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In the early 1980s, Nintendo was facing bankruptcy and urgently needed a hit product. Luckily, they had a promising young designer named Shigeru Miyamoto, who created Donkey Kong. Originally intended to utilize a surplus of unsold Radar Scope arcade machines, the game quickly became something much bigger. Donkey Kong was a huge success, earning hundreds of millions of dollars in its first two years and rescuing Nintendo. But its impact went beyond just financial success; Donkey Kong was a groundbreaking game that established many of the design principles still used in games today.

Although fantasy and science fiction are the most popular anime genres, especially for shows aimed at young men (shonen) and older men (seinen), there’s a lot more to discover. Historical anime, often blended with other genres, are surprisingly influential and create captivating stories set in the past. While these shows don’t always stick to historical facts, they offer unique and detailed world-building you don’t often find in modern anime. Here’s a list of some excellent historical anime that every fan should check out.

Batman is known for always having backup plans, but his enemies have repeatedly used those very plans against the Justice League. Some of his most dangerous foes, like the AI system Brother Eye (which was manipulated by Maxwell Lord and Lex Luthor), actually came about because of his careful preparation. However, the biggest failure of Batman’s planning wasn’t when a villain discovered it – it was when a friend did.

As the Marvel Cinematic Universe expands, it’s important to remember the compelling characters who only appeared briefly in a single movie or show. These characters made a strong first impression, and it would be great to see them return. No matter what new stories the MCU tells, these often-forgotten characters deserve another chance to shine.

If you’re an HBO Max subscriber, you have until December 31st to watch the horror film It Follows. Written and directed by David Robert Mitchell, the movie follows Jay, who after a sexual encounter, finds herself haunted by a terrifying, shape-shifting entity. She’s forced to find a way to break the curse and escape its relentless pursuit.

Square Enix’s Chrono Cross faced a similar situation when it came out on PlayStation in 1999, four years after the release of Chrono Trigger, a role-playing game considered by many to be one of the greatest ever made. While Chrono Cross was initially well-received and later reintroduced to a new audience with Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition, it still sparked debate among fans. The game was often compared to Chrono Trigger instead of being appreciated on its own merits, and this connection shaped how people viewed it and the entire Chrono series.

Two games are leaving Xbox Game Pass on December 31st: Carrion and Hell Let Loose. Carrion is a unique horror platformer where you play as the monster, escaping from the scientists and soldiers who imprisoned it. Think of it like the movie The Thing, but you’re controlling the creature instead of the humans.

The recent announcement of a new Mega Man game is particularly noteworthy. Set to release in 2027 and playable on both older and current consoles, it’s coming at an interesting time for the gaming industry. By 2027, the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S will likely be nearing the end of their lifespan. This timing could also mean the game will be one of the first available on the next generation of Xbox and PlayStation consoles – a rare opportunity in today’s gaming landscape.

Here are just 10 first-person shooters worth keeping an eye on in 2026.