Kakao Games’ SMiniz begins closed beta testing with match-3 puzzles ahead of Q1 2026 global launch

SM Entertainment is launching a new, more relaxed game called SMiniz, similar to what HYBE did with their own title. This game is designed for players around the world, and Kakao Games will be responsible for publishing it internationally. The game is being developed by METABORA and will feature adorable, miniature versions of SM Entertainment’s popular artists, known as Miniz.

Maximus Shots Fired: Someone Asked Russell Crowe About Gladiator II, And He Did Not Hold Back

While it was pretty much a given that Crowe wouldn’t reprise Maximus (the role that won him the Academy Award for Best Actor), he still received plenty of Gladiator II questions ahead of the film’s release. Considering Crowe’s affiliation with the film duology, I wondered how he felt about the sequel. He recently revealed those sentiments during an interview with Triple J, which was shared to Instagram. To put it mildly, Crowe isn’t pleased with the movie for a few reasons:

Alien: Earth Season 2 Faces Prometheus’ Problem: Losing Iconic Space Setting

However, the second season of Alien: Earth isn’t without its hurdles. Some Alien fans didn’t respond well to the show’s changes to established lore. Plus, with a likely two-year wait for the new season, the show needs to keep its audience engaged. It seems Alien: Earth season 2 will also face a similar issue to the one that hurt Prometheus years ago.

Marvel Star Teases Their MCU Return, Despite Their Character’s 2025 Death

Olga Kurylenko, known for her role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, suggested her character, Taskmaster, could reappear in future Marvel projects despite seemingly dying in the upcoming Thunderbolts movie (scheduled for 2025). In an interview with Deadline, Kurylenko discussed her character’s early death, implying the movie had “too many characters” to accommodate everyone. However, she playfully noted that with Marvel, “you just never die,” leaving the door open for a potential return.