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The last year was a period of trying new things for Dungeons & Dragons. Now that the rule changes for 2024 are released, Wizards of the Coast published several new books that took some interesting and unexpected directions. I encourage this experimentation and hope to see even more fresh ideas in 2026. Here’s what I’d like to see in the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons books and related materials next year.

Consider Wario Land II as a prime example. Originally released on the Game Boy and only briefly available as a digital download (a download that’s now unavailable due to the closure of the Virtual Console and Nintendo eShop), Wario Land II is still one of Nintendo’s most imaginative platforming games. It introduced unique features and gameplay elements that set it apart from other games, and many of those innovations are still rarely seen today. Beyond simply wanting to play a childhood favorite again, I’m concerned that losing access to games like this could hinder the future development of video games as a whole.

After a successful 2025 with popular releases like Thunderbolts and Daredevil: Born Again, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is heading in a positive direction. 2026 looks even brighter, with several beloved characters expected to return. Here are seven major MCU comebacks already confirmed for next year.

Being a Green Lantern fan was incredibly exciting at the time. Hal Jordan, considered the best Green Lantern, was brought back to life and given a new comic series by DC’s top writer, Geoff Johns, alongside amazing artists like Ethan Van Sciver, Carlos Pacheco, and Ivan Reis. Fans also got a separate series focusing on Green Lanterns from across the universe. All of this built towards what many still consider the greatest Green Lantern story ever told: “The Sinestro Corps War.”

Good news for fans! Starfleet Academy is acknowledging its history, and recent discoveries reveal some exciting updates. We already learned that Wesley Crusher is remembered as a Starfleet hero, and now we know Ensign Harry Kim from Voyager eventually rose through the ranks to become an Admiral. This is a surprising turn of events, considering the running gag about his lack of promotion in the original series. You can see the proof of his rank in the clip linked here.

With so many actors potentially appearing in upcoming Marvel movies, including Avengers: Secret Wars, one rumor is gaining traction. Actress Kathryn Newton, who played Cassie Lang in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, recently shared a puzzling post on social media. If it wasn’t meant to mislead fans, it might hint at a significant, unannounced detail about Avengers: Doomsday and who will be in it.

Kazuhisa Wada, a lead producer on the Persona series, recently told 4Gamer (via Gematsu) that we’ll learn more about Persona 4 Revival in 2026. Atlus has big plans for the year, which marks the 30th anniversary of the Persona franchise, and will be sharing updates on Persona 4 Revival alongside other celebratory events and promotions.

I’m seriously impressed with this game! The developers have really focused on two-player co-op again, and it’s paid off big time. It’s just so creative and innovative – honestly, after playing, I’m wondering how anyone can come up with anything new after this! It’s a truly imaginative experience.