There are many reasons whyInfinity Nikkihas blown up in the last week since its launch on December 5, but one seemingly minor feature might be one of the strongest. From the game’s enormous open world of Miraland to its countless minigames and Styling Contests to the abundance of outfits to collect,Infinity Nikkiis filling a void where a fun gamereminiscent of nostalgic Barbie gamesfrom the 2000s had been missing. There’s a lot to like about the game, andInfinity Nikki’s already dedicated player database has made this clear, with over 10 million downloads so far....

For over a decade, fans ofMaid Sama!have cherished the beloved rom-com, following Misaki Ayuzawa’s journey from strict student council president to falling for Takumi Usui. The manga, which ran from 2005 to 2013, captivated readers with its mix of humor, romance, and heartfelt character growth. Now, after 12 years,Maid Sama!has made a triumphant return with a brand-new chapter in LaLa DX issue 3/2025, giving longtime fans an unexpected but welcome reunion with Misaki and her friends....

Warning: Contains potential spoilers forAll-New Venom #5! Marvel has officially announced that its latestVenomhost will reveal their true identity in April 2025, as the mystery that’s been building since last year is finally coming to its grand finale. Announced back in August 2024, theAll-New Venomseries spun out of the dramatic symbiote showdown inVenom Warand gave the symbiote superhero a brand-new partner that readers have been speculating about for months on end....

Sister Wivesmay be one of the most popular shows on the air, but I’m convinced the show will end after season 20despite Kody Brown and Robyn Brown’s interest in keeping the series going. Throughout the run of the series,Sister Wiveshas shown a different side to the majority of the Brown family members, especially Kody and Robyn. ThroughoutSister Wivesseason 19, it’s become clear that Kody and Robyn’s behavior is moving the show into new areas and keeping it going, while Kody’s ex-wives, Christine Brown, Janelle Brown, & Meri Brown, have been moving away from the series....

Captain America: Brave New World’s movie inspirations have been revealed, making the movie even more exciting than it was already. As the firstMarvel movie releasing in 2025,Captain America: Brave New Worldis nearing the final stages of its marketing. Theupcoming MCU movieis being teased by Marvel Studios, as well as those involved in crafting the film itself. From teases of the intriguingstory ofCaptain America: Brave New Worldto the movies that inspired it, the final few months before the MCU project’s release have led to many exciting reveals....

J. R. R. Tolkien’sThe Lord of the Ringsis generally considered to be the crème de la crème of fantasy epics, and served to define the genre for all who came afterward. Yet for all ofLOTR’s fame, few if any fans know that near the end of his life,Tolkien was working on a potential sequelto the beloved series.The New Shadow, as it was tentatively called, was a project the author made little progress on, writing only a few drafts that totaled 14 pages....

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Sabretooth: The Dead Don’t Talk #3!Vincent D’Onofriois about to make his return as Wilson Fisk aka theKingpinin theMCU’s upcoming seriesDaredevil: Born Again, and right as he’s about to do so, Marvel Comics has decided to make a stunning change to the Kingpin’s established lore. It has just been revealed that the origin of the codename ‘Kingpin’ isn’t one Wilson Fisk made for himself, but rather something that’s been in his family for generations - and it’s all thanks to onebrutal supervillain: Sabretooth....

The bestMatt Smithmovies and TV shows highlight theDoctor WhoandHouse of the Dragonstar’s ability to bring an acute level of nuance to even the most complex roles. Born in the UK in 1982, Matt Smith first started his acting career on the stage in 2003. After appearing in plays likeThe History Boysin theaters in London, Smith landed his first TV role in the BBC fantasy dramaThe Ruby in the Smokein 2006. The following year he starred in a leading role in the dramaParty Animals,with his film career kicking off in 2010’sWomb....

The Fantastic Four: First Stepsmay have just revealed a key location for theMarvel Cinematic Universemovie as the Phase 6 movie gets closer to its release. Marvel’s First Family is getting closer to finally getting their debut inthe MCU timelineafter years of the reboot being in development. While a handful of plot details have been revealed forThe Fantastic Four: First Steps, another major clue may have been discovered thanks to a couple of explorers....

Today,Michael Fassbenderis a well-known face in Hollywood, but the actor’s career began with a warehouse job, two auditions, and a long delay. Fassbender is best recognized as Magneto fromtheX-Menmovie series, but he has starred in numerous acclaimed movies, including300(2006),Inglourious Basterds(2009),Prometheus(2012), and12 Years a Slave(2013). Although he first started his career in 2001,it took five years for him to earn his theatrical role in300. In an interview withEsquire, Fassbender explained exactly how he got his first major auditions, and coincidentally, both happened to be World War II projects....

Try out an early slice of the RPG from formerShin Megami Tenseidevs Monarkis rolling out a demo ahead of its launch date. NIS America announced a demo forMonarktoday, which will let you play an early piece of it and carry progress over into the full game. The demo is currently available on thePlayStation Store, for both PS4 and PS5, and Nintendo Switch. Thereisn’t a demo on Steamas of this writing though, despite the game launching on PC alongside those consoles....

Mufasa: The Lion Kinghas passed a major box office milestone, cementing it as a 2024 hit. The movie is a photorealistic CG-animated prequel to 2019’sThe Lion King. It follows the future king Mufasa (Aaron Pierre) and the formation of the rivalry between him and his adopted brother Taka (Kelvin Harrison Jr.), later known as Scar. Although the original movie opened with $191.8 million and grossed more than $1 billion, theMufasaopening weekendcame in well below expectations at the domestic box office with just $35....

Summary I didn’t expect to have a flashback to a classicSmallvillemoment, but a newSupermancover suddenly brought it flooding back. The next story in the Superman Superstars initiative is about to bring the Man of Steel face-to-face with thetruth of the Phantom Zone, and a new cover will be familiar to fans of the superhero drama series. I’ve been eagerly awaiting thenext storyline inAction Comics. The series is going weekly and Mark Waid and Clayton Henry are teaming up for a storyline that sees Superman grapple with major events within the ethereal prison, the Phantom Zone....