Catch up with the gaming and movie news you may have missed. Let’s recap!
‘Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream’ Revealed
The first Tomodachi Life game in over a decade will launch on Nintendo Switch systems on April 16. Nintendo dropped a Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Direct just to celebrate the new title where we got a 22-minute look at the upcoming game.
‘Marvel Rivals’ Drops New Map, Skins, ‘Clobberin Club’ Game Mode
Marvel Rivals continues on with its content drops. We got new The Museum of Contemplation map, alongside the “Clobberin’ Club,” which is described by four rules in a news releaew:
1. 1v1 fights ONLY.
2. No tagging in other players.
3. There are no friends in the club.
4. It’s Clobberin’ Time!
“Test your might at the hottest and rowdiest club in town and live-stream your fights on the big screen. The people yearn for a good fight.”
The Flight Mode! Mission Event Dropped with more Disco skins for Spider-Man, Psylocke and Hela, and two new skins: Ace of Spades Angela and Queen of Diamonds Emma Frost.
The updates are part of the tail end of the Season 6.0 Roadmap. On Monday, February 2, we’ll get a new Groot and Magneto skin.
February 13 is when Season 6.5 drops, according to the roadmap.
‘John Rambo’ Revealed
We learned about the upcoming film John Rambo, the origin story of the iconic character, directed by Jalmari Helander (Sisu, Sisu: Road to Revenge), screenplay by Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani (Black Adam, The Mauritanian)
“John Rambo takes audiences back, years before the events of First Blood, diving deep into the roots and experiences that forged one of the big screen’s most enduring and complex characters,” a news release says.
The film will be produced by Kevin King Templeton and Les Weldon (Rambo & Expendables fr
Executive Producers include Anthony & Joe Russo (Avengers, Captain America), Trevor Short (Expend
‘THE EXORCISM AT 1600 PENN’ Screen Adaptation
Blumhouse-Atomic Monster announced that it will be adapting the hit IDW comic book series THE EXORCISM AT 1600 PENN by Hannah Rose May, and artist, Vanesa Del Rey.
“Set at the most famous address in the United States as it becomes a demonic battleground for good versus evil, THE EXORCISM AT 1600 PENN follows the first female president of the United States of America, as she balances boiling political tensions, the threat of World War III, being a mother to two teenagers, and a rapidly shifting media landscape,” a news release says.
May will executive produce the adaptation alongside IDW Publishing CEO Davidi Jonas. Jason Blum will produce for Blumhouse.
“Getting to work with Blumhouse to bring THE EXORCISM AT 1600 PENN to the big screen feels like a dream come true,” commented May. “Blumhouse has defined modern horror for a generation, and I could not be more excited to be working with them on this adaptation. I am so grateful to my incredible partners at IDW for their tireless work to share this story with audiences around the world.”
New ‘Dolly’ Trailer
Dolly hits theaters on March 6, directed by Rod Blackhurst and written by Rod Blackhurst and Brandon Weavil.
“Macy fights for survival after being abducted by a deranged, monster-like figure who wants to raise her as their child,” the trailer description says.
CM Punk Chosen as ‘WWE 2K26’ Cover Athlete
The current World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk was selected as the cover fighter that will grace the cover of WWE 2K26 when it releases on March 6 on all console families and PC.
“One of the most celebrated and subversive personas in WWE history, CM Punk previously appeared on the cover of WWE ‘13, and also headlines WWE 2K26’s 2K Showcase,” a news release from 2K says.
The King of Kings Edition celebrates the in-ring career and ongoing behind-the-scenes legacy of WWE Hall of Famer and current WWE Chief Content Officer, Paul “Triple H” Levesque.
The Attitude Era Edition evokes nostalgia for one of the greatest eras in WWE history, and larger-than-life personalities including “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, The Rock, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Stephanie McMahon, Undertaker, Kane, Trish Stratus, Lita, Chyna, Kurt Angle, and The Dudley Boyz.
An all-new “super-premium” Monday Night War Edition features content tied to WWE stars of the Attitude Era, as well as a collection of WCW’s biggest names of the era, including “Hollywood” Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Goldberg, Booker T, and Eric Bischoff.
King of Kings Edition, Attitude Era Edition, and Monday Night Wars Edition are scheduled for worldwide release on Friday, March 6, 2026, seven days prior to the Standard Edition, which will be available Friday, March 13, 2026.
“As a kid, I could only dream of being on the cover of a video game. Now I join a very exclusive group of WWE Superstars who have done it twice,” said CM Punk. “I enjoyed the experience of narrating the 2K Showcase, which gave me an opportunity to tell fans the straight, unfiltered story of the moments, matches, and controversies in my career. Players will get to step into my boots, relive some of my proudest WWE moments, and take on challenges I never had the opportunity to face.”
‘ARCO’ Final Trailer
We got one last look at ARCO as it hit theaters last Friday. The film is Oscar-Nominated for Best Animated Feature.
A magical and beautifully animated journey through time, Arco is a dazzling adventure about a 10-year-old boy from a peaceful, distant future who accidentally travels back to the year 2075 and discovers a world in peril. As Arco develops a charming and touching friendship with a young girl named Iris, they band together and along with her trusted robot caretaker Mikki, set out on a quest to get Arco home, while the two children may also be the only ones who can save our planet. A wondrous odyssey filled with hope and optimism for our future, Arco is an enchanting fable from breakout filmmaker Ugo Bienvenu, produced by Remembers’ Bienvenu and Felix de Givry, and mountainA’s Natalie Portman and Sophie Mas.
‘LEGO Insiders App’ Releases
The LEGO Insiders App released, making it possible for Insider members to redeem points and also shop for their next build.
‘THE BEATLES — A FOUR-FILM CINEMATIC EVENT’ First Look
Paul Mescal is Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan is Ringo Starr, Joseph Quinn is George Harrison, and Harris Dickinson is John Lennon in THE BEATLES — A FOUR-FILM CINEMATIC EVENT, which will release in April 2028.
‘Scott Pilgrim EX’ Releases in March
Scott Pilgrim EX releases on March 3 on consoles and PC as a “high-energy beat ’em up-style adventure to save Toronto.”
We got a look at two new chracters, which are also “former enemies of Scott and Ramona: Matthew Patel, a member of the series’ iconic League of Evil Exes, and Robot-01, a creation of two members of the league, the Katayanagi Twins, built to beat the snot out of Scott.”
In Scott Pilgrim EX, members of Toronto’s coolest band, Sex Bob-omb, are kidnapped and their instruments stolen as the city is terrorized by demons, vegans and robots. Scott Pilgrim, Ramona Flowers and their gang of unlikely allies must bash their way across the city, from its streets to its beaches and even back in time to save the band, the city and the world. A total of seven playable fighters will be featured, with Scott and Ramona set to gain one final ally ahead of Scott Pilgrim EX’s release.
Battle it out across a wild, video game warped Toronto with bursting colors and deep-cut Scott Pilgrim references, completing quests while defeating the gangs that rule over different parts of the city. Enemies can be dispatched with each character’s unique, upgradable toolkit, or with different items found in the game’s highly interactable environment, from baseball bats to demonic rods, turnips and more. Featuring a brand-new storyline co-written by Bryan Lee O’Malley and the team at Tribute Games, as well as all-new music from Scott Pilgrim alumni Anamanaguchi, Scott Pilgrim EX delivers a bold new chapter in the franchise for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
‘Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown’ Demo Announcement
We learned that a demo of Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown will be available to download on February 18 on consoles and PC to give gamers their first hands-on look to “guide Voyager through the Delta Quadrant while making decisions inspired by Captain Janeway’s leadership throughout the Star Trek: Voyager television series. Managing the ship, its crew, and the challenges of a long journey far from home all play a central role.”
Set the U.S.S. Voyager and deep in the unexplored reaches of the Delta Quadrant aboard, Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown invites players to relive—and redefine—the legendary starship’s journey back to earth. The game blends exploration, ship & resource management, roguelite elements, and meaningful choices. Experience crew dynamics and a fresh take on a beloved sci-fi universe – with what-if scenarios that open up new possibilities.
Player decisions shape both the fate of the crew and the configuration of the U.S.S. Voyager itself. With each playthrough, the ship becomes a different version of itself—reengineered and reimagined based on the path taken through the quadrant and the command decisions made along the way.
In Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown, players take command of the U.S.S. Voyager as it traverses 12 vast sectors of the Delta Quadrant. Along the way, they’ll manage systems and crew, engage in diplomacy, navigate difficult moral decisions, and face the unknown. Familiar faces return, but their fates may differ—reshaped by the captain on the bridge.
‘I Love Boosters’ Official Teaser Trailer
We got a teaser trailer for the upcoming Boots Riley film I Love Boosters, which hits theaters on May 22.
The film stars Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eliza Gonzalez, Lakeith Stanfield, Will Poulter and Demi Moore.
“A crew of professional shoplifters take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. It’s like community service,” the movie synopsis reads.
