Sony is using a growing trend among publishers: if you purchase the more expensive version of Housemarque’s new roguelite game, you can start playing it 48 hours before its official release on April 30th.
The biggest news came from the New York Toy Fair, with exciting reveals of LEGO sets, Hasbro action figures, Funko Pops, and other merchandise. Here’s a rundown of the key announcements and what they suggest about the movie’s storyline.
The animated series Terminator Zero, which debuted on Netflix in 2024 as a collaboration with Production I.G., has been cancelled after one season. While the show received positive reviews from both critics and viewers, creator Matt Tomlinson revealed on social media that viewership numbers weren’t high enough to justify renewal. The series explored the origins of Skynet and the development of a new AI to combat it, blending classic Terminator elements with innovative new robotic designs. Tomlinson expressed disappointment at not being able to continue the story he envisioned, but also noted he was proud of the complete narrative the eight-episode season provided.
Krafton gives its studios a lot of creative freedom, including letting them choose their own tools. For their game, Project Windless, they’ve been experimenting with AI during the early stages of development, but it hasn’t been used in any features players will directly interact with.
Capcom has re-released Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2 with updated compatibility for today’s computers and controllers, but the gameplay itself remains unchanged. Each game costs $9.99, and is currently on sale for half price. The updates are primarily technical, including a new graphics renderer and expanded video options like V-Sync and anti-aliasing.
To mark the 30th anniversary of the original Rayman game, Ubisoft launched Rayman – 30th Anniversary Edition on February 13, 2026. This isn’t just a simple re-release; it’s a significantly expanded version. The anniversary edition includes five different versions of the original Rayman – playable on PlayStation, Atari Jaguar, MS-DOS, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance – plus over 120 new levels and a documentary about the iconic, limbless character. These levels come from previous expansions like Rayman’s New Levels, Rayman 60 Levels, and Rayman By His Fans.
As a big action movie fan, I was surprised to see that Gerard Butler’s Copshop is currently third on Netflix’s most-watched list! It’s great timing because the director of Copshop, Joe Carnahan, just released a new Netflix original thriller called The Rip this January. Copshop was actually his last big project before taking a four-year break from directing, so it’s cool to see him back with another action flick.
A powerful group called the Baroque Works will be central to the upcoming story, acting as the main enemies for the Straw Hat pirates as they journey through the Grand Line. The latest trailer showcased most of the organization’s key members and suggested their importance to the new season. However, fans were surprised not to see Mr. 0, also known as Crocodile – the leader of Baroque Works. Since his actor has already been announced, viewers were hoping for a glimpse of him, and his absence has led to worries that he might not be featured this season.
Square Enix (formerly known as Squaresoft) encountered a similar issue with their PlayStation 1 game, Racing Lagoon. It wasn’t a typical racing game; it combined fast-paced street racing with in-depth RPG character development and a story told like a Japanese role-playing game. Despite being made by a well-respected developer and offering a unique design, Racing Lagoon was never released outside of Japan. This meant that a truly original racing RPG remained largely unknown to players in the West, even those who actively search for rare PlayStation games. If Square Enix had chosen to release it more widely, Racing Lagoon could have become a major racing franchise.
One of the earliest examples of a survival game is The Oregon Trail. Though many remember the popular graphic version from 1985 and later, it actually started as a simple text-based project in 1971. Players had to buy supplies, hunt for food, manage their inventory, and deal with challenges like bad weather and unfortunate accidents. The game ended when you either reached Oregon or succumbed to the hardships along the way. This combination of elements made it the first true survival game and, over the years, it has educated countless students.