Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow is officially filming, and DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has shared a first-look image.

Now nearly one year on from last year’s David Corenswet-led DCU reboot, comic book fans are waiting on the edge of their seats for any amount of information to comb through. Luckily, a new post from the new movie’s director and writer gave them just that.

The image Gunn posted to social media features four key items to hone in on: What appears to be a new logo, a mid-game chessboard, an inmate ID badge, and a peculiar bag of chips. The Ruffles are probably nothing to be too concerned about, but everything else might provide a clue for what’s in store for Clark Kent, Lex Luthor, and everyone else in the story of Man of Tomorrow.

From the set of #ManofTomorrow. Shooting now. pic.twitter.com/9WvpBPTmMm

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) April 20, 2026

That metallic logo is what’s really drawing the attention of fans online, as it features what appears to be the Superman symbol placed on top of the same kind of nodes found on many incarnations of DC villain Brainiac. Lars Eidinger was cast as the all-knowing, world-conquering Superman enemy back in December 2025 so, while it’s not a surprise to see more hints of his presence showing up now, it makes sense why the nod has fans excited.

Next up is that chessboard. Comic book readers were quick to notice that the board game may actually share a link to the ID badge, as some previous stories feature moments where Superman visits Lex in prison for some friendly competition. Meanwhile, the text on the top of the badge suggests Lex has successfully moved to his new home at Van Kull Department of Corrections after previously serving time at Belle Reve.

In typical Gunn fashion, the items from today’s Man of Tomorrow image could mean everything – or they could mean nothing. What we do know for certain, though, is that the Superman sequel is shooting now.

Man of Tomorrow will fly into the DC universe July 9, 2027. Before that is Supergirl, which is set to deliver a proper introduction for Milly Alcock’s Kara Zor-El June 26, 2026. For more, you can read up on other casting additions, including Andre Royo in a mystery role and Adria Arjona as Maxima. You can also read up on why we think Brainiac makes perfect sense as the villain of Man of Tomorrow.

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The Star Trek franchise is at a moment of uncertainty: For the first time since 2017, there is no Trek in active production; the future of current Trek TV overlord Alex Kurtzman as the steward of the franchise is unclear as his contract with CBS Studios and Paramount nears completion; and Skydance Media has merged with Paramount, putting the fate of Gene Roddenberry's storied franchise in the hands of new corporate owners. And this all comes at time when the newest (and recently cancelled) Trek show, Starfleet Academy, was on the receiving end of fan hate that Trek actor/director Jonathan Frakes recently told me was "dimensionally more painful" today than in his Star Trek: The Next Generation years.

Well, Frakes has never been one to not say what's on his mind, and now in an interview with Trek Movie's All Access Star Trek podcast, he's addressed the topic of "trolls" once again... as well as his optimistic view that Star Trek will return.

"I think, sadly, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of our incredible franchise, it seemed very unfortunate that they’ve chosen this moment to not have any new Trek in production," Frakes said while promoting the upcoming PanCAN Purple Stride walk as part of the Trek Against Pancreatic Cancer team.

"It seems like a very unfortunate irony. I’m sure that Trek will resurface, it always has, and it always will. And the power that Roddenberry invested in it seems to have made it through six decades," he added.

Regarding the recent cancellation of Starfleet Academy, which Frakes directed an episode of in Season 1 -- and which has one more season that's already been shot and will still be released -- the Trek legend acknowledged that he didn't know exactly what the thinking was behind the decision at the studio or corporate level.

"Perhaps it’s the changing of the guard at Paramount+ and CBS [Studios]," he said. "Perhaps it’s indecision. Perhaps it’s the amount of money it costs to make how beautiful the show is..." Indeed, modern Star Trek has maintained a cinematic look that has been very expensive to produce (even if exact budget numbers have not been made public for the Kurtzman-era shows).

During the interview, he also addressed the suggestion that some of the critics of Strange New Worlds didn't seem to even watch the show.

"Yeah, isn’t that unfortunate?" Frakes responded. "And that’s how Kurtzman felt. I got a call from Alex and Noga [Landau], who was his co-showrunner on Starfleet Academy. They were calling people to let them know that the show was kind of 'on ice,' I think was the phrase they used. And it was what you just said [critiques coming from people who hadn’t watched the show], they couldn’t not mention as a factor, the trolls."

So while early talk of a new movie is going on within Paramount/Skydance, we at least still have Season 2 of Starfleet Academy to look forward to, as well as the final two seasons of Strange New Worlds, which have also already been shot. And beyond that, well... Riker once said he planned to live forever. Don't be surprised if Star Trek does the same.

Talk to Scott Collura @scottcollura.bsky.social, or listen to his Star Trek podcast, Transporter Room 3. Or do both!

Marvel Studios will return for San Diego Comic-Con 2026.

According to The Wrap, Marvel will once again host its SDCC panel in the convention center’s Hall H. The presentation’s focus is expected to be on Avengers: Doomsday, which revealed its newest trailer at CinemaCon last week but has yet to be released online.

The Wrap said Marvel Studios will be the big end of day panel in Hall H on Saturday, July 25.

After making a huge splash at SDCC 2024 with the announcement that Robert Downey Jr. would return to the MCU but as Doctor Doom, Marvel skipped last year’s convention due to filming Doomsday.

But this year, the company will reportedly “also have a large presence on the show floor in San Diego, while TheWrap understands that Marvel Studios will also have a presence in Anaheim come D23 in August.”

Although unconfirmed, Marvel Studios boss Kevn Feige almost always hosts a Hall H panel that’s chock full of big announcements and attended by multiple cast members from one or more of Marvel’s upcoming film and TV projects.

Considering the huge cast of Avengers: Doomsday, it seems a given that Marvel’s Hall H presentation will be the absolute must-see panel at this year’s show. It also stands to reason that casting for Avengers: Secret Wars will be revealed at SDCC.

For more Avengers: Doomsday coverage, read up on one vexing issue about the new Doomsday trailer, learn how the Avengers: Endgame theatrical re-release teases Doomsday, and find out what Kevin Feige’s thinking about casting Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom.

Avengers: Doomsday opens in theaters December 18, 2026.

If you're seeking chart-topping gaming performance, then Alienware's biggest and most powerful prebuilt desktop computer should be high on your list. For this week, the Alienware Area-51 AMD Ryzen 9850X3D Edition RTX 5090 gaming PC has dropped in price to $4,849.99, a savings of $800. This is better than buying an RTX 5090 graphics card by itself, which you won't be able to find for less than $3,700.

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It's not every day that you need to shop for formal wear, but when it's time, you will likely see incredibly high prices that are a bit hard to swallow. It's getting to be both wedding and spring cleaning season, so if you need a new fit, Men's Wearhouse is a good site to browse. Dress shirts, pants, and suits, especially, are quite expensive in 2026, but thankfully, you can find some great deals right now at retailers like Men's Wearhouse, including 20% off select pairs of items, $129.99 suits, and much more. Check out our picks for the best Men's Wearhouse deals right now, and prepare to be the best dressed this Spring.

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One of the best deals you can get from Men's Wearhouse right now is the 20% bundle. When you purchase two of the same category of item, you can instantly save 20% off. This applies to select dress shirts, button-up shirts, polos, casual pants, jeans, and dress pants. There are some great brands included in this promotion, including Joseph Abboud, Kenneth Cole, Calvin Klein, and more.

If you're already shopping for one new pair of pants, grabbing a second and saving 20% is pretty nice. You can instantly have options for even more outfits, plus save a little cash, too.

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Springtime is here, and casual wear is essential for social events and casual weekend get-togethers. There are some solid discounts on casual shirts and polos available, with some dropping as low as $19.99. Now is a great time to pick up a new shirt or two and freshen up the wardrobe before we head into May. Plus, there's also some great discounts on winter casual clothing.

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In need of a suit in a hurry, but don't want to spend hundreds of dollars? The $129.99 suit deal is a steal for what you get. These two-piece suits come in a variety of colors, including black, tan, brown, grey, blue, and more. If you have a wedding upcoming or a formal event demanding some professional attire, it's hard to beat this deal.

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Dress shoes can sneakily be quite expensive, depending on the style, brand, and material. Thankfully, instead of spending hundreds of dollars on a pair, you can score a pair for $59.99 right now. Men's Wearhouse has a variety of brown and black options available, so look no further to take home a solid pair of new shoes for your next formal occasion.

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Lastly, dress shirts are an essential piece of any business casual or formal oufit. In my experience, you can never have too many, as dry cleaning can get expensive fast. I've found some solid options available here for $24.99, so you can pick up a few dress shirts for even less than the price of one shirt, depending on the brand. There are solid and patterned shirts available in white, blue, purple, and more.

Noah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium.

Crusader Kings 3 is getting a new core expansion, By God Alone, and it's going to add playable popes to the Paradox strategy game alongside other new gameplay mechanics to let players influence the church.

"For the first time in the Crusader Kings franchise, we're also introducing playable theocracies, allowing you to rise to the power of the Pope himself," said Mikael Andersson, lead designer on the expansion. "By God Alone extends your options of how to engage with your Christian faith and the church behind it. It gives you more strategic options for how to deal with this institution, as well as dealing with other rulers of the same faith as you."

By God Alone will arrive in Q3 of this year as a paid expansion, so you've plenty of time to figure out how to wield the word of god to your strategic advantage.

"In this core expansion, we're fleshing out the Christian church to make the institution itself feel like a living entity," Andersson said during a video reveal for the expansion. "We're revising the way the church collects taxes to make it more obvious how taxation from temple holdings are being collected and allow the player to direct it to some extent. During the time span of Crusader Kings 3, the Christian faith went through a lot of upheaval. To represent this, we're introducing rites, local variations of practice that the player can interact with."

The reveal video also talked about another core expansion, Silk & Silver, which will allow players to live that Middle Ages merchant life, establishing trade routes and undercutting their business rivals. There's also a free update dropping today, which adds "age-related ailments" for older characters and a new system for personal character-bound Stories within the game.

Crusader Kings 3 is a strategy game where you play through whole dynasties with plenty of drama, marriages, and feuds. Both expansions will add yet more depth to an already rich set of mechanics in the game that IGN's review called "a new king of historical strategy" when it was released in 2022.

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April 2026 is turning out to be a mega month in the Pokémon Trading Card Game calendar. Players will be able to get their hands on two new releases from the Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes expansion when they drop on April 24, 2026. Whether you prefer volume pack opening, or love collecting rare promos, there’s something for everyone with these two new products.

The first release is a brand new Ascended Heroes Booster Bundle. If you’ve been struggling to get your hands on Pokémon’s recent Trading Card Game set, this could be your lucky day!

Despite the rising prices of graphics cards and DDR5 RAM, there are still good deals to be found on prebuilt gaming PCs. B&H Photo is offering one such excellent deal this week. The CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme Liquid gaming PC, featuring a GeForce RTX 5070 GPU, is on sale for just $1399 with free shipping after a $300 off instant discount. This is a well-equipped prebuilt that pairs the GPU with an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and a generous amount of RAM and storage.

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There have been a lot of different Switch 2 accessories released since the console itself launched last year. You've got controllers, headsets, and even a special type of MicroSD card that serves a specific and useful purpose. But as we approach the first anniversary of the Switch 2, we're finally starting to see more of the good stuff. I'm talking about the type of accessories nobody actually needs, but definitely wants as an upgrade to their gameplay experience.

One such accessory that has been making the rounds online is the Piranha Plant-themed Switch 2 dock. It's the rare instance of a piece of technology being both fully functional and looking incredible. We know from last year's Hori Piranha Plant Switch 2 camera that this can't always be expected of this type of hardware.

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The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X is currently the best Windows gaming handheld PC on the market. It's powerful enough to run even the latest AAA Steam games thanks to the updated AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor. The Xbox interface is also intuitive and easy to use. All the miniaturization comes at a cost, and the Xbox Ally X sells for $1,000 with no price drop in sight. Fortunately, there is a simple way to get one for a significantly lower price, and that's by getting an open box unit.

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Apple has announced that CEO Tim Cook is stepping down.

The tech giant revealed the leadership shakeup today, plotting a course for Cook to leave his position after 15 years in the role. Senior vice president of hardware engineering John Ternus will take over as CEO September 1, 2026.

Cook will continue to lead Apple through the summer to ensure a smooth transition process following the decision, which was unanimously approved by the company’s board of directors. He will then become executive chairman of its board of directors.

"It has been the greatest privilege of my life to be the CEO of Apple and to have been trusted to lead such an extraordinary company,” Cook said in a statement. “I love Apple with all of my being, and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with a team of such ingenious, innovative, creative, and deeply caring people who have been unwavering in their dedication to enriching the lives of our customers and creating the best products and services in the world."

He continued: "John Ternus has the mind of an engineer, the soul of an innovator, and the heart to lead with integrity and with honor. He is a visionary whose contributions to Apple over 25 years are already too numerous to count, and he is without question the right person to lead Apple into the future. I could not be more confident in his abilities and his character, and I look forward to working closely with him on this transition and in my new role as executive chairman."

Cook first joined Apple in 1998 and has helped bring products like Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Watch, and more to market in the years since. While also serving as the face of the iPhone company, it has grown by more than 100,000 employees and added to its installed base by more than 2.5 billion devices.

Ternus’ career path at Apple follows a similar trajectory, as he joined in 2001 before assuming his position as vice president of hardware engineering in 2013. The company says he was instrumental in products like the iPad and AirPods, while also helping to make the Mac what it is today. Most recently, his work at Apple saw him aiding with the launch of the iPhone 17 line, as well as the iPhone Air.

"I am profoundly grateful for this opportunity to carry Apple’s mission forward," Ternus said. "Having spent almost my entire career at Apple, I have been lucky to have worked under Steve Jobs and to have had Tim Cook as my mentor. It has been a privilege to help shape the products and experiences that have changed so much of how we interact with the world and with one another. I am filled with optimism about what we can achieve in the years to come, and I am so happy to know that the most talented people on earth are here at Apple, determined to be part of something bigger than any one of us. I am humbled to step into this role, and I promise to lead with the values and vision that have come to define this special place for half a century."

As the transition begins, non-executive chairman Arthur Levinson is also set to undergo a change. When Cook takes over as executive chairman of the board of directors, Levinson will become lead independent director. Cook said he would like to thank Levinson for the last 15 years of his work, adding that he looks "forward to working with him in my new role."

Cook signed off with a more personal letter shared on the Apple website. In it, he thanks the tech community for their support since he took over as CEO in 2011 while reassuring them that Ternus is "the perfect person for the job."

"John cares so much about who we are at Apple, what we do at Apple, who we reach at Apple, and he has the heart and character to lead with extraordinary integrity," Cook said. "I am so proud to call him Apple’s next CEO. This company will reach such incredible heights under his leadership, and you will feel his impact in every bit of delight and discovery that grows out of the products and services to come. I can’t wait for you to get to know him like I do."

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Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).

Prime Video Mass Effect TV series co-showrunner, Daniel Casey, has stepped in to respond to a report that suggested the upcoming adaptation had recently undergone rewrites to be “more appealing to non-gamers.”

Fans of the BioWare video game franchise expressed concern after a The Ankler report said that Amazon MGM Studios head of global TV, Peter Friedlander, had requested the show cater more to a new audience earlier this month. While it also came with the news that the show was “on the verge of a series order,” most of those familiar with the series were more afraid about what such a claim could mean for the future of Mass Effect.

Now, as spotted by @WeAreMassEffect on X/Twitter, the project’s co-showrunner has taken to Bluesky to clear the air. Casey stops short of going into too much detail, but he, at least, hasn’t heard anything about writing for "non-gamers."

“So, I can’t talk about the specifics of what I’m writing (I’ve signed NDAs, etc) — but for whatever it’s worth, that article by the Ankler caught me off guard just as much as you,” Casey said. “I don’t know where that ‘non-gaming audiences’ quote came from or who said it, but at no point has that been said to me.”

Prime Video hasn’t said much about Mass Effect yet. The project officially entered development in 2024, with filming later set to begin in late 2026. In November of last year, Mass Effect boss Mike Gamble shared that BioWare has been working closely with Amazon, with plans to tell a story set after the events of the main trilogy.

"The writers room is going strong, and we’ve got a lot figured out about how it fits within the Mass Effect canon, and where it sits in respect to the new game,” he said at the time. "The show will explore a brand-new story within the universe’s timeline, and will be set after the original trilogy. It won’t be a retread of Commander Shepard’s story – because after all … that’s YOUR story, isn’t it?"

It will be some time before the Prime Video Mass Effect show truly takes shape. Until then, you can read up on an alleged casting leak from last September. You can also check out everything you need to know about the mysterious next entry in the classic sci-fi video game series.

Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).

It takes more than a single speaker to reproduce an entire soundstage. That's where Sonos' Era 100 smart speaker comes in. This versatile bookshelf speaker works seamlessly with other Sonos speakers (including itself) to fill out any audio gaps in your room. As part of the Sonos Earth Day Sale that runs through March 24, you can save 40% off a certified refurbished unit, which is normally listed at $219 brand new, for just $134 with free shipping.

Note that Sonos refurbished products go through rigorous testing and look and work as if they were brand new. They come with all accessories, manuals, and documentation and are reshipped in "pristine" packaging. Most importantly, Sonos includes the same 1-year warranty as buying a retail product.

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We now have our hands on the Nintendo Switch 2, a new console from one of the biggest names in gaming. Alas, a new console is only as valuable as the library of games you can build on it.

Thankfully, Nintendo hasn't been shy about planned releases over the next year, which include a mix of Switch 2 exclusives, third-party releases, and the benefit of backward compatibility with any games still launching on the original Switch. Without further ado, here are all of the new Switch 2 games we can look forward to in 2026.

All Upcoming Switch 2 Games With Release Dates

Outbound (April 23, 2026)

Outbound is a new cozy game that will be released simultaneously on Switch 2 and PC. The game hands you a camper van and an open world to explore with it, all while supporting up to four players in co-op. There’s also pets, and a whole lot of customization you can learn more about in our hands-on preview.
Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth (April 27, 2026)

Inspired by the Moomin stories created by Tove Jansson, this game has you join Moomintroll on a winter journey filled with puzzles and new friends.

MotoGP 26 (April 29, 2026)

For folks who want a little more realism in their racing sim than say Mario Kart World or Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, MotoGP’s got you covered. This year’s release will support full cross-play for playing with friends and introduces new ‘Rider Based Handling’ physics.

Mixtape (May 7, 2026)

The developers at Beethoven & Dinosaur are releasing a new music-inspired game about three friends enjoying their last night together in the 90’s. We got the chance to preview the narrative game about a year ago, saying it’s “a vibes game through-and-through, and Mixtape's vibes are impeccable.”

Call of the Elder Gods (May 12, 2026)

A sequel to 2020’s Call of the Sea, which we called “an excellent, poignant adventure” in our 9/10 review. Developer Out of the Blue has been marketing the new game as “a Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure,” and I think that sounds pretty darn enticing.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (May 12, 2026)

Set between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade, this MachineGames adventure game places Indy on a quest for the secret of the Great Circle. Travel the world, from the Great Pyramids to sunken temples, infiltrate historic areas, and beat up baddies during your daring escapes. We had a lot of love for this one when it originally launched on consoles and PC, calling it “far and away the best Indy story this century” in our 9/10 review.

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book (May 21, 2026)*

The most recent first-party Nintendo game to get a firm release date, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book will be releasing exclusively on the Switch 2 this May. It’s the first Yoshi game since Yoshi’s Crafted World in 2019, and gameplay shown during its initial reveal hinted at some familiar mechanics. Before we get our hands on that, however, we’ll be seeing Yoshi voiced by Donald Glover in the Super Mario Galaxy movie.

Bubsy 4D (May 22, 2026)

We’re getting our first 3D Bubsy game in almost 30 years. Well, 4D. The platformer introduces some new moves to the usual roster, and will feature a spread of levels across three planets, which you can learn more about in our preview. The game will also immediately support online leaderboards for speedrunning.

007 First Light (May 27, 2026)

Yet another massive multi-platform release, IO Interactive's take on James Bond is launching on Switch 2 alongside PC, PS5, and Xbox in late May. The game lets you play out Bond's initial recruitment and rise in the MI6 ranks, featuring Patrick Gibson as the titular spy and Lenny Kravitz as the villain Bawma.

Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen (May 28, 2026)

The latest game based on the children’s hit Bluey is making its way to Switch 2 this May. The game originally released on iOS this past December, and is pitched as an adventure game where you help the Heeler family retrieve Bluey’s Gold Pen from inside her drawings.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (June 3, 2026)

The second part of the Final Fantasy VII revamp is coming to Switch 2 consoles this summer. After escaping the city of Midgar, Cloud and co. must traverse across a massive beautiful world in pursuit of Sephiroth. IGN’s 9/10 review describes the game as “both a best-in-class action-RPG full of exciting challenge and depth, and as an awe-inspiring recreation of a world that has meant so much to so many for so long.”

Besides the graphics update, Rebirth introduces a new affinity system with allies and, yes, a ridiculous amount of side quests and mini-games.

Denshattack! (June 17, 2026)

Instead of trying to explain this one myself, I’m simply going to borrow from my colleague Rebekah Valentine’s interview with the developer: “Denshattack! Is Tony Hawk With Japanese Trains, for Train-Lovers, by Train-Lovers.” Yes, it’s awesome.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millenium Tales (June 18, 2026)

The Adventures of Elliot is a new HD-2D RPG from the creators of Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default. While exploring ruins near his hometown, Elliot discovers an artifact that lets him traverse space and time. From there, you must travel across four ages, each with unique citizens and scenery, to try and save your home.

Unstoppable is the latest entry in the Renegade Game Studios' lineup of Solo Hero Series titles, which focus on creating mechanically diverse single-player games. Created by the award-winning John D. Clair (of Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game and Mystic Vale fame, among others), Unstoppable is described as a "roguelike, momentum deck-building game," which is a fancy way of saying it doesn't play like other deck-building games you may have experienced before. This game is all about upgrading your allies, abilities, and becoming... well, unstoppable, before succumbing to a world-ending threat.

Released in 2025, it has quickly become a favorite among solo board game fans, with a standalone version inspired by the wildly popular Dungeon Crawler Carl book series coming later this year. So, is Unstoppable deserving of the hype, or is it just riding the momentum?

What's in the Box

Unstoppable manages to pack quite a bit into a relatively small box, as far as modern board games go. Inside, it includes nearly 300 cards of varying shapes and sizes (emphasis on shapes, as they are unlike anything I've ever handled), including four different heroes to play as, three unique bosses and their corresponding decks, as well as core cards, upgrade cards, and various threats originating from the universe's three fictional planets.

Additionally, it includes two reversible player mats, a couple sheets of cardboard damage counters and credits to punch out, as well as some wooden pieces to track health, armor, level, and available action points each turn. I was pleased to find labeled card dividers, which help organize and separate the various card types for easier setup and teardown.

Interestingly, more than 100 card sleeves are included. These aren't simply to protect your cards (especially since it's missing nearly 200 to sleeve the entire set), they are actually required to engage in the game's card upgrading mechanic. See, in Unstoppable, you'll actually be combining multiple cards during the game to create a single, unique card that changes with each run.

But, before you can hit the table for your first playthrough, you'll need locate, pair up, and sleeve more than 100 cards as outlined in the rulebook. While this step can be a bit tedious, it does allow you to get a look at many of the abilities and enemies you'll be encountering. Thankfully, this is a one-time requirement, as future games will always start you off with these preassembled double-sided cards.

Rules and How It Plays

The goal of Unstoppable is simple – defeat the boss before running out of health or reaching the final space on the danger track, located on the boss mat.

It's worth noting that Unstoppable can be played either solo or as a cooperative game for two players, with the latter requiring players to combine forces to take down enemies and a higher-health boss together.

After the initial sleeving step, setting up the remainder of Unstoppable is pretty straightforward. You start by selecting one of four characters, each with three unique cards. These cards are combined with seven additional starting cards that are used by all four characters to make your initial deck of 10 cards.

Each character features unique cards from two of the game's four factions: Council, Junker, Silver, and Viren. As with most deck-building games, these factions all have synergies, like Silver cards activating special abilities if another Silver card is in play, or Junker cards incentivizing you to buy and attach upgrades to your cards. While I didn't feel any of the characters had a real distinct "identity" per se (since they only include three unique starting cards), the included factions help to nudge you in the right direction if you're not familiar with building synergistic decks.

Once you've chosen your character, you'll need to choose a boss to pit them against. Unstoppable includes three unique boss encounters, each with very different mechanics.

The first boss the rulebook recommends you play against is The Harbinger. This massive, tentacled horror features a deck of acolytes that inject themselves into your deck as you level up to accelerate the difficulty. However, defeating these acolytes are the only way to deal damage to The Harbinger since you can't deal damage directly, so you'll quickly develop a love-hate relationship with these cards.

The Triumvirate is a shady crime syndicate that operates across the three planets of Ceres II, Virenos, and Mithras. Unlike The Harbinger, you can attack the Triumvirate directly. But, instead of fighting a single, large boss, you'll need to take out at least two of the syndicate's smaller operations before you can bring down the "main" boss and secure victory. Each operation has its own health pool and unique positive effect that triggers upon defeat, allowing you to choose the order in which you fight each one based on the current board scenario.

Duomo's Menace is the third and final boss in the core box, although I found it to be the easiest overall. This is by far the most unique of the three, as it functions like a sort of "choose your own adventure" book with its deck of 22 numbered cards. Each card requires you to make a decision, which generally boils down to dealing a specific amount of damage or paying a varying amount of credits. Depending on how you resolve the situation, you'll be presented with a potential reward for your efforts and be instructed to find and flip over another card from the deck featuring new instructions. Your outcomes will eventually lead to a boss of sorts, posing a distinct challenge that will surely test your deck's full capabilities. If you manage to defeat the boss, you'll get one of multiple different endings and be crowned the winner.

The last part of the initial setup includes putting together the threat deck (this is dictated by which boss you're facing), placing the core cards in six face-up piles based on their level, and flipping over six upgrades to feature in the shop. Now you're ready to begin.

Unstoppable is unlike any deck-building card game I've ever played.

Each turn in Unstoppable is broken down into five unique phases: the Upkeep phase, Draft phase, Main phase, Threat phase, and Cleanup phase. You'll take as many turns as needed before you either defeat the scenario boss or are overcome by one of the game's loss conditions. But, with each turn, the marker inches closer to the end of the danger track, creating a constant sense of tension and urgency.

Unstoppable is unlike any deck-building card game I've ever played for a multitude of reasons, but by far the most unorthodox difference is that there's no card draw. What's that you say? No drawing cards in a deck-building game? How does that even work? With a few hard lessons, that's how.

I should clarify, each round includes a drafting phase, during which you select a card from one of the six piles based on your level, and pairing it with one of the face-down threat cards to create a new, double-sided card that's added to your hand. So, there is some form of card draw, but it's not reliable if you're looking to execute specific synergies.

In order to cycle the cards in your preconstructed deck back into your hand, you must first defeat the threat on the opposite side using what's available in your hand. This is where the double-sided nature of the sleeved cards comes into play, and what really makes Unstoppable a unique beast. The core side of each card features something to help you deal with the enemies in play, while the threat side features an assortment of different enemies that you'll eventually face. With the starter cards, these are very predictable, low-danger enemies for the most part. But, as you complete each round and add a new card to your deck, the threats on the backside become a mystery that won't rear its ugly head until later.

There are two main types of core cards in Unstoppable: Ally cards and Tactic cards. Like most deck-building games, each card has a cost to play from your hand. Here, that cost is Action Points, and you start each turn with three. Ally cards are played to your board and can activate unique abilities each turn, whether that's dealing damage, healing you, or providing armor, just to name a few. Tactic cards, on the other hand, are single-use abilities that generally make a big splash when played, but are discarded at the end of the turn. While un-upgraded allies may not swing the game as much as a good Tactic ability, they provide consistent benefits across multiple turns, making them essential to invest in early.

One of the core concepts in Unstoppable is enhancing your cards (and hero, indirectly) by purchasing upgrades from the shop. As previously mentioned, this is done by physically adding another card to the sleeve, in between the core card and threat. Upgrade cards feature a unique shape with an ability on either an upper or lower tab, allowing you to add a total of two upgrades to a single card without the effects overlapping. These abilities range from increasing damage output, gaining armor, reducing the cost to play your cards, and more. But, each upgrade features an effect on the back, too, which adds an entirely new layer to this game that you'll need to plan for.

Because the cards in Unstoppable are double-sided, upgrades apply to both the core side and the threat side. Typically the better the effect you gain, the more powerful the enemy becomes, too. This poses an interesting challenge that you'll grapple with throughout each run. Do you take the strong upgrade now to deal with the enemies on the board, knowing you'll have an even bigger threat to worry about next round, or do you mitigate what you can and sacrifice a bit of health? These juicy decisions are where Unstoppable really shines.

Remember how I mentioned the threats on the backside of the starting cards weren't very dangerous? Well, that's true for the first few rounds, but they start to scale in power as the danger track advances, and can very quickly pose a serious threat if you're not managing your resources well. Thankfully, there are multiple ways to remove cards from your deck permanently in Unstoppable. Deck-building conoisseurs know that culling your deck is an important strategy already, as it allows you to reach your best cards and combos more quickly. But, in Unstoppable it's doubly important because it also allows you to remove a serious threat that may have gotten out of hand.

One way to stay ahead of the numerous threats you'll face is by leveling up. This happens when you defeat all of the threats in your deck, and allows you to access higher-level core cards during subsequent draft phases. As you level up, the cards get significantly more powerful, allowing you to more effectively deal with threats. Some card abilities even allow you to "train" a bit, which temporarily increases the cards you can draft from, allowing you to nab some higher-level allies or abilities early.

But leveling up is a double-edged sword. The moment you level up, you must discard all allies and tactics in play, reduce your hand to three cards, then reshuffle your entire deck and create a new set of threats to deal with. This means you're extremely vulnerable the turn immediately following a level-up, as you're stuck with just the cards in your hand (which may be zero, depending on when you triggered the level-up sequence) to deal with the upcoming threats. Not to mention, you don't have any allies left on the board and have to play them again.

This is the only sequence of the game that feels like it goes against the idea of becoming this "unstoppable" hero, and the part that I enjoyed the least, surprisingly. Leveling up should feel awesome each time, but more often than not, I was left in a position where I was staring down a menacing group of enemies while having to make due with scraps.

Leveling up is a double-edged sword.

This game relies heavily on momentum, and once you fall behind, it's really difficult to make it up. As you play more, you'll understand it's not always ideal to play every card you can each turn. Contrary to most deck-building games, the concept of "mana efficiency," or using all of your available resources, doesn't really apply to Unstoppable, in large part due to the lack of true card draw.

Outside of the mechanics, the story and atmosphere didn't land for me. I'm a big fan of the neo-dystopian Cyberpunk aesthetic; from the neon-soaked streets to the seedy characters decked out in questionable implants and modifications, something about it just pulls me in.

At first glance, Unstoppable's aesthetic seemed like it was right up my alley, but after trying to immerse myself in its universe, everything just felt a bit generic. Cool artwork aside, most enemies failed to really stand out as more than just a punching bag with the occasional trait slapped on, like Taunt, which requires you to deal with them first, or Fast, which allows more than the standard three enemies to flood the battlefield during a given turn.

Even with a separate story booklet providing some background on the characters, enemies, factions, and planets, none of my playthroughs ever reached the thematic highs of some other deck-builders like Marvel Champions or Arkham Horror LCG.

Some of my more minor gripes have to do with the shapes of the different cards and overall fiddly-ness of the upgrade system. For the core cards and threat cards, I didn't really find them to be an issue, largely because they were sleeved and could be shuffled easily. But, the upgrade cards and unsleeved core cards are not very easy to shuffle as the cutouts and tabs always seemed to catch on one another – no matter how you rotate them – and I always felt like I was going to bend or damage the cards. This issue is compounded by the fact that you have to shuffle seven of these oddly-shaped decks before starting each game. And when you're all done playing, you have to go back through each one of your sleeved cards to check for and remove any upgrades before you can play again.

But there's just something so satisfying about discovering broken synergies and perusing the upgrade shop all while carefully planning out the perfect sequence of events as you try to work through the logic puzzle on the table each turn. Unstoppable's core gameplay loop is just too damn good, and one that I'll look forward to each time it hits my table.

Where to Buy Unstoppable

• Get it at Amazon
• Get it at Barnes and Noble
• Get it at Renegade Game Studios
• Get it at Walmart

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Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has suggested that Elon Musk might want to watch out for artificial intelligence taking his job after the Tesla boss proposed that Grand Theft Auto 6 could be generated by AI.

The gaming bigwig, who oversees major subsidiaries within Take-Two like 2K and Rockstar Games, shared his insight into the rapid advancements in technology during a conversation at Semafor World Economy 2026. It was a quick conversation that touched on a number of topics, but it was the issue of AI that probably received the most attention.

After saying he feels "people spend too much time talking about the 'woe is me' risk" related to the tech despite the fact that it “can be used for evil purposes," Zelnick brought up Musk and his relationship to AI, unprompted. While Zelnick is optimistic about how AI can be used as a tool for the average worker, he isn’t so sure the billionaire X/Twitter owner’s job is quite as safe.

"If AI were going to get rid of employment, the richest man on Earth, Elon Musk, knows a little something about AI, last time I checked," the Take-Two head said. "He has unlimited financial resources, and he has unlimited human resources, and he has, apparently, an unlimited number of ideas. He knows his way around AI.

"The man works 20 hours a day. If AI were going to take anyone’s job, wouldn’t it take his job? The richest guy on Earth, wouldn’t that be job number one for AI to take? Why is he so busy? By the way, why am I working harder than ever despite the fact that I’ve totally accepted AI into every part of my life?"

Zelnick’s comments follow an exchange that happened on Musk’s social media platform earlier this year, where he said, "yeah," in response to a post that said, "there is definitely a non-zero chance we get ‘generate your own GTA 6 in a few minutes’ before GTA 6." Rockstar’s latest Grand Theft Auto game, which has been in development for around six years and is poised to be one of the biggest video game launches ever, is currently set with a release date of November 19, 2026.

You won’t even have to ask. AI will figure what video game you’d like best.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 14, 2026

Zelnick previously offered a more indirect response to Musk in March, saying at the time that the idea AI could generate quality video games "laughable." He added at the time, "These tools may help you create assets, but that won’t help you create hits."

Zelnick’s thoughts on Musk and his relationship with AI came to an end with a joke about how the Tesla billionaire could be "a simulation." As the audience laughed, he said, "In fairness, if you were going to choose a person who were a simulation, he would be my number one choice."

GTA 6 is currently expected to launch later this year. While we wait, you can read about the fake Grand Theft Auto leaks that started gaining traction on social media late last year.

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Heated Rivalry show creator, writer, and director Jacob Tierney revealed new details for Season 2 of the queer hockey drama series, adapted from author Rachel Reid's Game Changers book series.

Tierney and Reid were on a panel over the weekend at BookCon in NYC, discussing everything from what fans can expect from the upcoming Heated Rivalry season to Reid's seventh Game Changers book in the works, titled Unrivaled, which continues to focus on the star hockey players, Shane Hollander (played by Hudson Williams in the series) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie) as they navigate the next stage in their relationship.

Tierney is deep into writing the script for Season 2, which has already been confirmed to focus on book 6, The Long Game – the sequel to Heated Rivalry (book 2).

On the panel, Tierney confirmed parts of Role Model (book 3) are going to be in Season 2, similarly to how the storyline of Game Changers (book 1) was in Season 1 – which was essential in really grounding the story of Shane and Ilya.

Role Model focuses on other fan-favorite characters, Troy Barrett and Harris Drover, with Tierney saying, "Troy's a really damaged guy, and he's quite damaged on the show. We're digging into that even harder."

In terms of what fans can expect to be different for this next season with Shane and Ilya, Tierney said that "the challenge of it from an adaptation point of view is you're in much more serious territory."

Tierney explained that even though the "danger" side with Shane and Ilya sneaking around hotel rooms to have sex is gone, "there's still lots of flirting and lots of sex" but "the long game is an emotionally sophisticated book that takes this couple seriously."

"What do you do after the rush of danger is gone? You have to live in a relationship, where you still aren't communicating properly," Tierney said.

Tierney previously hinted that The Long Game might be stretched over both Season 2 and Season 3 – the latter of which has not been greenlit, but GQ previously confirmed Williams and Storrie are signed on for three seasons. When asked if he can tease anything about that, Tierney responded, "No. I'll get into a lot of trouble," which was met with laughter from the audience.

Just days before BookCon, Tierney announced a new book based on annotated scripts on the making of Heated Rivalry with executive producer Brendan Brady titled I'll Believe in Anything, which releases on October 13, 2026 and will give a behind-the-scenes look at the first season.

Heated Rivalry Season 2 is expected to shoot this summer, with a spring 2027 release window on HBO Max. Reid's Unrivaled book has a release date of June 1, 2027. So for all the loons out there, get ready for a Heated Rivalry Summer back at the cottage.

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Moon Knight star Oscar Isaac has teased the possibility that his hooded hero could return as part of a Midnight Sons team-up movie.

In Marvel comics, Moon Knight is a frequent member of the supernatural superhero team, alongside other familiar faces such as Blade, Ghost Rider, Werewolf by Night and Elsa Bloodstone — all of which have previously appeared on TV or in Marvel movies in one form or another.

Fans have long speculated that Moon Knight will next appear in a Midnight Sons film, especially since there's been no firm word over a second season of the character's dedicated MCU TV series. The long-awaited arrival of Blade, set to be played by Mahershala Ali, has also kindled the expectation of a Midnight Sons movie happening some day — though the longer that wait goes on, the less seems certain.

Now, speaking via the Happy, Sad, Confused podcast, Isaac has confirmed that there was "interesting talk" about a Midnight Sons movie happening — even if it doesn't sound like a project that's currently in active development. Here's what the actor said:

"Yeah there was an interesting talk about Midnight Sons," Isaac revealed. "Tonally it's really important because we're playing with real stuff with that one. It's expressing something very real, challenging and difficult. I feel like if you're gonna go, you gotta take it seriously as well. Even though it's a crazy comic book, but that's what it's trying to do, it's doing both of those things."

Could talk of a Midnight Sons movie have begun back when Marvel was developing one of its previous attempts to launch Blade's production? We know that the studio has had various scripts in the works over recent years, and even got as far as buying costumes for a historical take on the character before plans "unraveled". Now, production appears to currently be on pause once again, as Marvel prioritizes the launch of Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars over the next couple of years, as well as an X-Men reboot.

Will Midnight Sons happen eventually? If Marvel ever gets around to making Blade, the film feels like a distinct possibility — and especially so if Ryan Gosling ever finally gets the nod to take on Ghost Rider.

"It'll be me on the back of the bike, holding onto him," Isaac joked about Disney's interest in Gosling as Ghost Rider. "Fire, cape... that's the poster."

Image credit: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images.

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Warning: This review contains full spoilers for Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord Episodes 5 and 6!

Anyone who's made it this far into Maul: Shadow Lord will know by now that the series is more an ensemble drama than one strictly about Maul's return to power in the criminal underworld. Sam Witwer's Maul may be at the center of this conflict, but the series places plenty of importance on characters like rogue Jedi Devon Izara (Gideon Adlon) and conflicted detective Brander Lawson (Wagner Moura). It's just as well Shadow Lord has paid so much attention to this ensemble cast, because they're able to shoulder the burden in Episodes 5 and 6 when Maul himself steps back into the shadows.

The main takeaway from this latest dual-episode batch is that things can turn bleak pretty quickly when the Empire gets involved. And I'm here for it. As solid as the series has been from the start, there's no denying that there's an added sense of urgency fueling the plot now that our protagonists are all scrambling to deal with the arrival of the Empire and their Inquisitors. No longer is this just a show about Maul grooming an apprentice and Lawson trying to bring an aspiring criminal kingpin to justice. Now, all three are in the crosshairs of something bigger and more terrible.

No character benefits more from this status quo upheaval than Lawson himself. His struggle is far more compelling now that his worst nightmare has come true and the Empire is gunning for him and his son (Charlie Bushnell). It's that much easier to connect with the character now. It's also nice seeing the series continue to allude to Lawson's complex, sordid past and troubled relationship with his estranged wife. He's gone from being a foil to Maul to becoming a compelling protagonist in his own right.

Devon also continues to grow and improve with each new batch of episodes. Even though she doesn't spend a lot of time interacting with Maul here, we get a sense of what the former Sith Lord sees in her. She has a certain recklessness and a darkness that rises to the forefront even as she makes a noble effort to protect the Lawsons from the Empire. She's rapidly developing into the show's most fascinating mystery. Where will she end up by the conclusion of the series? Will Maul have the apprentice he craves, or does fate hold something else in store for Devon?

Again, we get less of Maul in these two episodes, but that doesn't harm the series at all. If anything, it only makes his return in the climax of Episode 6 all the more satisfying, as he shows up just in time to help Devon fight off Marrok (A.J. LoCascio). And there are a handful of other memorable Maul moments here, most notably his graceful lightsaber training sequence.

Speaking of Marrok, it's interesting to see this character back in the spotlight following his live-action debut in Ahsoka Season 1. Marrok has actual dialogue this time around, though he doesn't necessarily show much in the way of personality yet. He's just a hardcore, devoted Jedi killer, like the rest of his brethren. It will be interesting to see how the series connects the dots with Marrok and explains how he goes from being a minion of Vader to being resurrected as part of the Thrawn conspiracy.

Also, as a sidenote, to whom do we think Marrok was talking in that final scene? He's ranked as First Brother, so that would only put the Grand Inquisitor and Vader himself above Marrok in the Inquisitorius pecking order. I certainly wouldn't mind seeing either character put in an appearance. Maybe there's even a way to contrive a duel between Vader and Maul at some point before the show is finished? Fingers crossed.

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