Games

The sci-fi visual novel Steins;Gate first came out in 2009, created by developers 5pb and Nitroplus as a sequel to their 2008 game, Chaos;Head. Originally, it was only available on Xbox 360 for the first two years, before being released on other platforms. A remake of the game was launched in 2019, and now, seven years later, another remake is on the way. This new version, called Steins;Gate RE:BOOT, is also being presented as a fresh start for the series and will cost $60. The August 20th release date was previously announced for Japan, and now it’s confirmed for Western audiences as well. However, while Japan will get the game on all platforms simultaneously, the release schedule for other regions is yet to be fully detailed.

Unlike last season, the next three episodes of The Simpsons won’t air on Fox. Instead, they’ll be available only on Disney+, which might be disappointing for viewers who don’t have a subscription. Disney+ has been releasing original Simpsons content for a while now, including shorts and specials. Along with the announcement, a new trailer has been released, hinting at some unusual storylines. One episode features Homer Simpson imitating The Joker with full clown makeup, promising a mind-bending adventure. You can watch the trailer below.

Despite its strangeness, Twin Peaks became surprisingly popular. It’s easily the most unusual show to ever achieve mainstream success on American network television, a fact even acknowledged by The Simpsons, which made fun of its confusing and surreal imagery. Unfortunately, most shows that try to be this creatively odd don’t connect with a wide audience, as was the case with Carnivalé, a critically acclaimed two-season series created by comic book writer and showrunner Daniel Knauf.

After a seven-year break following the conclusion of the Star Wars sequel trilogy with J.J. Abrams’ The Rise of Skywalker, the film franchise returns to theaters in 2026. Though the Star Wars universe lived on through Disney+ shows—featuring both familiar and new characters—fans were eager to see it flourish on the big screen again. Jon Favreau’s The Mandalorian & Grogu fulfills that desire, continuing the story of the beloved pair and also challenging the idea that all Hutts are villains.

A remarkably well-preserved, first-edition paperback copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone recently sold for a record-breaking price at Hansons Auctioneers in the UK. The book, which had been stored in an attic for decades without being read, was initially estimated to sell for between £7,000 and £10,000 (about $9,400 to $13,400). However, it ultimately fetched £17,000, significantly exceeding the previous record for a paperback copy of £12,000.

Wally West, already known for his incredible speed and powers, has gained an even more remarkable ability. In the current run of The Flash comic (starting in 2023), he began experiencing unpredictable visions of the future – seeing events that would inevitably happen. At first, these visions were random, but in issue #33, Wally learned to control them. Now, he can consciously look into the future whenever he chooses, which dramatically increases his potential and opens up exciting new possibilities.

While not all arcade games were brutally hard, the most memorable ones from the 1980s built incredible tension. Unlike today, there were no ways to save your progress, look up strategies online, or practice at home. Players had to learn by trial and error, and often faced the embarrassment of losing publicly. The toughest games became legendary, and people spent a lot of money trying to conquer them. However, the three games below truly embodied that challenging and unforgiving spirit.

The popularity of the new show Spider-Noir shows there’s a strong demand for more Marvel content. Luckily, the rest of 2026 looks promising! After Spider-Noir, several other Marvel movies and TV shows are planned or expected to be released. Here’s a complete list of what you can look forward to before the year ends.

The new anime, Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You, has already caught the attention of fans, and it’s no surprise given its unusually long title. While lengthy anime titles aren’t uncommon, particularly in the isekai genre, it’s rare to see a slice-of-life show with such a unique name. Beyond the title, the story itself is intriguing, offering a new take on the slice-of-life genre and potentially appealing to a broad audience.

Viewers have had varying reactions to The Rings of Power. Some appreciate the large budget and high production quality Amazon invested in the show, while others are disappointed by changes made to the original Tolkien stories, which differ from Peter Jackson’s films. Considering how expensive and ambitious the series is, many have questioned whether it can continue for the five seasons originally planned. We now have news about the show’s future.