Games

A live-action version of the anime series The Flowers of Evil is coming to Japanese television on TV Tokyo and will be available on Disney+ in April 2026. Fuku Suzuki and Ano will star as Takao Kasuga and Sawa Nakamura, respectively. The series is a well-regarded horror story known for its psychological thrills, even though it doesn’t rely on traditional monsters like some other works in the genre. Currently, it’s unclear if the adaptation will be released in North America, but given the growing popularity of live-action anime, it seems likely.

Both Khan Noonien Singh and Captain Christopher Pike have been prominent figures this year, with Khan’s story explored in a new podcast and Strange New Worlds, and Captain Pike being central to the show’s popularity. Interestingly, today is the birthday of the original actors who played these iconic roles. Ricardo Montalban, who played Khan, was born on November 25, 1920, and Jeffrey Hunter, the first Captain Pike, was born on the same date in 1926 – over a century ago.

I noticed that Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive officially launched as a paid game on November 24th, moving away from its roots as a mobile game. It’s available on Steam for $39.99, and thankfully, it’s without the usual gacha elements and other things you often find in mobile games. While it currently has a “Mostly Positive” rating on Steam, the Solo Leveling fanbase seems pretty split on it. Looking closer at the reviews, it’s clear there are some complicated feelings about the game.

He currently has an impressive four movies popular on streaming platforms, even though only two of them are recent releases. Here’s a look at all of them. Keep in mind these rankings are based on worldwide popularity, not just in the US.

Since launching in September 2024, this fast-paced action game has received many major updates and continues to thrive, showing no indication of losing momentum.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

The PlayStation Blog recently revealed more about the game’s controls. You can power slide by holding the Square button, and perform an Ollie by holding Circle – both are easy to learn! But experimenting with the L1 and L2 buttons unlocks even more tricks, like Front Pops, Heelflips, and Pop Shuvits.

The Precious Paths season in Pokémon Go starts on December 2nd at 10 AM local time and runs until March 3rd, 2026 at 10 AM local time. During this season, you can look forward to new events, changes to which Pokémon appear in the wild and in eggs, and a new Masterwork Research quest that offers another chance to earn a Master Ball. Here’s a closer look at everything happening over the next few months to help you plan your adventures!

After a long development period, Ubisoft’s Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake could be officially shown off soon, according to recent reports. These rumors suggest the remake is progressing well, and gameplay footage might be revealed at The Game Awards, a show celebrating the best games and upcoming releases.