These five spinoff games demonstrate that even well-known franchises can succeed when they try something different. They show that the most creative ideas often come from unexpected places, and a bit of originality can make a game truly stand out. Each title breaks the mold, offering experiences that are both familiar and surprisingly fresh. Players will enjoy a blend of nostalgia and delightful surprises.
Kara, also known as Supergirl, is on a mission to get revenge on a criminal named Krem of the Yellow Hills. She’s motivated by two things: Krem harmed Krypto, and she promised a young woman named Ruthye she’d help bring Krem to justice for killing her father. Matthias Schoenaerts, known for his role in The Old Guard, will play Krem in the DC Universe, and he’s a formidable opponent who nearly defeated Supergirl.
Currently, only a few film franchises feel truly vibrant: Star Wars, John Wick, the ongoing Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and the recently rebooted DC Universe (DCU). However, many believe the MonsterVerse is actually in the best shape of all these shared universes. And for those who’ve been following it since the beginning, its success wasn’t always a sure thing.
In a recent interview with Screen Rant, actor Keith Hudson talked about joining the cast of Toy Story 5. He shared that he’d always loved the films and wished he’d been asked to participate earlier. He’d worked with several people involved in the franchise, like Carl Weathers, Annie Potts, and Tom Hanks, but was surprised to learn after recording his part that Carl Weathers had previously voiced the character Combat Carl. Hudson suspects the filmmakers wanted him to create his own unique take on the role, rather than imitate Weathers. He hopes fans enjoy his performance and is eager to hear what they think, especially considering his long friendship with the late Carl Weathers.
The recent anime film, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, has proven incredibly popular in Japan, attracting over 27.34 million viewers and earning 40 billion yen – which translates to over $250 million USD. This Japanese success is almost double the film’s earnings in the United States, where it has made over $135 million USD. Globally, Infinity Castle has earned a remarkable $738 million USD, solidifying its place as the highest-grossing anime movie ever. Currently, the film’s only likely competition will come from future installments in the Demon Slayer series.
A new update, version 1.0.6, is now available for Mario Kart World, and it’s a big one! The update adds Bob-Omb Blast to Battle mode – a popular game type that first appeared in Mario Kart: Double Dash and returned in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Many fans consider Bob-Omb Blast the most chaotic and fun Battle mode in Mario Kart, so its addition to World is very exciting.
According to Andrew Ruhemann, founder and CEO of PASSION Animation, the main goal of this project was to portray the feeling of love before it can be expressed with words. He explained that they aimed to build a world like a walk-in picture book, where even the smallest, most subtle emotions are as important as the major plot points.
Similar to the first game, Zero Parades is a story-focused role-playing game where what your character thinks is just as important as the choices they make. You play as Hershel Wilk, a former agent who disappeared after a mission gone wrong. Now, he’s been given a new assignment to redeem himself, but things aren’t what they appear to be.
On March 20, 2026, Philippe JoshProd announced on X (formerly Twitter) that PixelHeart is creating a new 3D survival horror game for the Sega Dreamcast. This is surprising, considering the Dreamcast hasn’t been updated for over 25 years. Despite this, developers Philippe Nguyen, Sami Chlagou, and Michaël Rabaioli are moving forward with a game they call “A love letter to the classics.” Currently, details are limited to fixed camera angles, a dark and unsettling atmosphere, and a tagline: “The darkness is coming.”
Amazon Luna and Mattel recently announced a new video game based on Masters of the Universe. Called Masters of the Universe: Legends Unite, the game will launch on June 5th, around the same time the new Masters of the Universe movie hits theaters. It’s a casual, cooperative game designed to be played with friends and family on a TV using just smartphones – no gaming console is needed, and it’s part of Amazon Luna’s GameNight selection.