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Creating a game requires developers to secure the legal rights to all characters used, or they could face having to remove or completely remake parts of the game. But 36 years ago, a Sega Genesis game stood out with an unusual lineup of bosses, including characters from movies, superheroes, and even a famous actor. This is the story of how Revenge of Shinobi ended up featuring battles against Godzilla, Rambo, and another pop-culture icon that was later officially added to the game.

When Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora came out in December 2023, it didn’t make a huge splash. It was the sixth best-selling game that month in the US, but quickly dropped off the sales charts by March 2024. Reviews were fairly average, with a score of 72 on Metacritic. While I personally loved the game – I thought it beautifully captured the environmental message of the Avatar films and delivered exciting action – it seems many others didn’t give it a chance. I believe it might have done better if it had been released closer to the Avatar: The Way of Water movie in 2022. However, the game is about to get another opportunity to shine.

As the year draws to a close, Jujutsu Kaisen is building excitement with hints of upcoming surprises. Modulo, a currently running series in Weekly Shonen Jump, is very popular, so issues 2 and 3 of 2026 will both feature full-color pages. Fans consistently praise Modulo‘s stunning cover art, adding to the growing anticipation. Plus, with the first volume expected to launch in early January, we might get a sneak peek at the cover before the end of December. But Modulo isn’t the only thing to look forward to – the anime also has a special treat planned for fans.

Premiering in 2003, Carnivàle was a beautifully filmed series set during the difficult years of the Great Depression. Created by Daniel Knauf, the show centered around a traveling circus and a California preacher, both unknowingly headed for a final showdown between good and evil. It followed Ben Hawkins, a man on the run with the power to heal, who joins the circus, and Brother Justin Crowe, a preacher troubled by religious visions. Though HBO cancelled it after two seasons in 2005, Carnivàle quickly gained a dedicated fanbase thanks to its complex story and unsettling atmosphere.

WB Games has faced some challenges lately, with unsuccessful game releases like Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League leading to layoffs and canceled projects. They even shut down the highly anticipated Wonder Woman game earlier this year. Despite these setbacks, development on the sequel to Hogwarts Legacy has been moving forward. However, with the possibility of Netflix acquiring WB Games, the future could shift rapidly.