Many games try to impress with long lists of features, but Directive 8020’s simplicity might actually be its greatest asset. It doesn’t seem like a major release for 2026 at first glance, but the more you look at what it’s aiming for, the more you realize it could become a surprisingly influential game and spark a lot of discussion.
Starting May 1st, Hulu will add the original Star Wars trilogy – A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi – along with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story to its streaming library. The original trilogy follows Luke Skywalker’s journey as he joins the Rebel Alliance to fight against the evil Galactic Empire, learns about the Force, and tries to save his father, Darth Vader, ultimately hoping to bring peace to the galaxy. Rogue One, released in 2016, tells the story of how the Rebel Alliance obtained the plans for the Death Star, acting as a prequel to the opening scenes of A New Hope and expanding on the events between Revenge of the Sith and the 1977 film.
I’ve been checking out the game’s Reddit, and a bunch of us are warning each other about a really important thing! Apparently, there’s a mistake you can make that’s permanent, at least with this version of the game on the new Nintendo Switch 2. The developers, Game Freak and Omega Force, might fix it later, but right now, everyone needs to be super careful not to lose their relocation kits – it’s a big deal!
Episodes seven and eight largely focus on Maul and Devon evading the Imperial forces, now led by two Inquisitors, who are actively pursuing them. At the same time, the episodes continue to show Maul’s attempt to reclaim his power in the galaxy’s criminal organizations, starting with Janix. Having already removed the Pyke leader, Maul now receives a request for a meeting from Dryden Vos, the head of Crimson Dawn.
The anime series Daemons of the Shadow Realm is a follow-up to the acclaimed Fullmetal Alchemist. The first few episodes created a sense of mystery and cleverly played with expectations. By the third episode, the show began to reveal the true nature of the twin characters, Yuru and Asa, and their destiny. While their story is becoming clearer, we still have questions about characters like Kagemori and why Asa is hostile towards Yuru and others. The latest episode shows Yuru taking a significant action, which will lead to a crucial meeting with Asa in the next episode and promises to expand the series’ backstory.
Vinit Agarwal, the game director for the project, has been talking about this more recently. In a social media post, he expressed his disappointment over the cancellation of The Last of Us’ multiplayer game, promising that his work won’t be abandoned again.
The company also discussed becoming more open about its future hardware plans. Previously, former Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer stated that Microsoft expects to allow third-party stores like the Epic Games Store on their Project Helix platform, unless their position changes.
Target will release a special, limited-edition Pokémon collection next month. Like similar releases, these items are expected to sell out quickly, so you’ll need to act fast if you want to get your hands on them.
After weeks of rumors and speculation, it’s now official: a new anime adaptation of Kagurabachi is in production! The announcement came during Shueisha’s Jump Press event this week, and fans who have been eagerly awaiting an anime version will be thrilled. You can get a first look at the upcoming Kagurabachi anime below.
As a huge Marvel fan, I’m really excited about this! Hasbro is releasing a new Marvel Legends set featuring Daredevil and Jessica Jones, modeled after their looks in the Disney+ show. And the best part? You can pre-order it right now!