Games

GKIDS is bringing back the 2006 anime film Tekkonkinkreet to cinemas with a brand new 4K remaster. The film will be shown in Western theaters on May 31st and June 1st. While it may not be as famous as Studio Ghibli’s biggest hits, Tekkonkinkreet is a moving and worthwhile film. GKIDS describes it as a story of strong love and unbreakable bonds, set in a changing world, with stunning visuals from STUDIO4°C (known for Mind Game) and based on the popular manga by Taiyo Matsumoto. The remastered version promises to look better than ever in 4K.

I haven’t gotten the game I was hoping for, but 2026 is shaping up to be a surprisingly great year for pirate games! There’s a lot of variety – some games are about huge sea battles, others focus on role-playing or surviving in a pirate world, and one is even a long-awaited return to a classic adventure. With both new hits and exciting new games on the horizon, it really feels like pirate games are making a big comeback, and I expect that trend to continue, especially with these four titles leading the way.

Released in 2002, Minority Report is based on a 1956 story by Philip K. Dick. The film takes place in 2054 and centers on John Anderton (Tom Cruise), who leads a police unit called Precrime. This unit uses three psychics—known as Precogs—to predict violent crimes and arrest the future criminals before they act. The combination of director Steven Spielberg and star Tom Cruise generated a lot of excitement for the movie, making it a box office success and leading to a video game and a short-lived television series.

As a huge Transformers fan, I still remember when Beast Wars: Transformers first hit TV on September 16, 1996. It was amazing! Produced by Mainframe and Hasbro, the show took place way in the future, after the original Autobot-Decepticon war. Optimus Primal, voiced by Gary Chalk, led the Maximals – basically the Autobots’ descendants – and really carried on the spirit of the original Optimus. On the other side, Megatron, brilliantly voiced by David Kaye, was still the villain, proving the Decepticon philosophy lived on. Over three seasons and 52 episodes, Beast Wars built this really complex story that actually connected back to the original Generation 1 series in some surprising ways – and those connections got bigger and bigger as the show went on. The two-part finale, “Nemesis,” which aired on May 7, 1999, wrapped everything up and honestly delivered one of the best story arcs the entire franchise has ever seen.

Jack Kirby created art for hundreds of comics, and his unique style is immediately noticeable – it’s inspired generations of artists. From exciting page designs to introducing iconic Marvel characters, these are his most memorable and influential cover illustrations.

This means the series won’t have a separate English dub, but it also won’t be limited to just a Japanese audio track.

Okay, so Cyanide just announced a new Dracula game called Dracula: The Disciple, and honestly, it sounds amazing! It’s being made for PlayStation and they’re aiming for a 2027 release. But… there’s a little worry about the studio’s financial situation, so hopefully they can make it through and actually finish the game!

The game, launched last year for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, tells the story of Remi, a peacekeeper who goes back to his hometown of Hadea to search for his parents. The area is torn apart by civil war, and this conflict is making a dangerous phenomenon called the Calamity worse, creating terrifying creatures that roam the land.

In the dark and immersive World of Darkness universe, you play as a Hunter dedicated to shielding humanity from supernatural creatures. You’ll create a unique character and establish a home base, then choose how to combat threats like werewolves and vampires. A smart approach is to gather information – investigate crime scenes, spy on potential enemies, or question those in the know.

Throughout May, Amazon’s Luna streaming service will add 11 new games. The biggest highlight is likely Mafia 2: Definitive Edition, a remastered version of the popular action-adventure game from 2K. Mafia 2 is available on Luna for free starting today, and over the next few weeks, players can also look forward to titles like Pro Basketball Manager 2026, 60 Minutes to Extinction, and Space Grunts.