Games

I was so excited to hear the news this week! Clear River Games announced they’re making a new Truxton game called Truxton Extreme! For those who don’t know, Truxton is a classic vertical-scrolling shooter that first hit arcades in Japan way back in 1988. It was ported to the Sega Genesis in 1989, and that was the only time it ever came to a home console. There was a sequel, Truxton 2, in arcades in 1992, but it never made it home. The series has been quiet ever since… until now! I can’t wait to play it!

As a big fan of Legacy of Kain, I was really intrigued by Ascendance. It’s basically a fresh take on the series’ backstory, and it’s cool how they went with a retro, *Castlevaniastyle side-scroller instead of the 3D adventures we were used to. Honestly, the art and music are fantastic and really capture the atmosphere. But, unfortunately, some core issues with how the game plays hold it back from being truly great. It feels like it had so much potential, but just couldn’t quite reach it.

But apparently, that’s a terrible idea.

The updated version of Darksiders, called Darksiders Warmastered Edition, is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on May 19th. THQ Nordic says this version features better graphics, faster performance, and includes all previously released downloadable content, making it the best way to play the game on current consoles.

Dwayne Johnson announced on Instagram that filming for the next Jumanji movie (currently without a title) is finished. He shared photos from the set and talked about how much he’s enjoyed working on the Jumanji films with his fellow cast and crew. Johnson also paid tribute to Robin Williams, who starred in the original Jumanji movie from the 1990s. You can see his full post below.

Rob Reiner’s classic 1990 film, Misery, will be leaving Netflix after a short run. It arrived on the platform March 1st and is scheduled to be removed on April 1st. Based on Stephen King’s 1987 novel, Misery is considered one of the best adaptations of his work, and it’s the only one to have won an Academy Award. Kathy Bates took home the Oscar for Best Actress for her performance as Annie Wilkes, a disturbing and obsessive former nurse who kidnaps her favorite author, Paul Sheldon, and forces him to rewrite his book. Bates also won a Golden Globe for the role, and the film received nominations for Saturn Awards in categories like Best Horror Film and Best Writing, though it didn’t win those awards.

I was so happy to hear that Disco Elysium 2 is still aiming for a 2026 release on PS5! ZA/UM confirmed it’s still happening, though they said it’ll probably be towards the end of the year rather than earlier. It’s good to know it’s still on track, even if we have to wait a little longer.

Crimson Desert is enjoyable, but it feels like a collection of ideas borrowed from other games. It’s a bit like a greatest-hits compilation you’d find at a bargain store – not necessarily bad, but lacking originality. We’re likely to see more games like this, especially in the free-to-play market, because developers are playing it safe and avoiding risks.

If you’ve enjoyed games like We Happy Few and Contrast from the same developer, South of Midnight offers a more straightforward action-adventure experience. You play as Hazel, searching for her mother, Lacey, after a devastating flood destroys their home and town. Hazel soon discovers she has unique powers as a Weaver, and must use them to mend the Grand Tapestry.

The live-action series of One Piece is currently filming its third season, and showrunner Joe Tracz recently discussed the production with The Hollywood Reporter. When asked about a possible fourth season and his potential return, Tracz shared the team’s excitement for future storylines, saying they often brainstorm on set about how incredible certain key moments would be to film.