Released in 2022, The Batman features Robert Pattinson as the new Batman, early in his crime-fighting career. Last year, the HBO Max series The Penguin expanded the universe, and a sequel, The Batman – Part II, is on the way.
It’s challenging for independent game developers to create games that feel as polished and expansive as those from major studios, especially with limited resources. However, by focusing on high-quality graphics, detailed environments, impressive moments, and engaging gameplay, indie games can achieve a similar level of production value. Occasionally, these smaller titles even surpass what the larger companies are releasing.
After months of speculation about the main villain in Superman 2, a new report suggests we may already know who it is. Nexus Point News claims sources indicate the actor will require extensive makeup and prosthetics, and casting is focusing on performers with a powerful, imposing physique.
Originally planned as a short run, Shōgun is a captivating historical drama set at the beginning of Japan’s Edo period, a time when the power of the samurai warriors began to fade. In contrast, Squid Game became a global phenomenon with its story of desperate Koreans competing in deadly games for a huge cash prize.
Season 7 of The Rookie started strong, even including a standout episode. Unfortunately, after the midseason finale, it fell into the same patterns as Season 6, repeatedly undermining its own progress. The villains weren’t very compelling, the storylines were easy to guess, and the characters didn’t grow much. Now, the show has an opportunity to improve, and a good first step would be to replace the character of Celina.
With a weekly inflow of a majestic $25 million and revenue that climbed to the resplendent heights of $20 million, Hyperliquid now stands proudly among the market’s elite, as if waltzing gallantly into the third position of top-earning protocols. Of course, one wonders-does the pursuit of wealth ever truly satisfy the soul, much like Tolstoy’s meditations on the meaning of life?
In October 2025, Twitch streamer Nina Lin faced criticism after an old video from 2024 began circulating. The video showed Lin and influencer Zoe Spencer holding down and pinning FaZe Silky’s assistant, Said, to a bed, even though people present told them he hadn’t agreed to this. They continued to restrain him despite the objections.
Chris Mundy, the creator and showrunner of Lanterns, is known for creating gripping stories and choosing fantastic actors. He’s previously worked on popular shows like Ozark, Bloodline, and True Detective. Keep an eye out for rising star Aaron Pierre (from Netflix’s Rebel Ridge), who will bring a fresh and surprising take to the role of John Stewart.
The video game industry continues to experience instability, with more layoffs happening this year. Just in July, Microsoft cut thousands of jobs, many within its gaming teams. Several games, including Perfect Dark and Everwild, were also cancelled. Today, journalist Jason Schreier reported on BlueSky that companies are shifting away from large, persistent online games like New World, a surprising decision considering the game had recently seen a boost in players.
The Gina Picket storyline didn’t really justify the amount of attention it received. It was a tragic, but straightforward case of a serial killer’s victim, and ultimately felt unsatisfying. Thankfully, the larger story arc developing in Tracker season 3 is much more compelling and doesn’t feel as contrived.