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According to one executive, 2025 was a year for the company to refocus. They felt the gaming division had spread itself too thin by pursuing too many different game series with too many studios. Although LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight and Game of Thrones: Dragonfire are being released this year (with Dragonfire already available in some areas), the company anticipates seeing the biggest results from their efforts in 2027 and 2028 when they return to their most popular franchises.

There are so many Green Lanterns on Earth that it’s tough for them all to get their moment to shine. While Hal Jordan is the main focus, heroes like Jessica Cruz and Guy Gardner have played supporting roles. DC Comics deserves credit for trying to give everyone a chance, but some Green Lanterns haven’t been featured enough. Now, with Hal Jordan embarking on a new journey, a popular character will finally get to be the only Green Lantern protecting Earth.

Darth Maul returned in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and has been a significant character in the franchise ever since. However, 2026 will be a landmark year for him, as he’ll lead his own series, Maul – Shadow Lord. This show is unique because it focuses on a villain, and the title intentionally highlights that Maul has abandoned the title of “Darth.” Having been betrayed by Palpatine, he’s trying to survive during the difficult era of the Empire, and the title initially suggests he’s becoming a powerful force independent of both the Jedi and the Sith. But that impression is misleading.

The popular online shooter Warface, also known as Warface: Clutch since 2020, is being discontinued. Originally created by Crytek and later managed by MY.Games, the PC version will shut down on May 27th, with the console version following on August 25th. The reason for the staggered shutdown dates isn’t known. Players can still enjoy the game until then, but after those dates, it will no longer be available to play or download.

Currently, Scream 7 has a 43% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 37 critic reviews. This is the lowest score in the Scream series since Scream 3 received a 45% rating. This is a significant drop from the previous two films, Scream (2022) and Scream VI, which were both highly rated with scores of 76% and 77% respectively.

The game MADO MONOGATARI: Fia and the Wondrous Academy was first released in Japan on November 28, 2024, and became available in Western regions on July 29, 2025.

Honestly, it’s a bit of a bummer what’s been happening in the industry. I think a lot of things came together at once. We used to be really good at making big games quickly by letting smaller teams really own their parts of the project. But then, over the last five years, there was this huge influx of private investment, which was new to us. It caused a lot of experienced people to leave Ubisoft – they either started their own studios or just moved on. It really felt like a big talent drain, you know?

When Studio MAPPA released the second season of Jujutsu Kaisen, some parts of the Shibuya Incident Arc were later improved. These improvements were made for both the Blu-ray release and the recent Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution movie. Notably, the fight between Sukuna and Mahoraga received updated animation. Now, these enhanced visuals are available on Crunchyroll, offering a fresh way to watch the Jujutsu Kaisen Shibuya Incident Arc. If you’re looking to rewatch the season, now is a great time!

From February 26th to the morning of March 5th, the Epic Games Store is offering two free games: Boxes: Lost Fragments and My Night Job. Boxes, a puzzle game released in 2024, is likely the more notable of the two. While it didn’t become hugely popular, players who’ve tried it have given it excellent reviews, making it a great time to check it out now that it’s free.

Many consider Francis Ford Coppola to have had one of the best filmmaking streaks ever, with classics like The Godfather, The Conversation, The Godfather Part II, and Apocalypse Now. However, his film One From the Heart—a lavish but unsuccessful musical—almost led to financial ruin. Achieving five consecutive critical and commercial successes is incredibly rare, and only a few directors have managed it. Here are five of them.