Games

As you might expect, first editions of The Hobbit are extremely valuable. Recently, a signed first edition sold for an incredible $450,000, setting a new record for the book. This copy is a second printing – the first sold out by December 15, 1937, and this one was ready by December 19 (though it wasn’t available for purchase until early 1938). What makes this copy truly special is that J.R.R. Tolkien himself gave it as a Christmas gift to his housekeeper.

So, when can you tune in? Great question! It starts right after the Future Games Show Summer Showcase, which is happening at noon Pacific Time on the same day. And get this – Alix Wilton Regan, who is Lara Croft’s voice in Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and the always awesome Troy Baker are hosting! They’re promising over 40 new game announcements – everything from huge triple-A titles to cool indie games, and hopefully a little bit of everything else too. I’m so excited!

Box Office Mojo’s numbers for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie are estimates, and neither Universal Pictures nor Nintendo has officially confirmed the film’s worldwide earnings. However, reports indicate the movie cost $110 million to make, and with its current box office revenue, it has already earned over eight times that amount.

Okay, so this week is looking awesome for PS1 fans like me! First up, Time Crisis is coming to PS5 (and PS4!), and it’s even free if you’re a PlayStation Plus Premium member. Then tomorrow, May 19th, they’re dropping remakes of Myst and Riven, which is huge, and you can even play those in VR with the PS VR2! Finally, on May 22nd, they’re finishing off this wave of nostalgia with the Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection – it’s got both Rugrats: Search for Reptar and Rugrats in Paris: The Movie in it. Seriously, my inner child is screaming!

South Korean director Na Hong-jin, known for films like The Wailing and The Yellow Sea, debuted his new movie, Hope, at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. The film marks a departure for Na Hong-jin, venturing into the science fiction genre. Along with early positive reviews, distributor NEON has released the first trailer, which includes a surprising reveal: Michael Fassbender, returning to sci-fi for the first time since 2017’s Alien: Covenant, is playing an alien in the film.

The movie features many classic villains like Beast Man, Trap Jaw, and Tri-Klops, but Mer-Man isn’t one of them. Director Knight explained he tried to include Mer-Man, but couldn’t find a way to make it work. As a fun Easter egg, though, the prosthetics team created a background character who looks just like Mer-Man. Knight says fans who look closely will spot a few similar hidden details throughout the film, even if those characters couldn’t be fully integrated into the story.

Palpatine didn’t just plan to destroy the Jedi and the Republic; he carefully manipulated Anakin’s feelings and fears, particularly his worry about Padmé’s death, to make him vulnerable to the dark side. Surprisingly, much of what Palpatine told Anakin wasn’t entirely false – his greatest temptation for Anakin actually held a grain of truth.

For decades, fans have loved following the Hulk, arguably the strongest hero in the Marvel Universe. His stories aren’t just about incredible battles; they also explore the complex inner life of a character who is more thoughtful than many people expect. While the Hulk’s comics have been consistently popular for years, that hasn’t always been true. Surprisingly, there was a period when the Hulk struggled to find an audience, and this happened during a creative high point for Marvel.

Players familiar with classic adventure games like The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past will find the core gameplay of The Adventures of Elliot recognizable, but Claytechworks has prioritized giving players a lot of freedom in how they play. You directly control the character Faie, and Elliot has access to various weapons, abilities, and different ways to progress. Comic Book recently spoke with Producer Naofumi Matsushita and Head Developer Tomoya Asano about how the game blends nostalgic elements with modern design.

The anime adaptation of this series has faced criticism for changing the original story and for not finishing it. It’s been 17 years since the anime ended, and there’s still no news about a continuation. Although the ending of Fire Force hinted at a new Soul Eater anime, it’s uncertain whether the series will return as a sequel or a remake. Despite being popular, the story still deserves a proper anime adaptation.