The Macross franchise began in 1982 with a groundbreaking anime series, quickly expanding into a vast universe of spin-offs, movies, comics, and video games. A cornerstone of the mecha genre, Macross helped popularize the idea of transforming robots. Interestingly, Shoji Kawamori, the creator of Macross, later became a key character designer for Transformers.
Pictures of a new LEGO set featuring Pokémon have appeared online, showing a battle between Jolteon and Charizard. This set utilizes LEGO Smart Bricks, which were first introduced earlier this year and have been added to several LEGO sets since. The Charizard vs. Jolteon set will come with two Smart Bricks that respond to how you play with the LEGO Pokémon figures. A small Poke Ball build is also included in the set.
If you want to get rid of overly strong blush on faces, you’ll need to adjust the skin and natural blush settings in the skin tones menu. This will make the blush blend in better with the rest of the skin, as it will match the skin’s color. I’ve broken down the steps below to help you find the right settings quickly.
Becoming the voice of Batman is a huge challenge, considering the character’s rich history in movies, TV shows, and games. Today, TopMob welcomes Shai Matheson, the voice actor behind LEGO Batman. He discusses what it’s like taking on the role, how his passion for Batman made it a dream come true, and why the LEGO … Read more
Fans have learned that many powerful beings, referred to as Gods, exist within the world of One Piece. Some of these Gods played a role in the events of the distant past, known as the Void Century, while others are still alive today and are actively shaping events, potentially leading to a massive war.
Sailor Moon is incredibly popular in Japan, but it also became a childhood favorite for many in the West. The show first aired on TV in the mid-90s and later on anime blocks like Toonami in the early 2000s. Although the series lasted five seasons, the final season, Sailor Stars, wasn’t released in the US until 2015 because of licensing and censorship concerns – it explored LGBTQ+ themes and issues of gender. Meanwhile, the second season, Sailor Moon R, is still considered a fan favorite, and a new collectible figure celebrates its classic look.
After the Egghead Arc finished, it was announced that the One Piece anime would pause from January to March 2026. When it returns in April, it will switch to a new schedule where only 26 episodes air each year, split into two parts. This is a big change for the show, which has been airing continuously since its debut in October 1999. Currently, the Elbaph Arc is being animated, focusing on the Straw Hat Pirates and the Giant Warrior Pirates as they reach Elbaph, while the World Government, through the Holy Knights of God, plans to take over the country.
With 007 First Light, James Bond is back in video games after a long absence. Developed by the creators of Hitman, this is the first major Bond game in over ten years, following 2012’s 007 Legends. First Light tells a brand new, original story featuring a young James Bond before he became the famous 00 agent, separate from the existing books and films. While many are excited, some fans have expressed concerns about this new take on the character.
Unreal Engine 5 is now the go-to choice for many game developers, though it took a while to gain widespread adoption. Launched fully in 2022, it’s likely several years away from the release of Unreal Engine 6. While we’ll probably have to wait a long time, the announcement of Unreal Engine 6 is exciting. The new engine could focus even more on realistic graphics, but I’m hoping it explores other possibilities instead.