It’s the season of love, Geeks!
And what do we geeks love more besides sitting down and enjoying some of our favorite geeky stuff? Oh, also our partners. (Oops. Love you, dear.)
But there’s also a ton of stuff to fall in love with this month. From a live-action quest to find the Avatar, master of all four elements, to a new fantasy game from the creators of Life is Strange, to a rerelease of one of the classic fantasy love stories from the Granddaddy of Fantasy, himself. As I said, a lot to get excited about.
Let’s dive right in, shall we?
Movies/TV Shows
February 2nd:
Argylle
In theaters
After the spy thrillers get a little bit too close to the truth, shy author Elly Conway, along with her cat Alfie, is saved from kidnapping and murder by an undercover spy named Aiden. From here, this mild-mannered author is thrust into a world of international spies where nothing—and no one—is what it seems.
The Tiger’s Apprentice
Paramount+
An Asian-American teen named Tom is forced to become the guardian of a mythical phoenix after his eccentric grandmother is killed in battle. But to learn magic, and save the world, he’ll have to become the apprentice of Mr. Hu, a zodiac animal warrior who can change into a tiger.
Jungle Bunch: Operation Meltdown
Limited Release
Brilliant scientist, and armadillo, Albert invents a strange pink foam that begins spreading all over the jungle. It’s then up to the Jungle Bunch, an elite team of animals, to find Albert so that he can make an antidote. But to get to him, they’ll have to track down his daughter Camélia and outwit a mysterious villain with very long teeth.
Orion and the Dark
Netflix
Orion, a seemingly normal kid, is really afraid of almost everything from bees to dogs and even falling off of a cliff, but the thing he’s most afraid of is the dark. But when the literal embodiment of the thing he’s most afraid of visits him one night, Orion is swept away on a magical adventure to see if they can’t teach Orion to let go of his fear and finally enjoy life.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith, season 1
Prime
Based on the 2005 action-comedy, this new show stars Donald Glover and Maya Erskine as John and Jane Smith, a pair of spies whose latest mission has them impersonate a married couple. Will sparks or bullets fly first in this show that also stars Parker Posey, John Turturro, Alexander Skarsgard, and Ron Perlman?
February 7th:
Not Dead Yet, season 2
ABC
The show about the wash-up journalist named Nell who writes obituaries, and who can see the ghosts of the people she writes about, is back for its second season. This season, we have Brad Garrett (Everybody Loves Raymond) appear as a series regular opposite the star Gina Rodriguez as Duncan, the out-of-touch father of Nell’s best friend and boss, Lexi.
Paprika
Limited Release
Rereleased as part of Satoshi Kon Fest 2024, Paprika is a young therapist and “Dream Detective” who uses a device to enter her patients’ minds to help heal them. But when the device is stolen, and the other researchers start going mad, it is up to Paprika to stop this evil plot.
February 8th:
Halo, season 2
Paramount+
The stakes couldn’t be higher for the famous Master Chief and the other Spartan soldiers in Paramount’s adaptation of the classic Xbox game as the super soldiers take on a Covenant invasion of the planet Reach, one of humanity’s last strongholds against the alien invaders.
Regardless of your feelings about season 1 (and believe me, I have feelings), season 2 will feature new showrunner David Wiener, best known for his work on Brave New World and Fear the Walking Dead.
February 9th:
Lisa Frankenstein
In theaters
A teenage goth girl in 1989 named Lisa finds the perfect boyfriend. At least he will be perfect after she reanimates his corpse from the Victorian era. And gives him a tan, courtesy of the broken tanning bed in her garage. After they finish their playfully murderous journey to find love, happiness, and a few missing body parts.
Molli and Max in the Future
Limited Release
This sci-fi rom-com starring Zosia Mamet and Aristotle Athari follows two people who, a billion years in the future, continue to bump into each other across twelve years, four planets, three dimensions, and one creepy space cult. And if that didn’t convince you that this is going to be a wild ride, one of them can fly and the other one is part fish.
February 14th:
Madame Web
In theaters
A young paramedic who, after an accident involving a spider, can see into the future begins helping three women whom she sees getting murdered over and over again. Hunted by a man in a Spider-Man-styled suit, they begin to realize the truth… all three of the women have the potential to become Spider-Man.
February 21st:
Constellation
Apple TV+
Following a disaster in space, an astronaut named Jo returns to Earth only to realize that parts of her life appear to be missing. Determined to recover everything that she’s lost, Jo sets out on a quest to uncover the dark secrets of space travel that have been hidden from her in this sci-fi psychological thriller.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch, season 3
Disney+
The quest to save Omega is on! Following last season’s harrowing finale, Hunter and Wrecker, the last two remaining members of Clone Force 99 (aka, the Bad Batch), need to save their sister from the clutches of the Imperial Science Facility on Mount Tantiss. With new friends, and some very familiar enemies, the Bad Batch will face their most daunting challenge yet. The rebellion against the empire begins now.
February 22nd:
Avatar: The Last Airbender, season 1
Netflix
The weight is finally over for the live-action remake (we don’t talk about the other one) of the hit animated TV show. When two siblings from the Water Tribe discover a boy (and his flying bison) trapped in the ice, little did they know this goofy little Airbender was the Avatar, the only person in the world who could master all four elements… and the only one who can defeat the evil Fire Nation.
February 25th:
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, season 1
AMC
This new spin-off for the hugely successful Walking Dead franchise sees the return of the apocalyptic power couple Rick and Michonne with Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira reprising their iconic roles. Not much has been revealed yet about this reunion’s plot save for the return of the cunning and sly Jadis Stokes and a host of other new and returning characters.
February 27th:
Shogun, season 1
Hulu
Based on the 1975 novel by James Clavell, and a fictionalized account of the real-life William Adams and Tokugawa Ieyasu, Shogun tells the story of English navigator John Blackthorne, who is shipwrecked in Japan in 1600 where he is caught between the ambitious Toranaga and the dangerous Lady Mariko.
Video Games
February 1st:
Granblue Fantasy: Relink
(PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC)
An action RPG set in the classic world of Granblue Fantasy that you can play alone or with friends in a 4-player co-op. Explore the Sky Realm, defeat the primal beasts, and investigate the secretive Church of Avia in this new adventure in a classic series.
February 2nd
Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash
(PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)
Join your favorite Jujutsu Kaisen characters (Panda-senpai!) in a 2-on-2 fighting game. Develop the unique Cursed Techniques of your team, and when both characters are fully developed, pit them against each other in an ultimate showdown!
Persona 3 Reload
(PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC)
The most pivotal game of the Persona series: remade! Cutting-edge graphics paired with modernized features and your favorite classic characters. Come explore the Dark Hour and fight for your friends in this paradigm-shifting RPG.
Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League
(PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC)
Join the ultimate band of misfits as they attempt the impossible: to kill the Justice League! From the creators of Batman: Arkham comes this 3rd person shooter set in an open-world Metropolis still reeling from Brainiac’s invasion. Play as Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, or King Shark.
February 6th
Foamstars
(PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4)
The newest 4v4 online party shooter is exclusive to PlayStation. In this game, you’ll use foam to build terrain, defeat enemies, and slip and slide around the arena. Each of the eight playable characters uses a unique foam gun and fighting style. Plus, they have names like Rave Breaker, Jet Justice, and Penny Gwynn!
February 8th
Helldivers II
(PlayStation 5, PC)
Squad-based 3rd person shooters haven’t been this fun since the first Helldivers nearly 10 years ago! As an elite soldier known as a Helldiver, you will defend Super Earth across planets and against every alien threat imaginable. Join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy and fight for your Super Earth-born rights!
February 13th
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
(PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC)
From the studio that brought us Life is Strange and Vampyre comes a story-driven action RPG featuring Red: an experienced spirit hunter (Banisher) who has recently suffered the loss of his lover and fellow Banisher, Antea. Here’s where it gets really good: will you keep to your oath and ascend Antea’s spirit to a peaceful rest, or sacrifice the living in hopes of bringing her back?
Ultros
(PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC)
This psychedelic Metroidvania finds you stranded on The Sarcophagus: a space-drifting, cosmic womb holding an ancient being known as Ultros. Caught in the eternal time loop of a black hole, you must explore The Sarcophagus to discover the secrets of your new role. With a beautiful and eccentric art style, this mysterious game promises many a surprise.
February 14th
Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore
(PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)
Princess Arzette must once again defeat the evil Daimur and bring harmony to the kingdom of Faramore. Featuring hand-painted backgrounds, a fully voice-acted cartoon cast of characters, and a sprawling world for you and Arzette to explore, this newest adventure gives the feel of our favorite childhood PC games in 2024.
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered
(PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)
Oh, the original Lara Croft! For the first time, play the original three games with all expansions and secret levels on modern platforms. Plus, the games have been lovingly remastered. Including, but not limited to, Lara’s famously pointy boobs! However, for those of you with a serious nostalgia bug, you can switch back to the polygon style at any time.
February 16th
Skull and Bones
(PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Stadia, PC)
It’s pirate time! This game will see you rise from a nobody sailor to the most fearsome of pirate kingpins. Craft and sail your ship, grow your Infamy to gain access to more resources, and rain terror on the lawless Indian Ocean in this newest UbiSoft original.
February 22nd
Open Roads
(PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)
Featuring the voice talents of the inimitable Keri Russell (The Americans) and the fantastically talented Kaitlyn Dever (Booksmart), this game about a mother/daughter road trip features family secrets, hand-animated characters, and a possible hidden treasure.
Pacific Drive
(PlayStation 5, PC)
This game is a driving survival game featuring the most appropriate car of all time: the station wagon. With the wagon as your only companion, you’ll explore a Pacific Northwest rife with supernatural dangers. You’ll venture in and out of the Olympic Exclusion Zone collecting resources to upgrade your precious car and clues to solve a long-forgotten mystery.
February 28th
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake
(PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC)
It’s been more than 10 years since the initial release of Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons and now it’s back with rebuilt landscapes and characters, remastered graphics, performance, gameplay, and a fully rerecorded soundtrack with a live orchestra. Play through this beautiful and emotional fairytale with even more impact than the first time.
Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster
(PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)
We’ve got a couple of remakes this month, but none quite as impressive as this one. The original Star Wars: Dark Forces was released in 1995! This old-school first-person shooter is now available to play on modern gaming devices at up to 4K resolution at an astonishing 120 frames per second.
Books
February 6th:
- No Man’s Land by Davis Bunn–Dark Fantasy, Paranormal
- The Trials of Empire by Richard Swan–Dark Fantasy, Action Adventure
- All This Twisted Glory by Tahereh Mafi–Book 3 in This Woven Kingdom, YA, Epic Fantasy
- Awake by Christopher Krovatin–Kids, Fantasy, Horror
- Fifty Beasts to Break Your Heart by GennaRose Nethercott–Fantasy, Folklore
- Infinity Alchemist by Kacen Callender–YA, Fantasy, LGBTQ
- The School for Invisible Boys by Shaun David Hutchinson–Kids, Fantasy, LGBTQ
- The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett–Epic Fantasy, Mystery
- Tales of the Celestial Kingdom by Sue Lynn Tan–Epic Fantasy, Romance
- The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn by Shawn Harris–Kids, Fantasy
- Your Shadow Half Remains by Sunny Moraine–Horror, Sci Fi, LGBTQ
- An Angel Called Peterbilt by Eric Flint, Gorg Huff, and Paula Goodlett–Sci Fi, Time Travel
- Beggar’s Sky by Wil McCarthy–Sci Fi, Aliens
- Beyond Enemies by Marisa Wolf–Sci Fi, Space Opera
February 13th:
- The Briar Book of the Dead by A.G. Slatter–Dark Fantasy, Gothic
- Projections by S.E. Porter–Fantasy, Horror
- The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown–Fantasy, Romance
- The Book of Love by Kelly Link–Fantasy, Horror
- The Enchanted Life of Valentina Mejìa by Alexandra Alessandri–Kids, Fantasy, Folklore
- The Eternal Ones by Namina Forna–Book 3 of The Gilded Ones, YA, Epic Fantasy
- A Flame in the North by Lilith Saintcrow–Book 1 of Black Land’s Bane, Epic Fantasy
- Fractured Fables by Alix E. Harrow–Fantasy, Fairy Tales
- The Frame-Up by Gwenda Bond–Fantasy, Crime
- Kites and Lemonade by Yasmeen bint Ahmad–Kids, Fantasy, Disabilities
- The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden–Fantasy, Historical
- Among the Living by Tim Lebbon–Horror, Sci Fi
- The Hollow Dead by Darcy Coates–Book 4 of Gravekeeper, Horror, Gothic
- What Feasts at Night by T. Kingfisher–Book 2 of Sworn Soldier, Horror, Paranormal
- The Imposition of Unnecessary Obstacles by Malka Older–Sci Fi, Romance, LGBTQ
February 20th:
- Beren and Lúthien by J.R.R. Tolkien–Epic Fantasy
- Daughters of the Lamp by Nedda Lewers–Kids, Fantasy
- The Diablo’s Curse by Gabe Cole Novoa–YA, Fantasy, LGBTQ
- Disciples of Chaos by M.K. Lobb–Dark Fantasy, Romance
- Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli–Book 1 of The Crimson Moth, YA, Fantasy, Romance
- Island Witch by Amanda Jayatissa–Fantasy, Historical
- Night for Day by Roselle Lim–Paranormal, Romance
- River Mumma by Zalika Reid-Benta–Fantasy, Magical Realism
- Sun of Blood and Ruin by Mariely Lares–Epic Fantasy, Sci Fi
- Twice Lived by Joma West–Sci Fi, Fantasy
- A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal–YA, Fantasy, Horror
- The Bezzle by Cory Doctorow–Sci Fi, Thriller
February 27th:
- The Butcher of the Forest by Premee Mohamed–Dark Fantasy, Folklore
- Compass and Blade by Rachel Greenlaw–Fantasy, Romance
- Fate Breaker by Victoria Aveyard–Book 3 of Realm Breaker, YA, Epic Fantasy
- Fathomfolk by Eliza Chan–Fantasy, Action Adventure
- Kindling by Traci Chee–YA, Epic Fantasy
- The Lady in Glass and Other Stories by Anne Bishop–Epic Fantasy, Horror
- Villains Realm by Ridley Pearson–Book 2 of Kingdom Keepers Inheritance, Kids, Fantasy
- Where the Dark Stands Still by A.B. Poranek–YA, Dark Fantasy
- A Haunting in the Arctic by C.J. Cooke–Horror, Thriller
- Moon Of The Turning Leaves by Waubgeshig Rice–Sci Fi, Dystopian
- Snowglobe by Soyoung Park–YA, Sci Fi, Dystopian
That’s February
That’s February, folks!
We’ve got a lot of stuff to look forward to this month and even more stuff to look forward to next month. Sign up for Geek Alerts to be the first one to hear all about it.
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