Two PS5 Exclusive Games Officially Rank Among Best Games of 2026 So Far

Okay, so looking at the best new games this year, if we ignore things like expansions and games that came to multiple platforms, two PlayStation 5 exclusives are seriously standing out. First up is Nioh 3 from Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo – it dropped back in February and, like the other Nioh games, it’s only on PS5. It’s currently sitting at an 86 on Metacritic, making it the sixth highest-rated new game of 2026 so far. The other one is Cairn, a brand new game from The Game Bakers – a French studio. It launched at the end of January and immediately got an 85 on Metacritic, which is pretty impressive!

Oscars 2026: Every Geeky Movie That Won

Despite not competing for Best Picture, the 98th annual ceremony still recognized several popular genre films. Horror films, in particular, received a record number of nominations, led by Sinners. That film wasn’t the only one; Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein and Zach Cregger’s Weapons also earned multiple nominations. Plus, thanks to Netflix releasing films in theaters, the year’s biggest blockbuster, KPop Demon Hunters, was eligible for awards this year.