Two remakes from UbiSoft | The Gaming Trinity vs. Roblox | Wishful Thinking - a film about gaming with Maya Hawke | Fallout 3 remake | Avatar | Fatal Fury | DB Kakarot DLC | God of War & Tomb Raider from Prime
[The Gaming Trinity vs. Roblox]
The gaming world's big three, Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo, have announced updates to their customer policies and operations. This concerns Roblox, a game where adults molested young children (not just in a sexual way). While I'm opposed to censorship and restrictions, I know that bad people exploit such loopholes in the system (terrorists communicated through Steam – if, like me, you played their games 10 or 15 years ago, you know why. For similar reasons, Steam was a very good chat room for two lovers, or those with unhealthy love for children – Valve didn't record chats, and deleting them was trivially easy). It can't be avoided... I mean, it can, but the restrictions would be incomparably greater. Therefore, I'm glad the private sector is taking action, as it usually handles such problems faster and better than the government.
https://gamerant.com/nintendo-playstation-and-xbox-re-up-their-alliance-to-make-gaming-safer/
[Game Pass]
Microsoft has added 4 retro games to its lineup: Sky Patrol, Keystone Kapers, Laser Gates, Rise of the Dragon
https://gamerant.com/xbox-game-pass-new-games-today-list/
[Hi-Fi Rush]
The Xbox game is reportedly coming to Nintendo Switch 2.
https://gamerant.com/hi-fi-rush-switch-port-leak/
[UbiSoft]
Probably this year or Q1 2027, two UbiSoft games will be released. I was going to say "new games," but they will be remakes. Specifically, the remake of AC Black Flag and PoP: Sands of Time.
https://gamerant.com/new-ubisoft-games-ac-black-flag-remake-prince-of-persia/
[Fallout]
We've received further evidence that Bethesda is preparing Fallout remakes.
https://gamerant.com/fallout-3-new-vegas-remakes-leak-steam/
[Avatar Legends]
We've received another trailer for the game, which will be released on all platforms this summer.
https://gamerant.com/video/avatar-legends-the-fighting-game-official-chi-gauge-trailer/
[Dynasty Warriors: Origins]
A new game will debut on Nintendo Switch on January 22nd.
https://gamerant.com/video/dynasty-warriors-origins-official-nintendo-switch-2-gameplay-features-trailer/
[CDPred]
A veteran from Blizzard with years of experience has joined the team. And as for the male and female V... Remind me, because I might be wrong, but CDPRed abandoned the male V character quite quickly and promoted the female version? The expansion merely erased him completely. But seriously, I've been defending it from the start. I understand people's frustration, but that's how marketing works. People prefer women for various reasons. Some of them are arguable, some not. It's a bigger profit for the company, and games are made to make money. Like other goods.
https://gamerant.com/russell-brower-joins-cdpr-witcher-4-cyberpunk-2-developer/
https://gamerant.com/cyberpunk-2077-male-v-marketing/
[Wishful Thinking]
The daughter of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke has a chance to break into acting after the premiere of the Stranger Things finale. Although the final season was so-so, her portrayal is one of the best in Netflix history. Lewis Pullman also caught my eye after his performance in Thunderbolts. The script description is intriguing, as is the gaming theme (what's more, an experienced indie gamer was involved in the film's production!). I'll be eager to see it when it hits theaters. Apparently later this year.
https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/2083951-wishful-thinking-maya-hawke-lewis-pullman-first-look-premiere-date
[God of War]
We've received official information about the actor. Contrary to many expectations, the reports about the martial artist haven't been confirmed. He's similar, he would fit, maybe even better, but he doesn't have much acting experience (which usually ends badly, although there are cases where a director has managed to direct someone with no acting experience). So if you're looking for news, only from reliable sources, because all the fan pages and numerous online profiles are after your attention. Getting back to the topic, Thor's voice will be played by Kratos. A very good decision! Admittedly, the actor is over 50, but since this is supposed to be a two-season series shot back-to-back (like LotR, the LotR series, Avatar 3 and 4, etc.), maybe we won't notice. Besides, he's tall, and his voice... Well, my partner and I also love God of War for Thor and his voice acting. When a guy screams his head off, he looks a lot like the Spartan God of War.
We also likely met the actress who will play Thor's wife. I'm not familiar with the films or series she's starring in, but she looks like her. She has that "something" in her eyes that makes me believe she's believable both as a loving mother and wife and as a tough woman. Unlike other adaptations, Thor is an alcoholic and a mindless beast, so he needs a strong woman to keep him in check.
https://gamerant.com/god-of-war-tv-show-series-kratos-actor-ryan-hurst/
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/god-of-war-series-cast-teresa-palmer-1236633293/
[Tomb Raider]
I don't know about you, but I'm the only guy in my group who likes this outfit. It reminds me of Lara from the first movie. The only thing missing are the breasts, but other than that? It fits perfectly. I'd love to see the series; I'm keeping my fingers crossed it works out.
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/tomb-raider-sophie-turner-lara-croft-first-look-1236605699/
[Game Adaptations]
And while we're on the subject... Fallout and Tomb Raider have received some criticism. Adaptations will never be as good as the game itself, because it's a completely different cultural work. Imagine DOOM as an RTS. Or FIFA as an MMO, but from a first-player perspective. Such changes will inevitably impact gameplay. They might even scare some players away or attract new ones. Nobody knows. What we do know for sure, however, is that sticking strictly to the source material isn't always a good thing. The story is paramount, as incorporating various fanservices, add-ons, etc. can be done without major problems. A game adaptation will be fine if there are few references to the original. It will falter when the actors, story foundations, or other truly important elements stop working.
https://gamerant.com/gamestop-tomb-raider-criticism-sophie-turner-backlash/
https://gamerant.com/fallout-tv-show-controversy-arguing-canon-toxic/
[DB Kakarot]
Starting January 15th, we'll be able to purchase the second DLC for DB Daima. This two-part DLC tells the story of the latest DB series. I don't recommend buying it, as the previous paid add-ons have been critically reviewed.
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-12/dragon-ball-z-kakarot-game-video-reveals-january-15-launch-for-dragon-ball-daima-part-2-dlc/.232987
[Fatal Fury]
A new season will begin on January 22nd. We'll get a new patch, 6 new characters, and more. All this when we purchase the new season pass.
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-15/fatal-fury-city-of-the-wolves-game-trailer-reveals-season-pass-2-6-new-characters/.233122
[Lego]
And finally, a fun fact. New Lego models have gone on sale. The Pikachu set costs $200, which is twice as much as a comparable model from a competing company. Overall, it looks great, and kids would probably be happy, but unfortunately, it's another case of paying for a brand name. I know that building blocks are being discarded as toys (which is bad; they really stimulate imaginations, and many game developers have emphasized Lego's contribution to their interests), but this process will only accelerate.
https://gamerant.com/lego-pokemon-set-build-price-comparison-mega-blok/
https://variety.com/2026/shopping/news/pokemon-lego-set-buy-online-1236630347/
Dwa remake'y od UbiSoftu | Trójca Gamingu vs Roblox | Wishful Thinking - film o grach z Maya Hawke | Fallout 3 remake | Avatar: The Last Airbender | Fatal Fury - nowe postacie | DB Kakarot DLC | God of War & Tomb Raider od Prime | Dynasty Warriors: Origins | Dwa newsy CDPRed
[Trójca gamingu vs Roblox]
Wielka trójca gamingu, Sony Microsoft i Nintendo, ogłosiły update swoich polityk względem klientów i działania. Chodzi o Robloxa, grę w której dorośli molestowali małe dzieci (nie tylko w seksualny sposób). Choć jestem przeciwnikiem cenzury i ograniczeń, to wiem, że źli ludzie korzystają z takich luk systemu (terroryści komunikowali się przez Steama - jeśli podobnie jak ja graliście w ich gry 10, 15 lat temu, to wiecie dlaczego. Z podobnych powodów Steam, był bardzo dobrym chatem dla dwójki kochanków, czy miłośników niezdrowej miłości do dzieci - Valve nie rejestrowało chatów, a skasowanie ich było banalnie proste). Nie da się tego uniknąć... Tzn. da się, ale ograniczenia byłyby nieporównywalnie większe. Cieszę się zatem, że zabiera się za to sektor prywatny, który zwykle szybciej i lepiej ogarnia takie problemy niż państwo.
https://gamerant.com/nintendo-playstation-and-xbox-re-up-their-alliance-to-make-gaming-safer/
[Game Pass]
Microsoft dodał 4 retro gry do swojej oferty. Sky Patrol, Keystone Kapers, Laser Gates, Rise of the Dragon
https://gamerant.com/xbox-game-pass-new-games-today-list/
[Hi-Fi Rush]
Podobno gra z X-Box ma trafić na Nintendo Switch 2.
https://gamerant.com/hi-fi-rush-switch-port-leak/
[UbiSoft]
Prawdopodobnie w tym roku lub 1 kwartale 2027, do sprzedaży trafią 2 gry od UbiSoft. Chciałem powiedzieć "nowe gry", ale będą to remake'y. A konkretnie remake AC Black Flag i PoP: Sands of Time
https://gamerant.com/new-ubisoft-games-ac-black-flag-remake-prince-of-persia/
[Fallout]
Dostaliśmy kolejne poszlaki świadczące o tym, że Bethesda szykuje remake'y Fallouta.
https://gamerant.com/fallout-3-new-vegas-remakes-leak-steam/
[Avatar Legends]
Dostaliśmy kolejną zapowiedź gry, która trafi na wszystkie platformy tego lata.
https://gamerant.com/video/avatar-legends-the-fighting-game-official-chi-gauge-trailer/
[Dynasty Warriors: Origins]
22 stycznia na Nintendo Switch zadebiutuje nowa gra.
https://gamerant.com/video/dynasty-warriors-origins-official-nintendo-switch-2-gameplay-features-trailer/
[CDPred]
Do ekipy dołączył weteran z Blizzarda z wieloletnim doświadczeniem. A co do tego z męskim i żeńskim V... Przypomnijcie mi, bo może się mylę, ale CDPRed dość szybko zrezygnował z męskiego V i promował żeńską wersję? Dodatek go jedynie wymazał do końca. Ale mówiąc zupełnie serio, od początku tego broniłem. Rozumiem frustrację ludzi, ale tak działa marketing. Ludzie wolą kobiety z różnych powodów. Zarówno z tych, o których można gadać i nie. To większy zysk dla firmy, a gry tworzy się po to, by zarabiały kasę. Jak inne towary.
https://gamerant.com/russell-brower-joins-cdpr-witcher-4-cyberpunk-2-developer/
https://gamerant.com/cyberpunk-2077-male-v-marketing/
[Wishful Thinking]
Córka Umy Thurman i Ethan Hawk, stoi przed szansą wypłynięcia na szerokie wody aktorstwa po premierze finału Stranger Things. Choć finałowy sezon był taki sobie, to postać tej aktorki, to jedna z najlepszych ról w całej historii Netflixa. Lewis Pullman też zdobył moją uwagę po występie w Thunderbolts. Opis scenariusza jest ciekawy, gamingowa tematyka również (co więcej, w produkcję filmu zaangażowano doświadczonego pana od gier Indie!). Chętnie obejrzę, gdy trafi do kin. Podobno jeszcze w tym roku.
https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/2083951-wishful-thinking-maya-hawke-lewis-pullman-first-look-premiere-date
[God of War]
Dostaliśmy oficjalną informację na temat aktora. Wbrew oczekiwaniom wielu, nie potwierdziły się doniesienia o zawodniku sztuk walki. Jest podobny, pasowałby, może nawet bardziej, ale nie ma zbyt dużego doświadczenia aktorskiego (co zwykle źle się kończy, aczkolwiek są przypadki, gdy reżyser potrafił poprowadzić kogoś, kto nie ma aktorskiego doświadczenia). Dlatego jak szukacie newsów, to tylko u wiarygodnych ludzi, bo wszystkie fanpag'e i liczne profile w sieci idą za Waszą atencją. Wracając do tematu, głos Thora będzie aktorem Kratosa. Bardzo dobra decyzja! Co prawda aktor ma już ponad 50 lat, ale skoro to ma być 2-sezonowy serial robiony back2back (jak LotR, serial LotR, Avatar 3 i 4 etc.), to może nie zwrócimy na to uwagi. Poza tym, jest wysoki a głos... Cóż, z moją partnerką uwielbiamy God of War również za Thora i jego voice acting. Jak facet wydrze ryj na pełnej kurwie, to bardzo przypomina Spartańskiego Boga Wojny.
Poznaliśmy też prawdopodobnie aktorkę, która wcieli się w żonę Thora. Nie znam filmów i seriali z jej udziałem, ale pasuje do niej z wyglądu. Ma to "coś" w swoich oczach, że wydaje mi się być wiarygodna zarówno jako kochająca matka i żona, jak i twarda baba. Thor w przeciwieństwie do innych adaptacji, jest alkoholikiem i bezmózgą bestią, więc potrzebuje silnej baby, która go ogarnie.
https://gamerant.com/god-of-war-tv-show-series-kratos-actor-ryan-hurst/
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/god-of-war-series-cast-teresa-palmer-1236633293/
[Tomb Raider]
Nie wiem, jak u Was, ale w moim towarzystwie jestem jedynym facetem, któremu podoba się ten outfit. Przypomina mi Larę z 1 części. Brakuje tylko piersi, ale poza tym? Bardzo pasuje. Chętnie zobaczę serial, trzymam kciuki by udało się.
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/tomb-raider-sophie-turner-lara-croft-first-look-1236605699/
[Adaptacje gier]
A skoro jesteśmy przy tym... Fallout i Tomb Raider dostały trochę krytyki. Adaptacje nigdy nie będą takie, jak gra, bo to zupełnie inne dzieło kultury. Wyobraźcie sobie DOOM w formie RTS. Albo FIFA jako MMO, ale z perspektywy pierwszego gracza. Takie zmiany siłą rzeczy wpłyną na rozgrywkę. Być może nawet odstraszą część graczy lub zaproszą nowych. Tego nikt nie wie. Co wiemy jednak na pewno, kurczowe trzymanie się materiału źródłowego nie zawsze jest dobre. Najważniejsza jest historia, bo wciśnięcie różnych fanserwisów, dodatków etc. to można zrobić bez większego problemu. Adaptacja gry poradzi sobie, jak będzie mało nawiązań do pierwowzoru. Załamie się gdy aktorzy, fundamenty historii lub inne, naprawdę istotne rzeczy przestaną działać.
https://gamerant.com/gamestop-tomb-raider-criticism-sophie-turner-backlash/
https://gamerant.com/fallout-tv-show-controversy-arguing-canon-toxic/
[DB Kakarot]
Od 15 stycznia będziemy mogli kupić 2 DLC do DB Daima. Dwuczęściowe DLC opowiada historię zawartą w najnowszej serii DB. Nie polecam go kupować, bo dotychczasowe płatne dodatki są krytycznie oceniane.
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-12/dragon-ball-z-kakarot-game-video-reveals-january-15-launch-for-dragon-ball-daima-part-2-dlc/.232987
[Fatal Fury]
22 stycznia rozpocznie się nowy sezon. Dostaniemy nowy patch, 6 nowych postaci i nie tylko. Wszystko to, jak kupimy nowy sezon pass.
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-15/fatal-fury-city-of-the-wolves-game-trailer-reveals-season-pass-2-6-new-characters/.233122
[Lego]
A na koniec ciekawostka. Do sprzedaży trafiły nowe modele klocków Lego. Zestaw Pikachu kosztuje 200 dolarów, czyli 2-krotnie więcej niż porównywalny model z konkurencyjnej firmy. Generalnie fajnie to wygląda, dzieci pewnie byłyby zadowolone, ale to niestety kolejna sytuacja, gdy płacimy za markę. Ja wiem, że klocki jako zabawka odchodzą do śmietnika (to jest źle, bardzo rozwijają wyobraźnię i wielu twórców gier podkreślało udział Lego w rozwoju ich zainteresowań), ale ten proces to jedynie przyspieszy.
https://gamerant.com/lego-pokemon-set-build-price-comparison-mega-blok/
https://variety.com/2026/shopping/news/pokemon-lego-set-buy-online-1236630347/
Honestly, this series has me pretty worried. It seems like all the companies like Prime and Netflix have realized that the series they're releasing, with all their policies and plots, are plummeting, and now they're targeting the gaming population. Which is the most critical audience there is! If this series has even the slightest mistake, THEY WILL CRUSOLATE IT, you can be sure of that. Look at The Witcher as an example.
GOD is an ICON, and they should have invested all that money in creating a 3D animated series.
Besides, the actor they chose, Ryan Hurst, as Kratos is like Kratos with AIDS xD. Damn, these companies have the task now of RUINING everything we like. And the director they chose, his past projects have been really bad.
Fallout had some success, as did The Last of Us, and they were successful because 80% of the people who watched them were TV series consumers, not gamers. We'll see what happens with this one...
Not entirely. As much as we like it or dislike it, half of America is left-wing, half right-wing. Netflix and other services created content primarily for the left and Democrats, because it's more profitable. These shows, primarily Netflix's, suck because they're made quickly and aren't created by experienced teams. Prime did its homework and bought MGM, which produces some of their content, and it's more or less better.
I can't agree. Players have repeatedly shown they fall for similar scams since the horse armor in Oblivion (which came out exactly 20 years ago).
The Witcher 3 was incredibly lucky at launch that most gamers didn't remember its bugs. Despite numerous criticisms, including from me (in one review, I mocked everyone who gave it a 9/10 or higher), Cyberpunk 2077 turned out alright. Even the much-hated UbiSoft didn't lose money on its most criticized title. Or rather, we don't have the data here, so it's hard to say whether Ubisoft lost money or not. Probably, but if they didn't have a sky-high, overestimated budget, they probably could have made some money.
Besides, the actor they chose, Ryan Hurst, as Kratos is like Kratos with AIDS xD. Damn, these companies have the task now of RUINING everything we like.
Regarding the format of this adaptation, I don't mind the live-action version of the series, but I understand your objection. As for Kratos, they could have found a more suitable guy in terms of mass and muscle, but the main criterion they're looking for in casting is acting ability. This guy would probably be good for two seasons if he took care of himself and has good genes.
As for the director, I have to disagree. Okay, he's not a great director, but I can't complain about his work in Designated Survivor, Westworld, Man From High Castle, Shogun, The Boys, or Fallout. Especially since Fallout clearly demonstrates that its creators understand the game. And he directed four episodes, exactly half of them. Okay, he also has a lot of mediocre/good projects, but the more experience he has, the better titles he gets, as evidenced by his IMDb profile.
Gamers praised TLoU Season 1 highly, as it was both a good series and a game adaptation. Season 2 was enjoyable until you-know-who-dies, and then it was a complete disaster. Fallout, on the other hand, has a lot of references to games, including some not-so-obvious ones. I've seen many opinions from Polish gamers about the series. I'm not familiar with the game (I only know it through osmosis – thanks to friends in real life and online), but I've heard a lot about it over the years, and no one has complained about the quality of the adaptation.
Hey friend, thanks for your detailed response. And you do have your points, of course. Well, I was referring to The Witcher, the series, not the game. The series was a failure; even Henry Calvin said so, you know?
Fallout was very faithful to the game, that's true, and The Last of Us in several aspects. But anyway, I'm sure nobody wants to see Kratos fail. I really hope it turns out well and that live-action adaptations keep trying to improve. But it's always difficult for adaptations to be good; more than being canon or faithful, it's about them looking good and not ridiculous.
I also think that VFX technology can help improve these things. But we'll see ;) Sorry for not being able to reply sooner.
Hey friend, Regarding the second part of the sentence, I can say the same about you. :)
Yes, Netflix's The Witcher is fucking crap. Just as I defended season 1 because it was clear from the script that Lauren (the showrunner) had read the book + I was under the illusion that it was Netflix's management's fault (i.e., it is because they allowed it to be below average), so... Season 2 was crap xD. And season 3 is utter crap. XD Seriously, there's something to defend season 1 for, and I say this as a lover of the books and games, but season 2, apart from episode 1, was miserable.
I completely agree. As a child and teenager, I was primarily a PC gamer, but from my familiarity with WarCraft, StarCraft, and Doom (or DBZ, Gundam, for anime), I know how important Kratos is to you. It will likely be similar to the Norse saga, which many fans of the old Kratos dislike, but that's Sony's decision. It would be nice if we got a spin-off, though. A bloody, extremely brutal, and at times terrifying prequel that would make STARZ's Spartacus look like a children's cartoon compared to it.
Time is on our side. A new generation of directors is entering the scene, either around our age or with older friends like us, so they're getting the ball rolling. The nerds of old also have more say (in terms of screenwriters, directors, producers, etc.), because it's a good time to create such things. Sure, we'll get a lot of crap, but that's always the case. Our childhoods also saw one or two mega-hit films a year (games, films, TV series). Sometimes none at all, and sometimes three in a row, like the year of Doom 3, Far Cry, and Half-Life 2. But out of this sea of crap, a mass of mediocre titles, a dozen or so good titles, that one gem will emerge. It's simply how it is in every field. And since humanity invests so much in entertainment, we feel it strongly.
Ez m8, dont worry. Yes, I think special effects could help a bit. For example, Cameron's experience with Avatar.
I hope so, and as you say, I think there are golden ages and dark ages, times when we've had some really good games and titles, as well as memorable movies and sagas, and others that, as we know, have been quite dark and bad, as you've so aptly put it.
So, I'll definitely check out the series when it comes out. It intrigues me to some extent, but I have no expectations until I see how it develops.
Regarding the Norse saga, I understand that many players didn't like it, but for me, it was a very appealing refresh for the game itself and a very good installment. Let's hope the series can live up to it.
Hard data cured me of romanticism. Browsing year-by-year summaries on Wikipedia or industry websites of what games, films, and TV series were released in a given year. It's not always the case, as I said, which is why I wrote that sometimes we have a few outstanding titles a year, sometimes 1, sometimes 5, and sometimes 0. There's also the cyclical nature of games selling well, companies and large corporations coming in to maximize profits... And then the developers have to save it. + probably some other variable factors.
Regarding the Norse saga, I understand that many players didn't like it, but for me, it was a very appealing refresh for the game itself and a very good installment. Let's hope the series can live up to it.
As for the TV series, I'm not looking forward to it either. Generally, I try not to get my hopes up for anything in the entertainment industry anymore, because I know what it's like. It's all about money, and while hobbies can be very important and useful, they don't really matter compared to the bankroll. Each hobby has its pros and cons.
Yes, well you know is a business for the majority of the workers behind. I don't consume this kind of thing as a "hobby"; I don't consider them that way. Series, movies, games, music, mnaga, etc., for me are forms of expression (artistic, if you want to see it that way), and I do enjoy watching one or two every now and then. It's not like I have much time to sit down and watch a series; I'm actually busy, an average of 100 hours a week, and it's quite difficult for me to enjoy them. I try to watch what catches my eye and quickly discard it if I really don't like it; I usually drop it after the second episode.
However, we'll see. I hope it lives up to expectations, haha.