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As we approach the end of 2024, it’s exciting to peek into the future and see what the anime industry has in store for us next year. The past twelve months have been a banner year, with both TV series and feature film releases reaching unprecedented heights. This has set the bar quite high for 2025, and we can only hope that the upcoming wave of anime will meet or even surpass these lofty expectations. It’s possible that 2025 could eclipse all previous accomplishments with some of the highly-anticipated releases taking center stage.

Tim Allen, who’s returning to his famous character Buzz Lightyear in the upcoming Toy Story 5, has disclosed that he’s started recording his dialogues for the Pixar sequel. In an interview with Collider, the actor stated, “Indeed, I recently completed a five-hour session as Buzz, about a week back. It feels quite unusual to dive back in. I can’t divulge any information.” Allen shared that he’s recorded up to the third act so far and discussed the strategy for future recording sessions, which involves supplying the filmmakers with extra takes as the movie progresses. Although he couldn’t disclose plot details, Allen took a moment to appreciate the storyline.

Ever since its unveiling at The Game Awards, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet — an innovative IP from Sony’s PlayStation and Naughty Dog — has been a hot topic in the gaming industry, but for the wrong reasons primarily. Immediately upon release, the game faced criticism for multiple issues. Firstly, some gamers have held a grudge against Naughty Dog since The Last of Us Part 2 and its own contentious situation. Additionally, Naughty Dog has been a flagship studio for PlayStation during the last ten years, which means they often find themselves in the middle of console wars. However, most of the criticism seems to center on the game’s protagonist, who appears not to have struck a chord with a significant portion of its intended player base.

Though Jujutsu Kaisen concluded its manga run earlier this year, creator Gege Akutami has returned to provide a satisfying conclusion. Instead of merely wrapping up the lives of secondary characters who battled major shonen curses, Akutami delved deeper into the future prospects of Yuji, Megumi, and Nobara, our primary protagonists. With the major threats vanquished, the main character, Yuji, may now find his storyline heavily centered around romance as he moves forward.

In an unexpected twist, Marvel’s What If…? Season 3 has arrived, and it’s brimming with surprises, notably the return of Quentin Beck, who goes by Mysterio. Lending his voice to this version of the iconic Spider-Man nemesis, Alejandro Saab portrays a Mysterio who seizes the opportunity following global destruction triggered by a Celestial’s awakening, to conquer Stark Industries. But that’s not all; he doesn’t merely occupy the CEO seat at Stark Industries – he establishes himself as a ruthless ruler over a shattered populace, maintaining control through his access to cutting-edge technology.

A recently leaked controller for the upcoming next-gen Xbox suggests that Microsoft may be taking design cues from Sony’s PS5 DualSense controller. When the PS5 and Xbox Series X were launched in 2020, there weren’t significant differences between the two consoles. Distinguishing features can often be a matter of minute details. However, while the consoles are quite similar, the gap between their controllers is noticeable. Some might prefer the feel and arrangement of the Xbox Series X controller, but it’s clear that the PS5 controller boasts more advanced technology. For instance, it includes haptic feedback, a feature not found in Xbox controllers yet, although it seems Microsoft aims to address this.