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Snowball Earth is the optimistic sci-fi anime we need in 2026
Since the humanoid robot from Tetsujin 28 walked across screens in 1963, mecha anime has endured within the cultural zeitgeist. Though there’s often a war at the center, there’s an escapist element to the spectacle of two or more gigantic robots fighting. Creators have ruminated on the futility of human conflict in everything from Gundam […]
Mortal Kombat 2 and Liu Kang’s confusing fate, explained
Mortal Kombat 2 is full of dismemberment, decapitations, and death. It’s also replete with characters from 2021’s Mortal Kombat who’ve been brought back from the dead, like Josh Lawson’s Kano, or newly made undead, like Kung Lao (Max Huang) and Sindel (Ana Thu Nguyen). Their returns happen in ways that are authentic to the fighting […]
Catch up on this terrific manga mystery before the official anime version
Iceland is likely the last place you’d expect as a setting for a Japanese manga series, but Go with the Clouds, North-by-Northwest isn’t typical manga. Created by Aki Irie and serialized weekly in Harta, this ongoing series, seven volumes so far, blends various elements — mystery, adventure, and the supernatural — against a breathtaking Icelandic […]
The Devil Wears Prada 2 follows up The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’s sequel success
Published May 3, 2026, 3:34 PM EDT The Devil Wears Prada 2 had an amazing opening weekend, continuing a strong 2026 for the domestic box office Image: Nintendo/Illumination The Devil Wears Prada 2 had a great opening weekend at the box office, both domestically and internationally. The Devil Wears Prada 2 follows in the footsteps of […]
The Magician’s Nephew delayed to 2027
Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew, the new C.S. Lewis adaptation from Barbie director Greta Gerwig, won’t make its previously scheduled November 2026 release date. Instead, it will debut in theaters in February 2027, Netflix announced Friday. While that’s a substantial delay, movie theater aficionados have reason to rejoice: Gerwig’s origin story for the land of Narnia […]
Pokemon’s infamous ‘hole’ card arrives in TCG Pocket
With the way most people are talking about Pulsing Aura, the latest booster pack for Pokémon TCG Pocket, you might get the impression that new cards like Lucario or changes to missions and unlocks are the big ticket items. Don’t be fooled. The real highlight of the April 27 update is Bonsly, the baby rock-type […]
Here’s how Valve’s controller measures up
After a few months of uncertainty, you’ll finally be able to order your Steam Controller beginning on May 4. It’s a great option for PC players looking for a reliable gamepad, but it’ll cost you — $99 to be exact. It’s an eyebrow-raising number if you’re used to buying replacement Xbox Wireless Controllers, but just […]
Lord of Hatred release in your time zone?
Once Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred releases, you will have the chance to put a stop to Mephisto’s plans while exploring the legendary region of Skovos. Hellish enemies and old secrets await you in this new chapter of Sanctuary’s story, which you can experience with one of the two new classes — or any of […]
New Xbox CEO kills Microsoft Gaming, are exclusives next?
Xbox’s new leadership is rapidly making changes to Microsoft’s gaming division. That starts with the end of “Microsoft Gaming” and a reevaluation of the Xbox team’s “approach to exclusivity, windowing, and AI,” Chief Content Officer Matt Booty and CEO Asha Sharma said in a memo to employees on Thursday. That letter to employees was later […]
Netflix’s Devil May Cry anime is changing Vergil’s lore in season 2
Twin brothers Dante and Vergil have always been two halves of a whole in Devil May Cry. Now, Adi Shankar’s anime adaptation of the beloved video game franchise is returning with its second season on May 12, bringing with it the promise of a tense family reunion. Season 1 of Netflix’s Devil May Cry made […]