Catch up with the gaming and movie news you may have missed. Let’s recap!
‘Halo Campaign Evolved’ Releases On.. Everything
The full remake of the Halo: Combat Evolved campaign will release on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Steam AND PlayStation 5 next year.
Developers did a blog post on the game with tons of information, including that Halo Campaign Evolved is “a complete Unreal Engine 5 remake of the original campaign from Halo: Combat Evolved, including some brand-new surprises.”
Halo: Campaign Evolved is a modern evolution of that iconic story, thoughtfully brought to life in Unreal Engine 5 with stunning new 4K visuals, updated animations, remastered music, and re-recorded voice lines. Halo Studios is also bringing in a roster of beloved weapons and vehicles from later Halo titles, and adding three new bonus campaign missions, all designed to expand and celebrate the adventure that started it all.
There will classic local two-player spit screen play, and up to four players in online co-op, including crossplay across Xbox, PC and PlayStation players.
‘Neopets’ Hits Consoles After 20 Years
The Neopets: Mega Mini Games Collection will include 25 minigames (well, 27 with two hidden games) to play including iconic classics like Faerie Bubbles, Ice Cream Machine, Snowball Fight, Snow Muncher. You’ll explore Neopia in story mode featuring you favorite Neopets and NPCs like the faeries Illusen and Queen Fyora.
The game will launch on PC, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on March 26, 2026, and will feature local co-op. You’ll be able to connect your Neopets account to earn cosmetics, currency and digital items, and there are planned seasonal events, DLC and time-limited challenges.
There will be a Neopets Treasure Pack physical edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch now available for preorder that includes:
- Physical copy of the game
- Includes all 25 mini games, the special 26th Starlight Symphony digital game AND a 27th hidden mini game to discover!
- Sticker sheet featuring iconic Neopets
- Art postcards
- Full-colour double-sided poster
- Scratch card surprise
- All packed inside a shiny foil Neopets collector’s bag
‘Shrinking’ Returns To Apple in January
The third season of Shrinking will return to Apple TV on January 28. The 11-episode season will air weekly through April 8!
“Shrinking” follows a grieving therapist (played by Segel) who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people’s lives … including his own.
In addition to the premiere date, we got a first look at the new season.
‘Kingdom Come: Deliverance II’ Final Story DLC Revealed
Developers revealed the final story expansion for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II titled Mysteria Ecclesiae, set to release on November 11.
Join Henry as he assumes the role of assistant to Sigismund Albicus, a renowned healer with ties to King Wenceslas himself. Tasked with a clandestine mission within the monastery’s ancient walls, Henry finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue and a deadly, mysterious plague, where each faction harbors its own hidden motives.
Unravel the mysteries shrouding Sedletz Monastery as you interact with its inhabitants and uncover their hidden agendas. Engage with a variety of factions, each with their own motivations, and shape the course of events with your decisions.
The DLC will include a new location, in addition to a “new outfit, weapon, potions, and books, expanding Henry’s knowledge and abilities to new horizons,” developers said in a news release.
‘Normal’ Hits Theaters in April
Normal, starring Bob Odenkirk, Henry Winkler and Lena Headey, is hitting theaters on April 17, 2026. The film is directed by John Wick creator Derek Kolstad and Ben Wheatley.
The latest collaboration between Bob Odenkirk, JOHN WICK creator Derek Kolstad and NOBODY producer Marc Provissiero, director Ben Wheatley’s (FREE FIRE, HIGH RISE) kinetic neo-Western stars Odenkirk as an unassuming substitute sheriff with a troubled past who, after moving to a small, sleepy town, responds to a bank robbery and unknowingly uncovers something far more explosive.
For Sheriff Ulysses (Odenkirk), his provisional posting to the quaint Midwestern American town of Normal was meant to be a welcome respite from both his marital woes and recent moral injuries in the line of duty. But when a botched bank robbery interrupts the municipality’s tranquil pace, a dark secret is inadvertently exposed, and Ulysses soon discovers that the town is anything but its namesake.
‘Angry Birds 2’ Limited-Time Event ‘Space’ Available Now
The return of the Space biome in the time-limited event runs through November 21.
Angry Birds 2 Space takes players on an interstellar journey filled with innovative gravity-based gameplay, a refreshed space environment, and a global community challenge. Players worldwide will work together to collect feathers to unlock exclusive rewards – including in-game currency, cosmetic items and more – culminating in a spectacular finale as the community helps launch Red into space.
‘Thunderheart’ Debuts on 4K Ultra HD
The classic Thunderheart is getting a new release on 4K Ultra HD on January 13! The 4K Ultra HD Disc version of the film includes a Theatrical Trailer, commentary with Screenwriter John Fusco, the feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, approved by cinematographer Roger Deakins and English 5.1 + English 2-Channel Surround.
Val Kilmer, Sam Shepard and Graham Greene star in this powerful murder mystery. Kilmer stars as Ray Levoi, a hotshot FBI agent who’s thrust into a strange new world when he is sent to solve a murder on an Indian reservation. Hand-picked because of his part-Sioux ancestry, Levoi is teamed with a legendary older agent (Shepard) to capture a radical Native American protester. But once on the reservation, Levoi encounters the irreverent local sheriff (Greene), and the tribe’s religious leader (Chief Ted Thin Elk), who knows secrets about Levoi’s own lost heritage. And as Levoi’s awareness of the native culture grows, so does his belief that the U.S. government has framed an innocent man.
‘Crime 101’ Trailer
Crime 101 will hit theatres on February 13, starring Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Nick Nolte.
Set against the sun-bleached grit of Los Angeles, CRIME 101 weaves the tale of an elusive thief (Chris Hemsworth) whose high-stakes heists unfolding along the iconic 101 freeway have mystified police. When he eyes the score of a lifetime with hopes of this being his final job, his path collides with a disillusioned insurance broker (Halle Berry) who is facing her own crossroads, forcing the two to collaborate. Determined to crack the case, a relentless detective (Mark Ruffalo) closes in on the operation, raising the stakes even higher. As the multimillion-dollar heist approaches, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur, and all three are forced
to confront the cost of their choices–and the realization that there’s no turning back.
‘Starship Troopers: Extermination’ Free Update
In honor of the one year anniversary of Starship Troopers: Extermination launching, developers has released a new free content update that includes a new map, new enemy, new galactic front in addition to other bug fixes and quality of life improvements.
Terrifier: The ARTcade Game Releases on November 21
The 2D retro-inspired Terrifer: the ARTcade Game is getting ready to launch in November and developers dropped a new trailer.
The game arrives as Art the Clown finds himself more popular than ever. Like he cares, right? Take control of the killer and shut down production on various movies depicting his murderous escapades, by any means necessary!
First revealed during the Indie Horror Showcase, the brand-new trailer does more than just reveal the release date. It introduces the main theme for Terrifier: The ARTcade Game, composed by none other than Cody Carpenter, son of legendary filmmaker and horror icon John Carpenter, who appears courtesy of Scarlet Moon. The eerie theme sets the tone for the ominous and brutal action found within every stage of this 2D beat ‘em up.
‘Paranormal Activity’ Video Games Gets Gameplay Teaser
The video game adaptation of the hit horror series Paranormal Activity finally got a first look, more than a year after it was first revealed. Not much is known about the game, but the publisher DreadXP expounded on creator Brian Clarke and how expertise in the macabre video game space.
Brian Clarke’s The Mortuary Assistant was a breakout horror phenomenon upon its release in 2022, amassing millions of plays and a dedicated fanbase for its unnerving atmosphere and innovative scares. Clarke brings his signature approach to fear and immersion with the Paranormal Activity game, promising to expand on the franchise’s infamous found footage style horror in new and nightmarish ways.
Bring Retro Peripherals Home With The A1200 Keyboard
The A1200 keyboard, a full-sized recreation of one of the most iconic home computers of the early 1990s, will release on June 16.
Plug it in, switch it on, and step straight back into the era when games were bold, colorful, and full of character. THE A1200 comes pre-loaded with 25 legendary titles, including Beneath A Steel Sky, Lure of the Temptress, Ruff n Tumble, Defender of the Crown I & II, and the Turrican trilogy, plus many more. Every game looks and feels just as you remember, only now with HDMI output, save states, and USB sideloading for even more adventures.
Each A1200 includes a working keyboard, classic-style mouse, and gamepad – everything you need to dive right back into the golden age of 16-bit gaming.
“This was the machine that made the ’90s come alive for a generation of players,” said Paul Andrews, Managing Director at Retro Games Ltd, said in a news release. “With THE A1200, we’re celebrating that incredible moment in time – the games, the design, and the creativity that shaped a generation.”
Miley Cyrus Records Track for ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
Avatar: Fire and Ash, which will release on December 19, will feature a new track from Miley Cyrus titled Dream as One.
The single will release on November 14 and the original soundtrack for the film will release on December 12. The score will be composed by Simon Franglen, who won the Record of the Year Grammy award in 1997 for My Heart Will Go On from Titanic.
Get Immersed in Techno-Horror in ‘A.I.L.A.’
A.I.L.A. brings horror fears to life on November 25on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game is described by developers as “the first-person techno-horror adventure led by a fictional AI that preys on your deepest nightmares, will muddy the lines of what is real.”
As a game tester for the revolutionary new AI, A.I.L.A, you’ll be trying out brand-new horror experiences before the general public gets to try them out for themselves. However, A.I.L.A’s experiences begin to make you question what’s really happening and what is merely virtual reality across a variety of genres, including survival, psychological and action horror.
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‘Edenfall: Legacy of the First Wardens’ Announced
Edenfall: Legacy of the First Wardens is a single-player action-adventure where you will take control of Venya, a shapeshifter that takes the form of three animals: a raccoon, wolf and raven.
Eden has been overrun by evil creatures. It’s your task to drive them out and heal the world. Discover your people’s past and uncover your magical abilities, including the power to transform into animals.
To restore peace to Eden, Venya must first find inner peace within herself. Scattered throughout the world are serene, sacred spots that aid you in achieving this through meditation. After defeating all enemies and the boss of an area, you’ll be rewarded with the breathtaking experience of the once-corrupted land being restored.
Edenfall: Legacy of the First Wardens will release on PC in 2026.
‘Dumb Ways to Party’ Revealed
A new multiplayer party game will bring dumb fun to your friends in 2026 when Dumb Ways to Party releases on PC, PlayStation and Xbox consoles.
Step right up to Dumb Ways To Party, a ridiculous game show where everything is on the line – and nothing ever goes to plan. In this fast-paced, family-friendly party game, players can experience a variety of thrilling Mini-games, partake in hilarious Game Show Moments, earn game-altering items with wild effects that spark endless rounds of chaotic sabotage and more. Embracing iconic game show tropes with their zany and unprepared host Duffa, players will test their luck in the ‘Dumbest of Dumb’ Game Show, featuring tons of comedic mishaps and over-the-top antics to keep the party going all night long.
Part skill, part comedy, all chaos! Our Bean contestants, blissfully unaware of the madness ahead of them, are thrown into precarious challenges, absurd environments and life-threateningly funny situations – will they win the Major Prize or will sabotage sink their chances? Whether it’s grabbing a buddy for the ultimate couch co-op experience, teaming up for multiplayer online with friends across the globe or rocking it out solo, there’s a way for everyone to jump in and party!
The game features 4-player multiplayer where you’ll play as some of the Dumb Ways iconic characters like Numpty, Botch and Clod.
