The Metro series has always been critical of Russia’s actions, so it’s not surprising that Metro 2039 explores these themes even more deeply. But don’t worry, the game will still deliver the terrifying creatures and action-packed combat that fans expect. Here’s a breakdown of everything we know about Metro 2039, including how its long development process shaped the final product.
The latest installment puts you in the role of “The Stranger,” a character who speaks and returns the series to its roots – the Moscow metro tunnels. This time, the developers at 4A Games are aiming for a significantly more unsettling and grim atmosphere. They’re building a carefully designed, story-focused campaign that will make you truly feel the oppressive weight of a decaying world and pull you into increasingly terrifying and confined experiences.
Here are the first details, via Deep Silver:
The new map is massive – four times the size of Mirak Valley! It features wider open spaces for air combat, plenty of new places to take cover, and more chances for long-distance shooting. Plus, players will be excited to see the return of the Grand Bazaar from Battlefield 3, now called Cairo Bazaar. It will be released later this season and offers close-quarters combat in narrow streets and alleys.
Finding truly great Marvel video games means sorting through a lot of disappointing ones. Many Marvel games have deservedly been forgotten – think of the original Spider-Man on the Atari – which actually helps narrow down the good ones. However, one game, Marvel’s Avengers, was very controversial when it came out, but is surprisingly good. It’s easy to skip over, and that would be a real loss.
Premiering in 2024, High Potential quickly became a hit, ranking among the most popular new shows of the year. Starring Kaitlin Olson, known from It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia, the series follows Morgan, a remarkably intelligent cleaning lady who becomes a police consultant in Los Angeles. Though her unconventional background initially met with skepticism, she quickly proved her worth. In its second season, ABC further developed the show’s success by embracing a classic television storytelling technique.
Hanna-Barbera was especially quick to turn popular movies and TV shows into cartoons. They also found that the formula that made Scooby-Doo so successful – a group solving mysteries – could be used for almost any kind of story, and they created many shows based on it. While most of these series quickly faded into obscurity, a few of them are actually worth revisiting.
The latest episode of Invincible showed us what the Viltrumite Empire was like in the past, focusing on the former ruler, Argall. We see Argall leading with Thragg as his trusted advisor, while Thaedus, who used to be part of the Viltrumite leadership, attempts to de-escalate tensions. Legendary voice actor Frank Welker brings Argall to life – you might recognize Welker as the voice of Scooby-Doo, Garfield, and Megatron. Meanwhile, Frank Cullen, known as the voice of Optimus Prime, plays Thaedus, creating a surprising pairing of the voices behind the Autobots and Decepticons’ leaders.
IO Interactive went on to collaborate with David Arnold for the music. Arnold is a well-known composer with a strong background in James Bond films, having worked on titles like Tomorrow Never Dies, The World is Not Enough, Die Another Day, Casino Royale, and Quantum of Solace.
Variety recently announced that Dungeons & Dragons is creating its own live-play series. Unlike many similar shows that began as podcasts, this new series, called Dungeon Masters, is designed as a TV show, though it will air on YouTube instead of traditional television or streaming services. The series features a well-known cast, including Neil Newbon and Devore Wilde from Baldur’s Gate 3. Importantly, because the show is officially approved by D&D, it will give fans a sneak peek at upcoming content before it’s officially released.