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As Akira heads back to the big screen, the anime masterpiece hasn't lost any impact almost 40 years later
Katsuhiro Otomo's 1988 anime film Akira remains a highly influential masterpiece, significantly impacting the perception of Japanese animation in the West and establishing key elements of the cyberpunk genre. Despite being set in a futuristic 2019, its themes of youth disaffection, destructive power, and unchecked military influence are still relevant today. The film's visual style and narrative complexity continue to impress, solidifying its legacy as a timeless work of art.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer: The Big Preview – Exclusive access with Lucasfilm and Fuse Games
Fuse Games, with veterans from Burnout and Need for Speed, is developing Star Wars: Galactic Racer, a modernized sci-fi racing game set across various Star Wars planets. Lucasfilm is involved in creating this experience, aiming to highlight the thrill of high-speed racing within the Star Wars universe, drawing inspiration from prequel trilogy podraces and original trilogy trench runs.
PRAGMATA Launches Today: Capcom’s Sci-Fi Adventure Hits Steam
Capcom's science fiction action-adventure game PRAGMATA has launched on PC via Steam. The game features a dual-protagonist system with Hugh and an android named Diana navigating a lunar facility overrun by a rogue AI. PRAGMATA explores themes of human-AI cooperation and isolation within a futuristic setting.
Telltale Brings Five-Chapter Sci-Fi Adventure 'The Expanse' To Switch
Telltale has released The Expanse: A Telltale Series Deluxe Edition on the Nintendo Switch. This five-chapter narrative adventure, developed with Deck Nine, is a prequel to the TV show and puts players in the role of Camina Drummer. The Deluxe Edition includes a bonus episode and is available for $29.99 USD.
After months of confusing marketing, the final Mandalorian and Grogu trailer still doesn't reveal what the Star…
A final trailer for the upcoming Star Wars film, The Mandalorian and Grogu, has been released, offering glimpses of action sequences and characters like Sigourney Weaver's Colonel Ward and Embo. While the trailer does not reveal concrete plot details, it emphasizes the father-son dynamic between Din Djarin and Grogu and hints at potential conflict with the Hutts. The film is set to premiere on May 22 and will feature approximately 49 minutes of full-frame IMAX footage.
First-Person Sci-Fi Puzzler Rivage Story Trailer Released
A new story trailer has been released for the first-person sci-fi puzzler Rivage, developed by Exnilo Studio and published by Raw Fury. Players control Miranda exploring the A.R.E.S. space station in the 25th century, interacting with the environment to uncover clues. The game is available to wishlist on Steam and has a demo.
Sci-Fi Survival Horror ‘Directive 8020’ Gets an “Everything You Need to Know in 60 Seconds” Trailer Ahead of
Supermassive Games has released a new trailer for its upcoming sci-fi survival horror game, Directive 8020, offering a quick overview of its gameplay and story ahead of its May 12, 2026 launch. The trailer highlights new survival mechanics, a branching narrative system with 'Turning Points', and the game's alien threat. Directive 8020 will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, with pre-orders including a free upgrade to the Digital Deluxe Edition.
PRAGMATA Devs Drop Cryptic One Week Tease for PlayStation
Capcom's PRAGMATA Twitter account has posted a cryptic message suggesting an announcement is coming within a week, specifically mentioning PlayStation. The sci-fi action-adventure game, first announced in 2020, has been in development limbo with a vague 2026 or later release window. This tease could indicate a gameplay reveal, a release date announcement, or platform-specific content for PlayStation.
The Expanse: A Telltale Series Launches on Nintendo Switch With Deluxe Edition
The Expanse: A Telltale Series, a narrative adventure prequel to the Amazon Prime Video show, is now available on Nintendo Switch as a Deluxe Edition. Developed by Telltale and Deck Nine, the game allows players to control Camina Drummer and make choices that shape the story, with the Deluxe Edition including a bonus chapter featuring Chrisjen Avasarala. The game is also available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
Causal Loop is coming to PC and Consoles on April 23rd
Developer Mirebound and publisher Headup announced that the narrative sci-fi puzzler Causal Loop will launch on April 23rd for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game features a unique 'echo' mechanic allowing players to record and interact with up to three past versions of themselves to solve puzzles in a fractured reality.
Forever Skies coming to Xbox Series this summer
The science-fiction survival game Forever Skies is set to launch for Xbox Series X this summer. Developed by Far, the game places players in a post-apocalyptic world where they must manage resources and explore a ruined Earth from a mobile airship base.
Causal Loop launches April 23 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
The narrative puzzle game Causal Loop, featuring mind-bending mechanics and a science-fiction story, is set to launch on April 23 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The game focuses on a story about...
6 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, HBO Max, Disney Plus, and more (April 17–April 19)
This weekend's streaming guide highlights new movies and shows available on Netflix, HBO Max, and Disney Plus from April 17-19. Highlights include the satirical horror HIM, the return of The Hunger Games saga on Hulu, the conclusion of the Halloween trilogy with Halloween Ends on Netflix, the season finale of The Pitt on HBO Max, the third season of Euphoria on HBO Max, and the Star Wars series Maul - Shadow Lord on Disney Plus.
Pragmata Gets New Cinematic Narrative Trailer
Capcom has released a new cinematic trailer for its upcoming science-fiction action-adventure game, Pragmata. The trailer introduces the character Eight and provides insight into the protagonist's objectives. Pragmata is set to launch worldwide on April 17 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
THE EXPANSE: A TELLTALE SERIES NOW AVAILABLE ON THE NINTENDO SWITCH
Telltale has released The Expanse: A Telltale Series Deluxe Edition on the Nintendo Switch, with the game also available on PC, PlayStation 4/5, and Xbox One/Series X|S. Developed in partnership with Deck Nine, this narrative-driven sci-fi adventure is set before the popular television series and features players as Camina Drummer making critical decisions that impact the Artemis crew's fate. The Deluxe Edition includes a bonus episode starring Shohreh Aghdashloo as Chrisjen Avasarala.
Steven Spielberg promises the Disclosure Day trailers don't spoil the movie, and that nothing from the third act…
Director Steven Spielberg has assured audiences that trailers for his upcoming film Disclosure Day will not spoil the movie's third act. The film, described as an extraterrestrial tale, stars Emily Blunt as a weather presenter who begins speaking an alien language and Josh O’Connor as a character who helps her investigate the phenomena. Spielberg emphasized his commitment to protecting the film's climax from marketing materials.
We Were Here Tomorrow Preview – Walkie-talkie co-op of the future
We Were Here Tomorrow shifts the series to a retro science-fiction setting, introducing proximity chat alongside the traditional walkie-talkies and giving each player unique tools. The demo showcases new co-op mechanics and puzzles within Norcek Industries, which is facing an energy crisis. The game retains its communication-based puzzle-solving core while exploring new gameplay possibilities.
New Pragmata Trailer Introduces Eight
Capcom has released a new trailer for Pragmata, introducing a character named Eight who will join Diana and Hugh in their journey to Earth. The trailer also provides a glimpse into the game's story and reveals worldwide launch times. Pragmata is set to release on April 17, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, with a demo available on all platforms.
Timothée Chalamet says Dune 3 matches the "scale of Lord of the Rings" – and based on reports of…
Timothée Chalamet described the upcoming Dune 3 as being on the scale of The Lord of the Rings during a CinemaCon presentation. He reflected on growing up on screen with director Denis Villeneuve and the significance of completing the sci-fi trilogy. Reports suggest the film takes place 17 years after Dune 2, indicating a darker turn for Paul Atreides.
Get all of the Destiny 2 expansions at 92% off with this Humble Bundle deal
A Humble Bundle deal offers the Destiny 2 Expansions Bundle, including multiple DLCs like The Witch Queen, Lightfall, and The Final Shape, at a 92% discount. The bundle also includes a coupon for Bungie's upcoming game, Marathon. This collection provides a comprehensive way to experience the available story content of the sci-fi FPS.
