Oh, how innocent we were at the end of January, only three episodes into the second season of Severance. We didnt even know what Salts Neck was, or where Ms. Caseys been tucked away! We may have a slightly better idea of what the hell is going on as Apple TV+s sci-fi sensation/internet obsession heads into its season two finale next weekbut there are still secrets galore lurking in Lumons hallways. With that in mind, its time to revisit io9s earlier post running through our most burning Severance questions and see where they now standand you know weve got plenty of new ones, too. First, heres a rundown of our early-season questionssome of which weve since learned the answers to. Where is Ms. Casey? In episode seven, Chikhai Bardo, we got a detailed backstory of Gemma (later known as Ms. Casey) and Marks relationship, from their first meet-cute at a blood drive, to their blissful early days of marriage, to their devastating struggles with infertility. We also learned that Gemma has been literally beneath Marks feet the entire time; with a variety of severed personalities activated depending on which room she enters, shes been undergoing a series of highly unpleasant experiences on Lumons testing floor, which is even more underground than the severed floor. Apple TV+ How did Gemma become Ms. Caseyand why? We dont have precise details yet on either of these, though we do have some more clues to go on. We know that Gemma and Mark visited a fertility clinic run by Lumon, and that Gemma remained in contact with the place, or at least received follow-up mail (the Chikhai Bardo card came with some sort of personality test) associated with it. We also saw the night she left alone for an event that Mark did not want to attend and never came home, with a pair of police showing up to deliver the sad (fake) news of her fate. While we dont know exactly how she became Ms. Caseywas she kidnapped? A willing participant until realizing what shed actually agreed to?we have a slightly less foggy idea of why. Based on episode seven, we know shes being held against her will, and that Marks work as a Macrodata Refiner has shaped her experiences on the testing floor. We also know based on this weeks episode, The After Hours, that when Mark finishes his most important work file, the all-important Cold Harbor, Gemmas life will end.We dont know, of course, any of the big-picture stuff, like what exactly Lumon plans to do with the results of this barbaric experiment, and what future implications it may have. What is Cold Harbor? See above. We have no idea whats actually waiting for Gemma in the room, but its going to be way more awful than being on a plane thats seemingly about to crash, a painful afternoon at the dentist, or a passive-aggressive Christmas spent writing inane thank-you notes. After Chikhai Bardo, it seemed plausible Cold Harbor would be where Gemma would re-experience her miscarriage over and over, but now that we know its designed to be fatalcould it be a car crash that actually kills her? What is Ms. Cobels plan and whats in Salts Neck? Thanks to episode eight, Sweet Vitriol, a lot of Ms. Cobels backstory has been fleshed out. We know she grew up in a Lumon company town thats now nearly deserted, and that most everyone who still lives there isthanks to Lumonan ether addict. We learned Cobels mother, who was one of those ether addicts while she was alive, hated Lumon. We also learned Cobel was a gifted student who earned the prestigious Wintertide Fellowship, and that Jame Eagan stole her designs for the severance procedure and passed the invention off as his own.That all certainly explains a lot of her behavior until now: her eerie devotion to the cult of Kier, something shes been entangled with her entire life; her creepy interest in Mark both inside and out of work (since his completion of Cold Harbor is somehow tied into the success of severance), her extreme reaction when she was fired from Lumon, and (as we saw in The After Hours) her apparent decision to help Mark and Devon right as Gemmas time is running out. Where is Kier, PE? Still no idea. But its not just snowy roads: you can take a train far, far away if you need to escape Kier, like Irving does in The After Hours. Apple TV+ Whos on the board? Still no idea. The only Eagans weve met are Jame and Helena. Could there be more? What is the deal with Natalie? Again, no idea. If the season finale reveals Natalie is an innie whose outie is the complete opposite of PR person with a death-ray smile, it wouldnt be entirely surprising. Why does Lumon want Ricken to re-write his book for innies? Yet again, we dont know, other than perhaps it was a way for Lumon to keep its hooks in Marks familysince we now know exactly how valuable he is to the company. Ricken hasnt been seen much in season two, though his portrayal in the Chikhai Bardo flashback suggests his overly mannered personality used to be a lot more charming. The episode was all about Mark and Gemma, but it also showed the audience that Devon and Rickens relationship isnt as mismatched as it appears to be in the shows present day.Why is Miss Huang a kid? This we now know: like Ms. Cobel before her, little Eustace is a Wintertide Fellow. She and Mr. Milchick never worked very well together, but he did allow her to graduate. In The After Hours, we see her being sent away from the Lumon office (and her parents, its pointedly mentioned) for a new posting in Svalbard, probably one of few places on Earth thats colder than Kier. Apple TV+ Why did Helly lie about her Overtime Contingency experience? We learned the answer to that in episode four, Woes Hollow. It wasnt Helly in that scene, it was the duplicitous Helena Eagan. She was faking that she was her innie in order to spy on MDR. Who is outie Irv talking to on pay phones? We dont know, and we may never know, since The After Hours saw Irv and his dog board that train out of Kier, courtesy of Burt, with explicit instructions never to return. The best guess is that he was somehow tied into the anti-severance movement, and was speaking to a contact that probably helped him compile that list of names and addresses of severed workers (including Burt). Whats up with the Exports Hall? We knew it led to the testing floor, since we saw Ms. Casey walking down that long hallway at the end of season one; in season two, its where Dr. Mauer wheels his dental tools, and Ms. Caseys would-be escape route when she tries to find her way out of captivity in Chikhai Bardo. But we dont know why it was haunting Irvings thoughts, so much so that his outie painted images of it over and over. With help from Felicia in Optics and Design, Irvs innie left behind some very convoluted directions to find its entrance, which Helly R. gets ahold of after Dylanthe intended recipientimpulsively quits MDR in The After Hours.How will Marks reintegration go? It hasnt been smooth sailing, with sudden nosebleeds, the persistent couch, what appeared to be a seizure followed by a brief lapse into a coma, and some confusing consciousness blips. The only medical professional who knows his secret, Reghabi, took herself out of the equation when Devon decided to phone Ms. Cobel. So thats not very reassuring. Are the Macrodata Refiners actually doing anything? While the details arent entirely clear, we know their work sorting scary numbers and completing files named for places (Allentown Cold Harbor) has some kind of impact on the testing floor. Apple TV+ THE GOATS We havent seen a goat since episode three, Who Is Alive?unless you count production-design details like the goat statue on the altar belonging to Ms. Cobels Kier-devoted aunt, seen in Sweet Vitriol. The goat represents malice, one of the four tempers mentioned as having been tamed by Kier Eagan as part of his extensive lore. As to what practical purpose the goats in Lumon serve, and why the employees who take care of them are so oddball, we dont yet have an answer. Now, lets dig into the newest questions currently keeping Severance fans up at night, especially now that theres just one episode left to go. Apple TV+ What plan will Cobel, Mark, and Devon come up with? When last we saw this unlikely trio, theyd gathered in one of the severance-rigged cabins at the birthing retreatgreat idea from Devon, by the wayso that Cobel could talk to Marks innie. Mark and Devon want to rescue Gemma from her Cold Harbor fate, and Cobel has some serious explaining to do, both to the Scout siblings and to the very curious audience. So what will their next move be? As weve seen, you cant exactly barge your way onto Lumons severed floor much less infiltrate the testing floor below. But as weve also seen, Lumons security can be surprisingly porous sometimeslike when the innies pulled off the overtime contingency mission in season one, for instance. And speaking of that birthing retreat scene WTF? Well be haunted by Ms. Cobels description of Devon (pretending to be a Lumon employee) as a woman needing discreet entry into the birthing retreat because shes one of James. What does that mean, exactly? One of James what? Willing or unwilling vessels for his Eagan seed? You cant just let that twist in the wind, Severance! Will Mr. Milchick continue to rebel against Mr. Drummond specifically and maybe Lumon at large? Mr. Milchick standing up to Mr. Drummond, correctly pointing out that whatever Mark does when hes not at work isnt something he can controltrue for any job, but especially since Mark is severed and becomes a completely different person when he steps off that elevator and goes homewas an unexpectedly delightful moment in The After Hours. Its felt like Mr. Milchick is on the brink of breaking from his good-soldier routine for a few episodes now (his reaction to the paintings, his performance review ordeal). Could he become an unexpected innie ally as the season draws to a close? Apple TV+ Is this the last weve seen of Dylan, Irving, and Burt? Its pretty clear Miss Huang has departed for goodbut what about these other characters? All had what could be final send-offs in The After Hours. You have to hope well at least see what happens to Dylan and his outies wife, Gretchen, and maybe learn if Burt will face consequences for seemingly breaking Lumon farewell protocol with Irving.Will Mark have to choose between Gemma and Helly R.? It would be a love triangle except one of the points is two different men contained in a single body. Mark S. loves Helly R. and Mark loves Gemma. No matter what, someone is going to get their heart brokenas we saw with Dylans agonizing storyline in The After Hours. How will he choose? Or will the decision be made for him, maybe to the point that nobody ends up happy? Will Gemma die in the Cold Harbor room? Will the sinister Helena Eagan triumph in permanently erasing her much, much cooler innie? And speaking of Helly R why is Jame Eagan creeping on MDR? Who does he think hes confronting in one of the final scenes in The After Hourshis daughter, or her innie, who he considers to be less than human? Why does he want Helena to eat her breakfast eggs raw rather than hard-boiled? No answers. Only questions here. That brings us to the inevitable biggest questions of all. How will Severance set up season threewill fans be left dangling on another cliffhanger like the end of season one? And by the way, when will Apple TV+ confirm season three is on the way? And how long will we have to wait to see more? The Severance season two finale, ominously titled Cold Harbor, arrives next Friday. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, whats next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.

There are a lot of things that you might expect to see at an Australian high school. Backpacks filled to the brim with books? Sure. Forgotten pencils and half-finished pages of homework? Definitely. But a stone slab stamped with dozens of fossilized dinosaur tracks? That might be a little lower on your list.As surprising as it may seem, however, Biloela State High School in Queensland has long been home to one of Australias most footprint-filled stones from the Early Jurassic period. Described for the first time in a paper published in Historical Biology, the boulder features 66 fossilized dinosaur footprints from around 200 million years ago more than any other boulder of the same size from Australia.The footprints are from 47 individual dinosaurs, which passed across a patch of wet, white clay, said Anthony Romilio, the primary author of the paper and the paleontologist who identified the tracks, in a press release. Its an unprecedented snapshot of dinosaur abundance, movement, and behavior from a time when no fossilized dinosaur bones have been found in Australia.Schoolyard StoneDiscovered by miners in the Dunn Creek area of the Callide Basin in Queensland and donated to Biloela State High School in 2002, the significance of the stone was overlooked for about two decades. But after Romilio found fossilized dinosaur tracks on other stones from the area, he turned to the Biloela State slab, which he found smattered with fossilized footprints from dinosaurs.Significant fossils like this can sit unnoticed for years, even in plain sight, the University of Queensland researcher said in a press release. Its incredible to think that a piece of history this rich was resting in a schoolyard all this time.Read More: Why Are Fossils Only Found in Sedimentary Rocks?Filling In With FootprintsClosely studying the stone, Romilio obtained impressive insights into the dinosaurs behind the tracks. With advanced 3D imaging and light filters, I was able to reveal hidden details in the footprints, he said in a release. Varying in size from tiny to small to slightly larger than small, the tracks themselves were left by two-legged ornithischian dinosaurs, likely as they walked along or across a waterway. Each footprint has three toes, indicating they belong to the ichnospecies Anomoepus scambus, Romilio added in a release. Like all other ichnospecies, this taxon is identifiable not by fossilized bones but by fossilized tracks. But these footprints say a lot about the ornithischians of Australias Early Jurassic period. The size and the spacing of the tracks indicate that these dinosaurs were small, for instance, with long legs that were around 6 to 20 inches in length. They also indicate that these dinosaurs moved at a moderate pace, walking at around 4 miles per hour. Evidence from skeletal fossils overseas tells us dinosaurs with feet like these were plant eaters, Romilio said in a release. Equipped with bulky bodies, these dinosaurs also boasted long legs, short arms, and small heads with beaks. Without fossilized bones from the time period, very little has been determined about the dinosaurs of Australias Early Jurassic. But where bones are absent, footprints fill in, divulging important information about the presence, abundance, and activity of dinosaurs that wouldve otherwise been forgotten to time. Models of the stone are available online, alongside models of two other fossil-filled stones from the area, also attributed to A. scambus and also described in the Historical Biology paper. Accessible to all, these digitized footprints are now able to be seen not just by the students and teachers of Biloela State High School but by the world. Article SourcesOur writers at Discovermagazine.com use peer-reviewed studies and high-quality sources for our articles, and our editors review for scientific accuracy and editorial standards. Review the sources used below for this article:Sam Walters is a journalist covering archaeology, paleontology, ecology, and evolution for Discover, along with an assortment of other topics. Before joining the Discover team as an assistant editor in 2022, Sam studied journalism at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.

Nature, Published online: 12 March 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-00783-zBlue-lined octopuses immobilize their partners with venom to avoid being eaten after sex. Plus, astronomers have discovered 128 new moons orbiting Saturn.

Nature, Published online: 12 March 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-00548-8Ultrathin metals have been prepared using a benchtop hydraulic press allowing the fascinating properties of the resulting 2D materials to be observed.

A Knights Tale 4K Steelbook $56 | Releases May 20 Preorder at Amazon Though it launched to mixed reviews in 2001, A Knights Tale has become something of a cult classic over the years, and soon fans can add the film to their 4K Blu-ray collection with the upcoming A Knights Tale 4K Steelbook edition. Preorders are now open ahead of its May 20 release, and along with a premium steelbook, its packed with never-before-seen features. A Knights Tale 4K Steelbook $56 | Releases May 20 A Knight's Tale 4K Steelbook features both a 4K and standard Blu-ray format of the film. The 4K version supports Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos surround sound. Both discs come in a gorgeous steelbook case.Though it's currently listed for $56, the price will likely drop ahead of launch. Preordering at Amazon means you won't pay until the item ships, and you'll be eligible for any price cuts between now and release. Preorder at Amazon A Knight's Tale 4K SteelbookA Knight's Tale 4K Steelbook Bonus FeaturesThis new A Knight's Tale 4K Steelbook Edition includes five never-before-seen deleted and extended scenes, an all-new gag reel, and a featurette Quill and Quarterhorse: 2nd Unit Photography. There's also some behind-the-scenes commentary and bonus content from previous releases. Note that the special features are presented in 1080p definition.5 deleted and extended scenes (New)Gag reel (New)Quill and Quarterhorse: 2nd Unit Photography (New)Commentary with director Brian Helgeland and actor Paul Bettany11 behind-the-scenes featurettes6 deleted scenesHBO Making-of SpecialMusic videoTrailers and TV adsA Knight's Tale is a comedy starring Heath Ledger, who plays a lowly squire posing as a knight to win fame and fortune. Its a hilarious movie that's held up well over the years. This is the first time the movie will be available in 4K, though there's also a $7 standard Blu-ray version available at Amazon.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Final Fantasy XIV remains one of the most popular MMORPGs on the market. Along with a vibrant world to explore and engaging core gameplay, Square Enix ensures there's always a new expansion just around the corner with new story and gameplay systems to enjoy. The game has also built up an impressive collection of merchandise over the years, and there's a massive lineup of new plushies, action figures, and collectibles arriving in 2025.Preorders are now open for tons of Final Fantasy XIV merch at Amazon. Preordering makes you eligible for any discounts between now and launch, and you won't pay until they're shipped. Some of these items are already going out of stock--so it's not a bad idea to preorder anything that catches your eye. Additionally, the Final Fantasy x Magic: The Gathering Set, which features cards based on FFXIV along with the rest of the series, is up for preorder ahead of its arrival in April. Fat Cat Plush Cushion $40 | Releases June 11Bring the Fat Cat into your home with this cuddly plush cushion. Measuring about 8 inches tall and made with super soft material, it's a snuggly pillow any fan can enjoy. It's also an official import from Square Enix, so it's all but guaranteed to be high quality. Preorder at Amazon Fat Chocobo Plush Cushion $65 | Releases June 11Releasing on June 11, this import from Square Enix gets you an adorable Chocobo to snuggle with. It's designed so it can be used as a pillow or snuggled as a plush, though it's proving to be a hot commodity ahead of its June 11 release. Preorder at Amazon Final Fantasy 14 Plush Pouches$17 | Releases June 11A few different styles are up for grabs, but each one gives you a fun way to store earbuds, coins, or other small accessories. You can easily clip them on your bag thanks to a built-in carabiner clip, along with Chocobo, Moogle, and Cactuar designs.Preorder at Amazon:ChocoboMoogleCactuar Behelmeted Serpent of Ronka Plush $37 | Releases June 11With soft materials and glossy fabric on its headlamp, this Serpent of Ronka is adorably terrifying. The Square Enix import also features a code for the in-game item "Stuffed Behelmeted Serpent." Preorder at Amazon Odder Otter Plushie $37 | Releases June 11Standing nearly 10 inches tall, the adorable Odder Otter is an excellent companion for your home. As a bonus, you'll get a code for the in-game "Odder Otter Round Andon Lamp" furnishing. Preorder at Amazon Spriggan Plushie $37 | Releases June 11The adorable Spriggan Plushie comes bearing gifts, as it comes with a few shiny gems pulled from the mines of Eorzea. You'll get a bonus code for the "Stuffed Spriggan" in-game item. Preorder at Amazon Cait Sith Doll Plushie $37 | Releases June 11This is another large plushie that stands nearly 10 inches tall. Along with a charming version of the iconic robotic cat, your purchase gets you a code for the in-game "Cait Sith Ears." Preorder at Amazon Alpha & Omega Figurines $80 | Releases May 14Originally revealed in 2019 at the Japanese Fan Festival, you can now import the popular Alpha & Omega Figurines. Alpha clocks in at over 7 inches tall, while Omega is much smaller at just over 1 inch. Alpha also comes with a flocked finish, giving it a plush feel. Preorder at Amazon Final Fantasy 14 Coin Collection $37 | Releases May 14Line your pockets with 100 gil plus a bunch of commemorative coins issued by Limsa Lominsa, Ul'dah, and Gridania. Along with the four coins, this set comes with a premium storage case. Preorder at Amazon Meister Quality Figure Omega $230 | Releases September 24Relive the battle against Omega with this premium statue. Standing over 8 inches tall, it features intricate details and gorgeous paint work, which should make it a wonderful addition to your game room. As a bonus, you'll get a code for the "Ballroom Etiquette - Omega Simulations" in-game item. Preorder at Amazon Alisaie Bring Arts Action Figure $125 | Releases July 2Designed with several articulated joints and accessories like a rapier, aethereal medium, and interchangeable hands, this Alisaie action figure is highly customizable. Her outfit has also been meticulously recreated, making this a premium action figure and display piece. Preorder at Amazon Alphinaud Bring Arts Action Figure $125 | Releases May 28Like the Alisaie action figure, this one features several articulated joints and accessories--such as interchangeable hands and a set of nouliths. These can be stowed on his back or attached to his wrists, and there's even a stand that helps recreate his in-game spellcasting animation. Preorder at Amazon Endwalker Gaming Mouse Pad $35 | Releases June 11This large mousepad is nearly 32 inches wide and over 15 inches tall, giving you plenty of space to whip around your gaming mouse. The front is adorned with various characters from the game, while the bottom features no-slip material for a secure fit on your desk. Preorder at Amazon Bringers of Shadow Gaming Mouse Pad $35 | Releases June 11Featuring artwork from Shadowbringers and a large size of 31.50 x 15.75, this is a nice alternative to the Endwalker Gaming Mouse Pad. Preorder at Amazon Loporrit Playing Cards $32 | Releases May 14Not only do you get a deck of playing cards with ornate Lopporit-themed illustrations, but you'll also get a premium book-shaped storage case. It's quite expensive for a deck of cards, but no doubt the fancy illustrations and storage case make it a cool collector's item. Preorder at Amazon Plush Keychains$16 | Releases June 11Three keychain plushies are arriving on June 11--Fat Cat, Ambystoma, and Ancient One. Each features a plastic clip so you can attach it to your bag, and while dimensions vary by style, they're usually quite sizable at around 5 inches.Preorder at Amazon:Fat CatAmbystomaAncient One Loporrit Flocked Figurine $65 | Releases May 14This premium figurine features articulated legs, arms, and neck, making it highly poseable. It also features a soft material on its face and ears, giving it a soft touch. Standing over 8 inches tall, its a unique combination of plushie and action figure. Preorder at Amazon Acrylic StandsRelease May 14A bunch of acrylic stands are arriving on May 14, giving you a simple way to bring popular characters into your home. Here's a look at what's up for grabs.Preorder at Amazon:Graha Tia -- $22Alphinaud -- $21Alisaie -- $21Emet-Selch -- $20Zenos -- $24Alphinaud & Alisaie -- $23Krile -- $18Tataru -- $18Thancred & Ryne -- $23Ardbert -- $18 Final Fantasy Art BooksPricing VariesFinal Fantasy 14: Drawtrail - The Art of Succession - Relics of Heritage is a ridiculously long title for a book, but it's worth a closer look ahead of its April 29 release. Serving as the official art book for Dawntrail, it gets you tons of behind-the-scenes content and an exclusive in-game code for the Wind-up Erenville minion. Plenty of other Final Fantasy books are available, and you'll find a roundup below.A Realm Reborn: The Art of Eorzea - Another Dawn -- $30.34 ($40)Heavensword: The Art of Ishgard - Stone and Steel -- $23 ($40)Heavensword: The Art of Ishgard - The Scars of War -- $26.49 ($40)Stormblood: The Art of the Revolution - Western Memories -- $22.49 ($40)Stormblood: The Art of the Revolution - Eastern Memories -- $24 ($40)Shadowbringers: The Art of Reflection - Histories Forsaken -- $25.95 ($40)Shadowbringers: The Art of Reflection - Histories Unwritten -- $23 ($40)Endwalker: The Art of Resurrection - Among the Stars -- $22.49 ($40)Endwalker: The Art of Resurrection - Beyond the Veil -- $26.63 ($40)Dawntrail - The Art of Succession -- $37.19 ($40) | Releases April 29A few encyclopedias are also up for grabs.Encyclopedia Eorzea: Volume 1 -- $29 ($50)Encyclopedia Eorzea: Volume 2 -- $30.77 ($50)Encyclopedia Eorzea: Volume 3 -- $25 ($50)

In Baldur's Gate 3, deep in the Underdark, stands an abandoned Arcane Tower guarded by a construct called Bernard. Created by Lenore, Bernard is programmed to respond to specific poetic phrases. You can ask Bernard five unique questions, with four of them rewarding you with items and one turning him hostile.

Skull and Bones gets glitchy and more funny game fails.

Each week on Polygon, we round up the most notable new releases to streaming and VOD, highlighting the biggest and best new movies for you to watch at home.This week, Moana 2, the sequel to Disneys animated splash hit starring Dwayne The Rock Johnson and Aulii Cravalho, finally comes to streaming (pun intended) on Disney Plus. Theres plenty of other exciting releases to choose from this week as well, including Anthony and Joe Russos The Electric State and the superhero action movie Kraven the Hunter on Netflix, the offbeat musical biopic Better Man on Paramount Plus, and much more. Weve even got some some new releases available to rent on VOD, like the Oscar-winning drama Im Still Here and the new horror thriller Borderline starring Samara Weaving (Ready or Not).Heres everything new thats available to watch this weekend!New on NetflixThe Electric StateWhere to watch: Available to stream on NetflixGenre: Sci-fi adventureRun time: 2h 8mDirectors: Anthony Russo, Joe RussoCast: Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Anthony MackieLoosely based on Simon Stlenhags 2018 illustrated novel, the Russo brothers sci-fi adventure film stars Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger Things) as Michelle, an orphaned teenager living in a retrofuturistic world where robots have been banished in the wake of an attempted rebellion.After befriending a mysterious robot with apparent knowledge of her missing brother, Michelle embarks on a journey to the fortified robot enclosure known as the Electric State in search of him. Chris Pratt co-stars as an eccentric smuggler who comes to Michelles aid on her quest, along with his robot partner (Anthony Mackie).Kraven the HunterWhere to watch: Available to stream on NetflixGenre:Superhero actionRun time:2h 7mDirector:J.C. ChandorCast:Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ariana DeBose, Fred HechingerFollowing in the footsteps ofMorbiusandMadame Web,Kraven the Hunteris yet another Sony Spider-Man movie without Spider-Man in it. (And who knows? Thismight actually be the last one!) Aaron Taylor-Johnson stars as Kraven, who in this version gets some animal-like powers after being injected with a serum. Hes also aconservationist and animal lover, instead of a poacher who just wants to go after themost dangerous game. An antihero!From ourreview:Its a largely joyless affair, and Chandor cant seem to decide on a dramatic or comedic tone, let alone a blend of the two. Taylor-Johnson often stands around delivering lines that seem intended to be catchphrases, but he does so with all the determination of someone who loathes the material. A quipper-hero Kraven is not, and neither is Taylor-Johnson. But then, practically every actor in the cast is entirely checked out. Rarely has a superhero movie featured this many talented performers phoning it in. But with such bland material, can you blame them?New on HuluControl FreakWhere to watch: Available to stream on HuluGenre: Horror thrillerRun time: 1h 44mDirector: Shal NgoCast: Kelly Marie Tran, Miles Robbins, Kieu ChinhIn this horror movie, a woman is tormented by an itch on the back of her head that she cant scratch away. With a premise this relatable, this movies sure to cause even the most hardened horror viewer to squirm a little.New on MaxThe ParentingWhere to watch: Available to stream on MaxGenre: Comedy horrorRun time: 1h 40mDirector: Craig JohnsonCast: Nik Dodani, Brandon Flynn, Brian CoxSpending a weekend with your parents as an adult can be a little weird, but its particularly tough when the house youve rented for the event happens to be inhabited by a 400-year-old evil ghost. Then again, in this horror comedy, maybe even a ghost is better than spending too much time with family.New on Disney PlusMoana 2Where to watch: Available to stream on Disney PlusGenre:Musical adventureRun time:1h 40mDirectors:David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, Dana Ledoux MillerCast:Aulii Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Huallai ChungTheMoanasequel was originally supposed to be a Moana Disney Plus show. But now its a full-fledged theatrical adventure, with Moana once again setting off on a sailing journey. This time, shes joined by a ragtag crew, including a Maui fanboy, a quirky inventor, and a farmer who doesnt know how to swim. Dwayne Johnson returns as Maui, too, and Moana and her friends search for a distant, legendary island in an effort to make contact with other people who might live on the islands in the sea.From ourreview:Moana 2may grow on me as well frankly, my feelings for it could only go up from where they started. Its been less than a day since I saw the long-awaited sequel (Disney screened the film for press just 17 hours ago), but unlike with the overwhelming let-me-hear-that-again rush of experiencingMoanafor the first time, I dont have the lingering gut feeling that Ive missed something. In the end,Moana 2is a vehicle for one banger, a feel-good throwback, and a few songs well never talk about again, which doesnt feel like enough for a brand-newMoana.New on Paramount PlusBetter ManWhere to watch: Available to stream on Paramount PlusGenre: Psychological dramaRun time: 2h 15mDirector: Michael GraceyCast: Robbie Williams, Jonno Davies, Steve PembertonMusic biopics are getting a little same-y, which is exactly why Better Man tells the story of Robbie Williams by turning the British pop star into a CGI ape. That may sound bizarre, and it is, but the visual effect looks incredible and gives the movie plenty of room for creative and kinetic dance sequences set to Williams catalog of hits.New on Criterion ChannelAll We Imagine as LightWhere to watch: Available to stream on Criterion Channel Genre: Romantic dramaRun time: 1h 58mDirector: Payal KapadiaCast: Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Chhaya KadamThis beguiling drama from writer-director Payal Kapadia centers on Prabha (Kani Kusruti) and Anu (Divya Prabha), two roommates who work together at a city hospital. Both women find themselves at a crossroads in their lives, forced to choose between their own hearts and their obligations to their respective families as they navigate a city rife with dreams, hopes, and illusions. All We Imagine as Light was one of the best-reviewed new movies of 2024.New to rentIm Still HereWhere to watch: Available to rent on Amazon, Apple, and VuduGenre: DramaRun time: 2h 17mDirector: Walter SallesCast: Fernanda Torres, Selton Mello, Fernanda MontenegroBased on a memoir by Marcelo Rubens Paiva, Walter Salles Oscar-winning drama follows the story of a family living under the yoke of Brazils military dictatorship during the 1970s. When her husband (Selton Mello) is taken away for questioning, Eunice Paiva (Fernanda Torres) must gather her courage and steel herself to protect herself and her family from the worst that the world has to pit against them.BorderlineWhere to watch: Available to rent on Amazon, Apple, and VuduGenre: Comedy thrillerRun time: 1h 34mDirector: Jimmy WardenCast: Samara Weaving, Ray Nicholson, Jimmie FailsScream queen Samara Weaving (Ready or Not) is back in her second horror feature of 2024! Borderline centers on Sofia, a famous pop star who wakes up one night to discover that her home has been invaded by Duerson (Ray Nicholson), an obsessive fan who harbors delusions of them getting married. To survive, Sofia will have to use every ounce of her cunning and wits to escape her captor and find help.

This story was first published in Switchboard, a newsletter from Polygon that delivers all the latest Switch 2 news, reporting, and rumors directly to your inbox. Sign up here to get it weekly.Nintendos Switch 2 reveal in January showed very little in the way of games, except an untitled new Mario Kart. Well have to wait a few more weeks to get a closer look at the companys software lineup for Switch 2 but we might have some helpful indicators about which of Nintendos internal development teams have been making software for the next-gen console for the past few years.While we wait for more official game announcements during Aprils Nintendo Direct, lets take a look at Nintendos 10 internal development teams, what theyve been working on, and if theyve had any runway to start making games for Switch 2s launch window. (Keep in mind that Nintendo has a bunch of similar-sounding dev teams, so bear with us as we walk through whos who and what theyre working on.)Nintendo EPD Co-Production GroupWho they are: This team (a combination of EPD Group No. 2 and No. 3) works with outside studios like HAL Laboratory, Intelligent Systems, and Monolith Software on franchises like Kirby, Fire Emblem, and Xenoblade. The group also works with teams behind a variety of Mario and Pokmon spinoffs.Most recent release: Its been a long time since we had a new Kirby game Kirbys Dream Buffet came out in 2022 meaning the pink puff is due for a new adventure. EPD Co-Production Group still has two Switch 1 titles on its plate for 2025: Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition and Pokmon Legends: Z-A.Odds of a new game for the Switch 2 launch: Good, if HAL has a Kirby waiting in the wings.Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3Who they are: The Zelda team.Most recent release: Production Group No. 3 released The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in 2023 and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom in 2024, so theyve been quite busy lately. The team worked with longtime Zelda collaboration studio Grezzo on Echoes of Wisdom, but even with outside help, its going to be a while before we see the next big Legend of Zelda game.Odds of a new game for the Switch 2 launch: Nil. Nintendo typically announces new mainline Zelda games many months or years in advance.Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 4Who they are: One of Nintendos most experimental teams, Production Group No. 4 is behind swerves like Nintendo Labo, Ring Fit Adventure, and Game Builder Garage.Most recent release: The team most recently worked with partners on Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition and Alarmo. Production Group No. 4 is very likely working on new Switch 2 software, and we wouldnt be surprised to see the team building something around the consoles new mouse-control functionality.Odds of a new game for the Switch 2 launch: High.Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 5Who they are: During the Switchs lifespan, Group No. 5 has been working on Splatoon and Animal Crossing. Before that, members of the team worked on games that highlighted Nintendo consoles unique features with Wii Sports and Nintendo Land.Most recent release: Splatoon 3 was released back in 2022, and has received regular updates. Its been more than three years since Animal Crossing: New Horizons last major update, the Happy Home Paradise DLC. With more than 47 million copies of New Horizons sold, Production Group No. 5 is almost assuredly developing a follow-up.Odds of a new game for the Switch 2 launch: Good, especially if Nintendo wants to start Switch 2 off with a bang with a new Animal Crossing.Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 6Who they are: Another external R&D team, Production Group No. 6 works with developers behind the Metroid Prime, Donkey Kong Country, WarioWare, and Paper Mario series.Most recent release: The group just delivered Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (with Forever Entertainment) and is still working on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (with Retro Studios). So it has a relatively full plate. Production Group No. 6 also works with Next Level Games, the team behind Luigis Mansion 3 and Mario Strikers: Battle League, and they havent released a new game since 2022.Odds of a new game for the Switch 2 launch: Does a cross-gen Metroid Prime 4 count? Then pretty good!Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 7Who they are: This is the team responsible for the development of 2D Metroid games and the Rhythm Heaven series.Most recent release: Emio The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club. Beyond that, its unclear what Group No. 7 could be working on for Switch 2.Odds of a new game for the Switch 2 launch: This team has been pretty quiet lately, so the chance that its working on something new possibly a new Rhythm Heaven or something fun/weird, la Miitomo and Tomodachi Life is excitingly high.Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 8Who they are: They make 3D Mario games, including 2017s Super Mario Odyssey, so theyre kind of a big deal.Most recent release: Its been nearly eight years since Odyssey, the most recent mainline 3D Mario game. Production Group No. 8 also worked on 2021s open-world Bowsers Fury expansion to Super Mario 3D World, a possible indicator that future 3D Mario games could further explore open-world designs.Odds of a new game for the Switch 2 launch: High. Maybe within the launch window.Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 9Who they are: This is the team responsible for recent Mario Kart games and Arms for Nintendo Switch.Most recent release: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Mario Kart Tour.Odds of a new game for the Switch 2 launch: All but guaranteed with Mario Kart 9.Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 10Who they are: Production Group No. 10 is behind many of Nintendos 2D Mario games and the Pikmin series.Most recent release: The team released Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Pikmin 4 in 2023, so its had a little time to start working on new games for Switch 2. The team is also responsible for the Super Mario Maker series, a franchise that would showcase Switch 2s Joy-Con mouse controls.Odds of a new game for the Switch 2 launch: That all depends on just how many Mario games Nintendo wants to release in 2025.Nintendo EPD Smart Device Production GroupWho they are: Nintendos mobile games team.Most recent release: In addition to supporting Fire Emblem Heroes and Mario Kart Tour, Nintendos smart device team recently released Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete, and basically wrapped up support for it.Odds of a new game for the Switch 2 launch: Probably close to zero, since the team works on Nintendos smart device software.Beyond its internal teams, Nintendo has a variety of subsidiaries and partners who co-develop games. That includes 1-Up Studio (3D Mario), Monolith Soft (Xenoblade), Next Level Games (Luigis Mansion, Mario Strikers), Nintendo Cube (Mario Party), Nintendo European Research & Development (Nintendo Switch Online), Nintendo Software Technology (Mario), Retro Studios (Metroid Prime, Donkey Kong Country), and Shiver Entertainment (porting work). Pokmon developer Game Freak, Grezzo, HAL Laboratory, and Intelligent Systems may also be working on or supporting Switch 2 software.Suffice it to say, Nintendo has a lot of people power to create a big library of new games, which could mean a very robust lineup of Switch 2 launch software.