Games

The biggest surprise in the story was the revelation that Dabi was actually Endeavor’s son. This discovery pushed Endeavor to try and redeem himself, a journey we see him on as My Hero Academia concluded. Fans had speculated about this connection for years, and Patrick Seitz, the voice actor for Endeavor, shared with ComicBook that he believes the answer is open to interpretation. He feels it’s not his place – or Endeavor’s – to definitively confirm or deny it.

I’m so excited for this new take on the Fantastic Four! Seeing them in The Fantastic Four: First Steps feels like just the beginning. Knowing they’re already set to team up with the Avengers in Avengers: Doomsday in 2026 is incredible, and I can’t wait to see them in even more Marvel movies down the line. It opens up so many possibilities for bringing those classic Fantastic Four stories to life on screen – even the really dramatic, soap opera-like romances that I honestly never expected to see in the MCU!

If you’re a Netflix subscriber and want to watch Shark Tale, you only have a few days left! This animated adventure from 2004 stars Will Smith as Oscar, a small-time fish who pretends to have defeated a shark mob boss’s son to become a hero. He then has to maintain the lie with the help of the mob boss’s son, Lenny. The movie boasts a star-studded cast including Robert De Niro, Renée Zellweger, Angelina Jolie, Jack Black, and Martin Scorsese. Shark Tale will be removed from Netflix on January 1st, so don’t miss out!

While not the very first video game – that title goes to 1958’s Tennis for Two – Pong is arguably the most influential. Released by Atari in 1972, Pong took the basic concept of Tennis for Two and made it accessible to a wider audience, as it was designed for consumers rather than requiring specialized equipment like an oscilloscope. This simple electronic ping pong game proved that video games could be commercially successful, paving the way for the arcade and home console industries we know today.

For the past two years, Lucasfilm has been working to increase its production of Star Wars content. Now, those efforts are coming to fruition with the first Star Wars film since 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker. The studio now seems to be focusing on releasing one movie and one live-action TV show each year, and 2026 is shaping up to be a particularly big year for fans. Here’s a look at the six major Star Wars projects planned for release in 2026.

2025 was an amazing year for comics! We saw fresh takes on classics like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, a long-awaited team-up between Marvel and DC, and some standout stories featuring Godzilla. We could talk about all our favorite titles for ages, but here are seven that consistently stood out based on our reviews. With comics this strong in 2025, we can’t wait to see what 2026 brings!

For twenty years, the anime experienced occasional pauses but always came back to continue its story. Recently, the studio announced a new plan: starting next year, episodes will be released seasonally instead of weekly. While this change was needed to fix some ongoing problems with the show, it means the end of its consistent weekly releases. This is a significant shift for anime fans, who were used to getting new episodes all year round.

Netflix clearly values science fiction, and a prime example of this is their acquisition of the hit series Black Mirror. Originally, only two seasons and a Christmas special aired on BBC, but Netflix significantly expanded the show, making it a cornerstone of their programming. New episodes consistently win awards and generate huge viewer numbers upon release. A notable moment was seven years ago today, when they launched Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, an interactive movie that was groundbreaking for its time. However, despite its initial impact, it has largely been forgotten and is no longer prominently featured.

When a game is called ‘underrated,’ it doesn’t mean nobody noticed it. It simply means the game was well-made, offered unique ideas, and created a memorable experience, but didn’t get the attention it deserved. These five games from 2025 stand out as particularly underrated – they were either lost in the shuffle of bigger releases or lacked strong promotion, and they deserve to be played.

In the 1980s and 90s, many companies created video game mascots to promote their brands. Some were quite successful in getting people to buy their games, while others didn’t gain much popularity due to poor game quality. Two memorable examples are Cool Spot, created by 7-Up, and the Noid, from Domino’s Pizza. These games were essentially interactive commercials that became briefly popular. Cool Spot first appeared in the game Cool Spot on several gaming consoles, and the Noid starred in Yo! Noid for the NES. While they were well-known for a time, both characters eventually faded from public view. Recently, the current owner of the Cool Spot brand declined a request to bring the character back, making a return unlikely.