Pokémon Horizons Season 3 – Rising Hope is Now Streaming on Netflix

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Soul Kiwami
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Pokémon Horizons Season 3 - Rising Hope

The Pokémon Company has released a new trailer for the Pokémon Horizons Season 3 – Rising Hope anime, which is now streaming on Netflix as of January 6, 2026. Pokémon Horizons Season 3 – Rising Hope is set a year after the events in Laqua, as Liko, Roy, and their partner Pokémon set out on a new journey, and the first 12 episodes are now on Netflix.

Here’s an overview of Pokémon Horizons Season 3 – Rising Hope, via The Pokémon Company:

It’s been one year since the events in Laqua left the Rising Volt Tacklers without a leader and a way forward, but a mysterious pink mist that harms Pokémon spurs Liko and Roy into action! Both Trainers have gained confidence and strength alongside their Pokémon, including Roy’s newest friend, a yellow Lucario capable of Mega Evolution. They’re joined by Dot, an intel-gathering expert, and Ult, a brash young Trainer who considers Roy his rival. Determined to rebuild the Rising Volt Tacklers and fulfill a promise made in Laqua, Liko, Roy, and friends are training harder than ever as they take on the Explorers and forge a new path!

The Pokémon Horizons: Rising Again anime premiered on October 31, 2025 in Japan, which features a new arc set in Blueberry Academy from Pokémon Scarlet & Violet’s The Indigo Disk DLC. Eve performs the opening theme song “Iolite,” and Polkadot Stingray perform the ending theme song “Netemo Sametemo (Whether Asleep or Awake).” The main cast includes Misaki Kuno as Emma (Matiere), Masahiko Tanaka (Master Mayonnaise), Seiran Kobayashi as Lacey (Taro), Hiroyuki Yoshino as Drayton (Kakitsubata), and Shinya Ōwada as Cyrano (Cyano).

Pokémon Horizons: The Search for Laqua Part 1 is available on Netflix, Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play. Part 2 premiered on April 25, 2025, followed by Part 3 on June 27, 2025. Netflix began streaming Pokémon Horizons: The Search for Laqua Part 4 on September 26, 2025.

ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN Trailer Previews the Main Story

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ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN story trailer

Grasshopper Manufacture has released a new trailer for “ultra-violent” sci-fi action game ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN to preview and introduce the game’s main story. The story of ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN stars Romeo Stargazer, a FBI Space-Time Police Agent.

ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN launches on February 11, 2026 for $49.99 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and the game will be self-published by Grasshopper Manufacture.

Previously, Suda51 confirmed that Grasshopper Manufacture is testing ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN on Nintendo Switch 2. This isn’t confirmation of a Switch 2 version, but it may come at a later date.

Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:

Take control of the protagonist Romeo Stargazer in this third person singleplayer action adventure, split into various chapters. His story is both unpredictable and littered with intense battles, interspersed with side missions to suit the player’s pace.

A story that transcends space-time

This game’s story starts with space-time itself being shattered by a certain incident. Romeo, too, on the brink of life and death finds himself revived by a new kind of super technology. Thus he is recruited for the FBI’s Space-Time Police as a special agent, and wanders the cosmos in search of criminals who’ve taken advantage of the situation at hand in an attempt to bring justice back to the universe. At the same time, he looks for clues concerning his missing girlfriend Juliet, and quickly comes to find both her disappearance and the destruction of space may be more linked than he thought. Donning the mask called Deadgear, what awaits Romeo at the edges of space-time?

Fight blood with blood

Romeo switches between swords and guns to fight. Wipe out the waves of enemies that stand in your path to give birth to a new kind of bloody action, and take down the fearsome space-time criminals that await. Absorb the blood of your enemies to unleash Romeo’s special attack: Bloody Summer, capable of turning any situation around. Romeo’s various weapons can be strengthened and altered as the story moves forward as he takes on even stronger enemies.

The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince is Coming to Steam

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NIS America has announced that a Steam version of 2D side-scrolling platforming adventure The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince is coming to PC in early 2026. The Steam  version comes nearly 7 years after The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince initially released worldwide on February 12, 2019 for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.

Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via NIS America:

Deep in the forest, a solitary wolf sings. Charmed by this beautiful voice, a curious prince follows its song only to find and startle the wolf, who blinds him. Together, they embark on a journey to restore his sight. But every gift has a price in this storybook tale of love and loss.

      • Unleash Your Inner Monster: Transform at will from a princess into a wolf to guide the blind prince towards a cure. Weave through the dangerous forest, but be careful…the forest is no place for a blind prince.
      • Brute Strength Meets Sharp Wit: Various obstacles will require the wolf’s strength, and others will require the princess’s wit. With so many traps and perilous hurdles that await, can the two make it safely to their final destination?
      • Lost Pages from a Forgotten Tale: With each delicate petal comes a fragment of memories shared by the wolf and the prince. Collect them along your journey and paint a vivid story of tragedy, love, and loss.

Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Anime Film Reveals Final Trailer and New Cast Members

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Soul Kiwami
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Cosmic Princess Kaguya anime film

The official YouTube channel for Shingo Yamashita’s new Cosmic Princess Kaguya! anime film has released the “final” trailer and revealed more cast members. New cast members for the Cosmic Princess Kaguya! anime film were also revealed.

Cosmic Princess Kaguya anime film key visual
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The new cast members include:

  • Miyu Irino as Akira Mikado
  • Yūma Uchida as Rai Komazawa
  • Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Noi Komazawa
  • Yoshino Aoyama as Roka Ayatsumugi
  • Konomi Kohara as Mami Isayama
  • Fairouz Ai as Otako the Loyal Dog
  • Natsuki Hanae as Koto Okkotteru

The English dub cast includes:

  • Jeannie Tirado as Kaguya
  • Dawn Bennett as Iroha
  • Ryan Bartley as Yachiyo
  • Frankie Kevich as Yachiyo (singing voice)
  • Max Mittelman as Akira Mikado
  • Casey Mongillo as Noi Komazawa
  • Cassandra Lee Morris as Roka Ayatsumugi
  • Anairis Quiñones as Otako the Loyal Dog
  • Kieran Regan as Koto Okotteru

The previously announced Japanese main cast includes: 

The new Cosmic Princess Kaguya! anime film premieres on January 22, 2026.

Shingo Yamashita makes his feature-length directorial debut in collaboration with Studio Colorido (Burn the Witch) and his own studio, Studio Chromato. Yamashita is acclaimed for this work on the opening sequences for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1, Chainsaw Man, and Urusei Yatsura. Hechima and Akihiro Nagae are the character designers.

Previously, the music video for main theme song “Ex-Otogibanashi (Ex-Fairy Tale)” by Saori Hayami and ryo (supercell) was released. What’s more, the “Ex-Otogibanashi” single will launch on January 23 alongside CPK! Remix, a collection of song remixes from the film by Nagi Yanagi and Hatsune Miku.

The soundtrack of Cosmic Princess Kaguya! also includes “Watashiha Watashinokotoga Suki (I like who I am)” by Yūko Natsuyoshi and composer HoneyWorks, “Hoshi Furu Umi (Starry Sea)” by Aqu3ra, and “Remember” by yuigot. 40mP performs “Shunkan, Symphony. (Moment, Symphony.)” and kz (livetune) is composing the song “Reply.”

Further, the film is getting a manga adaptation by Tarō Yoneda on Kadokawa’s Comptiq magazine starting January 9. A novel adaptation by author Naruto Kiriyama and illustrator Asao Urata will release on January 30. Yamashita is supervising the project.

Resident Evil Requiem Releases 4K Path Tracing and NVIDIA DLSS 4 Trailer

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Saras Rajpal
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Resident Evil Requiem Releases 4K Path Tracing and NVIDIA DLSS 4 Trailer

NVIDIA has released a new trailer revealing that Resident Evil Requiem will support 4K Path Tracing and NVIDIA DLSS 4. The trailer showcases some new footage for the upcoming horror title. 

NVIDIA also confirmed during CES 2026 that 007 First Light, Pragmata, and Phantom Blade Zero will also support DLSS 4, alongside others. DLSS 4, according to it, has “set the standard for AI rendering with transformer-based Super Resolution and 4X Multi Frame Generation.” DLSS 4.5 is also in development.

The new trailer for Resident Evil Requiem showcases more of Grace Ashcroft walking around a city and her continuing to run from the monster that previous gameplay footage has teased. Check out the trailer showcasing 4K Path Tracing and NVIDIA DLSS 4 in Resident Evil Requiem below:

Resident Evil Requiem launches February 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. This past June, Final Weapon had the opportunity to experience hands-off gameplay of Resident Evil Requiem at Summer Game Fest. During The Game Awards 2025, Capcom confirmed that iconic series protagonist Leon Kennedy is making his return as a playable character in Resident Evil Requiem.

A Resident Evil Requiem Deluxe Edition will be available with the Standard Edition ($69.99), a pack of five costumes, four weapon skins, two screen filters, two weapon charms, and much more. A Premium Steelbook Edition ($89.99) was also revealed featuring the full game, Deluxe Edition contents, and a limited-edition lenticular card.

A special edition Resident Evil Requiem Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller ($99.99) with designs from the game and a gunmetal-black finish will be available from Nintendo on launch day, and pre-orders are live in the My Nintendo Store. A Grace Resident Evil Requiem amiibo will launch in summer 2026.

Street Fighter 6 Fighter Sports Meet Fighting Pass Now Live

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Saras Rajpal
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Street Fighter 6 Fighter Sports Meet Fighting Pass Now Live

Capcom has released a new fighting pass for Street Fighter 6, titled “Fighter Sports Meet Fighting Pass.” It adds multiple cosmetics, illustrations, titles, and more. 

Specifically, it adds an EX Color for Rashid’s Outfit 3 and E. Honda’s default outfit, two new titles, five new avatar gear cosmetics, three music tracks (“Beautiful Bay Stage -Vietnam-,” “Run-down Back Alley Stage -China-,” “Festival At The Old Temple Stage -South Korea-“), two new challenger screen illustrations for Manon and Ed, a new emote, a new challenger screen effect, three stickers, and a Capcom Sports Club arcade cabinet. Check out the trailer for the Street Fighter 6 “Fighter Sports Meet Fighting Pass” below: 

Previously, Capcom released DLC character C. Viper on October 15 with a new update and more new content, including the new Sim Sim Stickers feature. Players can complete move-based challenges while playing Street Fighter 6 with their favorite characters in order to unlock stickers for online chat and the in-game camera. Essentially, the Sim Sim Stickers feature rewards Street Fighter 6 players for learning how to play the game and use characters.

Street Fighter 6 is available now on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. On Nintendo Switch 2, Street Fighter 6 features a new Local Wireless mode. Local Wireless also includes Avatar Matches, allowing players to use their custom avatar from World Tour. What’s more, the Nintendo Switch 2 version supports tabletop mode with single Joy-Con play, Gyro Battle using dynamic motion controls. There’s also Calorie Contest Mode, which allows players to test their strength and endurance with exercises.  

Tetris 99 Releases Animal Crossing: New Horizons Maximus Cup on January 8

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Saras Rajpal
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Tetris 99 Releases Animal Crossing: New Horizons Maximus Cup on January 8

Nintendo of America has announced that the 51st Maximus Cup of Tetris 99 will feature an Animal Crossing: New Horizons theme. The cup will start on January 8 and end on January 12. 

If you unlock a total of 100 event points, you will get a new theme, featuring art, music, and Tetrimino designs based on Animal Crossing: New Horizons. You will get event points based on your placement in each match. Check out the trailer for the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Maximus Cup in Tetris 99 below:

Nintendo released Tetris 99 in 2019 as a complementary title with Nintendo Switch Online memberships. As the name suggests, the game is a 99-player battle royale with the gameplay of Tetris. Past Maximus Cups have featured art and music from Pikmin 4, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe, Super Mario Bros Wonder and more. Most recently, the 50th Maximus Cup gave players the chance to earn rewards based on Kirby Air Riders. 

On January 15, 2026, the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Animal Crossing: New Horizons will release alongside a new free update. The new edition will add 4K visuals, the ability to redecorate and write messages using the Joy-Con 2 mouse controls, and a Megaphone which utilizes the Switch 2’s mic. It also includes the ability to play with up to 12 players at a time instead of 8.

The free update adds a resort hotel hosted by the Kapp’n family, the ability to craft multiple items at a time, invite guests using Amiibo, and upgrade storage size. It also features a dream world which allows you to create an entire island at will, and collaborations featuring LEGO items, plus characters from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and the Splatoon franchise. 

Hades II Is Metacritic’s Game of the Year 2025

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Saras Rajpal
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Hades II Is Metacritic's Game of the Year 2025

Metacritic has announced that it has picked Hades II as its 2025 Game of the Year, a game which has a Metascore of 95. In previous years, games such as Astro Bot, Baldur’s Gate 3, Elden Ring, Forza Horizon 5, and Persona 5 Royal have received the award. 

On a message on the Metacritic official website, the company’s staff outline Hades II‘s critical acclaim and everything that separates it from its predecessor. Further, it revealed that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was the runner-up to receive the award. Hades II initially launched on September 25 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

Final Weapon reviewed Hades II and gave it a 4.5 out of 5 score, describing it as “a benchmark for the genre. The story, characters, writing, and art direction exceed the expectations set by the original Hades. Further, the new gameplay mechanics and the addition of a second area make for a game that can keep you occupied for dozens of hours without ever getting boring. While the ending is extremely disappointing, I can confidently recommend Hades II to everyone, regardless of whether you’ve played other entries in the genre or not.” 

The most recent update to Hades II added modifications to the game’s true ending, as well as some new quality-of-life features. Lastly, the Steam page has an overview of the game:

The first-ever sequel from Supergiant Games builds on the best aspects of the original god-like rogue-like dungeon crawler in an all-new, action-packed, endlessly replayable experience rooted in the Underworld of Greek myth and its deep connections to the dawn of witchcraft.

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy Switch 2 Edition is Being Considered

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A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of turn-based strategy RPG The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is seemingly being considered by creator Kazutaka Kodaka, according to a recent interview at RPG Site. The release of The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy Nintendo Switch 2 Edition wasn’t outright confirmed, but Kodaka and the team appear to be thinking about it, at least. 

Here’s the exact excerpt from the interview: 

RPG Site: It made sense to prioritize Switch and Steam for this one. Are there any plans for a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade like we just saw for Shuten Order? I ask this because the game is a bit rough on Switch compared to PC and it would benefit a lot from faster loading with better visuals and performance on Switch 2.

Kazutaka Kodaka: We’d like to consider that as well.

Previously, XSEED Games and Too Kyo Games released the version 1.1.1 update for The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy, which introduced the “Extreme & Despair” difficulty mode, several quality of life improvements, battle balance adjustments, and bug fixes.

Before the game’s launch for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, Final Weapon reviewed The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy and gave it a 4 out of 5 score. Our review praises the RPG’s intriguing cast of characters, easy pick-up and play combat system, and compelling elements reminiscent of Kodaka’s Danganronpa franchise. 

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