Shinichi Manabe originally aimed to raise 5 million yen through crowdfunding, but the campaign far exceeded expectations, bringing in a total of ¥31,930,842 – around $204,677. The project not only reached its initial funding goal but also successfully achieved all additional stretch goals that Manabe added throughout the campaign.
The team is starting to take bigger risks because they’re running out of time, as Will explains. He’s discovered he can access a sort of shared consciousness, giving him visions of what Vecna is planning. He and Robin have learned Vecna intends to kidnap more children, and his next target is Derek Turnbow – everyone calls him that, and honestly, he’s not the brightest kid. Even Holly, who is usually easygoing, can’t stand him. After this discovery, the team – Hopper, Eleven, and the others – regroup at the Squawk to discuss their next move. It’s worth noting that Holly was easily fooled by the evil monster Vecna and strangely trusts someone no one else can see.
If you’re looking for a new show, consider Blue Lights, a Northern Irish police drama now streaming on BritBox. Its third season recently became available in the U.S. It’s a compelling, fast-paced series about everyday police officers navigating their jobs, personal lives, and community issues. What sets it apart is its unique look at Irish culture and long-held political conflicts, offering a fresh perspective compared to American police shows.
We’re not picking a Game of the Year today – we’ll do that later. Instead, we’re having a more relaxed discussion about the games that really stood out to us this year. Think of it like a group sharing session! Several of our TopMob writers will each talk about a game they especially enjoyed in 2025.
As a movie fan, it’s clear we’re getting a lot of content based on video games these days! But I’ve noticed something interesting: straight-up adaptations of game stories – where they just take the plot and make it a movie – aren’t doing so well. What is working are movies and shows that are inspired by games, borrowing ideas and the overall feel without directly retelling a specific game’s story. Honestly, the inspired stuff is much more successful than those direct adaptations.
Most shooter fans are familiar with PUBG. The creators of this popular game are now working on a new title called PUBG Black Budget. They’re starting with a limited, closed alpha test to get feedback and improve the game, and you can sign up to participate right now.
Everyone was eagerly awaiting the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, and when the first part was released, so many people started watching that Netflix temporarily experienced some technical difficulties.
In April, 16-year-old Adam Raine tragically took his own life, reportedly by hanging himself in his closet. He didn’t leave a note for his family or friends. After this devastating loss, Adam’s father, Matt Raine, looked through his son’s iPhone hoping to understand what happened.
As a lifelong Doctor Who fan, I’ve always been a little surprised by how few official crossovers there actually are. That’s why the ones we do get feel so special! Sometimes the Doctor is fully part of another show’s story, but other times it’s more subtle – a quick reference, an Easter egg, something that just suggests the Time Lord might have popped in. From the very beginning of Doctor Who, all the way through to Russell T Davies’ latest run, there have been connections made with other TV series – little nods to the Whoniverse appearing in unexpected places.
Let’s face it, you’d probably rather be playing the game than reading about it. But to improve and stay ahead of the competition, you need to learn new tactics, understand updates, and discover effective character setups. Unfortunately, that usually means spending a lot of time reading long guides, forum posts, and reviews – which can feel like a chore instead of something enjoyable.