Netflix and Ubisoft are selling Splinter Cell: Deathwatch as Sam Fisher’s big comeback, but it already feels like a corporate remix. They won’t say if it’s canon, Kolstad’s out here talking about “ripping the spine out” of the story, and Michael Ironside’s been swapped for Liev Schreiber.

Yeah, the animation looks cool but is this actually Splinter Cell, or just another Netflix “adaptation” trying to be “modern and relevant”?

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What are the five board games from the last 10 years you actually loved playing? List your picks, defend your choices, and let’s see if we can get some good recommendations.

For anyone who hasn’t checked it out yet, this is the spiritual successor to Initial D, same creator (Shuichi Shigeno), and it carries that same high-octane energy, but set in a future where self-driving electric cars have taken over. The old gas engines only live on in the MFG, a street racing circuit on Japan’s highways.

What do you all think? Are you excited for this one?

Every time I see a shelf of Funko Pops, I wonder: will these be worth anything in 20 years or should I have stuck to vinyl designer toys? What’s your take?

Imagine your favorite character suddenly gets a reboot. Does it make you excited or have you rolling your eyes?

If you could bring back any canceled manga, which one would you choose and why?

Was it the story, the characters, or just how it made you feel? Share your picks below.

Got a theory? We want to hear it.

Whether it’s a comic, a show, a movie, or a game, share your best fan theory. It can be clever, shocking, funny, whatever you'd like! Just make sure to clearly say what it’s about so we know what we’re reading.

Rules:

• Must be your own idea
• One submission per person

To Enter:

• Post your theory in this thread

Deadline: September 29th

Prizes:

• 1st Place: $50 Amazon gift card
• 2nd Place: $25 Amazon gift card
• 3rd Place: $10 Amazon gift card

Voting:
We’ll be choosing our favorites on the 29th and announcing the winner on the 30th!

We can’t wait to see what you create, good luck everyone!

HI all, I'm Damion, from the UK.

A little about me: I enjoy RPG games, been playing a lot of Morrowind recently after completing Clair Obscure and getting my golden die in BG3. I enjoy watching movies and TV shows, struggle to find the time now a days though, I still need to watch season 3 of From!

Over the last few years, Magic: The Gathering has shifted hard. Endless new sets, flashy crossovers with everything from The Lord of the Rings to Fortnite, and power creep that’s left older formats a mess.

Some fans love the constant flow of content and the chance to see their favorite franchises on MTG cards. Others argue the game has traded its unique lore and identity for brand synergy and short-term hype.

So where do you stand? Is MTG evolving to stay alive, or is it slowly destroying what made it special in the first place?

Mark Hamill just admitted the real reason he came back for The Mandalorian: not to ease fans into the de-aged CGI Luke, but to finally give audiences the peak Jedi Master we never got in the Disney sequels.

Hamill slammed the sequels for skipping Luke’s “middle chapter,” saying we saw him begin and end, but never in his prime. He praised Favreau and Filoni for “speaking the same language George did,” and saw The Mandalorian as a chance to do right by the character.

But what do you think? Did Hamill’s return fix Luke’s legacy or was it just a nostalgic patch on a much bigger problem?

The first Infinity Castle movie delivers insane animation, huge fights, and heavy flashbacks. Some say it’s peak Demon Slayer, others think the constant pauses kill the momentum.

Hey folks! I'm Ilija and I live in Croatia
I've gotten into anime when I was a kid. I'm a huge fan of Dragon Ball, and I've watched almost all of it except for some of the non-cannon movies.
As a kid I also used to love watching Pokemon, Digimon, and Yu-Gi-Oh.

I'd say I'm a person that likes to try a lot of different things which manifests itself in me liking a bunch of genres of videogames, movies, music, etc. so basically anything goes in that regard. I also like to keep a pretty organized list of things I wanna watch/read (currently have about 75 movies and 45 shows in my "To watch" list )

Nice to meet you all and have a great day!

Ever since I finished Attack on Titan I've been trying to find something that scratches the same itch but haven't been able to so far.
What I liked about it the most is that it started out as a survival story in which the inhabitants of Paradis are getting decimated by Titans. But it evolves into so much more.
The shift from fighting monsters to learning about them to Another thing I liked about it was just the sheer amount of detail to every single thing. Isayama wrote the story in such a way that it feels like every single little detail was considered. Even now you'll see fans joking online that it was actually
The pacing in the show is another thing I found absolutely fascinating. Each episode and each season brings new revelations that make you rethink everything that's happened so far, and the complexity of moral decisions the characters are struggling with really brings the show to a level I haven't seen in other shows yet.

The show is, in my opinion, a perfect example of what the shackles of freedom (and the chasing of it) look like and how sometimes there is no right choice to be made. I really liked the last scene which showcases I think that mirrors the real world really well and even though it's a really sad thought, it might be just an inescapable law of the universe.

My initial thoughts post-watch were that I absolutely hated the ending. But the more thought I put into it the more I think I like it this way. In the end,
What do you guys think about the show? Did you like it or hate it?
I'm also open to recommendations for other shows that could be similar in their attention to detail and the complexity of the plot.

Before the 2022 reboot, Saints Row had a very different vision. Early plans included returning Saints characters, darker missions, and insane set pieces, from a lone-wolf Nahualli to a giant robot gorilla boss.

Publisher interference and THQ Nordic’s restrictions led to major cuts: dialogue was censored, the old cast was mostly removed, and the tone shifted to sitcom-style absurdity. Lines recorded for returning characters, crazy missions, and story beats were scrapped.

It’s wild to see how much the game changed from Volition’s original vision, this thread’s for anyone interested in dissecting what could have been.

We talk a lot about comics here, but the world of collectibles and toys is just as much a part of fandom. Between action figures, statues, Funko Pops, high-end imports, and retro lines making a comeback, there’s a ton out there competing for shelf space.

So what’s catching your eye right now? Are you chasing vintage pieces, sticking with current toy lines, or going for premium statues? And on the flip side what stuff do you think is all hype and not worth the cash?

Imagine combining two heroes into one: powers, skills, or personalities fused into a single character. Who would you pick, and how would it change their story or impact?

This thread’s for the most interesting, powerful, or just plain unexpected combinations you can come up with.

Some manga keep their art tight and consistent from the first chapter to the last. Others shift styles or lose detail as the series goes on. Which runs do you think maintained the same quality and style throughout?

Honestly, I think Dragon Ball peaked with Z. Super feels like it’s leaning way too much on nostalgia, with storylines that rarely feel like there are real stakes. Power-ups, battles, and character moments just don’t hit the same way.

What do you all think? Is Super a solid continuation or does it mostly retread old ground for the sake of fan service?

Hey hey, looks like I'm the second one! I've been watching anime (mostly dubs, don't hurt me )for 20 years. I also play a whole bunch of different TTRPGs (currently in love with Ironsworn: Starforged from Shawn Tomkin). Happy to be part of a new community

Hi! I'm from the Chicago area these days, and just starting to get into comics. I'm an avid reader, but have started to gravitate toward more visual reading. Excited to get suggestions and chat with everyone.

Some shows stick closely to the source material, others take big liberties. Which ones do you think work and which miss the mark?

What’s a film that flew under the radar but really stuck with you? Could be anything, classic, indie, or a new release.

What’s the tabletop RPG you’ve spent the most time with lately? Share your current campaigns, one-shots, or any systems you’ve been exploring.

Which perspective do you stick with in games, and why?