Xbox had a challenging year, with several highly anticipated games postponed. It felt like 2025 was a year of change for the entire gaming industry. However, this has set the stage for a much bigger 2026, promising a large number of new game releases.
Following the difficult launch of Battlefield 2042 in 2021, EA and DICE completely revamped their approach and delivered a strong return to form with Battlefield 6 last year. Critics have lauded the game for its refined multiplayer, impressive visuals, and fresh gameplay features. Since its October release, DICE has consistently updated Battlefield 6 with new maps, weapons, and game modes. EA announced that Battlefield 6 was the best-selling shooter of 2025, but quickly, attention turned to the new game ARC Raiders.
There’s been a lot of debate about which Dragon Ball character is the strongest, sparked by recent comments that many believe were just a way to promote the newest Dragon Ball Super movie. Fans are arguing back and forth, using examples from the show and official statements to support their favorite Saiyan. But actually, the answer to this question was revealed quite a while ago – let’s take a look at who it is.
Within the world of Jujutsu Kaisen, the Culling Game is considered the largest act of magical terrorism ever recorded. This is largely due to the reappearance of incredibly powerful and dangerous sorcerers, which fundamentally shifted the balance of power worldwide.
PlayStation 5 is seeing fewer and fewer games released that are only available on that console, especially as we get closer to the release of the PlayStation 6. This trend is driven by major game companies wanting to maximize profits, which means releasing games on all popular platforms. However, Sony still has some strong, exclusive games planned for release in 2026.
While fan reactions were mixed, Assassin’s Creed Shadows received positive reviews from critics upon its March 2025 release, currently holding an 81% average score on OpenCritic. Ubisoft’s November financial report also revealed the game exceeded sales expectations, as did older Assassin’s Creed titles. Collectively, the entire franchise has seen an impressive 211 million days of player engagement. Given the uncertain future of some of their other games, Ubisoft appears to be focusing heavily on Assassin’s Creed, which could lead to a lot of new content for fans in 2026.
Over the years, Marvel has created a lot of content, and inevitably, some stories haven’t aged well. From plot holes and embarrassing scenes to major character changes, there are moments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s nearly 20-year run that Marvel Studios has tried to ignore, rewrite, or simply pretend never happened.
The first episode of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 is scheduled to premiere in early January 2026 as part of the winter anime lineup. Fans are excited to see what happens next with Koichi Haimawari, Pop Step, and Knuckleduster, along with appearances from popular Pro Heroes like Eraserhead, Midnight, and All Might. Continuing after the events of Season 1, the new season promises fresh characters and storylines.
The recent rumors about a LEGO Animal Crossing set coming in 2026 aren’t very exciting. Currently, only one small set—a 33-piece polybag—is reportedly planned, and details about what it will build or which characters it will include are unknown. It’s unclear if this is all there is, or just a first step towards a bigger collection. Given how popular and beloved Animal Crossing is, it feels like this single, small set doesn’t quite live up to the potential.
The series has become well-known for its beautiful graphics, engaging main character, and captivating stories combined with clever, enjoyable puzzles. Creator Benoît Sokal crafted a unique and atmospheric world, exploring hidden places and telling intimate stories, which distinguishes it from other games of its kind. It’s built a loyal fanbase, and both the original Syberia and Amerzone – which takes place in the same universe and came before the Syberia games – received updated remakes in 2025.