Games

After more than two decades, The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap still feels special. Released on the Game Boy Advance in North America on January 10, 2005, it strikes a wonderful balance between the charming art style of The Wind Waker and the focused gameplay of A Link to the Past. While other Zelda games have rightfully earned praise, The Minish Cap is an exceptional game in its own right and deserves to be remembered alongside the most beloved titles in the series.

As a big DC Comics fan, I was thrilled to see so many of my favorite series released on January 7th, 2026! Titles like Batman, Absolute Superman, and Adventures of Superman: The Book of El were packed with exciting moments and new developments. From the Justice League being completely taken by surprise to Absolute Superman’s dangerous encounter with his world’s Hawkman, there was a lot to enjoy. If you didn’t get a chance to read this week’s issues, you might have missed out – so check out the highlights below!

Villainous schemes in anime, whether meticulously planned with incredible foresight or based on complete chaos, often seem unbelievable. However, it’s this very outlandishness that makes them so memorable. Anime loves grand, over-the-top storytelling, and these ridiculous plans are a perfect example of that creative freedom.

Several exciting new shows are based on previously popular movies, giving them a fresh take on television. Overall, this list has a lot to offer fans, so we’ve decided to rank the shows based on how much excitement they deserve.

All three How to Train Your Dragon movies—How to Train Your Dragon, How to Train Your Dragon 2, and How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World—became available on Peacock on January 1st. The critically acclaimed trilogy tells the story of Hiccup, a young Viking who becomes friends with a unique dragon named Toothless, and now the entire series is available on the NBCUniversal streaming service, including the upcoming live-action How to Train Your Dragon film set to release in 2025.

Okay, so the big question after Wakanda Forever is: who’s the new Black Panther? It really seemed like they were hinting it was M’Baku, Winston Duke’s character, who originally challenged T’Challa! Honestly, I’m so excited about that possibility. M’Baku is a fan favorite, and it would be awesome to see him take on a bigger role. Plus, he’d bring a totally different vibe – his way of thinking is so different from both T’Challa and Shuri, which would be really interesting to watch.

Nearly seven years after the movie Revenge of the Sith came out, Del Rey published Darth Plagueis, a novel by James Luceno, on January 10, 2012. The book tells the story of the powerful Sith Lord Darth Plagueis, focusing on his relationship with Palpatine. A key part of the plot is Palpatine’s betrayal of Plagueis, which adds depth and understanding to a famous scene from Revenge of the Sith.

If you enjoy scary movies, be sure to watch Abigail on Peacock before it’s gone. This 2024 reimagining of the classic Dracula’s Daughter, starring Melissa Barrera from the Scream movies, has been popular on the platform since September, but it’s leaving soon—likely by the end of the month. The story follows a group of criminals who kidnap the daughter of a dangerous crime boss, only to discover she’s a terrifying vampire who turns the tables on them.

While many excellent science fiction films encourage repeat viewings, not all do. Even the most acclaimed sci-fi movies can be emotionally draining or challenging, leaving audiences with mixed feelings – they might love the film but not want to experience it again. A bleak ending, a disturbing plot twist, or simply a lack of entertainment for multiple viewings can make some great sci-fi films ones you’ll only watch once.

A new version of the 1984 cult classic, The Toxic Avenger, features Peter Dinklage, Kevin Bacon, and Elijah Wood. The story follows Winston Gooze, a mistreated janitor who transforms into The Toxic Avenger after a chemical accident. He then has to become a hero, fighting against powerful and corrupt businesses that threaten his family and town. It’s a fight for justice in a world consumed by greed – and Toxie plans to deliver it with a radioactive twist.