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Superman and Fantastic Four Couldn’t Save the Superhero Genre

Superman and Fantastic Four Couldn’t Save the Superhero Genre

For years, Hollywood insisted the superhero genre was too big to fail. Marvel and DC might stumble here or there, but whenever the chips were down, a tentpole reboot would swoop in and restore audience faith. That was the expectation for 2025, when James Gunn’s new Superman and Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps arrived to great industry fanfare.

These were the movies that were supposed to stop the bleeding, unite audiences, and reignite box office firepower.

Instead, they proved the exact opposite: even the biggest names in comic book history can’t save a genre audiences are walking away from.

Corporate Execs Claiming They “Get” Why DEI Hurt Them And Are Fixing It Protest Too Much, Methinks — An Editorial by LW Ghost

Corporate Execs Claiming They “Get” Why DEI Hurt Them And Are Fixing It Protest Too Much, Methinks — An Editorial by LW Ghost

The folks at Imagineering now have a story they’re telling, and we all know they loudly proclaim that it’s all about the story, right? This one’s a real doozy. They claim draining the Rivers (now swamps) Of America and removing as much Americana as they can from Frontierland at the Magic Kingdom is part of “reimagining” and helping guests discover and create “their own folklore.” (And the unstated subtext, as with all such pronouncements from Disney management in the past 10 years or so is—“…and if YOU disagree, you’re an ikky, yukky doodoohead, so there!”)

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Feels More Like Arkham Than Gotham Knights or SS:KTJL

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Feels More Like Arkham Than Gotham Knights or SS:KTJL

When the words Lego Batman and Arkham show up in the same sentence, most fans don’t expect to take it seriously. Yet after the reveal of Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight at Gamescom 2025, many players are saying the unlikeliest thing: this brick-built Dark Knight game feels like the true continuation of the Arkham legacy — more than Gotham Knights or “Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League” ever managed.

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Discord Pushing Back Age Verification to Late 2026 After Mass Backlash

Discord Drops ID Check Partner, Appears to Still Be Moving Forward With Age Verification Rollout

Despite speculation online, Discord has not announced any pause or cancellation of global age verification beginning early in March 2026. If the changes go into effect as planned, all users will receive teen-by-default settings, and those seeking access to age-restricted spaces may be prompted to verify their age. The confusion likely stems from reports that the messaging service has ended its partnership with Persona, a third-party identity verification company.

New Microsoft Gaming CEO Faces Early Online Scrutiny From Xbox Fans

New Microsoft Gaming CEO Faces Early Online Scrutiny From Xbox Fans

The Xbox gaming community was surprised Friday evening by a shakeup in the company’s corporate structure. Both Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer and Xbox President Sarah Bond confirmed they were stepping down from their respective positions—a move that raised questions about the future of Microsoft’s gaming division. Now, days before stepping into her new role as the CEO of Microsoft Gaming, the online profile of Asha Sharma is causing industry watchers some concern.