EA Sports FC 26 is the biggest game launching with PlayStation Plus. As the yearly football simulation – previously called FIFA – it’s consistently a best-seller, so many subscribers likely already have it.
This experience unexpectedly made him a great choice to play Shadow the Hedgehog in the Sonic movies. His naturally rough voice and history of playing serious roles were a perfect match for the franchise’s tough, animal-like hedgehog. It also got fans thinking about what other video game adaptations he might be good in, as he clearly enjoys working in this type of film.
Behold, the great Stripe, that merchant of digital destinies, has roused itself from its slumber to rekindle its ancient pact with Stellar. Yes, the very same Stellar, once a darling of the crypto masses, now a ghostly figure in the annals of blockchain lore. And why? Because the winds of machine payments whisper secrets of revival, and Stripe, ever the opportunist, listens with an ear cocked toward profit.
Starring Matthew Rhys, Kate O’Flynn, and Stephen Root, the series Widow’s Bay follows the mayor of a small New England town as he tries to boost tourism. There’s just one problem: the town is haunted and has a dark history involving cannibalism. When a reporter from the New York Times arrives, the mayor will stop at nothing to make a good impression and present the town in a positive light. The first season has received overwhelmingly positive reviews, earning a 95% rating from critics and a 93% audience score, and has been compared to the works of Stephen King and John Carpenter’s The Fog.
Alongside meals like the Saja Boys breakfast and the HUNTR/X meal, a short film called “Battle For The Fans” was released. It shows the Saja Boys and HUNTR/X competing for fan support, mirroring their rivalry in the movie. However, the short concludes with a message suggesting a major debate among fans won’t be resolved anytime soon – probably not until the next film is released.
As a huge cinema fan, I always loved how Game of Thrones flipped everything you expect on its head. Good guys didn’t always win, and people were rarely who they seemed – it was brilliantly subversive. But, honestly, I think that’s also what eventually hurt the show. It got so sprawling, with so many characters, that the later seasons felt rushed. There just wasn’t enough time to give everyone a satisfying story arc, which was a real shame.
Looking back at all the strange games on the PS2, there was one that really stood out – it somehow mixed Street Fighter with chess! It sounds crazy, and honestly, it shouldn’t have worked, but it was surprisingly creative and fun. It’s a game that feels totally lost to time now. If you check out the trailer, you’ll see comments from people who barely remember playing it as kids, and I’m right there with them! That game was Wrath Unleashed, and I really hope it brings back some good memories for a few of you. I wish it was easier to find and play today.
Following the popularity of the original Jumanji film, the story continued with Zathura: A Space Adventure in 2005. This standalone movie featured rising stars like Josh Hutcherson and Kristen Stewart (who would later appear in The Hunger Games and Twilight), along with Dax Shepard and Tim Robbins. Directed by Jon Favreau, Zathura is similar to Jumanji, but set in space. It tells the story of two brothers who find themselves on a thrilling adventure through the cosmos when they begin playing a mysterious board game, and they must learn to cooperate to overcome the dangers they face. While often forgotten in the Jumanji series, Zathura is now available to stream for free on Pluto TV as of May 1st.
Look, as an Assassin’s Creed player, I’m always hoping for something new to shake things up. Sometimes it’s a big change, like when Black Flag let you be a pirate – that was awesome! Other times it’s adding multiplayer, like in Brotherhood. Those kinds of things keep the games interesting and make them stand out. I was really excited about Hexe because it looked like they were going to add magic, which could have been a huge deal and really reinvented the series. But now I’m hearing that they’ve pulled back on that, and honestly, that’s disappointing. It felt like a chance to bring something totally fresh to the franchise and attract a new wave of players.
Crunchyroll surprised fans during their Ani-May event by adding Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc to their streaming service. The movie, which continues the story after the first season of the Chainsaw Man anime, is available with both Japanese and English audio options. It’s now available to stream and explains why it was such a highly anticipated release last year.