Hideo Kojima has always been open about his love for film, and his games clearly show it. He’s often said the Metal Gear Solid series drew major inspiration from films like James Bond, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Blade Runner, and Escape from New York. You can find countless references to these and other movies – some obvious, some hidden – throughout his games, showcasing his deep connection to the world of filmmaking.
Characters like Goku, Luffy, Naruto, and Ichigo are widely known and loved. But who are the most memorable heroes from newer anime series? This question explores which shonen characters have become truly iconic over the past ten years.
Adding artificial intelligence to Xbox Game Pass is likely to spark debate among gamers. There’s growing concern about AI in games, particularly its potential impact on jobs within the industry. However, as a major player in gaming hardware, Microsoft is expected to lead the way with new technologies, which sometimes clashes with what players want. The recent announcement of Xbox Copilot – an AI tool designed to help players complete games – shows Microsoft’s commitment to integrating AI directly into the gaming experience. With large companies increasingly focused on AI, criticism and resistance from the gaming community are becoming stronger.
Sony started offering free games to PlayStation Plus members in 2010, initially with two games each month. When the PlayStation 5 launched in 2020, they increased this to three games per month. Once you claim these games, you can play them as long as you maintain your active PlayStation Plus subscription.
Following a Noxus focus last year, 2026 will highlight Demacia. Gameplay changes are coming, including fewer objectives on the map, better ways to split push, and a more distinct and impactful experience for each player role. We’re also improving ranked queues to make climbing the ladder more fun.
The “Precious Paths” research event in Pokemon GO will eventually have 12 parts, but only the first two are available now. More parts will be released as the season goes on, but it won’t be fully finished until around the end of February 2026.
A valuable trade-in was processed through GameStop’s PowerPacks system, a partnership with the Professional Sports Authority (PSA). PowerPacks allow customers to buy professionally graded trading cards either online or in stores, and then choose to sell them back, keep them in secure storage with PSA, or have them shipped home. GameStop guarantees an instant buyback for any PowerPack cards customers don’t want. Currently available packs include baseball, football, basketball, and Pokemon cards, but the Pokemon packs have been particularly popular with resellers, prompting GameStop to issue a warning about limited availability.
Now that most of the season has aired, we’re getting a clear picture of which TV shows are hitting the mark with viewers and which ones are losing steam. Last week, November 24th to 30th, featured some particularly strong episodes. Here’s a rundown of the highest-rated shows from that week, according to IMDb, with a few potentially unexpected entries.
To begin the special mission that lets you encounter Mewtwo, you’ll first need to finish the main story of Pokemon Legends: Z-A and see the credits. This guide will walk you through starting the mission and getting the items needed to evolve your Pokemon. Let’s dive in!
According to a new report from Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier, Yacht Club Games, the creators of Shovel Knight, could face difficulties if their upcoming game, Mina the Hollower, doesn’t sell well. The game was recently delayed indefinitely, just a few weeks before it was originally scheduled to launch.