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While films like Infinity Castle and the Reze Arc gained a lot of attention, several other great movies flew under the radar this year. One standout is 100 METERS, a must-see for anime lovers, particularly those familiar with the creator’s previous work, Orb: On the Movements of the Earth. Good news for anyone who missed it in cinemas – 100 METERS will be available to stream on Netflix starting December 31, 2025, so you can enjoy it from home.

Crash Bots is a Roblox game where you design, build, and upgrade your own fighting robot. It’s not just about throwing parts together – you need to carefully plan your robot’s build and equip it with weapons like hammers, cannons, and drills to beat your opponents. The goal is to create a powerful fighting machine and test it in battles against other players or computer-controlled opponents. Winning battles earns you better parts and rewards, allowing you to create an even more powerful robot.

Sources have provided more details about the layoffs at Eidos Montreal. They reveal that a game called OD, formerly known as Overdose, was in development there for about a year in 2023. The project, internally referred to as P21, was halted when Kojima Productions asked the developers to relocate to Japan and end their work with Eidos Montreal.

Haki is a crucial power in the world of One Piece. It’s a spiritual ability that significantly increases a person’s strength, both in defense and attack. Most of the strongest characters in One Piece possess Haki. However, it’s surprising that not all members of the Straw Hat Pirates have it. So far, the author, Oda, has only shown four Straw Hats who can use Haki, while the rest haven’t even learned the basics.

As a huge fan of film and TV, I’ve always thought Lost was something special – it really stuck with me, even though it wasn’t flawless. Ever since it ended in 2010, so many of us have been searching for another show that could give us that same feeling. It’s tough, honestly, there haven’t been a ton of options. But thankfully, we’ve gotten some really good mystery series lately, and if you were a Lost devotee like me, I think you’ll enjoy these recommendations.

The final episode of Embark’s docuseries, ‘The Evolution of ARC Raiders,’ explores the creation of the game’s AI enemies. It details how these machines were designed to fit into the world and why the developers prioritized realistic behavior. Many players have wished for an optional PvP experience in ARC Raiders, but the satisfying experience of fighting the AI alone demonstrates that Embark successfully achieved its vision for the game’s enemies.

Netflix is set to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, bringing popular content from HBO Max and other Warner Bros. properties to Netflix’s streaming library. This deal also includes Warner Bros. Games and its studios, such as NetherRealm, TT Games, and Rocksteady. As part of the agreement, Discovery Global will become an independent company. Negotiations between Netflix and Warner Bros. have been ongoing for months, following reports that Warner Bros. was seeking a buyer. While companies like Comcast and Paramount Skydance also expressed interest in acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix ultimately made the winning bid. The acquisition is expected to be completed by late 2026, subject to final approval.

Although it’s unlikely any anime movie will surpass Demon Slayer in popularity, several will still try. One major release planned for 2026 is the new That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime movie, based on the Tears of the Blue Sea Arc. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is currently the most popular “isekai” anime, and it’s already incredibly popular in Japan, potentially giving it a chance to compete with Demon Slayer.

Every month, a variety of new games become available for the PlayStation 5 – from major exclusive titles and popular games from other companies, to a constant stream of independent games. Usually, these games are released throughout the month, but next Monday, December 8th, will be different. Five new PS5 games are launching on the same day, which is unusual. It’s hard to say how this will affect sales, but it’s a noteworthy collection of games coming out all at once.

Many games made with Unreal Engine 5 haven’t performed well on typical computers and consoles, but there are some outstanding exceptions. The games listed below showcase the engine’s potential with beautiful graphics, detailed environments, and realistic lighting, proving that UE5 can deliver amazing results when used effectively. They stand out as some of the best examples of what the technology can achieve.