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Peter Jackson has filmed new introductions for the theatrical re-release of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, offering fresh insights and behind-the-scenes stories, including one about Viggo Mortensen’s black eye during filming.

A new Chihiro Rokuhira figure from Kagurabachi is set to join the GEM Series in October 2026, as announced by Bandai Namco, MegaHouse, and Shueisha. Initially available on Premium Bandai in Japan for 27,500円, this figure will later be released globally.

The year 2025 brought significant shifts to the games industry, marked by controversies surrounding AI, the highly anticipated delay of GTA 6, major acquisition deals for companies like EA and Warner Bros., the impact of US tariffs, and the launches of new hardware such as the Steam Machine and Switch 2. This review covers the year’s most impactful events.

Valve’s digital games platform, Steam, has once again broken its own record for concurrent users, reaching over 42 million active accounts. This new milestone demonstrates Steam’s continued growth, though it remains behind Roblox’s peak concurrent player count.

Marvel has initiated an 11-month-long YouTube livestream, counting down to the release of Avengers: Doomsday. This follows the debut of the film’s fourth teaser trailer, which, along with previous trailers, has revealed key characters like Chris Evans’s Steve Rogers, Thor, X-Men, and Fantastic Four members, while keeping Doctor Doom’s appearance under wraps.

The first Humble Choice bundle of 2026 has arrived, offering a compelling collection of games. This month’s selection includes titles verified and playable on Steam Deck, such as Sonic Frontiers, Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered, and Metal Slug Tactics.

The Persona 30th anniversary website’s Google snippet has hinted at “the next chapter” for the series, sparking speculation for Persona 6, which fans have eagerly awaited since Persona 5’s release nearly a decade ago.

Exploring the unique and terrifying experience of stepping into the shoes of Michael Myers in IllFonic’s upcoming Halloween game, this article delves into the predatory gameplay and the psychological horror of embodying the iconic slasher.

Ubisoft’s executive producer for The Division franchise, Julian Gerighty, has stated that The Division 3 is in production and is expected to have as significant an impact as the first game. This comes as the company continues to develop the sequel while facing recent challenges.

The popular Twitch emote featuring Motoaki “Yagoo” Tanigo, CEO of Hololive and Holostars, is now available for all users globally. Initially released during a special Holoday event in November 2025, the “Kingoo” design, depicting Yagoo’s smiling gold face, can now be used by anyone on the platform by typing :yagoo: in chat. The other two exclusive emotes from the event remain limited to those who earned them.