Games

At The Game Awards, Naughty Dog, the studio behind Uncharted and The Last of Us, unveiled its first new intellectual property (IP) in over a decade – Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. A cinematic trailer debuted, providing glimpses into the game’s sci-fi setting and introducing its bounty hunter protagonist, portrayed by Tati Gabrielle. Further details on the title were shared by creative director and studio head Neil Druckmann in an update on the PlayStation Blog.

At The Game Awards show on Thursday night, the unexpected unveiling of Elden Ring Nightreign took everyone by surprise. Renowned for crafting challenging games with a focus on tough boss battles and primarily single-player experiences that can accommodate co-op when needed, it’s fascinating to consider that the minds behind Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Elden Ring themselves are now developing a multiplayer Elden Ring title blending aspects of roguelikes and battle royale games as well.

In the realm of 2023 anime, my personal favorite is “My Happy Marriage,” a captivating historical romance drama that has left an indelible mark. The long-awaited second season is set to release this winter. This enchanting narrative is born from the creative mind of Akumi Agitogi, as depicted in her light novel. Our protagonist, Miyo Saimori, navigates life’s hardships despite being a noble’s eldest daughter. The Saimori family boasts a lineage of gifted individuals, yet Miyo remains devoid of such abilities. Following the demise of her mother, she is compelled to serve as a maid within her own household.

Fans who think they’re well-versed in the origin story of Spider-Man might be in for a surprise with the new animated series, “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man,” debuting on Disney+ in 2025. This series delves into Peter Parker’s early days as Spider-Man, prior to his recruitment by Tony Stark in “Captain America: Civil War.” You can expect to see a homemade Spider-Man suit and more! While it may seem like you already know everything about Spider-Man’s origin, the prequel comic of “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” still manages to introduce some unexpected twists. PROCEED WITH CAUTION: The following information reveals spoilers for Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1. Proceed at your own risk!

Fans of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure don’t require a specific day to express their love for the series, but they now have one! A unique event called JOJODAY has been unveiled, described as bridging the ‘past’ and the ‘future.’ The official website reveals that this event will take place on April 12, 2025, at Yoyogi National Stadium in Shibuya, Tokyo. Notable voice actors from the series will be present, including Kazuyuki Okitsu (Jonathan Joestar), Daisuke Ono (Jotaro Kujo), and Junichi Suwabe (Leone Abbacchio).

In simple terms, we’re anticipating the launch of Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo’s upcoming console, around next year. There have been whispers about several potential games for it, such as new versions of Mario Kart, Super Mario 3D World, Animal Crossing, Pokemon titles, Metroid Prime 4, and the comeback of Donkey Kong and Star Fox. It’s also likely that we’ll see more from series like The Legend of Zelda, Fire Emblem, Kirby, Super Smash Bros, Xenoblade Chronicles, as well as less frequently seen series like F-Zero, Luigi’s Mansion, Pikmin, and Detective Pikachu. Additionally, there are speculations about new Mario spin-offs like Mario Party and sports games, and even dormant series like Wave Race or Kid Icarus could potentially be revived. However, this is not the rumored leaked game.