He acknowledged he hadn’t fully appreciated how many good games were already available on the original Switch. However, he was surprised to learn the new console would initially only have Mario Kart World, with Donkey Kong Bananza releasing soon after.
Announced during the September Nintendo Direct, Pokemon Pokopia is a life simulation game similar to Minecraft, taking place on a Pokemon island. Players take on the role of a Human Ditto and work to transform the island into a perfect home for Pokemon. Gameplay shown so far includes features like shaping the land, farming, and construction. Originally planned for release sometime in 2026, Pokemon has now officially set the release date for March 5th, 2026. This makes it the first new, first-party Nintendo game with a confirmed release date for the next year. However, this game is also notable for being the first of its kind in another way.
For example, even dedicated fans might miss a hidden detail in the movie Badlands that could finally solve a 15-year-old mystery about the social structure within the Predator species – specifically, how their caste system works.
Superman recently adopted two sons, Otho-Ra and Osul-Ra, after his battle with Mongul. These boys are Phaelosians – a group related to Kryptonians who were exiled long ago – so they share all of Superman’s powers. They were raised on the brutal world of Warworld, where gladiatorial combat is commonplace. Despite being Superman’s children, Otho and Osul are surprisingly overlooked in current Superman comics. This is frustrating to many fans, as they actually address a long-standing problem the DC fanbase has been hoping to see resolved.
Sasuke has always been incredibly powerful, and his battles consistently demonstrate this. His complex morality makes his fights with other characters particularly captivating and crucial to his development. Though he’s fought many times, seven battles especially stand out as defining moments for his character.
However, there have been valid criticisms. It’s understandable – nothing is flawless. I don’t fault the game for having weaknesses, even though it’s arguably the best multiplayer shooter we’ve seen in years.
Xbox Cloud Gaming, which is included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, has gotten a significant upgrade. It now offers sharper graphics with 1440p resolution and uses a better video technology, making the experience much closer to competitors like NVIDIA GeForce Now. After years of testing, the service is finally out of beta and officially launched in India, marking another step in Microsoft’s plan to make it available worldwide.
Showa American Story was first announced in January 2022, and after a lengthy development process, the studio says it’s nearing completion. They’ve delayed the release slightly to make sure the game is as polished and high-quality as possible.
ITV has announced a new rule for the show launching on November 16th: no single contestant will be forced to do multiple Bushtucker trials in a row.
Here is an overview of the movie, via Illumination: