Games

In 2020, Ubisoft and Netflix announced plans to create both live-action and animated Assassin’s Creed series, but details about any of them remain scarce.

As a huge Nintendo fan, it’s not totally surprising to see early copies of games pop up before release, but it’s definitely worrying when it happens with a big title like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. We’ve already seen it with Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Donkey Kong Bananza on the Switch, and it led to people trying to dig up info and Nintendo having to warn us about spoilers. Now it looks like Metroid Prime 4 is heading down the same path, which means we might see the same thing happen. Because this game has been in development for so long, it feels even riskier – I really hope Nintendo can keep things under wraps!

If you haven’t been following horror games for the last decade, here are some of the most important original titles you should play. We’ve focused solely on new games, leaving out any ports, remakes, or remasters. While recent remakes like Resident Evil 4 and Silent Hill 2 are fantastic, we wanted to showcase the truly original horror experiences developers have created in recent years.

Monkey D. Luffy, the main character of One Piece, is a remarkably well-developed character created by Eiichiro Oda. Fans appreciate his strong mindset and natural ability to lead. Oda initially presented Luffy as someone who simply loves adventure, but he’s evolved into a figure who liberates people everywhere he travels. Luffy is a true icon, and in the current world of One Piece, he’s arguably the most promising pirate of his generation.

It’s still uncertain if ARC Raiders will win Best Multiplayer at The Game Awards, but it’s definitely a contender. Even if it doesn’t win this year, the game could still win awards in the future. As a live-service game, ARC Raiders will likely be eligible for awards like Best Ongoing Game and Best Community Support at future Game Awards ceremonies.

The manga Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo is currently packed with exciting developments, and fans are really enjoying the latest chapters. When it was first announced, some fans were unsure about the series, but author Gege Akutami has quickly won them over with incredible storytelling. Beyond the strength of the main story, Akutami is also hinting at the return of popular characters from the prequel, adding even more anticipation.

ARC Raiders is a game where you’ll face both other players and powerful machines called ARCs. While exploring the world, you’ll run into these ARCs much more often than other people – and they’re determined to destroy any humans they find. The game focuses on making combat feel realistic, with clear visual effects and physics that show you exactly what’s happening and how well you’re doing in a fight.

In the fourth season of Stranger Things, Eleven defeated Vecna, also known as Henry Creel. Despite his defeat, Vecna nearly succeeded in opening a gateway between the Upside Down and our world. As a result, Hawkins has been cut off from the outside world to prevent the supernatural threat from spreading.

The Hytale team is launching an early-access version of the game, and they’re being upfront about it – the current build is an older, unfinished one and will likely have bugs. However, with a focused development team and help from players, it will be exciting to see how Hytale develops in 2026.

Xbox Game Studios has several exciting games planned for release through 2026, including installments in some of its most popular franchises. Microsoft has already announced a remake of the original Halo, known as Halo: Combat Evolved, which will surprisingly be the first Halo game available on PlayStation. Fans can also look forward to a new Forza Horizon 6 racing game and the long-awaited return of the Fable series after over ten years. Recent rumors suggest we now have potential release windows for both the newest Forza game and a completely new game from Xbox.