Games

Everyone assumed Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Three would be the big movie battle of 2026. I mean, it’s Dune, and people are really excited. But it’s going head-to-head with the Avengers’ return – a franchise that consistently makes almost two billion dollars per film, including the massive hit Avengers: Endgame. However, after seeing the teasers for Doomsday and, finally, the trailer for Dune 3, and seeing how both films are vying for prime IMAX real estate, I’m starting to think it’s Marvel who should be feeling the pressure from Dune, not the other way around.

I’m so excited! I remember playing the original Destroy All Humans back in 2005 on the PS2 – it was such a fun game, even if it didn’t get the highest scores. It did really well though, which led to Destroy All Humans 2 in 2006. I always figured the originals would stay stuck on older consoles, but Black Forest Games and THQ Nordic have been doing a great job with remakes. The first remake came to Switch already, which was awesome, but the second one never did… until now! This year, both remakes are coming to the Switch 2, and I’m especially thrilled because it means I’ll finally be able to play the remake of Destroy All Humans 2 on a Nintendo console for the first time!

Xbox Game Pass subscribers have two major games to look forward to in May 2026: Forza Horizon 6 and Subnautica 2. Both titles will be available on Game Pass the moment they launch. While other games like Kiln and Mixtape from Xbox Game Studios are also confirmed for May, Forza Horizon 6 and Subnautica 2 are expected to be the biggest releases. More games could be added to the lineup between now and then.

Inspired by Stephen’s recent article, “SEGA’s PS5 Games Get Good Reviews, So Why Aren’t You Buying Them?”, I’m revisiting one of my top games from 2025: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.

Just before the Oscars, Netflix announced a sequel to KPop Demon Hunters, and signed creators Kang and Appelhans to a multi-year deal to write and direct it. They plan to take the story in exciting new directions for the main characters – Rumi (voiced by Arden Cho), Mira (voiced by May Hong), and Zoey (voiced by Ji-young Yoo) – and aim to release the sequel in 2029, mirroring the original’s demanding production schedule. While KPop Demon Hunters 2 is still a few years away, many other highly anticipated animated sequels are planned between now and then, including the return of long-dormant franchises and continuations of stories fans have waited years to see resolved.

Built using Unreal Engine, CookieRun: New World is the most expansive game in the popular CookieRun series yet. The story takes place after the time of the famous Five Heroes, and follows a new adventure across the Cookie continent as a strange darkness reappears.

We couldn’t find where this story first appeared, but the following post on X (formerly Twitter) helped it spread widely:

Live-action fantasy can be great, as shows like Game of Thrones and Stranger Things demonstrate. However, animated fantasy often excels even further, showcasing how perfectly suited animation is to the genre. This is often due to more visually stunning and original designs, and the ability to dive right into fantastical stories and action.

The team’s primary goal is to make Saros easier and more enjoyable to use.

Most game companies are shifting towards multiplayer games with ongoing services, but Pearl Abyss recently did something unusual. After finding great success with the live-service game Black Desert for almost ten years, they released a big, story-focused single-player game. This is rare in today’s gaming world, where games are often designed to keep players paying for recurring content. It makes you wonder why they would take such a chance. This decision also suggests they’re confident in the game’s quality, believing players will enjoy it even without constant updates and incentives.