I’m happy to see that theMCUis fully embracing new opportunities withDaredevil: Born Again, and I’m convinced that Jon Bernthal’s Punisher will build upon the R-rated heights reached in 2024.Daredevil: Born Againwill finally premiereon March 4 andwill continue Daredevil’s storythat started in 2015’sDaredevilon Netflix. Like the original series, which aired for three seasons, the Disney+ show will maintain its TV-MA rating (the TV show equivalent of an R-rating), leaning into the violence and mature themes that helped to define the original....

Lightsabers are easily the most recognizable and iconic weapon for the Jedi and Sith inStar Wars. Many variations exist, some of the most notable being Darth Maul’s double-sided red blades andEzra Bridger’s handheld blaster/lightsaber combo. But there is one very unique lightsaber that exists in the comics. For a young Jedi, crafting their first lightsabers is akin to a religious retreat and sacred experience.As shown in season 5, episode 6 of the animated seriesStar Wars: Clone Wars,entitled “The Gathering”, the young Padawans–when they are determined to be ready for the next step–are guided by Ahsoka to the planet Ilum to obtain kyber crystals to build their lightsabers....

Luke Cagenow has the perfect way to return to theMarvel Cinematic Universe, all thanks toDaredevil: Born Again. Mike Colter played Luke Cage for two seasons of his Netflix series,The Defenderscrossover, and two seasons ofJessica Jones. When all ofMarvel’s The Defenders Saga showswere canceled, the actor’s future as Luke Cage was cut short. However,Marvel Studios has since brought back multiple stars from the Netflix shows, including Charlie Cox’s Daredevil, Jon Bernthal’s Punisher, Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin, and other important players from Netflix’sDaredevil....

A Netflix crime show with 99% on Rotten Tomatoes has just ascended into the streamer’s top 5 list. Netflix continues to excel as a streaming platform, reigning above competitors like Prime Video, Disney+, and Max. The streamer features an abundance of licensed shows and movies, but also regularly releases original titles as well. Though not all of these titles end up being hits with critics, many of them do find success with viewers, with thedivisiveRed Notice(2021), for example, currently ranking as the most popular Netflix movie of all time....

Read update Niantic, the company that createdPokémon GO, announced that it will lay off some employees after completing the sale of its mobile games group. Earlier this month, Niantic stunned the mobile gaming world when it announcedit would sell offPokémon GOand its other games to Scopely for nearly $4 billion dollars. The company split itself into two entities as part of the sale, with a games division and a second company called Niantic Spatial focused on “geospatial AI....

Yesterday, Nintendo hit fans longing for the return of Samus Aran with a double whammy,announcingMetroid Prime 4for the Switch and unveiling the aptly titledMetroid: Samus Returnsfor the 3DS. Now, a developer diary has been released, offering a little more information on the handheld project. The video begins with an acknowledgement thatSamus Returnsis the first 2D Metroid game sinceZero Missionlaunched for the Game Boy Advance in 2004. There’s a lot riding on this title, and it seems clear that everyone involved with its development is eager satisfy the fans....

Nintendo Switch Onlineis adding even more to its collection of classic games this month, including one title that has never been seen outside of Japan. As part of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription,two classic Game Boy AdvanceF-Zerogames will be able to be enjoyed on the Nintendo Switch consolelater this month.F-Zerohas long been a beloved racing game franchise, although the series has seen little to no action in recent decades....

There may not be a better time for a proper adaptation ofDiscworld. After all,fantasy television just keeps getting more popular, and with increasingly massive budgets going into these shows, we’ve reached a point of spectacle that would have been unthinkable just 30 years ago whenXena: Warrior Princesswas as good as genre TV could ever hope to be. Yet with that increase in budget and quality of special effects, there has come a commensurate change in the tone of these shows as they become more and more grim....

InRe: Zero, Subaru Natsuki bears the painful burden of protecting those he cares about through his Return by Death ability, which allows him to reset the world when he dies. Throughout the series, he learns painful lessons, survives extremities, and perseveres, all while growing and evolving through the relationships he builds with those around him. In particular, Rem andSubaru’s co-protagonist Emiliahelp him overcome his fears and self-doubt. Yet, there is another character in the anime that shares many of these traits, aside from Subaru’s ability to redo the world....

Pokémon GO’s constant stream of events continues during the Max Out season with Simply Groundbreaking 2024. The event focuses on Pokémon that can bury their way underground and provides a host of bonuses for those looking to play the event. TheSimply Groundbreaking event starts on 21 August 2025 at 10 am local time, running until 21 June 2025 at 8 pm local time. Following the launch ofPokémon TCG Pocket,many are questioning ifPokémon GOis still worth playing, but developers Niantic continue to push further incentives out for trainers....

The upcoming filmPredator: Badlandswill serve as the next installment in thePredatorseries to be helmed by Dan Trachtenberg, and it comes in stark contrast to his previousPredatormovie,Prey. Released on Hulu in 2022,Preywas met with critical approval and became one of the most streamed films following its premiere. While films inthe Predator franchisehave been unevenly received,Preyrevitalized the dying franchise and made a sequel likePredator: Badlandsviable. Now, surprising newfootage ofPredator: Badlandsfrom CinemaConteases a complete change....

Red Hulkis set to star in a new ongoing series, the first ever for the character, spinning out of Marvel’sOne World Under Doomstorytelling event –with the arrival of the debut issue on shelves timed to coincide with the February release ofCaptain America: Brave New World, whichbrings the character into the MCU. Marvel announcedRed Hulk– written by Benjamin Percy, with art by Geoff Shaw – which will give the character an exciting role to play inOne World Under Doom, as Doctor Doom imprisons “Thunderbolt” Ross as part of his takeover of the planet....

There are eight companion characters inBaldur’s Gate 3, which players can romance. Several NPCs have their own romance scenes, but players are unable to form relationships with them in the same way they can with their companions. While players will likely know that pursuing Mizora or Harleep will prompt certain reactions within the companions, romancing one main character can have dire consequences for another. Characters will react accordingly if the player treats them poorly in a relationship; in some instances, they can evenleave the party....