The Nintendo Switch Online service recently added new profile icons! The last of the Pokemon Pokopia icons are now available until April 2nd. Plus, to mark the release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder on Switch, a new set of Mario-themed icons has appeared in the Platinum Points shop. Nintendo plans to release three sets of these Mario icons in total, giving players lots of ways to customize their online profiles.
The classic anime series Ranma 1/2, which originally aired in 1989, is getting a revival! Based on the popular manga by Rumiko Takahashi (known for series like Inuyasha, Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon, Urusei Yatsura, and Mao), the new season is being produced by MAPPA and began in 2024. A recent trailer focuses on a major fight between Ranma and Ryoga, hinting at the content from the manga’s third season. MAPPA, known for visually stunning animation in shows like Jujutsu Kaisen and Hell’s Paradise, promises a thrilling experience for fans of action-packed anime. The new season is scheduled to premiere this October, though a specific date hasn’t been announced yet.
The new Harry Potter TV series will benefit from being a longer format, allowing the story to unfold more fully. This is a key strength of television, and it should create a richer, more immersive experience of the wizarding world. Interestingly, this thorough approach could also set the stage for successful spin-off shows down the line, as everything will be carefully built from the beginning. But perhaps the most compelling change isn’t about the magic itself – it’s the focus on Harry’s life before he went to Hogwarts.
Capcom has apologized for the controversy surrounding a new storyline in Street Fighter. The plot involves a relationship between characters who are both cousins and step-siblings, and has caused confusion and upset among fans.
What inspired the decision to bring back a classic 1990s era franchise like Screamer?
Although exact AAA game budgets are hard to confirm, the recent wave of layoffs and studio closures in the gaming industry may be due to these games becoming increasingly expensive to develop.
Many classic PlayStation series are overdue for a fresh start, with some feeling stuck in the past – even dating back to the original PlayStation. It’s a shame, because these games could be amazing if reimagined for today’s audience. That’s definitely true for Jak, the fantastic series from the creators of The Last of Us. It was unique, evolving from a charming platformer into something like a Mad Maxstyle action game. If any PlayStation series deserves a return, it’s Jak*, and there’s a possibility it could actually happen.
The enduring popularity and success of How to Train Your Dragon is particularly noteworthy. Starting as a book by Cressida Cowell in 2003, the first animated movie premiered on March 26, 2010, and quickly became a hit with both audiences and critics. It launched a successful franchise that continues to thrive today, and even spawned a well-received sequel – a rare achievement for a popular animated film.
The game also features a city environment inspired by New York, but with a deliberately unsettling feel. According to game director Cho Yonghee, this strangeness is intentional.
Here is an overview of the game, via Mega Cat Studios: