Games

Recent online reports suggest the live-action Power Rangers series is facing delays. According to insider @Jinsakuu, who has reliable sources, filming won’t begin in April as initially expected. Instead, production will focus on pre-production work. Casting hasn’t started and isn’t anticipated to begin until summer. This likely means the series won’t truly gain momentum until the second half of the year, potentially leading to a debut in late 2026 or more likely, 2027.

Season 2 of the live-action series One Piece introduced some unexpected characters earlier than they appeared in the original manga, including Brook. The biggest surprise, however, was seeing Sabo appear in live-action. Despite this, producer Becky Clements told IGN that an actor hasn’t been officially cast to play Sabo yet.

It happens all the time: a character starts as a minor face in the background, then suddenly they’re everywhere, especially in places like Hot Topic. These 10 DC characters unexpectedly rose to fame, going from sidekicks to major stars.

A recent report by NewZoo shows that popular, big-budget games are losing popularity with younger players, who are spending more time with smaller, independent games, even if they don’t have the same high-quality graphics. This suggests a shift in what gamers value, and could lead to significant changes in the video game industry.

Contra is often considered one of the best games for the NES, but it’s notoriously hard. Many players relied on the Konami Code to get 30 extra lives, which made finishing the game achievable. But have you ever tried playing the first level without it? It’s an incredibly challenging, chaotic experience where even skilled players usually die repeatedly when facing the boss. While beating the game without the code is possible, most players find it too difficult, and many likely gave up on the first level before discovering the code.

The Henchmen has been aiming for a release for some time, but the recent trailer finally gives us a solid date. This is important because previous announcements suggested a launch as early as the first quarter of 2025, which didn’t materialize. Now, the official release date is set for May 26, 2026, as shown in the trailer and on Steam.

A powerful Elder named Xirena Awhina, known as the Promoter, is orchestrating a tournament between Earth’s heroes and villains to decide the planet’s future. It’s unclear if she’s the main villain or just a player in a larger cosmic game, but she definitely possesses incredible power.

During a recent earnings call, an investor inquired about the company’s marketing plans, specifically asking if they were considering a prolonged campaign or a surprise release. Co-CEO Michał Nowakowski replied that while anything is possible, they generally prefer longer marketing campaigns for their games, as they’ve found those to be more effective than quick, event-based launches. He indicated they’re leaning towards a more sustained marketing effort.

I recently discovered a fascinating Pokémon fan project that stands out from the many gameplay-altering ROM hacks. It’s a dating sim visual novel, similar in style to the Persona series, rather than the traditional Pokémon creature-collecting experience. This game has been in development for a while, with changes in its development team and a lot of support from passionate fans – a community I hope to join someday. Called Pokémon Academy Life Forever, it offers a unique take on the Pokémon universe and, importantly, could point towards an exciting new direction for the series.

As a longtime Marvel fan, I’ve been following the build-up to the Fantastic Four’s official MCU arrival, and this new comic, Fantastic Four: First Foes #1, is a clever tie-in. It’s particularly interesting because it finally brings René Rodin, who you might remember as being mentioned in the recent film, fully into the universe. We only got hints of his character before, but this comic really fleshes out his connection to the Fantastic Four’s beginnings and explains his eventual transformation into the Mad Thinker. It’s a nice bit of world-building that adds depth to the overall narrative.