Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? – Issue 620

I’m getting into the Valentine’s Day spirit by downloading the Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection! A big thanks to Sammy for the heads-up – it’s 75% off until February 25th. Don’t miss out on this retro bundle, as it will be removed from sale in just over a month.

New Avatar Game Brings Battle For Pandora To Life In A Very Different Way

The upcoming game based on Avatar is called Avatar: Fight for Pandora, and Maestro Media has designed it with a fresh combination of gameplay elements. Avatar: Fight for Pandora is a two-player card game where players battle across lanes using different, unique strategies. You can choose to play as either the Na’vi or the Resources Development Administration (RDA), and each side offers a distinct and different experience.

New Charlie’s Angels Reboot Confirmed (And It Might Actually Work for One Reason)

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sony is working on a new Charlie’s Angels movie. Pete Chiarelli, known for writing Crazy Rich Asians, is writing the script. Drew Barrymore, who starred in the 2000 Charlie’s Angels film, and her production company, Flower Films, are also involved. The project is currently in its early stages, so few details are available.

The Baywatch Reboot Just Cast David Hasslehoff’s Replacement (& He’s An Arrowverse Star)

Stephen Amell, known for his role in Arrow, will star in the upcoming Baywatch reboot, as reported by Variety. Production is scheduled to begin this spring, and the series is expected to air during the 2026-2027 television season. Amell will play Hobie Buchannon, a grown-up version of the popular character from the original series, now working as a Baywatch Captain following in his father’s footsteps. The story will focus on Hobie’s life being changed when his long-lost daughter, Charlie, arrives wanting to join him as a Baywatch lifeguard and continue the family tradition.

One of 2026’s Biggest Games Confirmed to Be Skipping Xbox Series X

Konami has successfully revived the Silent Hill series, which many believed had peaked with its early 2000s releases on the PlayStation 2. The 2024 remake of Silent Hill 2, developed by Bloober Team, brought the series back into the spotlight, and 2025’s Silent Hill f continued that success. Both games are considered among the best horror titles for the PS5 and Xbox Series X, creating a lot of excitement for the upcoming Silent Hill Townfall.

Star Wars Just Wrote Jar Jar Binks Into Andor (Yes, Really)

George Lucas first envisioned Star Wars as entertainment for children, but the series Andor successfully moved away from that approach, demonstrating that Star Wars can tell a variety of stories. Surprisingly, Andor has now included a character originally created for kids – Jar Jar Binks.

5 Years Before Game of Thrones Season 8, This Once Great TV Show Had HBO’s Worst Ever Ending

What’s unusual about this show’s ending is that it wasn’t due to declining viewership or a network cancellation. The creators deliberately chose to end it this way, a decision many fans found confusing. The core problem is when a finale feels disconnected from everything the show established over the years, it’s difficult to justify – we definitely saw that happen with Game of Thrones.

130-Hour Open-World RPG Available for Free for Some PS5 Users

This updated version of Kingdom Come: Deliverance for the PS5 features sharper graphics with 4K resolution, enhanced textures, and a smoother frame rate, along with other technical improvements. If you haven’t played the game before, or struggled with its performance on the PS4, now is a great time to experience this RPG on PlayStation. These upgrades should significantly improve the gameplay.