Games

Alisa Liu, the American figure skater who recently won gold in both team and individual events, is a huge fan of horror anime. In a recent interview with Overtime, she talked about her favorite series, including the gory and suspenseful Another. She also mentioned enjoying Nana and previously reading works by Junji Ito. Currently, she’s especially into Chainsaw Man, and even joked that her goal at the competition in Milan is to finish the series and share her love for the character Pochita with everyone.

A version of the popular card game Balatro is now available for the Nintendo Switch 2. It first appeared in the German eShop but is now available to US customers as well. Players who already own Balatro on the original Switch can upgrade for free. New players can purchase the Switch 2 version for $14.99, currently discounted by 20%. This release is a bit different from other Switch 2 games that have been launched so far.

Reviews for Resident Evil Requiem are now available, and the scores are overwhelmingly positive. Currently, the game has an average score of 88 out of 100 on Metacritic, based on over 100 reviews from PlayStation 5 players. Versions for Xbox, Switch 2, and PC are scoring even higher, between 90 and 92. This makes Resident Evil Requiem the highest-rated game of 2026 to date, and it’s likely to stay that way for a while.

Mortal Kombat II releases worldwide on May 8, 2026.

The anime series Dr. Stone: Science Future is nearing its conclusion. After a couple of years of its final season, the last set of episodes will arrive this Spring. Originally scheduled for release in April, Dr. Stone: Science Future Part 3 will now premiere in Japan on April 2nd, meaning fans won’t have to wait much longer to see how the story ends. You can find the official announcement below.

For the past eight years, Sony had a complicated plan to profit from Spider-Man in multiple ways. They teamed up with Marvel Studios to include Spider-Man (Tom Holland) in the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe, but also tried to create their own separate Spider-Man-related movies. While the first few, like Venom, did well, later films and spin-offs weren’t successful, ultimately leading Sony to abandon their plans for a separate Spider-Man Universe.

Fans are frustrated with Nintendo’s choices for which Switch games get upgraded, and the recent update for Xenoblade Chronicles X is particularly disappointing. Calling it Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition suggests the original version isn’t truly definitive anymore, and surprisingly, the new version seems to be a step backwards. It’s baffling why Nintendo chose to update this game instead of others that really need it, and it makes the purpose of these Switch 2 editions unclear.

The original Dance Dance Revolution first appeared in Japanese arcades in 1998, and quickly became popular in North America the next year. By 2000, it was a global arcade hit. Over the decade, the game became more elaborate with a wider selection of songs, larger and brighter screens, vibrant lights, and powerful sound systems. This made it a major attraction in arcades, with players often waiting their turn to dance and hit the pads in time with the music. The game then expanded beyond arcades, appearing on home consoles and in a variety of cabinet designs.

Tubi is removing two horror remakes at the end of the month: The Hills Have Eyes and When a Stranger Calls. Both films originally premiered in theaters in 2006 and are updated versions of popular movies from the 1970s. Alexandre Aja directed The Hills Have Eyes, a terrifying story about a family stalked by cannibals, while Simon West helmed When a Stranger Calls, a suspenseful thriller featuring a teenage babysitter tormented by a mysterious and dangerous killer.

Even after five years, I still often think about Immortals Fenyx Rising. While it was originally criticized for being similar to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, that comparison didn’t let people fully appreciate the game. It had a really enjoyable world filled with puzzles, battles, and imaginative locations inspired by Greek myths. Ubisoft created a lively and engaging game, but they haven’t explored its full potential. A sequel could have built on the strengths of the first game and made it even better, but unfortunately, Ubisoft has decided not to continue the series after only one installment.