Games

It’s still surprising that CBS cancelled Watson after just two seasons. The show, created by Elementary’s Craig Sweeny, seemed to have a lot of potential. Watson followed the ongoing story of Dr. Watson, played by Morris Chestnut, after the death of Sherlock Holmes. Interestingly, the show began after Holmes’ death, though Matt Berry, known for What We Do in the Shadows, voiced Holmes in a single audio cameo in season one.

As a longtime Marvel fan, I’ve noticed something interesting: a lot of their original heroes from the Golden Age, unlike those at DC, didn’t really evolve after World War II. They were often replaced by newer characters. It’s easy to forget these early heroes, but a few have become true legends! Honestly, I think they’re incredibly important because they built the foundation for the amazing, creative universe Marvel is known for today. Without them, things would be very different.

Let’s start with the new LEGO One Piece sets, which will let you build iconic scenes and battles from the second season of the live-action show. The sets include recreations like “Showdown with Captain Smoker,” “Dorry Vs. Brogy – Giants of Little Garden,” “Battle at Drum Castle,” and “Garp’s Marine Battleship.” Popular characters like Tony Tony Chopper, Dr. Hiriluk, and Dr. Kureha will also be available as LEGO figures. These new playsets join the existing One Piece and LEGO collaboration. While we don’t have a release date yet, these sets are expected to be a hit with fans of the series.

On April 4th, from 2 PM to 5 PM local time, Pokemon Go is holding a special Fashion Raid Day event. Though there aren’t any new costumes for Pokemon this time, it’s a fantastic chance to find Shiny versions. All 11 returning costumed Pokemon can be Shiny in Pokemon Go, making it a good opportunity to catch those that are rare. Plus, each costumed Pokemon appearing during the event will have an increased chance of being Shiny.

A standout example comes from a popular Marvel movie released 12 years ago. It was one of the first times the franchise built a story around a supporting character, and that character has become even more interesting over time. The movie’s impact goes beyond just being a great sequel; it significantly shaped the future of the entire franchise, making it a truly memorable and important installment, even today.

In 2026, the top-rated game for Xbox Series X is Resident Evil Requiem by Capcom, followed by Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, also from Capcom. Marathon, a PlayStation title, comes in third. It’s important to note these rankings are based specifically on review scores for the Xbox Series X versions. Many of these games are available on multiple platforms and might receive better scores elsewhere. When considering all platforms, Marathon actually ranks eighth overall, as the PlayStation 5 version has the most reviews and a score of 81 on Metacritic. However, regardless of how the scores are sorted, Marathon consistently appears among the highest-rated Xbox Series X games, and PlayStation titles generally outperform games developed by Xbox Game Studios.

Next spring will see the release of both Star Wars: Starfighter and a sequel to the classic comedy Spaceballs, which first came out in 1987. Starfighter is scheduled for May, while the Spaceballs sequel will arrive in April. Good news for fans of the original Spaceballs: Mel Brooks and most of the original cast – including Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, George Wynder, and Daphne Zuniga – are all returning. Joining them are new cast members Josh Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman, and Anthony Carrigan.

On April 4th, from 2 PM to 5 PM local time, Pokemon Go is holding a special Fashion Raid Day event. While there aren’t any new outfits for Pokemon this time, it’s a fantastic chance to find Shiny versions! All 11 costumed Pokemon returning for the event can be Shiny, making it a good opportunity to catch rare ones. Plus, each costumed Pokemon will have an increased chance of appearing as Shiny.

Fans noticed similarities between the anime Fire Force and the creator’s previous work, but the connections weren’t fully clear until the final episodes. The series finale revealed a surprising link: Fire Force is actually a prequel to Soul Eater, and characters from Soul Eater returned to anime after 17 years! It turns out that Shinra, the main character of Fire Force, is responsible for creating the world seen in Soul Eater.

Things are starting to look up, with a few excellent, but lesser-known, Japanese role-playing games trying to capture the popularity of recent Persona titles. But I’m even more interested in games that don’t just copy the style of Persona 3 and later installments. I’m drawn to the unique feel of the first two Persona games, especially the second one. They were truly original, and while comparable to even Persona 5, they felt different in a way that no one has attempted to recreate. When I think of games that genuinely capture that classic Persona atmosphere, one title immediately comes to mind: the often-overlooked 2025 gem, Demonschool.