3 Anime That Could Beat Frieren Season 2 for 2026 Anime of the Year

The new season has actually gotten a better initial response than the last one, and it’s gaining a lot of popularity. However, while it’s doing very well, several other anime released this year seem more likely to win Anime of the Year. Three titles, in particular, are strong contenders – and two of them are currently being released at the same time as Frieren Season 2.

Xbox Game Pass Just Stealth Dropped an Acclaimed New Game

This week, SoulGame Studio released their game, Minishoot Adventures, on consoles. Originally launched in 2024, it’s a fast-paced, twin-stick shooter combined with the exploration of a Metroidvania. Players control and upgrade a spaceship throughout the game. Minishoot Adventures is now available on Xbox consoles – including Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One – and is also included with Xbox Game Pass for both console and PC players.

Marvel Is Taking A Major Spider-Man Risk For Tom Holland’s New Era, But It Will Likely Payoff

Tom Holland’s Spider-Man last appeared in the popular 2021 film Spider-Man: No Way Home, which concluded the first three movies of his story within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Typically, heroes in the MCU get a three-movie arc, and then their individual storylines wrap up. However, due to Spider-Man’s continued success, Marvel Studios wants to keep making solo films featuring the character. For his next adventure, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, they’re taking a big risk and making a significant change to the formula.

After 88 Years, DC Officially Makes Superman a God

The events of DC K.O. put Superman in a tough situation. Darkseid, now incredibly powerful, invaded the main universe, starting with the future and moving toward the present. The only way to defeat him was to become King Omega, a being as powerful as Darkseid himself. Superman nearly achieved this, but Lex Luthor betrayed him at the last minute. However, as DC K.O. ends, Superman returns and gains the power he needs to finally become King Omega.

The Rhythm Game That Defined My Teenage Years Is Coming Back, And This One Needs to be Next

I have a lot of fond memories of playing Guitar Hero with friends – it was a go-to game for parties and casual hangouts. So, when I heard RedOctane Games is releasing a new Guitar Hero game, Stage Tour, in 2026, it instantly brought back those good times! I’m really excited to play with the plastic guitar controller again. And actually, there’s another rhythm game I’d love to revisit, too.

Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Remake Officially Confirmed by Ubisoft

Ubisoft recently shared updates about the future of the Assassin’s Creed series on their blog. They discussed Assassin’s Creed Shadows, as well as two other upcoming projects – a single-player game called Codename Hexe with a darker tone, and a multiplayer title known as Codename Invictus. They then addressed the recent rumors that have been circulating.