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A new Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S free download is one of the best yet. In addition to a not one, not two, but ten free Xbox games available to download weekend, those on the latest Xbox consoles — as well as Xbox One — have a new freebie. Unlike the free game downloads though, this offer is not on a timer or going to expire by the end of the weekend. Rather, it is a permanent offer, however, it is not as quite as exciting as a free game.

In Transformers One, we not only got to understand how Optimus Prime and Megatron rose to leadership among the Autobots and Decepticons respectively, but the prequel storyline also showed us the transformation of Orion Pax and D-16 from simple mining robots into fully-fledged Transformers. Their initial mission, which they undertook alongside future Autobots Elita-1 and Bumblebee, provided them with the necessary support to uncover the real truth about Cybertron. This revelation, concerning the Primes, Sentinel Prime, and a grim reality about their home planet, bestowed upon Orion and D-16 new abilities that ultimately altered the course of history forever.

In light of the growing popularity of anime worldwide, fast-food chains are capitalizing on collaborations with some of the industry’s most renowned franchises. For instance, McDonald’s launched its own anime universe called “WcDonald’s” earlier this year and has now partnered with the video game developer Hoyoverse for Genshin Impact. Notably, Genshin is an anime-style game with an upcoming adaptation, and Burger King has previously collaborated with the popular anime series, My Hero Academia, in France to promote new food items and merchandise. Interestingly, Burger King has also playfully taken a jab at McDonald’s recent anime campaign.

Fans of Naruto have been treated to numerous video game adaptations throughout the years, but much credit goes to the PS3 game, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm, released in 2018, which launched the entire Ultimate Ninja Storm series. This series resulted in three more games within the same franchise. However, since 2016, when Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 was out, fans haven’t experienced another game from this series. Now, fast-forward to the present day, and we’re on the verge of seeing the original Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm make a return, offering a fresh play experience almost 16 years after its initial release.

2024 was a remarkable year for both Haikyu and Godzilla. Haikyu made its mark with the first installment of its final films titled “Haikyu: The Dumpster Battle,” solidifying its status as one of the most prominent sports anime. Meanwhile, Godzilla also experienced an impressive surge, breaking box office records with Legendary’s “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” and winning an Academy Award for Toho’s “Godzilla Minus One.” In a surprising turn of events, these distinct franchises are now joining forces for an official collaboration.

With Halloween approaching, one of the most beloved horror-related TV shows of all time is preparing for a significant streaming shift. The legendary series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” featuring Sarah Michelle Gellar in the lead role, has been accessible for streaming for quite some time now. At present, the entire series can be watched on Hulu, but that requires a subscription first. However, starting in just a few weeks, you’ll be able to stream “Buffy” without having to pay anything at all.