In January 2026, two games launched exclusively on PlayStation 5. One, Code Violet, received very poor reviews, earning a score of just 27 out of 100 on Metacritic. The other game, Cairn, has been much more successful. It’s currently tied for the highest-rated game of 2026, with a Metacritic score of 84. Cairn was developed by The Game Bakers, a French studio previously known for Furi (2016) and Haven (2020).
Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott came together to celebrate their children, 8-year-old Stormi and 3-year-old Aire, with a big joint birthday party.
Released in 2006, Half Nelson—directed and co-written by Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden—stars Ryan Gosling as Dan Dunne, a middle school teacher struggling with drug addiction.
The decision to ignore Season 9 was the best thing Scrubs could have done as it prepares for its new episodes. Even more appealing than revisiting Sacred Heart is the idea behind the show’s return after sixteen years. Although Med School showed what happened to J.D. and his friends after Season 8, the new episodes won’t follow any of that. Instead, the story starts in a darker place, but in a way that actually works.
That incredibly strong mentor with a sad backstory, the villain who’s strangely courteous even while fighting, or the character whose glasses gleam when they’re getting serious? Those are fantastic! These familiar character types are popular because they take our secret desires for a more dramatic, exciting life and amplify them.
Marvel’s success isn’t just about its most famous heroes. The early Iron Man movies proved that even lesser-known characters can become incredibly popular. There are many other under-the-radar heroes from the comics who, with the right story and actors, could also become big stars. These characters deserve a chance to shine on the big screen.
Many recent games have benefited from performance improvements, and while those updates are welcome, several other titles still desperately need them. This is especially true for Xenoblade Chronicles 2, a fantastic JRPG and one of the best games on the Nintendo Switch. Despite being a brilliant game, its technical performance is very poor and needs fixing. Sadly, it seems unlikely we’ll ever see an updated version for the Switch 2, and there’s a key reason why.
When people think of Marvel’s version of Superman, they often picture heroes like Hyperion or Sentry. While these characters do have similar powers – super strength, speed, flight, and heat vision – they’re typically portrayed as darker, twisted versions of Superman, not true heroes. Spider-Man, on the other hand, might not have god-like abilities, but he shares something essential with Superman: they both represent hope and goodness, inspiring others to be their best. Each hero serves as the moral compass of their universe.
The 2018 film Upgrade tells the story of Grey Trace, who is left paralyzed and loses his wife in a violent attack. He’s given a second chance when a tech billionaire offers him an experimental cure: an artificial intelligence implant called STEM. The implant not only restores his ability to walk but also grants him enhanced strength and agility, which he uses to hunt down those responsible for the attack. A television series based on the film was nearly in production, but a change in leadership at Peacock led to its cancellation, as reported by Tim Walsh to Bloody Disgusting.
