From games featuring claymation fighters inspired by Street Fighter to cars battling characters from the Sonic the Hedgehog universe, the most unusual fighting games often boast the most unforgettable character lineups. One game even playfully disregards copyright restrictions. Here are five of gaming’s strangest fighting game rosters, highlighting the characters that truly make them special.
When people think of the story of Oz, they often immediately picture the 1939 movie and the musical Wicked, and that’s where they stop. But the truth is, filmmakers have always struggled with how to adapt Oz. Some try to recreate the original, others attempt to improve it, and still others deliberately try to create something completely different from what audiences expect. With that in mind, here’s a ranking of the most famous Wizard of Oz movies, from worst to best. Which one remains the best of them all?
Following the success of Trigun Stampede, a reimagining of the classic anime by Studio Orange, comes Trigun Stargaze. The original Trigun anime, created by Madhouse in the 1990s, is a beloved series, so Orange had a challenge to live up to its legacy. This new series, developed with input from Trigun creator Yatsuhiro Nightow, stays more faithful to the original manga than the first anime adaptation. If you missed Stampede, you can watch the five-minute recap video below to get ready for Vash the Stampede’s return later this month.
In the early 2000s, director Guillermo del Toro took on the comic book series Hellboy, which follows a demon who works as a paranormal investigator. He cast Ron Perlman as Hellboy and together they created two movies that critics loved. Although plans for a third film fell through, Perlman still hopes they can make it happen someday.
I was really surprised when I saw the New Game+ Showcase had a first post! They supposedly launched their X account way back in June 2025, but the first thing they actually posted was on December 29th. And it was a big announcement – they’re doing a totally new kind of games showcase on January 8th, 2026! That puts it ahead of the Xbox Developer Direct on January 18th, so it could be the first big gaming event of the year. Honestly, I’m excited, but we’ll have to see what New Game+ actually shows off to know for sure.
Although the My Hero Academia manga finished its run last year, fans have something to look forward to! A new anime episode is coming, continuing the story after the time skip in the original finale. The franchise is starting the year with a special look at what life is like for an adult Deku and his mom as they celebrate the new year 2026. You can watch it now!
If you grew up playing fighting games in the late 90s and early 2000s, you probably remember a lot of different series. Some of them really stood out, offering unique gameplay, style, or just a memorable feel. One example is Bloody Roar, which combined classic fighting game elements with a cool feature: characters could transform! Despite being popular and different, the series hasn’t had a new game in over two decades.
The classic sitcom Married… with Children, featuring Ed O’Neill, Katey Sagal, and Christina Applegate, is now available to stream for free on Tubi as of January 1st. You’ll have to watch with commercials, but it’s a great way to revisit this popular show. However, not all episodes are currently available on the platform.
Last year, we asked Push Square readers to vote for the PS5 games they were most looking forward to in 2026. We gave them a huge list of 75 games to choose from – and that was after we’d already trimmed it down from over 100!
Tim Burton’s film, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, based on the novel by Ransom Riggs, follows Jake, a young boy who uncovers a hidden world after his grandfather’s death. Guided by clues left behind, Jake discovers a school for children with extraordinary abilities. However, he soon learns that the school and its inhabitants are threatened by dangerous forces, and Jake, with his own special talent, must help protect them.