Nostalgia can often be a double-edged sword for long-running franchises, butIndiana Jones and the Great Circleprovides a perfect example of how it can be wielded effectively. The most recent entry in theIndiana Jonesfranchise was the subject of much hype and ballyhoo during its three years in development, and now that the finished product is in players' hands, people have been largely pleased with it.The mass appeal of the game is certainly due in no small part to the recognizable name and image of Dr....

During the Sukhothai chapter ofIndiana Jones and the Great Circle, you may encounter an optional Mystery/puzzle by the title of “Counting Letters.” Like manymysteries inThe Great Circle, this one involves finding a locked container, and following a series of clues to discover a way to open it. Unlike many other side quests inThe Great Circle, however, this one doesn’t require you to bring any prior knowledge to the table: the clues and the tools you need to solve it are all right in front of you, as long as you know how to apply them....

Bee and PuppyCatclosed out season 2 in September 2022, and since then, fans have been patiently waiting for news about season 3. Originallystarting out as an animated series on YouTube,Bee and PuppyCatfirst released in 2014, with the rest of its 9 episodes coming out on the online video platform over the next two years. This odd rollout was buoyed by the fact thatthe show’s creator, Natasha Allegri, had previously worked onAdventure Time....

As the hero of theStar Warssequel trilogy, it’s exciting to think aboutRey Skywalker’s life before that time, especially now thatThe Mandalorianera is exploring the years between the original and sequel trilogies in more depth. Rey is quite young during the events of the sequel trilogy, but she undergoes a massive amount of both change and growth over the course of those three movies. By the end, her wisdom certainly surpasses her years....

At long last,Bocchi the Rock!has finally been greenlit for a second season.Bocchi the Rock!was one of the best anime to come out in 2022 thanks to its gorgeous animation and Bocchi’s relatability, yet despite how quickly it rose in popularity, the most that came of that was a compilation film duology, something that would be disappointing for anyone looking for a proper continuation of the story. Bocchi the Rock!’s lack of a second seasonhas been a sore spot with fans for years, but fortunately, that’s finally changed....

An already-announced show will reportedly be the long-awaited prequel toKilling Eve. The original series, which ran for four seasons from 2018 through 2022 and was created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge based on the Luke Jennings novelCodename Villanelle, followed the complicated relationship between British intelligence investigator Eve Polastri (Sandra Oh), and the assassin Villanelle (Jodie Comer). While theKilling Eveseason 4 endingwas conclusive, a spin-off was announced to be in development in 2021, with a 2022 update clarifying that it was to be a prequel to the Emmy-winning series....

Peanuts’Charlie Brown may have girl trouble, but he does not have a shortage of girls who have a crush on him. Specifically, one of his friends has heart eyes for good old Charlie Brown: Peppermint Patty. While Peppermint Patty may have some competition for Charlie Brown’s affection from her best friend Marcie, she has had countless storylines about her feelings for the round-headed kid. As much asPeppermint Patty likes her pal Chuckand tries to see what he thinks of her, she hesitates to ever share her true feelings for him....

Comic book fans are always trying to pinpoint what exactly separatesMarvel Comicsand its perennial rivalDC Comics, and I think the difference was summed up in a freshly released issue ofThe Amazing Spider-Man,in which Spidey realizes even the world’s greatest heroes will someday be forgotten by history, a philosophy that stands in stark contrast to DC lore. The Amazing Spider-Man#65 – written by Joe Kelly, with art by CAFU – contains this existential aside from Peter Parker, and it struck me as relevant to what makesMarvel Comics different from DC....

Moana 2co-director David Derrick Jr. explains how the sequel’s ending with the new wayfinders could shape future installments.Moana 2was released in November 2024 as the sequel to Disney’s 2016 hit starring Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson. Directed by Derrick Jr. alongside Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller, the movie became a box office success, grossing over $1 billion worldwide. Theending ofMoana 2, which saw the titular character become a demigod and unite wayfinders from neighboring islands, opened the door for future sequels and spinoffs....

Tatsuki Fujimoto’s one-shot mangaLook Backis arguably his best work to date, which is wildly impressive given the mainstream and critical success of his other series,Chainsaw Man. Known for his trademark unpredictability and weirdness within his writing, those unfamiliar with Fujimoto’s works are often surprised to find just how deeply personal and powerful his stories are.Look Backis all that and more. Reading the one-shot for the first time, watching Fujino and Kyomoto along their journeys as aspiring artists,I immediately resonated with them....

Paris Has Fallenrecreates the explosive action of theHas Fallenfranchise for the small screen, and the spinoff is returning for a second season. Taking a page from the aforementioned movies starring Gerard Butler,Paris Has Fallencenters on two agents, one French and the other British, who must work together after a serious attack is made on the French Defense Minister’s life. Their attempts to thwart the high-profile terrorist event lead them to uncover a much larger conspiracy that could destroy the French capital....

Peanutsoffers readers a treasure trove of storylines, but none showed Snoopy as vulnerable as he was in the weeks-long storyline of his doghouse being burned down. A reason for the fire was never given, although Lucy has her theories, leaving readers guessing what could have happened. Nevertheless, Snoopy was distraught over the loss of his house and all its many valuable belongings. Snoopy’s house burning down was actually not the first time that Snoopy’s house was destroyed....

The huge popularity ofStardew Valleyhas made it a significant part of gaming history, sparking conversations about what might come next. Eric Barone, known as ConcernedApe, is currently working on a new game calledHaunted Chocolatier, but the idea of a sequel,Stardew Valley 2, is still a tempting idea. The main question isn’t whether the sequel would be successful, but what pros and cons it would have compared toHaunted Chocolatier. A follow-up game could build on what made the first game popular, like farming, social interactions, and exploration....