The Betzoids are back in Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, a series that also celebrates the franchise’s 60th anniversary. These telepathic aliens have evolved with new abilities, thanks to a new student named Tarima. She’s an exceptionally powerful empath—so much so that she needed a device implanted in her neck to manage her emotions. Now, we finally understand the full extent of Tarima’s incredible power.
According to VGC, the creative director of the project, Clint Hocking, has left. This likely happened because Ubisoft is currently restructuring the Assassin’s Creed team with major changes in leadership.
The new trailer for Mortal Kombat II is out now! The movie will be in theaters on May 8th. You can watch the trailer here:
The game Invincible VS will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (through Steam and the Microsoft Store) on April 30th.
Here is an overview of the collection, via Limited Run Games:
The skateboarding game, skate., became available in Early Access on September 16, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Players can download it through Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the EA App.
As a film buff, I’ve always known music rights can be a real headache – and a major expense! Think about how much it cost to use ‘Yesterday’ by The Beatles in the movie of the same name. Recently, producer Marc Beckman talked about a similar situation with Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood, who wasn’t happy about his score from ‘The Phantom Thread’ being used in a documentary. Apparently, his contract includes a clause saying they have to at least ask him before reusing his music, but frustratingly, he doesn’t actually have the power to stop them, which is exactly what happened in this case – even though he objected!
Sony has an exciting lineup of games planned for 2026, and September looks like a particularly competitive month. Both Marvel’s Wolverine, releasing on September 15th, 2026, and Phantom Blade Zero, launching on September 9th, 2026, are highly anticipated titles, and their close release dates could lead to significant competition within PlayStation itself.
Kim Kardashian revealed she’s very scared of artificial intelligence. She explained that seeing AI-created videos of her late father, Robert Kardashian, has increased her discomfort with the technology.
A version of the popular card game Balatro is now available for the Nintendo Switch 2. It first appeared in the German eShop but is now available to US customers as well. Players who already own Balatro on the original Switch can upgrade for free. New players can purchase the Switch 2 version for $14.99, currently discounted by 20%. This release is a bit different from other Switch 2 games that have been launched so far.