much they continue to influence the series.

Dead As Disco isn’t just fun to play; it’s a visually striking game with a fantastic soundtrack. This early access version really highlights what the game does well, but also shows where it needs improvement. Currently, the game is quite short – I finished everything in about three hours. The boss fights are enjoyable, but a little too long, and there isn’t much variety in the enemies you face. Because of this, it’s hard to recommend the game at full price right now, even though it has a lot of potential. However, if it goes on sale, it’s worth checking out, especially when the full version is released.

Retro Games Ltd., known for making updated versions of classic game consoles, is partnering with Evercade and Blaze Entertainment to release two new handheld devices. These are the C64 Handheld and the Spectrum Handheld, inspired by the popular Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum computers from the 1980s. Both devices have a similar design, with slight differences to match the look of the original computers, and each comes pre-loaded with 25 classic games from those systems.

The underwater survival game, Subnautica 2, is launching on May 14th, and it’s now confirmed to work well with the Steam Deck. This isn’t a huge surprise, as both previous Subnautica games are also Steam Deck Verified, though it wasn’t guaranteed for the initial release. Often, games are tested and verified for the Steam Deck after they’ve already launched.

The developers of the game R.E.P.O., Semiwork, are known for their entertaining and humorous approach, even when dealing with the horror elements of the game. They regularly share updates with their community through developer vlogs, which are enjoyable to watch on their own. Recently, they announced a major update called ‘The Cosmetics Update’ on May 7th. Since then, the game has seen a huge increase in popularity, with daily players jumping from around 35,000 to over 96,900. It’s clear fans were excited to return to this popular co-op game!

Today marks the 30th anniversary of a famously troubled game in the Zelda series. Released on May 10, 1996, Zelda’s Adventure wasn’t made by Nintendo itself, but by Philips as part of a business deal. While the game was widely criticized for its poor gameplay, graphics, controls, and technical problems, it’s still interesting because of how different it is. Even now, it feels like a strange, alternate take on the Zelda universe.

Some of you might not remember the earlier E3 press conferences. They weren’t as slick or carefully produced as the events we saw later on, and they were definitely different from today’s trailer-focused presentations like a State of Play.

From April 27th to May 3rd, the movie Bugonia ranked seventh on Netflix in the U.S., performing better than popular titles like Minions: The Rise of Gru and Zombieland: Double Tap. This marked the first week Bugonia appeared in Netflix’s top 10.

Several popular manga series recently finished, starting with Modulo, a spin-off of Jujutsu Kaisen, in early March. Chainsaw Man Part 2 ended later that month, and most recently, Black Clover concluded after more than ten years. These endings sparked varied reactions from fans, so we’ve ranked them based on how well they suited the stories and how positively they were received.

As a huge Tolkien fan, I’ve always been fascinated by the Rings of Power! We all know about the One Ring, but the other nineteen are so interesting, even if they’re not as famous. Like, the seven rings given to the dwarf lords didn’t turn them evil like they did with men, but they did make them super focused on getting and hoarding wealth. And the three elven rings – Narya, Nenya, and Vilya – were meant to protect. But honestly, even knowing all that, there are still five things about those nineteen rings that just don’t quite add up to me!