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The original Pocket Monsters Red and Green games came out in Japan in February 1996, and were later released as Pokemon Red and Blue in North America two years later. This means the Pokemon franchise will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026. While Pokemon Legends: Z-A was the major release in 2025, The Pokemon Company is expected to announce big plans for 2026, potentially including details about the highly anticipated 10th generation of Pokemon video games.

The first-person shooter market has been challenging recently. A new report indicates that Battlefield 6 is falling behind Call of Duty, which continues to keep players engaged. Battlefield’s position in the rankings has declined. The game also faced criticism for using AI-generated art and experienced technical issues with its Winter Offensive update. Players continue to voice concerns about how the game is being updated and supported as a live service.

As usual, Epic Games Store offered a series of daily free games throughout most of December. This meant their typical week-long free game promotions were temporarily paused. Until today, Hogwarts Legacy was the last game players could get for a full week.

The anime series My Hero Academia has finished telling the story of Izuku Midoriya’s path to becoming a hero with the end of its final season. Deku managed to save the world from All For One and Tomura Shigaraki, though it meant sacrificing his Quirk, One For All. Even without his powers, Deku is still a capable hero, using his fighting skills and experience alongside new mechanical armor.

These characters aren’t just fan service; they have rich, complex backstories and inner lives. They’re full of mysteries, struggles, and emotional depth, making them strong enough to carry their own stories. If Demon Slayer ever expands beyond its main plot, these characters are perfectly suited to lead new series.

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.