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Persona Video Game Franchise Adapted into Netflix TV Series
Netflix is developing a live-action TV series based on Atlus’ Persona role-playing game franchise, according to a new report. Production company Story Kitchen, which produces the Sonic the Hedgehog film franchise for Sega, is developing the series alongside 21 Laps. 21 Laps is the production company founded by Shawn Levy, who worked on Deadpool &...
Nintendo Alters Mario and Series Logo Ahead of Potential Major Announcement
Nintendo has updated Mario’s design and the Super Mario series logo, which may be tied to preparations for the company’s large-scale plans for 2027. New images related to Super Mario have appeared on Nintendo’s official Japanese website. The company updated the series logo, replacing the vertical word arrangement with a standard horizontal layout, while the...
Andrzej Sapkowski Announces When He Will Finish New Witcher Novel
The author is working on the continuation of his literary saga. Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski has shared a timeline for his work on the next novel in the Witcher universe. Speaking at the Copernicon festival in Toruń, the author stated that he expects to finish the manuscript by the end of 2027, though he noted...
Former Rockstar Developer Reveals Details About Cancelled GTA Tokyo
The idea for a GTA set in Moscow also never made it to release. Former Rockstar North technical director Obbe Vermeij recently gave an interview discussing the canceled project Grand Theft Auto: Tokyo. The developer revealed several details and mentioned other potential setting options for GTA that the team considered. During an interview with Thunderpick,...
Knight Rider Is Now Free to Stream
Subtlety was not a hallmark of 1980s television. This was the decade of private investigators in Ferraris, soldiers of fortune building tanks out of spare parts, wealthy families fighting over oil, and enough explosions to keep stuntmen employed for years. Television was big, colorful, and often ridiculous. It was also more forward-thinking than people realized....
‘Daemons of the Shadow Realm’ Anime Renewed for Second Season
Studio Bones Film will continue adapting the manga by Fullmetal Alchemist author Hiromu Arakawa. The Daemons of the Shadow Realm anime has officially been renewed for a second season. Alongside the announcement, the creators revealed the first teaser trailer and a poster for the continuation, though a premiere date has not yet been disclosed. Image...
How Peanuts Broke Its Biggest Rule for a Schroeder Joke 43 Years Ago
Researching Charles Schulz and his comic strip Peanuts reveals a remarkable first decade. Like many American newspaper comics, the early run featured early installment weirdness because the art style and characterization had not yet settled. Everyone appeared a bit off-model and acted differently than they eventually would. Schroeder entered Peanuts as a baby, much like...
Five Free Streaming Psychological Thriller Shows to Watch
Psychological thriller TV shows have a lot going for them. An episodic structure allows fear and anxiety to build gradually, leading to palpable suspense that makes the story all the richer. Think of Mr. Robot and Dexter, which take drastically distinct approaches to the genre but share a penchant for rich character studies and moral...
Matt Reeves Releases New Image for The Batman Part II on Batman Day
Filming for the sequel starring Robert Pattinson is currently underway in London. Director Matt Reeves has published a new photo of Robert Pattinson as the Dark Knight from The Batman Part II. The picture was taken on the set in London, where production on the sequel is currently taking place. Image source: Warner Bros. Reeves...
Control Resonant Fails to Reach 60 FPS on RTX 5090 in Early Testing
In Control Resonant at 4K, maximum settings, and with ray tracing enabled, the RTX 5090 averages 48 FPS, while the RTX 4090 delivers 34.2 FPS. Owners of high-end PCs will likely need to get used to the idea that an expensive graphics card no longer guarantees 4K at 60 FPS. According to tests by TechPowerUp,...
Critical Role Mourns Eighth Anniversary of Mollymauk Tealeaf Death
The cast of Critical Role has brought plenty of laughter throughout their many Dungeons & Dragons campaigns, one-shots, and miniseries adventures. Fans have witnessed shopping episodes gone wrong, characters pretending to film a pornographic movie to escape a fight, and one instance where Travis Willingham rolled three natural 1s in a row. However, the show...
Creator of ‘Monsters’ anthology reveals plans for 10 seasons
Ian Brennan, the creative force behind Netflix’s Monster anthology series, has revealed that he envisions a long-term future for the franchise, potentially spanning as many as ten seasons. He shared these insights during a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter. The upcoming fourth installment of the series will center on Lizzie Borden, the woman famously...
Rumor: Microsoft Considering Platinum Trophy Equivalent for Xbox
Microsoft may add a PlayStation-style platinum trophy equivalent called “Mythic” to Xbox, which would be awarded for completing all other achievements in a game. For many years, the Xbox achievement system has been built around increasing Gamerscore. Earning all the points in a game brought satisfaction, but there was no separate reward comparable to a...
HBO Abandons Annual Release Schedule for Harry Potter Series
HBO has clarified that it will not adhere to an annual release cadence for the upcoming Harry Potter series. Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO of HBO and Max, noted that while the network intends to minimize the gaps between seasons, they will not be strictly restricted to a two-year production cycle either. Precise release windows...
EA Cancels Fight Night Reboot
EA could have revived Fight Night. The previous reboot concept was canceled about a year ago, and the franchise can now return only as a completely new project. Virtual boxing fans have been waiting for a continuation of Fight Night Champion since 2011. Reports regarding a possible return of the series have surfaced regularly in...
21 Jump Street Sequel in Development with Phil Lord and Chris Miller
Twelve years have passed since the release of 22 Jump Street, the sequel to Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s R-rated action-comedy adaptation of the late-1980s TV drama 21 Jump Street. Franchise creators Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, along with stars Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill, and Ice Cube, appear ready to finally deliver on the comedic...
Persona Video Game Franchise Adapted into Netflix TV Series
Netflix is developing a live-action TV series based on Atlus’ Persona role-playing game franchise, according to a new report. Production company Story Kitchen, which produces the Sonic the Hedgehog film franchise for Sega, is developing the series alongside 21 Laps. 21 Laps is the production company founded by Shawn Levy, who worked on Deadpool &...
Nintendo Alters Mario and Series Logo Ahead of Potential Major Announcement
Nintendo has updated Mario’s design and the Super Mario series logo, which may be tied to preparations for the company’s large-scale plans for 2027. New images related to Super Mario have appeared on Nintendo’s official Japanese website. The company updated the series logo, replacing the vertical word arrangement with a standard horizontal layout, while the...
Andrzej Sapkowski Announces When He Will Finish New Witcher Novel
The author is working on the continuation of his literary saga. Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski has shared a timeline for his work on the next novel in the Witcher universe. Speaking at the Copernicon festival in Toruń, the author stated that he expects to finish the manuscript by the end of 2027, though he noted...
Former Rockstar Developer Reveals Details About Cancelled GTA Tokyo
The idea for a GTA set in Moscow also never made it to release. Former Rockstar North technical director Obbe Vermeij recently gave an interview discussing the canceled project Grand Theft Auto: Tokyo. The developer revealed several details and mentioned other potential setting options for GTA that the team considered. During an interview with Thunderpick,...
Knight Rider Is Now Free to Stream
Subtlety was not a hallmark of 1980s television. This was the decade of private investigators in Ferraris, soldiers of fortune building tanks out of spare parts, wealthy families fighting over oil, and enough explosions to keep stuntmen employed for years. Television was big, colorful, and often ridiculous. It was also more forward-thinking than people realized....
‘Daemons of the Shadow Realm’ Anime Renewed for Second Season
Studio Bones Film will continue adapting the manga by Fullmetal Alchemist author Hiromu Arakawa. The Daemons of the Shadow Realm anime has officially been renewed for a second season. Alongside the announcement, the creators revealed the first teaser trailer and a poster for the continuation, though a premiere date has not yet been disclosed. Image...
How Peanuts Broke Its Biggest Rule for a Schroeder Joke 43 Years Ago
Researching Charles Schulz and his comic strip Peanuts reveals a remarkable first decade. Like many American newspaper comics, the early run featured early installment weirdness because the art style and characterization had not yet settled. Everyone appeared a bit off-model and acted differently than they eventually would. Schroeder entered Peanuts as a baby, much like...
Five Free Streaming Psychological Thriller Shows to Watch
Psychological thriller TV shows have a lot going for them. An episodic structure allows fear and anxiety to build gradually, leading to palpable suspense that makes the story all the richer. Think of Mr. Robot and Dexter, which take drastically distinct approaches to the genre but share a penchant for rich character studies and moral...
Matt Reeves Releases New Image for The Batman Part II on Batman Day
Filming for the sequel starring Robert Pattinson is currently underway in London. Director Matt Reeves has published a new photo of Robert Pattinson as the Dark Knight from The Batman Part II. The picture was taken on the set in London, where production on the sequel is currently taking place. Image source: Warner Bros. Reeves...








