Games

So, I was chatting with ComicBook about this whole thing with fans wanting me to play Wolverine in the MCU, and it was never actually a possibility. Honestly, it started as just a fun internet rumor, which I was totally flattered by! But nobody with the power to cast me even brought it up. Look, of course I’d consider something like that, but following Hugh Jackman as Wolverine? No thanks! He owns that role, it’s his most iconic, and I’m perfectly happy letting him keep it. It’s not on my list of things to do, that’s for sure.

Ufotable, the renowned anime studio, recently gave fans a sneak peek at their upcoming projects planned for 2026 and beyond. They provided updates on previously announced series like Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Part 2 and Genshin Impact, and also hinted at exciting new developments. You can watch a special teaser trailer showcasing these future projects below.

Manifest was a compelling show that skillfully combined science fiction, mystery, and realistic drama. It followed the passengers and crew of a plane that vanished, only to reappear five years later. The series explored the emotional impact of being missing for so long, while also unraveling the enigma of what happened to the flight. Now, the show’s creator, Jeff Rake, is back with another story that expertly mixes futuristic concepts with relatable human struggles.

I didn’t play Wheel World when it came out last July, and that was a mistake. It’s a unique open-world game centered around cycling – exploring, racing, and a compelling story – instead of the usual fighting and upgrades. While players and critics loved it, the game didn’t stay in the spotlight for long with so many big releases in 2025. Now, in 2026, Wheel World deserves to be rediscovered as one of the most overlooked open-world gems of last year.

Man, I remember when X-Men first hit the arcades! These cabinets were huge – some even had two screens and enough controls for six players at once. It was awesome because you and all your friends could team up and beat up bad guys together. The game’s look actually came from that early X-Men pilot, Pryde of the X-Men, before the popular cartoon series really took off. It was a huge hit back then, and thankfully they ported it to home consoles and even mobile, so we can still play it today!

Released in 2019, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night was created as a spiritual successor to the beloved Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. Developed by Koji Igarashi, a former lead on the original Castlevania games at Konami, Bloodstained benefited from the high expectations set by Symphony of the Night, which many fans consider the best Castlevania title ever made. The game started as a successful Kickstarter project and went on to receive excellent reviews. Its success has led to a sequel, and now a prequel is coming this year, continuing the legacy of the creators behind the most celebrated Castlevania games.

The Justice League has a long and complicated past, but these seven stories offer a great introduction to the team’s history. They highlight some of the League’s most memorable and accessible moments, making them ideal for new readers and the perfect starting point for anyone wanting to become a fan.

In 2022, Lucasfilm released the novel Brotherhood by Mike Chen, a story set during the early Clone Wars. It’s widely considered one of the best Star Wars books ever written, focusing on the bond between Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi. The novel includes a subplot featuring Mill Alibeth, a young Jedi with a rare ability to feel the pain of others – a challenging gift during wartime – and who seems to hint at the future character of Ahsoka Tano. Recently, Lucasfilm unexpectedly published a sequel to Brotherhood.

Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, creator Tony Gilroy explained why Bix Caleen wasn’t shown accompanying Cassian Andor on a mission in Season 2, and whether budget cuts influenced that decision. He confirmed budget was a factor in some choices, explaining he moved a mission involving Bix and Cassian to ‘off-screen.’ Gilroy pointed out that the first scene at the safe house in 204 reveals they had just completed a mission where Cassian killed someone who recognized them. He emphasized that storytelling is about where you show things, not just what you show. While it would have been easy to write scenes of them working together, it was a question of finding the right place for it within the story and making it relevant. Ultimately, that particular mission happened off-screen, taking place in the year before the Coruscant safe house scene.

Even though Star Trek was known for pushing boundaries – and sometimes included ideas that haven’t aged well – it was surprisingly difficult to actually get truly shocking or controversial stories on television. Gene Roddenberry and his writers often came up with plots designed to provoke strong reactions, but network executives usually preferred to play it safe. A good example is the episode featuring the immortal ‘Man from Earth,’ which ended up being much tamer than the original, more provocative version that was proposed.